Nature Journal Practice: Bugs
June 6, 2026
A watercolor nature journal study of insects, wildflowers, and small overlooked creatures from The Nature Journaling Circle.
A watercolor nature journal study of insects, wildflowers, and small overlooked creatures from The Nature Journaling Circle.
A collection of mixed media urban sketches from 2023–2024, made live and from personal travel references in sketchbooks.
A 9 x 11.5 inch watercolor study of purple irises on cold press Arches watercolor paper, completed in May 2024, focusing on layered washes, delicate petal shapes, and botanical color variation.
An approximately 8 x 10 inch black-and-white pen portrait study on Bristol, drawn from a found reference image in late 2023 and focused on expression, age, shadow, and linework.
A watercolor painting of Stonehenge based on my own reference photo from a 2023 trip to the British Isles, reflecting on the scale, mystery, and human effort behind the ancient monument.
A pencil portrait study with a touch of swashbuckling drama, drawn from a personal reference photo and revisited from the 2023 studio archive.
Medium: GouacheSize: 10 by 10 inchesNotes: Created for an art show. This was my first real attempt at working in an Americana primitive style, with simplified animal forms, decorative landscapes, bright color, and folk-art-inspired scenery. I wanted these pieces to feel cheerful, rural, and a little storybook-like. The sheep and hog are the main subjects, but the landscapes around them
A June 2022 watercolor birch forest study exploring composition, pattern, and extreme color vibrancy.
An oil pastel portrait study inspired by Picasso, using bold color, divided facial shapes, and abstracted features.