Why do nature studies?

I do nature studies for many reasons; to ground myself, practice the art of observation, become a better artist, etc. It’s a fantastic way to take in your surroundings and really see the living, breathing world around us.

Here are some of my favorite studies!

Alaska Study (i), Native Flora of the Kenai Penninsula, Graphite and Pressed Plants

Alaska Study (i), Native Flora of the Kenai Penninsula, Graphite and Pressed Plants

Alaska Study (ii), Yarrow and Sockeye Salmon Vertebra

Alaska Study (ii), Yarrow and Sockeye Salmon Vertebra

NY study (iii), Giant Leopard Moth, Linoleum carving print

NY study (iii), Giant Leopard Moth, Linoleum carving print

NY study (ii), Ginko biloba, Graphite and Pressed Plants

NY study (ii), Ginko biloba, Graphite and Pressed Plants

Hawai'i study (i), Peperomia spp., Ink pen

Hawai'i study (i), Peperomia spp., Ink pen

Hawai'i study (ii), Hawaiian Honey Cowery, Watercolor

Hawai'i study (ii), Hawaiian Honey Cowery, Watercolor

NY study (i), Bellis perennis, Graphite

NY study (i), Bellis perennis, Graphite