by Paula Peeters | Aug 16, 2022 | Nature journaling, Wildlife illustration
How it all started. I saw a pair of peregrine falcons mating, and was compelled to jot down the sighting in a very simple way. A few weeks ago I started a daily drawing practice. Although I didn’t realise it at the time. I just happened upon a pair of peregrine...
by Paula Peeters | May 6, 2022 | Nature journaling, Projects
The lovely Kelly Pfeiffer – whose encouragement was instrumental for the publication of my previous book Take this Book for a Walk in 2020 – recently commissioned me to create a nature journaling resource for Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, New South...
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...
by Paula Peeters | Mar 21, 2021 | Beechmont Nature Journal, Nature journaling
Nature scroll action in the rainforest! I really like to enhance my travel with nature journaling. Be it a bushwalk, or a journey to another state or country, I always find that journaling enriches my experience and creates a unique memento. Treasured memories from...
by Paula Peeters | Mar 7, 2021 | Beechmont Nature Journal, Nature journaling, Writing
He waits on the bright green grass, alone. As I approach, he walks quickly away (wood ducks don’t waddle). Dark head held high, a cautious eye looking back, watching my every step. I walk by, and he settles back down on the grass, waiting. Wood ducks are grass-eaters,...
