Resource Library

Welcome to the Hike & Hue Resource Library

This is your home base for free, thoughtfully designed resources that support your outdoor movement, creativity, and mindful living. Whether you’re a trail-loving watercolorist, a nature journaler in the making, or someone rediscovering joy through mindful workouts, this collection is here to elevate your journey. Every guide, checklist, and ritual has been crafted to help you explore with intention and create with heart.

Here, you’ll find beautifully designed resources like our Watercoloring Field Guide, Lightweight Gear Checklist for Artist-Hikers, and our reader-favorite 20-Minute Trail Workout. These are more than handouts, they’re trail-tested tools and soul-nourishing prompts designed to get you moving, noticing, painting, and thriving in nature. You can bookmark this page or access it anytime from the footer. Don’t forget to explore the full blog for deeper guidance, inspiration, and step-by-step how-to’s. Start where you are and bring your sketchbook!

Beginner’s downloadable kit for nature journaling and trail sketching – tools, techniques, and tips.
Perfect for anyone starting their outdoor creative journey. Includes journal prompts, page layout ideas, and drawing/wash techniques.
Printable art supply checklist for hikers and watercolorists – lightweight plein air gear for trail artists
A simple, efficient checklist to help you pack light while painting bright — curated for creatives on the move.
PDF gear guide for hikers who paint – minimalist packing list for blending art and nature hikes.
Combine creativity with comfort on the trail. Includes seasonal essentials, multi-use gear, and artist-specific add-ons.
Short outdoor workout routine PDF – nature-based exercises for strength and mindfulness in under 20 minutes.
A trail-friendly fitness flow designed to connect your body and breath to the natural landscape.
PDF guide of mindful hiking rituals – creative prompts and sensory practices for trail reflection.
Deepen your hikes with creative, grounding rituals—from sensory mapping to sketch pauses and gratitude markers.
Downloadable field guide for watercolor artists painting outdoors – includes plein air tips, color mixing techniques, and brushstroke guidance.
A compact guide to help you start or refine your outdoor painting practice. Includes tips for choosing landscapes, capturing movement, and working in changing light.