Westmead / Nature journaling with watercolour
Three focused ways into Nature journaling with watercolour. Read one guide at a time, then use your own notes to make the advice fit your circumstances.
Nature journaling with watercolour
Draw a leaf, seed or branch from several angles before adding paint. Record its size and where you found it without removing protected material. Observation matters more than a polished botanical plate.
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Use a limited palette and test wetness on a spare sheet. Let one layer dry before adding another when you need crisp edges. A travel brush and small water container are enough for a short session.
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Return to the same general spot at intervals and compare colour, growth and weather. Date your pages. If you do not know a species, describe its visible features and verify identification later.
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