Nature Journaling, Art & Folklore
Inspired by the Quiet Magic of Nature

Hello, I’m Lotti - an artist, nature journaler, and quiet observer of the natural world...

Through my work, I explore the beauty of British wildlife, the rhythm of the seasons, and the stories woven through nature - from folklore and Celtic trees to the small, everyday moments we might otherwise miss.

Here, you’ll find a gentle blend of:

• nature art
• journaling inspiration
• and seasonal reflections

..all created to help you slow down, notice more, and reconnect with the world around you.

If you’d like to move from noticing nature to recording it for yourself, you’ll also find gentle ways to begin your own nature journaling practice here.

Whether you’re here to explore art, begin a nature journal, or simply spend a few quiet moments with nature, this is a space to pause… and begin.

Reconnecting with Nature

I’ve loved to draw since childhood, when family walks through the Welsh countryside filled my imagination with the magic of King Arthur and the stories hidden in our landscapes.

After illness changed my life’s path, I found my way back through creativity and through nature - sketching flowers and birds on slow walks in the Yorkshire fields near my home.

That quiet practice of noticing became something more…

Not just art, but a way of reconnecting - with nature, with creativity, and with myself.

My artwork grows from those moments...

Each piece is drawn by hand, inspired by British wildlife, folklore, and the turning seasons - a reflection of the calm, joy, and quiet magic that come from truly noticing the natural world.

Through everything I create - whether art, journaling, or seasonal reflections - I hope to help you feel that same sense of wonder and belonging.

The peace that comes from slowing down, seeing clearly, and remembering that we’re part of something wild and beautiful.

How you can explore...

Where Nature’s Stories Come to Life in Art

I create nature art for those who pause to notice - nature lovers, dreamers, and quiet souls who find beauty in the small and the wild..

Each artwork begins with a walk through the Yorkshire countryside - a flicker of wings, a rustle in the hedgerow, a story whispered by the landscape itself...

These moments often begin not as finished pieces, but as small observations - the same quiet noticing that shapes my nature journal pages.

I draw by hand, inspired by the wildlife, folklore, and seasonal rhythms that remind us how deeply we belong to nature.

Explore my nature-inspired art here...

Drawing Closer to Nature

My nature journal is where everything begins...

It’s where ideas for my art take shape - through sketches and written reflections inspired by what I notice outdoors.

It’s not about perfection - it’s about presence...

Exploring nature with regular sketching in my nature journal

Each page captures a moment of curiosity, a small detail, or a story from the land - a way of slowing down and seeing more clearly.

Through these pages, I also share simple ways you might begin your own nature journaling practice:

• what to notice
• how to start a page
• finding inspiration in the changing seasons

If you’re new to nature journaling, or looking for fresh inspiration, you’ll find plenty of gentle ideas to explore here…

Explore Nature Journaling Ideas in my Nature Journal Hub

Explore Nature Folklore

Alongside my artwork and nature journaling, I explore the old British folklore woven through our wildlife and wild places...

The myths, meanings, and seasonal stories hidden in birds, trees, and landscapes.

These tales add a soft shimmer of magic to the everyday, and often find their way back into both my nature journal pages and my artwork.

If you’d like to wander through them, you can visit my Folklore Hub - a gentle place to explore nature folklore, symbolism, and seasonal traditions...

Explore nature folklore in the Folklore Hub here

Exploring the folklore of nature

Celtic Tree Calendar

The Celtic Tree Calendar brings these threads together - nature, folklore, and seasonal observation.

This began as a personal project in 2020, a way of following the year through the trees...

Exploring their meanings through art, journaling, and quiet time in nature.

It has since grown into a deeper journey through the seasons.

You can follow along as I explore the folklore, symbolism, and seasonal rhythms of each tree - and create a piece of art inspired by each one...

Follow the Celtic Tree Calendar here...

Celtic Barn Owl art by Lotti Brown

Red Admiral art by Lotti Brown

Alongside my current work, you’ll also find pieces created in an earlier style - blending digital and traditional techniques, and inspired by Celtic mythology and the natural world.

These artworks remain part of my creative journey and can still be found throughout my collections.

Begin Your Own Journey

You don’t need to do everything at once...

Just begin with one small moment - something you notice, or something you’d like to remember.

If you’d like a gentle place to start, you can begin here:

• Start your first nature journal - (a simple, free guide to help you begin your first pages)

Or, if you’re ready to explore more deeply:

• Explore my nature journaling courses and guides

Shall we stay in touch..?

Each month, I share stories from my own nature journal, new art from my studio, and simple seasonal inspiration to help you feel more connected with the turning year - if you'd like to stay updated, please sign up with your email address below...

Recent Articles

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1. April Nature Journaling Ideas

   Apr 22, 26 06:25 AM

   
   April nature journaling ideas and prompts inspired by my own nature journal - join me as I follow the seasons with pen and paper in my hand...

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2. Chaffinch Folklore & Meaning - Song, Seasons & British Nature Art

   Apr 15, 26 04:05 AM

   
   Explore chaffinch folklore, song and seasonal meaning in Britain, illustrated with hand-drawn chaffinch art inspired by nature and quiet everyday magic.

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3. Willow Tree Symbolism and Celtic Willow Art

   Apr 14, 26 05:05 AM

   
   Explore willow tree symbolism and meaning - Celtic willow art and printed products...

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Shop My Current Collection of Art Prints

Explore all my art here

Find my stockists for all my earlier artworks here...

Lotti Brown is a self-taught nature artist and nature journaling educator whose hand-drawn work is inspired by wildlife, folklore, and close observation. With 18 years in creative fields and 10 years creating nature art, she brings deep practical experience to her work. Trained by the Wild Wonder Foundation, she shares nature journaling courses and guides online. Her artwork has been licensed internationally and exhibited at Goole Museum and Bridlington Spa in the East Riding of Yorkshire, UK.