Drawing Nature

My favorite lizard is a Green Anole, and our yard plays host to a number of them as a result of our efforts to create habitat suitable to their needs. Read about the National Wildlife Federation's Backyard Habitat program.

After seeing the work of Australian artist, Anthony Romilio, I knew I had found someone with the same love and passion I have for the natural world, especially when it comes to my feathered friends. My desire to visit Australia and see its native birds has been heightened thanks to Anthony. ...

It was a logical step for me to go from Drawing Nature on the small journal page to Painting Nature on canvas.

The long wait for the blooming of my Epiphyllum oxypetalum is rewarded with quite a royal performance.

This short essay is a follow-up to my article, "Journaling for Field Marks."

Even in my backyard, I find that my nature journal provides the perfect format for documenting field marks of a species which is unusual for my area or unknown to me. This week provided the opportunity to study the black-headed grosbeak.

Like a butterfly, inspiration eludes me when I search for it. But if I sit quietly, it may come and sit on my shoulder.

Through nature and art, I have learned new ways to manage and cope with chronic pain. This article is also being submitted for The Pain Management Event here at Suite 101.

In this article, I'll explore the importance of good observation skills as well as drawing what you see instead of what you think you see.

Journaling helps me remember the differences in species that look very similar on first glance.