"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.
Christina was interviewed in December 2009 for the San Jose Contemporary Art Examiner in an article called "You can take it with you" by Erica Goss about her journey to and through watercolor journaling.

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."

In January 2010, Gay was interviewed by Erica Goss for the San Jose Contemporary Art Examiner in an article entitled "So many good things" about her artistic journey. Take a look!

Gay also started a new business designing interpretive display panels. Check out her wonderful and informative website at WILDWAYS Illustrated.

She also sells some of her artwork as cards from site Santa Cruz Mountain Postcards.

You can email Gay at gaykraeger@gmail.com.