tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205789828720292919.post3171132993557097926..comments2023-05-07T05:45:56.854-04:00Comments on The Violet Fern: Project: Nature JournalKathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07694829333592209275noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205789828720292919.post-89801853195855178702011-04-18T12:11:35.005-04:002011-04-18T12:11:35.005-04:00What a wonderful idea. Long, long ago I used to pa...What a wonderful idea. Long, long ago I used to paint mushrooms and flowers and landscapes but other things like running a business or raising a family have kept me too busy. Over the last few years I have been returning to what I love. A simple live of gardening, creativity and becoming more self sufficient. I will get a journal book and draw what I see around me. I sound a little easier than pulling out the watercolors.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04376855230669513804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205789828720292919.post-62891513134704070012011-04-10T09:59:40.242-04:002011-04-10T09:59:40.242-04:00Dear Violet Fern, How inspiring to read and see yo...Dear Violet Fern, How inspiring to read and see your nature journal. There is indeed a great difference between sitting before our computers to that of sitting in our gardens with watercolors or pencils studying nature. I love your journal and drawings. Lovely! Good luck with your project! It has been too long for me. ;>)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067132532095325169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205789828720292919.post-85068748023988207062011-04-06T23:05:21.576-04:002011-04-06T23:05:21.576-04:00That is indeed a great idea! I wish I were more o...That is indeed a great idea! I wish I were more of an artist and I might attempt something similar. I do enjoy the garden journals I keep - they contain not only what is occuring in our garden, and our plans for its future, but I also write about my family in the hope that someday my grandchildren may be interested in my scribblings.Victoria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014235737941054206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205789828720292919.post-39667436079828731352011-04-03T13:10:53.490-04:002011-04-03T13:10:53.490-04:00This is such a great idea. Taking the time to draw...This is such a great idea. Taking the time to draw it, really makes you stop and admire all the intricacies the natural world has to offer. Sadly, I'm not very good at drawing, but if I was, I'd love do create what you have created!Kate @ Gardening and Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02371717107588481262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205789828720292919.post-45185247154378574932011-04-03T01:29:28.546-04:002011-04-03T01:29:28.546-04:00Great illustrations!Great illustrations!Mike Whittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11517146402482565807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205789828720292919.post-31603567994106928832011-04-03T00:57:29.918-04:002011-04-03T00:57:29.918-04:00How exciting! You are very talented and keenly obs...How exciting! You are very talented and keenly observant. And lucky the bug stayed long enough for your scrutiny! Those of us with lesser gifts must rely on photography. sigh. It will be wonderful to see your observations and sketches.debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205789828720292919.post-32827474680709897302011-04-02T08:42:09.073-04:002011-04-02T08:42:09.073-04:00I am beginning to learn to draw as my artist frien...I am beginning to learn to draw as my artist friend believes we all have it in us we just need someone to bring it out...so I love this idea...although I have very little time at this point I think it would be a great endeavor in the future when I retire...I look forward to learning from you the proper way to do this...the idea of slowing ourselves down to really observe is so important especially in the world today...Donnahttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205789828720292919.post-9951902695694231432011-04-01T20:49:14.056-04:002011-04-01T20:49:14.056-04:00Like Catmint, I can't draw worth beans, but I ...Like Catmint, I can't draw worth beans, but I really love this idea. I'm going to look forward very much to these posts. -JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205789828720292919.post-73643193327359317102011-04-01T05:54:18.701-04:002011-04-01T05:54:18.701-04:00Dear Kathy, What you say makes perfect sense but I...Dear Kathy, What you say makes perfect sense but I don't feel confident or competent to be able to sketch. I agree a photo isn't enough to really absorb the nature of their nature (wonderful phrase). The next best thing to sketching is meditating on it, which I often try to do instead of photographing it. Wonderful project - enjoy! cheers, catmintSue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205789828720292919.post-14967077927350234482011-03-31T18:01:16.689-04:002011-03-31T18:01:16.689-04:00Great idea! You are very artistic. My oldest dau...Great idea! You are very artistic. My oldest daughter will do this sometimes, just sit and draw a flower and notice all the detail.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205789828720292919.post-29802035310099002202011-03-31T15:59:04.563-04:002011-03-31T15:59:04.563-04:00Adding colour is the bit I enjoy. I remember battl...Adding colour is the bit I enjoy. I remember battling, to get my mind to observe, when we had to draw what we saw under the microscope. I could do the thousand words, but the drawing of, defeated me.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205789828720292919.post-31972748639913707432011-03-31T15:00:15.424-04:002011-03-31T15:00:15.424-04:00There's something about journaling that is so ...There's something about journaling that is so relaxing. Good luck with your project - it certainly helps that you can draw.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12398703193664856227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205789828720292919.post-44435561055323953942011-03-31T14:34:40.270-04:002011-03-31T14:34:40.270-04:00Oh, I love this idea! I will enjoy your nature jou...Oh, I love this idea! I will enjoy your nature journal posts very much. You're right, writing about the bug and sketching it etches it into your memory much more indelibly.<br /><br />Looking forward to more.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.com