KNJ - Week 6: The Winter Journal

CHAPTER 6

Read “The Winter Journal”, pages 89-104. 

Today is the first day of December! As Clare mentioned in “Keeping a Nature Journal”, winter is a good time to learn about the basics of nature.  While studying this book, I’m think more towards that direction.  Instead of seeing the surroundings as gray and lamenting about the leaves that have fallen from deciduous trees, I am appreciating the structures of them.  In my enthusiasm, I am photographing the colorful changes of various trees in my yard and collecting leaves.  Now, for the drawing portion!  *giggles*

Before:  October

After:  December

     

It is a joy to see birds that are here during this season, and to hear their melodious calls. 

People for many centuries have sought to keep the winter cold and dark at bay, and encourage the sun to return by putting candles in windows and lighting bonfires. It is amazing to observe their moods while preparing and decorating for numerous celebrations.

Journal about the interesting things you see during this season.  Feel free to add photos of things that you observe in your area and upload to the gallery to share! 
 

ASSIGNMENT:

Journal pages based upon topics of your choice that is discussed in the KNJ book regarding the Winter season.

Nature Drawing Exercises
1)  Evergreens 
2) Winter Deciduous Trees

For Inspiration:  Refer to journal examples show in Part 3 of KNJ from Clare’s personal journals.