Join the Creative Canopy
Who is the paid version of Love Notes to Nature for?
You waited your whole life for this moment: To have the chance to slow down, breathe, and to break the cycle of hustle culture.
You might have thought about starting a sketchbook, and finishing it, but you want to go from stuck to starting.
You want to make sense of the world and reduce your screen time. You want to feel present with nature, rather than separate from it.
Some people think that to be an accomplished person, you have to have a rigorous morning routine. And I'm here to tell you that there is no right way to enjoy sketching and spending time in nature.
This publication is your monthly "hug" to change your relationship with your daily journal. Along the way, you will discover the wonder and awe in nature through monthly Love Notes stories.
In the process, you'll develop a meaningful personal record in a sketchbook that is connective, expressive and authentic to you.
While it’s never too late to start, this publication may not stay around forever.
This is a small, self-funded newsletter, and currently it has a limited runway. Your financial investment will go towards making this a meaningful space for you to spend your hands-on creative time.
Why Join the Canopy Membership
Paid: "The Creative Canopy"
The paid subscription is specifically for people who are seeking a stronger connection to nature and stewardship. I will show you how to use sketching, writing and exploring to make this a meaningful part of your daily life.
$150/year
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- ✓ Monthly nature story round-ups
- ✓ First access to in-person events
- ✓ Demos from my sketchbook
- ✓ Additional Love Notes stories
- ✓ How-tos & curated resources
- ✓ Monthly 1:1 "Studio" feedback
- ✓ Full archive + commenting
Free: "The Understory"
Free members receive light nature news, event updates and resource recommendations.
- ✓ Monthly nature story round-ups
- ✓ First access to in-person events
- ✓ Demos from my sketchbook
NOT INCLUDED:
- ✗ Additional Love Notes stories
- ✗ How-tos & curated resources
- ✗ Monthly 1:1 "Studio" feedback
- ✗ Full archive + commenting
But I'm not ready to commit to a full year. Do you have other payment options?
Yes! Sign up for the monthly tier for $15 per month. You will save less money in the course of 12 months, but it is available to fit your budget.
Here's what others say about my work
"It really lifted the pressure and allowed me to dive into a specific experience. I think that could really open up nature to a lot of people who feel like they don't have a deep connection with it."
"Clara puts a lot of effort and intention into providing feedback and encouragement. She is everything that I need and want from an instructor. I really like her teaching style."
"I've been trying to motivate myself to draw and paint but I don't do it, thinking it will take a lot of time. This is a way to dive in simply and not something that needs to take a lot of time."
"I wanted a mindfulness break and to connect with others. I'd love more of the same! I really enjoyed the workshop Clara put together. It was a good mix of receiving and giving."
Our policy on GenAI
All of the photography and art on this site is handmade. This means we do not allow the use of generative AI or ChatGPT-like software to create art.
It is our policy to never use GenAI to create drawings, photography or digital illustrations, because we value the beauty and the practice of developing human creations. These creations will inherently include wonkiness, natural imperfections and sometimes written errors in the editorial.
Where GenAI is used: I am not a software coder, although I am learning as I go. Claude is being used to create HTML widgets and frames within this site, so that the information read and see can be displayed as intended on your screen.