Join Mary Jennings, professional artist, instructor, and, certified Extension Master Gardener and Master Naturalist, to learn about the value behind creating a Garden Journal filled with citizen science, data, field notes and yes, notable artwork created with your own unique mark making skills. In this presentation, you will understand the basics of color theory and how to compose your journal to serve you best. Your work might even result in the right plant in the right place!
Zoom session, recorded January 26, 2024
Chapter Breaks
- 0:00 Intro
- 02:55 Why Garden Journal?
- 12:45 Starting & Sustaining a Practice of Garden Journaling
- 15:00 The Study: Anytime and Everywhere
- 18:01 The Study: Organizing Observations
- 20:17 The Study: Translating Observations
- 24:40 The Art Materials & Uses
- 36:00 Blind Contour Drawing Technique
- 41:55 Q & A
- 50:35 Practical Application
Additional Resources
Art of the Garden Journal – pdf
How to Make a Zine – Physically or Digitally. 2023. Santa Clara University.
https://libguides.scu.edu/c.php?g=1327593&p=9777124
Sun Mapping Example from MGNV video – Vegetable Gardening Without Fear
