Drawing Nature (Even Indoors)

Put pencil or pen to paper and sketch the natural world with how-to tips from Nature Anatomy series author and illustrator Julia Rothman.

Hi everyone,

There are so many moments when we find ourselves waiting. In those moments, I try to be always observing. Drawing has led me to explore the world in a deeper way. It might do the same for you.

I thought it would be fun to offer a few simple step-by-step guides for drawing a frog, a bird, and a butterfly. My anatomy diagrams can help you identify some of these animals’ features as you work. These guides are just starting points. You should try sketching directly from nature, if you can, or by looking out your window if you’re homebound. I encourage you to post your drawings and hashtag them #drawnatureanatomy so I can share them online.

Drawing has always been a calming escape for me. I hope you can find some enjoyment in trying it out.

Sending virtual hugs.

All about frogs

All about birds

All about butterflies

ILLUSTRATIONS AND HOW-TO TEXT EXCERPTED FROM NATURE ANATOMY NOTEBOOK © JULIA ROTHMAN.

Nature Anatomy Notebook

by Julia Rothman

Adults and children are irresistibly drawn to Julia Rothman’s best-selling illustrated guide to the natural world, Nature Anatomy, with its colorful drawings that awaken curiosity — and invite imitation. 

With this companion volume, Rothman leads fans deeper into nature observation with her specially designed record pages for tracking daily nature sightings throughout the seasons. Her step-by-step technique tutorials for drawing a flower, a dragonfly, a robin, and much more, along with blank sketchbook pages, will inspire nature lovers and art enthusiasts of all ages to take up their own colored pencils or favorite pens and create their own unique Nature Anatomy Notebook.
 

Also available in Julia Rothman's Anatomy series: Ocean Anatomy, Farm Anatomy, and Food Anatomy.

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$19.99

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$24.99 CAD

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Trade Paperback

This item is a preorder. Your payment method will be charged immediately, and the product is expected to ship on or around April 30, 2019. This date is subject to change due to shipping delays beyond our control.

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Julia Rothman

About the Author

Julia Rothman is a highly acclaimed contemporary illustrator and author of many best-selling books, including Nature Anatomy, Farm Anatomy, Ocean Anatomy, Food Anatomy, Nature Anatomy Notebook, and Wildlife Anatomy. Her illustrated column, Scratch, is featured in the Sunday New York Times. Clients for her illustrations and pattern designs include Target, the Washington Post, MTA Arts & Design, and more. She lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.

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