by Paula Peeters | Sep 28, 2026 | Ausbirdtober, drawing, Nature journaling
This is an excerpt from my book Take this Book for a Walk: A step-by-step guide to nature journaling. I’m republishing it here, in the lead up to Ausbirdtober, as drawing with ink not only improved my drawing skills…. it also helped me regain the carefree...
by Paula Peeters | Sep 25, 2026 | Ausbirdtober, drawing, Nature journaling, Wildlife illustration
In the lead up to Ausbirdtober, here’s a few different ways to draw. It’s good to try a range of approaches – they stretch you in different ways, and teach you new ways of seeing and doing. There are many more ways to draw – these are just a...
by Paula Peeters | Jun 28, 2025 | Wildlife illustration
Last year I was invited to create a conference bag design that showed some of the most-loved and/or unique native species of Victoria. It was for the Ecological Society of Australia’s annual conference, which was held in Melbourne in December 2024. Apparently...
by Paula Peeters | Jun 14, 2025 | Nature journaling
I recently treated myself to a whole day at the Melbourne Zoo, drawing animals. Seeing animals in captivity fills me with mixed feelings, but I tried to focus on the sheer wonder of each critter. I also respect the care and dedication shown by zoo staff – like...
by Paula Peeters | May 5, 2021 | Beechmont Nature Journal, Nature journaling
Ink sketch created with TWSBI eco pens I love drawing with ink for many reasons (see note below for more details). But the disposable nature of many ink pens has never felt good to me. I enjoy drawing with dip pens, but their nibs have to be cleaned and replaced...
