Journaling With Nature

Kim is a teaching artist, visual interpreter and wilderness guide. Along with her partner Bjorn Olson, Kim has explored remote parts of the Alaskan wilderness by fatbike, packraft and sea kayak, through all types of weather and in every season. Kim keeps a detailed nature journal to document her adventures.Listen to hear more about:The Alaskan nature that Kim calls home.The equipment Kim and Bjorn use on their adventures.Relationship lessons learned from the intensity of exploring under extreme conditions.How Kim found nature journaling and has incorporated it into her life as her primary artistic and professional practice.Kim’s relationship with her body and what she has learned about it through her wilderness trips.Alaska through the seasons.The virtual fieldtrip that Kim led during the Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference.Nature journaling at different scales.You can find more about Kim and her work on her website: https://www.kimsnaturedrawings.com.Kim and Bjorn’s adventures have been extensively covered in the media. Read articles and watch videos about their trips on this page: https://www.kimsnaturedrawings.com/artist-bio.Follow Kim on Instagram and Facebook. Watch Kim interviewed by Marley Peifer on The Nature Journal Show.Find out more about the photography and videography of Bjorn Olson here.-----------------Sign-up for Journaling With Nature's Newsletter to receive news and updates as well as the Nature Journaling Inspiration List each month! You can support Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon, Your contribution is deeply appreciated.Thanks for listening!

For naturalist, writer and photographer, Kelly Brenner noticing details is a way of life. With the deep curiosity of a naturalist, Kelly has discovered some of the incredible natural diversity around her and documented this in her bookNature Obscura: A city's hidden natural world. Listen to hear more about:The story behind the title of Kelly’s book Nature Obscura.The diversity of habitats that can be found in Seattle and the wildlife that makes its home there.The types of invertebrates found in cities.Kelly’s natural history tools (microscopes, hand lens and a simple flashlight).The magic world of tardigrades and slime moulds.The way that nature adapts, both behaviourally and biologically, to the urban environment. Ideas for increasing biodiversity in cities. How you can start to become a backyard naturalist yourself, wherever you live.To find out more about Kelly and her work, visit her website: http://www.metrofieldguide.com. You can also find Kelly on Twitter and Instagram.  If you would like to support Kelly’s work, you can do so via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kellybrenner-----------------Sign-up for Journaling With Nature's Newsletter to receive news and updates as well as the Nature Journaling Inspiration List each month! You can support Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon, Your contribution is deeply appreciated. Thanks for listening!

Tim is an artist from Alabama who has a strong connection with the history and stories held within the landscape around him. Through art, Tim pays respect to the landscape and the man-made structures within it, honouring the past and preserving this on canvas for the future. Last time I spoke with Tim on the podcast, half of the interview was lost through a technical fault. In this episode we revisit our conversation, talking about Tim’s current work and his dreams and plans for his creative future. Listen to hear more about:The history of the Joe Farm and how it is thriving.How art can preserve history.The process Tim followed when writing his Artist’s Statement.The attention and care Tim gives to packaging and sending his original artwork.Tim’s experience teaching nature art and nature journaling online.Handmade nature journals.Tim’s hopes to take an art workshop in Italy in 2022.If you’d like to make a donation to help Tim achieve his goal of learning more about oil painting in Italy, you can follow this link: Help Tim Attend an Italian Workshop.Find more of Tim’s work on his website https://www.timothymjoe.com, and through Instagram. Revisit the first Journaling With Nature podcast episode with Tim: Episode 49: Timothy M Joe – Honouring history through art.-----------------Sign-up for Journaling With Nature's Newsletter to receive news and updates as well as the Nature Journaling Inspiration List each month! You can support Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon, Your contribution is deeply appreciated. Thanks for listening!

Susanne has come to know her neighbourhood intimately, through the lens of her camera, during daily nature walks. As a nature photographer, Susanne captures moments of connection and stillness in the natural world, noticing details and sharing this beauty with others.Listen to hear more about:The power and significance of taking nature walks, throughout Susanne’s life.How Susanne started walking the same route every day, with her camera, and how this felt like a balm during an emotionally challenging time.The beauty of coming to know a particular place intimately.Susanne’s experience of ‘seeing God in the details’.Her relationship with stillness.Susanne’s weekly nature email “A Closer Look”.Writing, storytelling and nature connection.How moving experiences in nature can imprint a moment on our soul.How nature can teach us life lessons.Susanne’s nature journal practice, as a parent, as a teacher, and documenting her personal nature experiences.To find out more about Susanne and her work, visit www.wren-photos.com. To sign up to receive Susanne’s weekly nature email A Closer Look, use this link. You can also follow Susanne on Instagram @wren_nature_photos.-----------------Sign-up for Journaling With Nature's Newsletter to receive news and updates as well as the Nature Journaling Inspiration List each month! You can support Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon, Your contribution is deeply appreciated. Thanks for listening!

Harshitha is the founder of Gida Living Colours. She creates paints with plants and soil, transforming the landscape into vibrant and consciously sourced art materials. Harshitha is a member of the Natural Colours Collective, a group of nature enthusiasts sharing knowledge of natural and sustainable art practices.Listen to hear more about:How Harshitha started Gida Living Colours.The ‘magic’ of using plants to create art materials.The Natural Colours Collective and the workshops they have created.Modifying the hue of natural inks by adding substances to change the pH level.How we can begin to be more mindful of the art materials we choose.Making natural brushes.Creating inks from invasive plant species. Harshitha’s experience giving hands-on workshops within communities.Find out more about Harshitha and her work on Instagram @gida_livingcolours.Follow the Natural Colours Collective on Instagram and take their online courses in creating inks and paints from natural materials. -----------------Sign-up for Journaling With Nature's Newsletter to receive news and updates as well as the Nature Journaling Inspiration List each month! You can support Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon, Your contribution is deeply appreciated. Thanks for listening!

