Watercolor Block Nature Journal Idea

I really like to play with watercolors in my nature journal...it is a wonderful way to brighten up a rather ordinary idea for a journal page.

I try to periodically record random thoughts and ideas in my nature journal....keeping a record of what activities we have been doing or things we have observed that don't necessarily merit a whole journal page. Lists are an easy nature journal technique and even the most beginning of journalers can do a list.

So combining both ideas into this Watercolor Block Nature Journal suggestion seemed the perfect blend of color and simplicity.



Start by using your favorite watercolors. When I want to be super fast, I pull out my Prang Semi-Moist Watercolors. I also recommend using a larger flat brush which makes it easy to make big splotches of color.


Freehand some color blocks using colors to match your particular season or subject. Make some blocks tall and some wide. You don't have to put as many blocks as I did if you want to make it even simpler or if you are doing this activity with a young child.

Let the page dry and then record your thoughts. I use Prismacolor Markers in my nature journal (I wrote a review of these markers HERE). I made sure to use one of the color blocks for the month and year. You could even sketch something in one of the blocks if you want to since this is your nature journal. I love to do make some doodle-style frames for my color blocks with swirls, dots, and dashes. Be creative and have some fun!

Note:
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