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 17, 2019 | Beechmont Nature Journal, Nature journaling
Well this week has been a weird rollercoaster ride. But I still managed to squeeze in some nature journaling, up at the lovely Binna Burra. A mystery plant, a bird list, and a view into the forest. All completed while being filmed for TV! Yes, you read that correctly....
by Paula Peeters | Mar 10, 2019 | Beechmont Nature Journal, Nature journaling
After the rains, come the fungi. In the rainforest, tiny mushroom caps peep from the leaf-litter in shades of red, white, grey and brown. Others stand tall by the track, watching the booted feet tramp by. Crouch down and look closely to sketch a tiny mushroom, and you...
by Paula Peeters | Jul 26, 2018 | Nature journaling, Wildlife illustration
Winter field trips can be cold but exhilarating. This winter I had the good fortune to travel down to northern Victoria and southern New South Wales, to reacquaint myself with those landscapes under grey subdued skies. The trip was half work and half pleasure,...