"The summer I learned to draw wasn't anything special at all, it was just the first summer I ever really saw."

-Hannah Hinchman

Christina Lopp Schwabecher, who had no formal art background, started journaling in Paris in 1994. Her style captured small details and the character of her trip. Upon returning, she found that many people were interested in the resulting journal even with its simple drawings.
Also, take a look at Christina's web design company, Kapiolani Design. She designed this website as well!

You can email Christina at christina@watercolorjournaling.com.

Gay Kraeger is a graphic designer, and worked as a production artist for many years. Even though she was an art major, she didn’t draw much during that time. Christina’s France drawings inspired Gay to start keeping a journal. Prompted by the request of friends, they started teaching "Illustrated Watercolor Journaling."

She also sells some of her artwork as cards from her business called Santa Cruz Mountain Postcards. Take a look!

Gay recently started a new business designing interpretive display panels. Check out her website at WILDWAYS Illustrated.

You can email Gay at gaykraeger@gmail.com.