Sample PDF for Day 2: Monochrome landscapes and winter light

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Winter sketchbook page

 Start the Year Sketching Winter
Explore winter nature and landscapes with approachable, guided sketching exercises.

A 5-day self-paced mini-course for nature lovers and artists who want to capture winter textures, forms, and light, from the comfort of your home or outdoors.

Cost: $45

You’ll receive an automatic email with Day 0 materials and daily PDFs delivered to your inbox.

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What You’ll Learn / Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Learn to observe and capture winter trees and landscapes with pen, pencil, and watercolor.

  • Practice layering marks, textures, and values to create dimensional sketches.

  • Explore winter light, natural textures, and subtle colors while connecting with the natural history of your surroundings.

  • Gain confidence in sketching, experimenting, and recording your observations in a nature journal.

How It Works

  • 5 self-paced days: You’ll receive daily emails with a short instructional PDF.

  • Daily exercises: Step-by-step sketches focusing on trees, landscapes, color, and texture.

  • Padlet community: Share your work and get encouragement (optional).

  • Flexible learning: Work at your own pace — repeat exercises, revisit layers, or simply enjoy exploring.

Daily Themes

  • Day 0: Welcome & materials prep

  • Day 1: Sketching trees - texture, contour, and form

  • Day 2: Monochrome landscapes & winter light

  • Day 3: Winter palette - mixing triads and neutrals

  • Day 4: Winter Landscapes - Painting with Color

  • Day 5: Winter Textures - Frost, Water, and Close Looking

Who This Course is For

  • Nature lovers who want approachable, guided sketching prompts.

  • Sketchers looking to build confidence in pen, pencil, and watercolor.

  • Anyone curious about winter landscapes, light, and the natural world.

Why This Works

  • Short, focused daily exercises make sketching manageable.

  • You’ll build skills, confidence, and curiosity without being overwhelmed.

  • Exercises are flexible, self-paced, and can be done anywhere.

  • Integrates natural history observation for deeper connection to your surroundings.