Mr. Laws has many tutorial videos on TH-cam and has frequent field trips and drawing sessions in the San Francisco Bay Area (very affordable). He has created many field guides, calendars etc.....a California treasure
John Muir Laws is a gifted teacher. He has an extraordinary ability to explain and to simplify. I have the book, and "attend" his classes via youtube and highly recommend both.
I am so glad you reviewed this book. I bought it around Christmas time and it has helped me improve my understanding of drawing and given me ideas of how to set up pages. He has some TH-cam videos where he goes through some of the exercises. They are a little long, though. Thank you, Teoh, for always sharing your wonderful knowledge. I love learning the things you present. Your voice is so soothing and calming. It inspires quiet professionalism and inspiration.
Thank you, Teoh, for this wonderful review. I love this book. I have had the pleasure of attending a few of the monthly (free!) nature journaling technique workshops that JML teaches in the Bay Area. He's a super enthusiastic and wonderful teacher. There are lots of great videos of these workshops here on TH-cam. The amount of knowledge he shares freely is amazing. Lots of stuff to learn!
This is an awesome book. I'm still going through the book. So far I have learned drawing techniques that I haven't grasped before. John Muir Laws also has some interesting TH-cam videos on how to draw especially moving animals.
Mr.law uses colored pencils often and the sketchbook is perfect for that medium...every field lab in biology that i took in college required each student to make a journal ..during this year of virtual learning wouldnt this book have been a great asset to have!!!!
AND THAT'S WHY IT IS ON MY BOOK SHELF.....and I watch his TH-cam videos....i am glad you reviewed this book. It is an overlooked gem( yours is the first review I have seen of it) so job well done and thanks..
Beautiful book, the reader/artist can learn all about the California landscape and wild inhabitants along with the techniques the author shares. Very accurate renditions of the lay of the land in naturalist John Muir's footsteps of past centuries.
I just got this book at the library and was looking online to see if it originally came out in hardcover... And what do I find, but that my favorite art blogger has reviewed the book! Not only that, but has an affiliate link for something I was planning to buy anyway. Thanks, Teoh! My kids and I always love your art videos. I agree completely about this book. Everything is broken down to basics and the way he provides instruction really makes doing good quality drawings DOABLE, for anyone to learn step by step. It's a book we will go to over and over and worth buying.
Thank you for showing us that book. I think it is AWESOME af. I will get it for my birthday. It is really informative and I also think that it worth the money!
Thank you for this video! I been on the hunt for a botanical drawing book and this is perfect! I just ordered this book through your link ;) and it is chalk full of inspiration and tips! And of coarse the illustrations are stunning! Thank you!
I love this book. I love to follow along the exercises except the insects. I also love Irene Brady's book. Both books are very thorough in their own way! I hate picking up an instruction book and feel as if the author is holding back information. I don't get that feeling for either one of these books. Both are scientific illustrators with great blogs too.
Woa.... I love this book! And I never would have known about it if not for your review video... Thank you SO much! This is exactly what I have been looking for,,, needing... :) Your videos are always so well done.. Well thought out and thorough... ! This is why I keep coming back! cheers! : )
Thank you for the review . You are so convincing that I bought this book . I got my copy today and totally loved it.This book is filled with so much information . Thanks again for the great review
Excelent! Thank you so much for presenting us such a beautiful and detailed book on how to draw elements of nature! I really liked your video, thank you !!
I would love to get this book, I am a huge fan of the Sierra Nevada region and John Muir, who I assume is an ancestor of this author? This is great, thanks for the review!
I was an avid reader of the works of John Muir. He was also a naturalist. I have not found anything as of yet about whether John Muir Laws is Muir's descendant. I might look for that book on Amazon or see if my local library can get a copy.
Great review and great book! I have been thoroughly enjoying your reviews. If you haven't read it already, you must read Color And Light by James Gurney. It really changed the way I looked at the world and is one of my top favorites to read over and over. My book collection can't seem to stop growing thanks to you. 😂 Keep it up!
