Let's Connect with Nature
Love nature?
Feel like you just need to slow down… stop… detangle from those everyday stresses… unwind and reconnect with the natural world so that you can get back to feeling like your proper self?
That’s me too!
Hello! I’m Lotti and I’m a nature artist and illustrator and nature journaler.
I like to draw and write in my nature journal to de-stress through feeling connected with nature.
It's helping me to take some time out for myself most days - just by regularly connecting with nature in a fun, no-pressure way...
What's nature journaling?
Nature journaling is a fun and easy way to:
- Slow down
- Feel more connected with the natural world
- Feel energized
- Feel calm
- Feel mindful
- Get creative (in all kinds of ways)
- Learn about nature in your own backyard – or further afield, it’s up to you!
All on your own terms and at your own pace!
Nature journal page with red pelargoniums
Nature journaling is not about making pretty pictures - it's all about your personal connection to nature, instead!I want to share with you my nature art and especially my nature journaling ideas...
I hope I can inspire you to get started with nature journaling too and to do it your own way…
The most important thing I’ve learned since starting my journey with nature journaling is that it’s not about making pretty pictures!!
As an artist, I’ve sometimes (like, always) put too much pressure on myself to create ‘perfect’ artworks and in doing so, in a certain way, I’ve forgotten about the real reason to create art and draw…
It’s not for the pretty picture or the end result, although sometimes that’s a bonus. No – drawing is just for fun. It’s for enjoyment!
Personal drawing, like this, is not about the results...
It’s about the process – that’s the process of zoning out from your busy mind and tuning into your senses – basic mindfulness...
Which is why art (of any kind) and/or nature journaling is so good for you, both mentally and emotionally...
And, actually, you don’t have to draw at all, if it’s not
your thing (but you'll still get all the benefits of nature journaling). How cool is that? No pressure at all!
If you do love art and creating, though, as I do, I’ve found that this is a fantastic way to improve your skills (whether you're an absolute beginner or already a professional artist) and really connect with your creativity and get lots of ideas for what to draw or paint next...
As well as to draw just for your own personal satisfaction and to experience the many benefits of feeling connected to nature - I'm finding this is more important than anything else!
Drawing a pink rose from my garden
Nature journal page with hardy geranium seedheadsAre you ready to explore nature?
Come with me and:
- Feel inspired
- Have fun
- Get curious about the world around you
- Zone out from busyness
- Tune into what really matters for your own well-being
- Learn new skills
- Do it your way
Nature journaling doesn’t require getting out in nature for hours or trekking to far flung locations, getting too hot, too cold, or soaking wet (unless you want to, of course)...
You can join in, in really easy and accessible ways, which is what I like to do too!
Enjoy nature with Lotti...
Fun exercises and nature journal prompts to give you ideas and inspiration to nature journal in your own way.
Learn to see the world differently, learn new skills... have fun!
Find out more about my 'Imperfect Nature Journaling' online course here...
Organic and recycled 100% cotton women's T-shirts, tote bags and recycled paper quality art prints, all with my nature illustrations.
All these products are created sustainably with a circular economy in mind (made using recycled materials and sending it to be remade when you're done) to reduce waste.
Would you like my FREE 'Getting Started with your First Nature Journal' guide?
Would you like to get started with nature journaling too?
Add your email address below to sign up for my 'Nature Notes with Lotti' newsletter, and I'll send you my free PDF 'Getting Started with your First Nature Journal' guide to help you take your first steps in this fun and absorbing hobby.
I'll also send out regular ideas and nature journal inspiration to help you keep journaling, along with news of my own nature art and illustrations.
My 'Nature Notes with Lotti' newsletter usually comes out around once each month (occasionally more often if there's a special offer on, to ensure you don't miss out).
You can unsubscribe at any time using the 'Unsubscribe' link at the bottom of each email.
What's New Here
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Nature Journaling vs Nature Drawing
Dec 17, 24 05:54 AM
Understanding nature journaling versus nature drawing or natural history illustration... -
Edith Holden - The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady
Dec 04, 24 05:06 AM
Be inspired by Edith Holden and her Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady - timeless nature journaling inspiration... -
November Nature Journal
Nov 29, 24 06:53 AM
Browse the pages of my November nature journal and explore Autumn in Yorkshire with Lotti - plus get ideas for your own nature journaling... -
Peacock Butterfly Illustration
Nov 20, 24 06:52 AM
Beautiful peacock butterfly illustration by Lotti Brown - watercolour and digital - art prints, T-shirts, totebags... -
Book for Bird Lovers - What the Robin Knows
Nov 11, 24 06:05 AM
Great book for bird lovers who want to understand bird language - What the Robin Knows by Jon Young
Explore more recent additions to the site here...
Online Nature Journaling Course
If you'd like to explore nature journaling more, please consider joining me for my 'Imperfect Nature Journaling' online course - I've called it this to remind us to nature journal for the process of connecting with nature to feel good and not to put pressure on ourselves to create pretty pages...
It's a series of 20 lessons or exercises that you can do in your own nature journal to help you try out different ideas and techniques to help you get the most out of your nature journaling sessions and understand what style of nature journaling is the best for you personally.
If this sounds like something you might like, you can find out more about the course here...