In these stressful times, I stay focused on nature. I use a simple, straightforward technique and fast-drying media like watercolor, gouache, and water-soluble colored pencils. It is always the perfect time to notice the change of seasons, the flow of water, the growth of plants and the movements of all the creatures living around us. Sometimes I can work on location with just the toolkit in my backpack but other times, depending on weather and the quick movements of my subject, I will take photos on my phone to study later. 

For everyone who practices nature journaling, it forces you to appreciate reality, all the relationships in the eco-system and also the human impact on the natural world.