Hi Teoh, Love your videos, always so well presented, interesting and informative. Keep up the good work! Could you please recommend a good journaling sketch book that would be heavy enough for watercolor, without buckling? Thank you. Cheers, Greg
Mr. Laws has many tutorial videos on TH-cam and has frequent field trips and drawing sessions in the San Francisco Bay Area (very affordable). He has created many field guides, calendars etc.....a California treasure
John Muir Laws is a gifted teacher. He has an extraordinary ability to explain and to simplify. I have the book, and "attend" his classes via youtube and highly recommend both.
I am so glad you reviewed this book. I bought it around Christmas time and it has helped me improve my understanding of drawing and given me ideas of how to set up pages. He has some TH-cam videos where he goes through some of the exercises. They are a little long, though. Thank you, Teoh, for always sharing your wonderful knowledge. I love learning the things you present. Your voice is so soothing and calming. It inspires quiet professionalism and inspiration.
+Iade Nicole Thanks 😁
This beautiful book will certainly please a lady with whom I draw, she loves nature, thank you Teoh to let us know all these things !
Thank you, Teoh, for this wonderful review. I love this book. I have had the pleasure of attending a few of the monthly (free!) nature journaling technique workshops that JML teaches in the Bay Area. He's a super enthusiastic and wonderful teacher. There are lots of great videos of these workshops here on TH-cam. The amount of knowledge he shares freely is amazing. Lots of stuff to learn!
I have this book and I love it. John Muir Laws is amazing. So glad to see you discovered it!
This is an awesome book. I'm still going through the book. So far I have learned drawing techniques that I haven't grasped before. John Muir Laws also has some interesting TH-cam videos on how to draw especially moving animals.
Thank you so much for this review!! Very informative and well-done. I'm inspired to get both books and start nature journaling!
Mr.law uses colored pencils often and the sketchbook is perfect for that medium...every field lab in biology that i took in college required each student to make a journal ..during this year of virtual learning wouldnt this book have been a great asset to have!!!!
AND THAT'S WHY IT IS ON MY BOOK
SHELF.....and I watch his TH-cam videos....i am glad you reviewed this book. It is an overlooked gem( yours is the first review I have seen of it) so job well done and thanks..
Hi Teoh, I’ve been watching your reviews for a long time now, and I love them. Thank you! I appreciate it 😊
Thanks for your support :-)
Beautiful book, the reader/artist can learn all about the California landscape and wild inhabitants along with the techniques the author shares. Very accurate renditions of the lay of the land in naturalist John Muir's footsteps of past centuries.
Ooo I am planning to get this book, I'm so happy that you've done a review on it!
I just got this book at the library and was looking online to see if it originally came out in hardcover... And what do I find, but that my favorite art blogger has reviewed the book! Not only that, but has an affiliate link for something I was planning to buy anyway. Thanks, Teoh! My kids and I always love your art videos. I agree completely about this book. Everything is broken down to basics and the way he provides instruction really makes doing good quality drawings DOABLE, for anyone to learn step by step. It's a book we will go to over and over and worth buying.
I just started watching his videos and did my first nature journal entry today!
Thank you Teoh for this review. All the best.
Thank you for such a detailed review. Really appreciated you sharing so many pages.
Thank you for reviewing this book. I just bought a copy for my daughter and for me. I enjoy your videos and learn a lot.
One of my favorite books!! I am lucky, because I have been able to attend some of his in person lectures. Very nice guy. Thanks for the review.
Thank you for these book reviews! Not many channels make sketching book reviews
Thank you for showing us that book. I think it is AWESOME af. I will get it for my birthday. It is really informative and I also think that it worth the money!
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for doing this review, Teoh! I really like the balance in the amount of info and images in this book.
Thank you for this video! I been on the hunt for a botanical drawing book and this is perfect! I just ordered this book through your link ;) and it is chalk full of inspiration and tips! And of coarse the illustrations are stunning! Thank you!
