Illustrated Journal Layout & Composition
Learn techniques for effective layout of illustrated journals and composition of the included artwork with nature journaler Alex Boon. Guide and template pack included to help you design aesthetic pages.
Introduction
Download the Guide and Templates
Vision Board (Milanote) Inspiration
General "Rules" of Composition and Layout
Breaking the "Rules" With Intention
Fundamentals of the Illustrated Journal Style
Identifying and Arranging Elements
Special Layouts
Elements of Landscape Composition
Elements of Wildlife Page Composition
Composition and Layout for Every Situation
Conclusion
Further Reading
Keep Practising!
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All of this plus a template pack to keep you creating innovative layouts for years to come!
The four general "rules" of illustrated journal layout, and how best to break them!
Discussion of what makes a good journal layout, with examples from nature and travel journaling including published examples and the tutor's own work
How to use the template pack to make varied and intreresting layouts and compositions
Fundamentals of landscape composition and wildlife sketchbook page layouts
The course was exactly what I needed to ground my ambition of creating a nature journal habit into reality. Thank you!!
The course was exactly what I needed to ground my ambition of creating a nature journal habit into reality. Thank you!!
Read LessWhat a wonderful introduction into nature journalling! My first experience has left me just wanting more, I absolutely loved everything about it Ok I may have cheated a little and paused the video footage a few times to capture the ducks and wader...
Read MoreWhat a wonderful introduction into nature journalling! My first experience has left me just wanting more, I absolutely loved everything about it Ok I may have cheated a little and paused the video footage a few times to capture the ducks and waders more fully, but I did manage to do quite a bit on the go, thanks to Alex's guidance. I learned so much, and am so excited to delve more deeply into nature journalling now. I feel privileged to have such an opportunity. The ongoing content of the membership means there's always going to be something to look forward to. Also, I like the shift in mindset from producing "perfect" art, to using art as a tool to make sense of the world and deepen my connection with it. It feels authentic and intentional to have this as a new purpose for creating.
Read LessIt was a joy to spend a couple of hours with Alex online learning his fabulous techniques for Nature Journalling. He certainly knows his stuff and has a lovely way of teaching too. Thank you Alex!
It was a joy to spend a couple of hours with Alex online learning his fabulous techniques for Nature Journalling. He certainly knows his stuff and has a lovely way of teaching too. Thank you Alex!
Read LessFeaturing a curated mix of personal diary entries and sketches, this course teaches artists how to integrate diverse compositional elements into cohesive, attractive pages. Alex provides the fundamental technical knowledge necessary for creating...
Read MoreFeaturing a curated mix of personal diary entries and sketches, this course teaches artists how to integrate diverse compositional elements into cohesive, attractive pages. Alex provides the fundamental technical knowledge necessary for creating convincing results, while his deep appreciation for nature motivates students to capture the beauty of birds, plants and the environment with confidence.
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