Field Sketching: A Year of Mindfulness
Year 2
Find your voice and style
only 2 spots open in the current cohort
One of Sandy’s endearing qualities is her open acknowledgement (even as an accomplished artist) that art is a process, that it takes work, and that each individual has his or her own objective, approach and pace. ~Marty
This mentorship is for you if:
You have some experience with, and a basic understanding of, field sketching and are ready to deepen your practice
You want to continue developing a sustainable practice of Field Sketching or Nature Journaling that fits your interests, schedule, and skill
This is how you will grow; mindfully developing a singular style that pleases you
Topics covered (subject to slight modification):
- Diversity of drawing pens (Brush-tip, fixed-nib, dip pen, & fountain pen)
- Sketching with ink (walnut ink, black ink, & water-soluble vs permanent inks)
- Colored pencils
- Pen sketching and colored pencils
- Using tinted paper
- Mark-making techniques
- Simple watercolor washes
- The Phenology Wheel
- Textured vs smooth paper surfaces
- The power of IMAGINATION (it's not only for kids)
- Building values to create an image
- All the colors of “white”*
- Understanding pigment interactions
- Shadows; Watercolor pencils
- Mixed media mash-up
- Watercolor pencils
Currently running Wednesdays, 2-4pmAKT
Nov 6 & 20; Dec 4 & 18, Jan 8 & 22; Feb 5 & 19; March 5 & 19, Apr 9 & 23; May 7 & 21; June 4 & 18, July 16 & 30; Aug 13 & 27; Sept 10 & 24
If you read this far, I know your next question is
"What will it cost to join?"
A full year of practice under guidance and mentorship (instructor details below)
$2999
BONUS: Three payment options available!
"I like that I not only have grown my skills but I've become ever more observant and I have learned so much about the
plants and creatures around me.
~Susan
2 spots left in the current cohort!
or
Put yourself on my Priority List to access early registration for the next cohort.
No obligation to enroll. Next cohort begins Nov. 2025.
Questions?
Let me know what you are wondering by dropping a note to [email protected]
About the Instructor
My field sketching practice informs everything I do as an Artist, Instructor, and Writer.Art and nature have been part of my life in varying ways since childhood. After a few years flipping between art and biology as an undergrad, I found my way to Natural Science Illustration and never looked back.Teaching others to connect with the natural world through direct observation and journaling brings me as much joy as my personal art practice does.With a focus on "process" rather than always completing finished works, I am teaching skills that apply to anything you want to sketch.You know the old adage..."Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime"? That's what I aim to do.Join me for a year of coaching your own practice.
All images on this page ©Sandy McDermott with exception of the instructor photo above, ©Morgan Lee Photography, and cannot be used without permission.