{"product_id":"the-laws-sketchbook-for-nature-journaling","title":"The Laws Sketchbook for Nature Journaling","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCreated with the beginning nature journalist in mind, The Laws Sketchbook for Nature Journaling hardcover blank journal is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the practice and joy of getting out, observing, and recording nature. Including tips, advice, and practical information from master nature journalist John Muir Laws—from what makes up a well-stocked nature journaling field kit to how to estimate the degrees of an arc—The Laws Sketchbook for Nature Journaling is the ideal companion when out in the field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Flap\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCreated with the beginning nature journalist in mind, The Laws Sketchbook for Nature Journaling hardcover blank journal is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the practice and joy of getting out, observing, and recording nature. Including tips, advice, and practical information from master nature journalist John Muir Lawsfrom what makes up a well-stocked nature journaling field kit to how to estimate the degrees of an arc. The Laws Sketchbook for Nature Journaling is the ideal companion when out in the field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription for Sales People\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter being out of print for several years\u003ci\u003eThe Laws Sketchbook\u003c\/i\u003e makes a welcome return to Heyday's list of sidelines \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned by John Muir Laws \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for nature journalists of all skill levels \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA perfect compliment to Laws' drawing and nature journaling titles: \u003ci\u003eThe Laws Guide to Drawing Birds\u003c\/i\u003e (97815971419560), \u003ci\u003eThe Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling\u003c\/i\u003e (9781597143158), and \u003ci\u003eHow to Teach Nature Journaling\u003c\/i\u003e (9781597144902)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Muir Laws\u003c\/b\u003e is a naturalist, educator, and artist with degrees in conservation and resource studies, wildlife biology, and scientific illustration. His books include \u003ci\u003eThe Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada, The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds, The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling\u003c\/i\u003e, and (with Emilie Lygren) \u003ci\u003eHow to Teach Nature Journaling\u003c\/i\u003e. He is cofounder of the Wild Wonder Foundation, an organization encouraging nature connection through art and science. Learn more about his work at johnmuirlaws.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples of tips included in the back section of this sketchbook: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting into the right 'mindset' to engage and observe the natural world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing your hand to measure degrees of arc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Beaufort Wind Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimating the amount of birds in a flock while it is fyling across the sky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing your own biometrics (gait, finger-to-elbow length) for quick reference while in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypes of pictures to explore and reveal your observations: sequential drawings (comics), maps, diagrams, and section views.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll kinds of drawing tips including underdrawing, using contrast, color, cross contour lines, and page composition scaffolds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference illustrations for birds, mammals, insects, and plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDozens of \"Invitations to Discovery\" prompts to stimulate new discoveries and\u003cbr\u003eexperiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eLaws, John Muir\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJOHN (JACK) MUIR LAWS is the author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as co-author of \n\u003ci\u003eHow to Teach Nature Journaling\u003c\/i\u003e with Emilie Lygren. He is a scientist, educator, and author who helps people forge a deeper and more personal connection with nature through keeping illustrated nature journals and understanding science. His work combines science, art, and mindfulness. He observes the world with rigorous attention, looks for mysteries, plays with ideas, and seeks connections in all he sees. Jack teaches techniques that make observation, curiosity, and creative thinking a part of everyday life. 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