Complete 2022 Nature Journal Flipthrough

Complete 2022 Nature Journal Flipthrough | Sketchbook Tour

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Жыл бұрын

A sketchbook tour / journal flipthrough of my entire finished nature journal for 2022 with commentary. This year was my first year recording the entire process of making a nature journal for KZfaq.
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☆ HOW TO START A NATURE JOURNAL ☆
Do you want to learn how to start a nature journal? My "How to Start a Nature Journal" course explains the basics of my preferred two-journal method, techniques for drawing, writing, and identifying, and a load of prompts and tips to form a reliable nature journaling habit.
Enrol here: www.naturejournalingcircle.co...
It's also included as a part of my Nature Journaling Circle membership, which includes monthly LIVE tutorials on a huge range of topics from bird sketching to botanical painting. Find out more: www.naturejournalingcircle.co...
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☆ LINKS ☆
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✿ 2022 Nature Journal FAQ ✿
"How can I start nature journaling?"
For tips on getting started, sign up to my mailing list here and receive your free 'Getting Started Nature Journaling Guide':
view.flodesk.com/pages/63026f...
"What journal is that?"
This is a "Birds of a Feather" Storyteller journal by Lotus Blu Book Art. It has gold leaf deckled edges and contains Khadi paper.
"How did you stain the pages?"
The pages are stained with botanical inks by Bohemian Raspberry Art. I prestained them in varied patterns before starting the journal. You can see more of them in my journal set-up video for 2022:
• How I set up my Nature...
"What do you paint in?"
I paint in a mixture of botanical inks, Derwent Inktense, and various watercolours. My favourite botanical inks are by Bohemian Raspberry Art, find them in her shop here:
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Bohemian...
"What do you film with?"
I use a GoPro Hero9 mounted above my desk on a mic stand and the GoPro handlebar mount. For wildlife shots, I usually use my Nikon Coolpix P1000.
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Music by Epidemic Sound

Пікірлер: 59

@lizgorley Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! Your artwork and craft is just so incredibly beautiful!!! I thoroughly enjoyed every single page, month, season. I love your peace-giving, calming descriptions of your work, your thoughts, your experiences. Truly, watching this brought to tears, of awe and joy. I love nature and drawing and watercolor painting. I'm so very grateful for you and your work and the sharing of it all. Do not underestimate how positively powerful, uplifting, enjoyable, and inspiring it is. May peace be yours day in and day out.💜

@AlexBoonArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a wonderful kind comment. This feedback really inspires me to keep on making content here, it is very appreciated 😊

@bethrichards2640 9 ай бұрын

Stunning! I am so sorry about your Nan. I'd like to think she'd be thrilled at how you've carried on the work, and are helping so many others appreciate nature and heal through journaling.

@AlexBoonArt 9 ай бұрын

I hope so too! I do miss her. Thank you for your comment 😊

@LaurenceP-art Жыл бұрын

What I like the most about this is that this is a sketchbook full of memories, just like a photo album :)

@AlexBoonArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you, that is just the idea 😊

@melissahartz Жыл бұрын

The glitter on the frosty herbs was such a whimsical touch. Absolutely beautiful - you truly managed to capture the wonder of that moment!

@AlexBoonArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@Hagthorn Жыл бұрын

Truly stunning treasure trove of memories you've created there. So beautiful.

@AlexBoonArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you, really appreciate it 🙏😊

@Angie-pl3uw Жыл бұрын

How very beautiful your nature journal is. It has been a real pleasure to see nature through your both sensitive and talented eyes.

@AlexBoonArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@sarahlucas1999 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I absolutely love it. I love your bird, insect and beach landscape paintings but everything is so beautiful. Looking back through this is like a memory for me too and I can't believe how fast that year went. Really looking forward to your next journal :)

@AlexBoonArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 I also can't believe 2022 passed in such a blur, but it is nice to look back through and relive some of those good memories! 2023's journal is something totally different and I really look forward to starting 😁

@terrilikens4975 Жыл бұрын

This is so imaginative and inspirational! So many great ideas to borrow. I really liked your monthly weather/mood pages, but I agree, adding the temperatures would be an improvement. I found myself reveling in the variety of subject matter and the many mediums you used. You are one of the most creative people I have ever encountered.

@AlexBoonArt Жыл бұрын

What a lovely comment, thank you so much and glad you are finding it useful 😊

@kkouz45 Жыл бұрын

Loved it! Thank you so much. Exceedingly difficult to choose a favorite so choosing a few: October month pages with fall leaf color, hand feeding robin and in flight, double page swan with gold leaf, and of course, the pages dedicated to your grandmother. And the seeds near the end. What a treat!

@AlexBoonArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it, I think the swan is one of my big favourites too 😁

@KimsNJAdventures Жыл бұрын

Wow, such a beautiful journal and lovely journey to go through and relive it all. ☺️ It's so hard to pick a favourite but I think mine is the underwater scene, especially with the gold leaf! Actually the gold leaf additions add so much pop! I also like your landscapes and collage with the flower pressing mixed with painting elements. Such as the pink (campion?) on the cliffs with the pink paper on the landscape painting, from the isle trip. Really looking forward to seeing your next project this year! Also thanks for including me at the end in your journal with the other Patreon supporters. 🤗

@AlexBoonArt Жыл бұрын

Funny how you liked the underwater scene, which I wasn't so happy with, though i do think the gold leaf did help 😅 The pink flower on the cliff with the collage was thrift. Merging collage in was a new thing in my journals for 2022 and I think it does work with this sort of wet-media sketchbook 😊 New expeiments planned for 2023. You're welcome, thanks for being a Patreon supporter!

@angelinamichelle8474 5 ай бұрын

This was so beautiful! I find it very appealing you have softened the harsh white pages with soft blue backgrounds. A very peaceful feel. Thankyou so much for sharing.

@AlexBoonArt 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome. I am a big fan of tinted paper in journals. If it's not tinted, I'll do it myself 😄 Thanks for watching 🙂

@fionahannon_art 6 ай бұрын

Soooo lovely! I love the simplicity of the calendar symbols, genius!

@AlexBoonArt 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@victoriabergesen6775 Жыл бұрын

I usually say that algorithms are an anathema, but you turned up! Your work is gorgeous! I use lots of pressed botanical in my junk journals, but I am just learning watercolor. The combination of watercolor and pressed botanicals is amazing. The gold leaf is also wonderful, I have used waxes in the past, but I will go back to some of my botanical collages and add the gold leaf. It really brings things to life. Thank you for sharing, the entire journal is beautiful and I will share it with friends.

@AlexBoonArt Жыл бұрын

I have a love/hate relationship with algorithms. They are a pain when they change, but also without them I am fully aware my Instagram explore/home page would be all celebrities and pouty selfies instead of art 😄 I also am very glad the algorithm recommended me to you, thank you for your comment and for sharing.

@christicovington 10 ай бұрын

What a great video! Thank you for sharing. Subscribed and much ❤ from Nashville TN USA 🇺🇸 😎

@AlexBoonArt 10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for the sub 😊

@suzannemarshall7458 Жыл бұрын

I Loved it and your calming commentary. The goldleaf was gorgeous. Never tried that, but may have to now. Every page was beautiful and created your memories as you said. Loved the flower pressing too, which I must try to do this year. So inspiring for our new year of journaling. Thank you for all your time and dedication.

@AlexBoonArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I am very glad to have inspired you. My tip for the gold leaf is try to breathe really, really softly 🤣

@mschuiming 10 ай бұрын

This is a lovely book you have made-inspired now to add some pressed flora to my pages next. and the gold leaf is brilliant for light!

@AlexBoonArt 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Pressed flowers are great to work with, I love looking back at this project 😊

@Maretime Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your creations. I am so inspired now !!!

@AlexBoonArt Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! 😊

@louisewatson2527 Жыл бұрын

Such a treat to look through your wonderful journal! I enjoyed it all, the redwings maybe my favourite but hard to choose!

@AlexBoonArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you Louise, glad you enjoyed seeing through 😊

@debbiespeer7776 Жыл бұрын

Just subscribed to your channel. Your journal is beautiful. I have just started nature journaling and am in awe of your ideas, colors and processes of your life experiences. Looking forward to more. Thank you so much for sharing!!

@AlexBoonArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, hope you continue to enjoy the channel 😊🙏

@rhodaschaffer1082 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! So many beautiful ideas and pages.

@AlexBoonArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@Gypsisoul1111 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous book! God bless your nan.

@AlexBoonArt 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. I miss her 😔

@rosemaryswords6527 5 ай бұрын

just started a nature journal and was stunned by yours, it's an art gallery , a scientific survey and a personal journal all in one book. It gave me some great ideas... I love the page to start the month and the weather and moon record. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent with us.

@AlexBoonArt 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for such a lovely comment 😊 Enjoy your nature journaling 😃

@karenjackson5049 3 ай бұрын

I can't really add to all the wonderful comments but I just have to say that your journal is stunning and i definitely don't have a favourite page i just love them all. Yiu have created such a work of art, such a treasure full of memories. Thank you for sharing 😊

@AlexBoonArt 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome 🙂 Thanks for such a kind comment 😊

@lindacadeau554 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful. ❤️

@AlexBoonArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@jimsumpter8742 2 ай бұрын

I know I’m late to the party, but I’ve only just discovered you on KZfaq. Alex, this is stunning work and so inspiring - going to shop for art journals now! 📚 ✍️ And the swan is my favourite…

@AlexBoonArt 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