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Nature’s palette: finding inspiration outdoors





Step outside and let nature spark your creativity




Inspiration is all around us—you just have to step outside. From the curve of a leaf to the colors in the sky, nature offers quiet creative prompts every day. This week, I’m slowing down, looking closer, and letting the outdoors awaken something new. 💫






There’s something rather magical about stepping outdoors and letting nature awaken your senses. The rustling of leaves, the shifting light, the quiet hum of life all around—it’s a symphony of inspiration waiting to be noticed.

In this edition of Colour Chronicles, we’re exploring how nature’s palette can spark your creativity, offering fresh ideas, calming clarity, and an endless supply of colours, textures, and forms.
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Whether you’re strolling through a forest, sitting by the sea, or simply observing the sky from your backyard, the natural world holds countless treasures to fuel your artistic journey.



Have you ever wanted to sketch what’s around you — a tree, a shoreline, a curious little shadow — but weren’t quite sure how to begin?





I’ve put together a simple Field Sketching Starter Guide just for you — a quiet invitation to take your pencil (and curiosity) outdoors.
In it you’ll find:

• ✏️ 5 simple sketching tips for beginners

• 🧺 My go-to field tools (spoiler: it’s nothing fancy)

• 🎁 A one-page printable with mini sketch prompts and space to record what you see It’s designed to slip into your sketchbook or bag, ready whenever inspiration strikes.

Download and print .


Sketching in the field doesn’t need to be perfect. Just notice. Scribble. Pause. That’s enough.


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Turn Moments into Masterpieces: Landscape Photography with Your Phone





You don’t need a lens bag or a tripod to capture wonder—just your eyes, your phone, your creativity, and a spark of curiosity.


With a few gentle tips, you’ll learn to frame light, shadow, and scenery in ways that feel like art. Whether it’s the hush of a misty morning or the golden hush before dusk, some simple tips will help you turn everyday views into extraordinary keepsakes.


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Nature’s Treasure Hunt: Gather Inspiration from the Ground Up… and you can take the kids, too.





Wander with eyes wide open and pockets ready—nature is always offering tiny gifts. A curled leaf, a speckled feather, a stone smoothed by time… these small wonders carry stories in their colours, textures, and patterns.

Use them as creative sparks or start a gentle scavenger hunt to tune your senses to the beauty underfoot.


What will you find when you slow down and look closely?

Use the link below to find a fun, kid-friendly version.


Find it here

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