Hi,I’m thrilled to invite you to ✏️World Sketchnote Day 2025, happening online on January 11th!This is your chance to dive into the art of sketchnoting, a powerful way to capture ideas visually, and connect with a global community of creatives. ✨ What to Expect:● Pre-recorded talks from inspiring sketchnoters (including me!) to sharpen your skills●Continue reading “🎉 Join Me for World Sketchnote Day 2025!”
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The Joys of Urban Nature Journaling
For a lot of people, I think there is an illusion that “nature” is a place out there – away from where we live, work, and play regularly especially if we make our home in a city. And I will be the first to admit that for many years, I felt this way too. ThatContinue reading “The Joys of Urban Nature Journaling”
Getting Started With Nature Journaling – Part 4: Beyond Measure (Numbers)
Welcome back for Part 4 in our series about nature journaling! Now we’ve talked about finding a space and adding writing to your practice. But today’s topic is one that is near and dear to my heart as a math/science teacher for nine years – NUMBERS! Math in Nature Journaling? Before we go much further,Continue reading “Getting Started With Nature Journaling – Part 4: Beyond Measure (Numbers)”
Reflections on a New Year – 2024
Another New Year has arrived. In the past year, I have encountered a number of changes and know that the new one will likely be equally full of exciting adventures. Like so many others, I find it often is a time to reflect on the opportunities. So without further ado, here are some of myContinue reading “Reflections on a New Year – 2024”
Reflections on a First Attempt
This year for the end of the school year, I decided to try something different. Normally, I show a video or lead students in games, but I wanted to end this year with something they could take with them. Something they could use… I had recently attended the Wild Wonder Nature Journal Educator Workshop (HIGHLYContinue reading “Reflections on a First Attempt”
Why I chose to post art to Redbubble (and not on other sites)
Let me start out by saying that the thoughts below are my own opinion. It is important for artists to make their own decisions about where/when to post their art. This is simply a reflection on how I came to my choice. This also could change in the future (and I will do my bestContinue reading “Why I chose to post art to Redbubble (and not on other sites)”
Finding a Niche
Like many artists, I think I am still finding my niche and art style. When I first starting working on digital art, it was introduced to me through the concept of sketchnoting. For those who are not familiar, sketchnoting is the process of using icons/drawings to communicate information that has been learned. My first introductionContinue reading “Finding a Niche”
Learning To Think Before You Ink
This October, a coworker of mine challenged me to try Inktober. I will admit that my first instinct was mild panic at the thought of: Drawing something everyday Using a prompt to guide what I was drawing Using ink As with many experiences, I find it helpful to reflect on these thoughts after the experience.Continue reading “Learning To Think Before You Ink”
Reflections on Digital Art Learnings – July 2021
So today as I am wrapping up the month of July, I thought I would share a few reflections on some learnings from my digital art process using Procreate. And a recent pair of pieces provided the perfect opportunity. So first here are the pieces, one a re-do of the other. The original piece isContinue reading “Reflections on Digital Art Learnings – July 2021”
Start with a sketch
So the first thing I want to say is that every artist has their own process that works for them. The medium and style that suits their work. And that is one of the beautiful things about art – the ability to create something that matches our personal taste. And admittedly, I’m still very muchContinue reading “Start with a sketch”
Fernheart Designs 