Resources

I have used many different pens throughout the years, and many different sketchbooks. But these days I have honed these resources down to a few very simple and inexpensive tools.

Let us start with the sketchbook - this is a Moleskine Japanese Accordion Sketchbook. But really any sketchbook would do. But the concertina format is a great sketchbook to use for creating a nature journey. I love the way they unfold just as my walks unfold revealing nature as I go.

Next the pens - my go to pen is the Pilot Falcon Namiki fountain pen. This has a gold nib which allows it to flex, creating a flexible line line width. It has a converter in it - which includes an agitator allowing the ink to keep flowing - and I use waterproof, fountain pen ink with it. There are a number of inks including Rohrer & Klingner sketchINK and Carbon Ink.

Recently I have been using Tom’s Studio Lumos Duo refillable finaliser pens. These are made by a fabulous company based in Dorset. They come with the ability to refill the pens with waterproof inks and you can also change the nibs and ink colour.

Watercolour paint - my favourite is a simple little set called Winsor and Newton Cotman water brush travel set. this comes with 12 colours and a little waterbrush which you can fill with water - ideal for being out and about.

That’s it really!