Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Walden Nature Journal

I have begun to add my drawings and writings to my new nature journal. It turns out the the paper is a lovely weight with the right amount of tooth to draw on. When I erase mistakes they come off without leaving any evidence, which is a good thing.
I would have to say that this is my favorite journal thus far. It is so inspiring to draw in Thoreau's book. I cannot wait to do more drawings and that is another good thing, because I cannot get better at drawing what I see unless I practice a lot.











Art is such a joy, now go and create!
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10 comments:

  1. AnnJuly 8, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    What a cool idea! These are lovely. I like the way you are incorporating your drawings with the text.

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  2. Mixed Media MartyrJuly 8, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    What a brilliant idea! It is neat to pick a suitable book like this for your topic. Love what you have done so far and can't wait to see the rest!!!

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  3. TimareeJuly 8, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    I tried to leave a comment and it said my cookies had been disabled! Hhmph!

    I think your drawings here complement the book so far. It's nice that you didn't cover up the beginning pages so you will always know what book you've chosen to use as a journal.

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  4. SuzanneJuly 8, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    I love this idea. Your drawings suit the book perfectly. I especially love the cloth cover. What a cool idea. I'll look at cloth in thrift stores with a new eye. Over here in Australia we call them Opportunity Shops! The name fits - hey.

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  5. AnonymousJuly 9, 2009 at 1:57 AM

    This is lovely - I am looking forward to more.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 9, 2009 at 2:20 AM

    Hi Rhonda - this is great. I love the idea - in fact I love it so much I have done some drawings and collages on my own book ( a collection of short stories in Arabic). You'll find some here http://www.gypsyexpress.com/?cat=1&submit=view and some more in my www.fadwas-inspirational.blogspot.com
    I would love to hear what you think - and I look forward to seeing your art in the Walden book!

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  7. Mary McAndrewJuly 9, 2009 at 4:19 AM

    This is a great idea, I think words and drawings belong together, I'm always inspired to paint when I read poetry or mythology, and inspired to write sometimes while I'm painting.
    In my nature sketching journals, I sometimes paint right over what I wrote.

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  8. Laura KayJuly 9, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    I love love love this idea!!! Iprefer to use books for my journals but I really like your twist on it! HHMMM.......... now off to the used book store..........

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  9. AnonymousJuly 9, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    Yes, a very interesting idea indeed, I have to find "the" book.

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  10. PeachtreeartAugust 19, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    I love your idea of drawing on top of old classics, haven't gotten the courage or funds to support that idea yet lol!

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