Ali Foxon, author and founder of the green sketching movement, returns to the podcast to speak about her new book: The Green Sketching Handbook. Ali gently guides others to connect with joy and creativity in the natural world.

Listen to hear more about:

  • Green sketching and why Ali created this new genre of creativity in nature.
  • The three guiding principles of green sketching.
  • Why nature and creativity are such a beneficial combination.
  • The process of writing her book during a pandemic.
  • How Ali eases people through their fears about making art.
  • How sketching in nature can create an embodied connection between you and natural world.
  • How paying attention to colour can be a way of connecting with place.
  • Some challenges that you might come across when building a sketching habit and how to overcome them.
  • How gratitude can be an antidote to anxiety.
  • The intertwining of joy, gratitude and love which underpins our connection with nature.

Learn more about Ali and her work at www.alifoxon.com.

Purchase a copy of The Green Sketching Handbook:

Australia (pre-order for 23rd July release)

International

German edition

United Kingdom

You can listen to our previous podcast conversation here: Episode 9 – Green sketching and the pursuit of joy.


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