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I am here to help you start and keep your own illustrated art and nature journals. Explore the South Carolina Lowcountry with me. Learn art techniques to capture what speaks to you ~ be it nature or the everyday.

What will keeping a sketchbook journal do for your art practice?

About

Working often in a sketchbook, especially taking advantage of little snippets of time, helps you keep your ‘hand’ ~ Eye / hand coordination continues to grow, as does your experience working with watercolors, various brushes and paper. You become a confident sketcher, design skills grow and best of all, when more time comes your way to paint a large piece, you can get right to it. No more reinventing the wheel! Amazingly, keeping the ‘practice of illustrated journaling’ alive and well benefits so much more than art skills. Get ready for peace and calm. Take a ‘Goodness Break’ and sketch! Want to learn about watercolor and sketching? I would be honored to share my experience with you. Find out about upcoming classes by clicking the Workshops tab at the top of the page.

Recent Blog Posts

The Nature Journal Show Interview

The Nature Journal Show Interview

Marley Piefer of Nature Journal Show interviews Pam Johnson Brickell about her process of keeping a perpetual journal.

Fifty Years of Nature & Art Journals

Fifty Years of Nature & Art Journals

2024 Marks a Special Anniversary! Wowza! If my first journal was a piece of furniture, it would be considered an antique. That’s a weird feeling. My dearly departed urban sketching buddy, Doug Corkern, would always answer the infamous question: “How long did it take you to draw that?” with his age. ie: 81 years and […]

Keeping a Perpetual Journal

Keeping a Perpetual Journal

The 2nd year of my journey begins On January 1, 2023, I began my first perpetual journal.  What is this type of journal?  One in which you make weekly entries year over year on predated pages.  There is a bit of planning and prep work for this type of journal.  The journal has to have […]

Testimonials

  • Judy Howells

    I really enjoyed your workshop and am already putting into practice what I learned.  Thank you so much for your generosity in sharing your knowledge and your encouraging and gentle way of teaching.  You are a gem, Pam! 

    - Judy Howells

  • Clare Ellis

    “You are very sweet and generous with your time and you clearly exude a love of nature in your art that rubs off on your admiring students in a wonderful way. Your classes this winter and spring have added a  richness to my life and I thank you for that!”

    - Clare Ellis

  • Laura Kaiser

    “Had such a good time yesterday. Even though I’ve taken a bunch of classes from you over the years- the first in 2011!!- I always hear something new. And having been away from any painting for over a year now it’s a good way to jumpstart myself and start some excitement! Thanks!” 

    - Laura Kaiser

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