I love this book. I love to follow along the exercises except the insects. I also love Irene Brady's book. Both books are very thorough in their own way! I hate picking up an instruction book and feel as if the author is holding back information. I don't get that feeling for either one of these books. Both are scientific illustrators with great blogs too.
Excellent video. Keep it up!
I have this book and his one on drawing birds. Both excellent books.
Woa.... I love this book! And I never would have known about it if not for your review video... Thank you SO much! This is exactly what I have been looking for,,, needing... :) Your videos are always so well done.. Well thought out and thorough... ! This is why I keep coming back! cheers! : )
Love your book reviews! So helpful. Also a fan of John Muir Laws
Thank you for this review. You convinced me, and I'm ordering it now.
What a gorgeous book! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for the review!
Thank you for the review . You are so convincing that I bought this book . I got my copy today and totally loved it.This book is filled with so much information .
Thanks again for the great review
Welcome 😁
Thank you for the more throughout review of the book, it gave me a better view to make the decision on buying it.
John Muir work's are always a pleasure to look at, I really enjoyed your review
I have just seen this book! It looks good. I might get it...
This book looks amazing! Totally recommended it to my friend who loves nature sketching, after I watched your video.
Gorgeous! 🥰
Excelent! Thank you so much for presenting us such a beautiful and detailed book on how to draw elements of nature! I really liked your video, thank you !!
Thanks for giving me my notes brotha
I would love to get this book, I am a huge fan of the Sierra Nevada region and John Muir, who I assume is an ancestor of this author? This is great, thanks for the review!
Thanks for another fab review Teoh! 🌱
+Magic Bean Creations Thanks 😁
About the sketchbook: 64 pages of 148g white paper, 16 pages of 200g light brown paper
found it on his website
+Sando Thanks for the info. I forgot to include that.
thank you for this valuable information
Thank you for such a great review. You've helped me make a purchase
Can’t thank you enough for this. So helpful.
Hello Teoh! Thank you for this great review. Have just purchased the book :)
I'm really interested in this book from a long time! Thank you for the review
Very Nice review! Thank you for sharing your recommendation.
I am so excited you reviewed the book, I just ordered it!
+Dessa Bailey Hope you enjoy the book
I love your reviews! Thank you!
Thank you Teoh Yi Chie These two books are on my Amazon wish list so thank yo for the reveiw. Love Terri Simmers
Thank you
Thank you for reviewing this book!
I was an avid reader of the works of John Muir. He was also a naturalist. I have not found anything as of yet about whether John Muir Laws is Muir's descendant.
I might look for that book on Amazon or see if my local library can get a copy.
Just ordered it
I wonder if the author is related to the famed naturalist John Muir (founded the Sierra Club). Great review. Thanks Teoh
No relation, he was actually named after a different John Muir.
Furious Sterling - Thanks
Great review! i ordered one!
thanks sir for the review
Great review and great book! I have been thoroughly enjoying your reviews. If you haven't read it already, you must read Color And Light by James Gurney. It really changed the way I looked at the world and is one of my top favorites to read over and over. My book collection can't seem to stop growing thanks to you. 😂 Keep it up!
+Elizabeth Auyang Thanks. I have both of James Gurney's book.
Good! Keep it up!
A very nice book review; thank you!
Is it suitable for beginners?
Hi Teoh,
Love your videos, always so well presented, interesting and informative. Keep up the good work!
Could you please recommend a good journaling sketch book that would be heavy enough for watercolor, without buckling? Thank you.
Cheers,
Greg
+Gregory Douglass Most sketchbooks use 200gsm watercolor paper. Maybe you can check out the Strathmore 400 Series hardcover watercolor sketchbook.
Thank you!
Please can you write for me where can I get it in Arab gulf thank u
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...so this is not the book to get if you're just thinking about getting started? I wish this was available at my local library :/ ^_-
It works great as a complement to other beginner books.