Julie is a biologist, artist and founder of Life Science Studios. As a scientific illustrator, she helps biologists communicate their research by creating imagery that captures and conveys the essential elements of their work. Problem solving, communication and artistic expression are all part of Julie's creative process.Listen to hear more about:Julie’s early nature experiences.Types of scientific illustration and the many reasons people use scientific illustrations in their work.How Julie creates accurate scientific illustrations even when quality reference photos are difficult to source. The problem-solving aspects of Julie’s work. The intricacies of communication between client and artist that are involved in creating an illustration.How the pandemic has changed the way Julie works.Julie’s love of mushrooms and creating mushroom illustrations.Integrating hand drawn as well as digital elements into an illustration.To find out more about Julie and her work, visit her website https://www.lifesciencestudios.com.Follow Julie on Instagram @lifesciencestudios.-----------------Sign-up for Journaling With Nature's Newsletter to receive news and updates as well as the Nature Journaling Inspiration List each month! You can support Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon, Your contribution is deeply appreciated. Thanks for listening!

Preethi is an artist living in Queens, New York. With an appreciation for all things woodland and whimsical, Preethi started Garden Slug Productions as a place to document her creative journey. Through all the uncertainty of recent times, she has come back to nature and art as a way to stay grounded.Listen to hear more about:Preethi’s formative nature experiences during her early life in England.Lifelong learning and the importance of practicing new skills.The story behind the name Garden Slug Productions.Preethi’s Slugtember art challenge and creating community connections.The joy of connecting with others who share your creative passions. Preethi’s experience and insights from the pandemic.Art supplies and Preethi’s favourite art store.The importance of play. Visit Preethi on Instagram @gardenslugproductions to view her artwork.We spoke about an Australian mammal called a Quokka. You can learn more about this adorable but vulnerable animal here. Head to the Journaling With Nature website and leave a comment about what feels like play for you.-----------------Sign-up for Journaling With Nature's Newsletter to receive news and updates as well as the Nature Journaling Inspiration List each month! You can support Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon, Your contribution is deeply appreciated.

Rafa is a biologist, ornithologist and illustrator. He has concentrated his career on birds and worked extensively studying bird migration and conservation in the Strait of Gibraltar. Rafa is the founder of Diarios de Naturaleza, where he helps others tap into their curiosity and creativity through nature journaling.Listen to hear more about:Rafa’s connection to nature and art since his early life.Rafa’s work on bird migration in the Strait of Gibraltar.How bird migration can connect people and places.Educaves - a program focused on educating teachers on how birds can be used as an educational tool in the classroom.Diaros de Naturaleza and Rafa’s work teaching others about nature journaling.Rafa’s simple field sketching materials.Rafa’s experience of connecting with other nature journalers around the world.The importance to adding feelings to our nature journal pages.Natural discoveries Rafa has been exploring lately.  Find more about Rafa and Diarios de Naturaleza http://diariosdenaturaleza.com/. You can also find Rafa on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.In this video that Rafa created for International Nature Journaling Week you can hear him answer the question “What does nature journaling mean to you?” -----------------Sign-up for Journaling With Nature's Newsletter to receive news and updates as well as the Nature Journaling Inspiration List each month! You can support Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon, Your contribution is deeply appreciated. Thanks for listening!

Lara is a scientist and natural history illustrator based in Milan, Italy. Lara uses her nature journal as a place to learn new things and grow as an artist and naturalist. As someone who enjoys change, Lara is connected with the seasons and the transformation that each new season brings.Listen to hear more about:How art therapy helped Lara reconnect with herself, art and nature.Lara’s project to learn more about common plant species found around her in the city.The story behind the name Alchemilla’s Corner.Lara’s thoughts on the difference between nature art and nature journaling.How nature journaling and mindfulness overlap.Lara’s project illustrating a cookbook.How growing, harvesting and cooking our food can connect us with plants in a meaningful way.The importance of seasons in Lara’s life and work.To explore Lara’s work, follow her on Instagram @alchemillascorner.If you are interested in wild plants and foraging you can follow the Instagram account of Erica @gli_orsini, who is the author of the cookbook that Lara illustrated. -----------------Sign-up for Journaling With Nature's Newsletter to receive news and updates as well as the Nature Journaling Inspiration List each month! You can support Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon, Your contribution is deeply appreciated. Thanks for listening!

Verena is a wilderness educator and nature journal teacher helping others connect with nature in the city. She helps people come back to our essential wild nature, finding empathy and connection with all life around us. Verena shares her stories and insights on her podcast Wieder Wilder Werden.Listen to hear more about:What wildness means for Verena living in a big city.What nature looks like in Berlin.Learning to notice and value common animals that live alongside us in cities.Learning empathy for nature from children.How Verena shares her feelings and thoughts about nature through Instagram.How nature of our childhood creates the feeling of home. Connecting with ourselves and others through our nature journals.Verena’s online and in person nature journaling workshops.Benefits and drawbacks of social media.Verena’s podcast Wieder Wilder Werden.Living in rhythm with the seasons. Find out more about Verena and her work at https://wiederwilderwerden.de.Follow Verena on Instagram @wiederwilderwerden.Listen to Wieder Wilder Werden podcast here.Bethan mentioned a book about finding nature in the city. The book is called Nature Obscura: A City’s Hidden Natural World by Kelly Brenner. -----------------Sign-up for Journaling With Nature's Newsletter to receive news and updates as well as the Nature Journaling Inspiration List each month! You can support Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon, Your contribution is deeply appreciated.