Sunday, April 24, 2016. What is Watercolor Journaling? Is using watercolor sketches to tell a story either by themselves or in addition to written text. It is my favorite way to capture my travel memories on the spot as they happen. I have been doing this all over the world for 16 years. Sitting in a shady spot sketching in my journal I notice the details. I even notice the odors. I feel sorry for the packs of tourists that rush by snapping photos and selfies with no idea what th.