Inspired by Nature Sketchbook

Description

Known for her charming, lush nature illustrations, Marjolein has kept detailed sketchbooks of the things she encounters in nature since she was a young girl. This book features a number of her personal sketches side-by-side with the fully wrought, exquisitely detailed pieces of art they inspired. Blank pages, with hand-drawn borders by Marjolein, are included after each illustrated spread for users to document their own drawings and thoughts. A durable cover, an envelope in the back for nature finds, and a bound ribbon bookmark make this sketchbook both beautiful and useful.

Marjolein Bastin creates artwork for greetings cards, calendars, dinnerware, bedding, gifts, and more. Through her art and words, Marjolein offers people a simple reminder to pause and enjoy nature and allow it to be a source of serenity, energy, and

"Bastin's handsome book is meant to be carried, tucked into a rucksack with pencils and watercolors, to be used in the field to capture 'experiences, observations and nature finds.'" * California Fall Color *