Nature Sketchbook

Adult / Adult Courses -

Spring 2023

Drawing in nature leads to close, careful observation and improved memory. Based on John Muir Laws as a guide, participants will look again and again at an object, paying careful attention to structures and shapes. Sketchbook entries will include words, pictures, and numbers to record observations. A collection of objects from nature will be used as reference to explore the beauty of the natural world. “Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling” Written by John Muir Laws and Emilie Lygren. JohnMuirLaws.org

Participants need to bring a sketchbook, any size and style.

Supplies loaned to participants: paper, pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener, ruler, colored pencils. Class will take place indoors.

Instructor Kathy E. Esch, BFA

Bachelors of Fine Art, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Liberal Arts and Commercial Art Degree, Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI
23 years of experience teaching art and photography
31 years of exhibiting art in group shows, juried shows and competitions
Group and private drawing, watercolor and acrylic painting lessons available
Master Gardener and Master Naturalist. Tree Keeper
Planted about 2000 trees so far