Join Mary Jennings, professional artist, instructor, and, certified Extension Master Gardener and Master Naturalist, to learn about the value behind creating a Garden Journal filled with citizen science, data, field notes and yes, notable artwork created with your own unique mark making skills. In this presentation, you will understand the basics of color theory and how to compose your journal to serve you best. Your work might even result in the right plant in the right place!
Zoom session, recorded January 26, 2024
Video of Presentation
Chapter Breaks
- 0:00 Intro
- 02:55 Why Garden Journal?
- 12:45 Starting & Sustaining a Practice of Garden Journaling
- 15:00 The Study: Anytime and Everywhere
- 18:01 The Study: Organizing Observations
- 20:17 The Study: Translating Observations
- 24:40 The Art Materials & Uses
- 36:00 Blind Contour Drawing Technique
- 41:55 Q & A
- 50:35 Practical Application
Additional Resources
- Edwards, Betty. 2012. Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: The Definitive, 4th Edition. Tarcher Publishing.
- How to Make a Zine – Physically or Digitally. 2023. Santa Clara University.
- Laws, John Muir. 2016. The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling. Heyday Publishing.
- Lee, Dona. 2022. Vegetable Gardening Without Fear. Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
- Leslie, Clare Walker. 2021. Keeping a Nature Journal, 3rd Edition. Storey Publishing, LLC.
Videos
- Jennings, Mary. 2021. Mary Jennings Art Demonstrates How to Complete a Triangular Color Theory Chart. Mary Jennings Art. YouTube video.
- Jennings, Mary. 2021. Momentum Instructional Series: Meet Your Materials. Mary Jennings Art. YouTube video.
- Jennings, Mary. 2021. Sunday Sketch with Mary Jennings, National Sporting Library & Museum. YouTube video.
Sun Mapping Example from MGNV video – Vegetable Gardening Without Fear
