Nature Junky Artists

A virtual meetup group

This is a group of individuals that seeks to sustain and nurture a Field Sketching/Nature Journaling practice in a less-formal setting.In this non-lesson-based program, I provide a prompt that everybody works with. We come back together in the next class to share our work with the group to receive and offer feedback.We meet on a monthly basis. It's a reciprocal community that's growing. Two sessions now open!

If you want:

  • A great learning atmosphere;

  • Nature journaling and natural history exploration;

  • A small group of enthusiastic people;

  • Inspiration from peers with a wide range of art experiences; and

  • Accountability to keep you engaged and committed

This is for you!

Let me know you're interested 👇

*Being on the no-obligation, no-pressure Priority List shows you have a deep interest in the program. We'll schedule a FREE 15-minute call to discuss the program and make sure it's a good fit for you.

Space limited to 8

What's included?
(the benefits)

  • A prompt each month that eases the pressure about "what to do"

  • Demos to support understanding of prcesses shared by others

  • Personal feedback for direction and guidance

  • Ongoing learning about the natural world

  • Ongoing learning about techniques to document your own observations

  • Consistency and accountability to establish (or solidify) a regular practice of field sketching

  • Improved mental, emotional, and physiological balance by connecting with the natural world

  • Recorded classes to reference the material after a missed class and learning at your own pace

  • 11 months of learninng!

  • Last but not least, fun and camaraderie

A few sample prompts:
- What is the first tree species to lose its leaves in your area
- Which animal is the most commonly observed around your home?
- Find something orange
- Identify 3 species of insect near you

2025/26 DATES

Mondays, 2-4pmAKT (new session added!)Nov 3, Dec 1, Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 2, Apr 13, May 11, Jun 15, Jul 13, Aug 10, and Sep 7
Several spots open

Tuesdays, 2-4pmAKTNov 4, Dec 2, Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 14, May 12, Jun 16, Jul 14, Aug 11, and Sep 8
1 spot open

What does it cost?

$500/year or $50/mo

Let me know you're interested 👇

Space limited to 8

Questions?
[email protected]

About the Instructor

My field sketching practice informs everything I do as an Artist, Instructor, and Writer.Art and nature have been part of my life in varying ways since childhood. After a few years flipping between art and biology as an undergrad, I found my way to Natural Science Illustration and never looked back.Teaching others to connect with the natural world through direct observation and journaling brings me as much joy as my personal art practice does.With a focus on "process" rather than always completing finished works, I am teaching skills that apply to anything you want to sketch.You know the old adage..."Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime"? That's what I aim to do.Join me for a year of coaching your own practice.

"I like that I not only have grown my skills but I've become ever more observant and I have learned so much about the
plants and creatures around me.
~Susan

All images on this page ©Sandy McDermott with exception of the instructor photo above, ©Morgan Lee Photography, and cannot be used without permission.