Maybe it’s these long deep-dark nights at the winter solstice here in the northern hemisphere. Or maybe it’s the hours spent by the fire. But at …
Flip-Your-World Drawing
“It is a familiar fact that colours of a landscape become more vivid when seen with the head upside-down. The change of physical position does …
Doodling and the Spontaneous Art of Nature Connection
We are here to become integral with the larger Earth community. The community itself and each of its members has ultimately a wild component, a creative …
Snow Art
View Post Snow ArtLight and Shadow
“I thought the most beautiful thing in the world must be shadow.”-Sylvia Plath Drawing and painting with light and shadow is one of my absolute …
A Light-Hearted Approach to Serious Art-Making
This is the challenge facing present generations of artists- if not those now well into their careers, then those just beginning or soon to begin …
Artist Journey to the Cortes Children’s Forest Follow Up
I want to make sure you know about this lovely video about the Artist Journey to the Cortes Children’s Forest that was filmed and edited …
The Dream of a Cortes Children’s Forest Trust
Sometimes art gives nature the voice it desperately needs. Artist orientation with Sabine Mense Leader and Christine Robinson Beautiful forest light in the Cortes Children`s …
Ancient Light: Images from a Mayan Crystal Cave
I’ve discovered that Light Painting can spark exciting creative journeys. This first image is a Light Painting done in a Mayan crystal cave in Belize, …
Art as if the Earth Mattered: Art Educators Conference
If you are planning to attend the annual National Art Educators conference in New York City this Wednesday Feb 29th, there is an exciting pre-conference …
Ocean Academy & The Grandfather Tree
Teachers- if you think you don’t have enough plants and animals in your school yard to teach Creative Nature Connection, celebrate the various ways a diverse class …
Solstice Communion
It feels so natural to gather together with others tonight to share the light, create ritual and make art. I partnered with a good friend …
Creative Nature Connection Article
I’m so excited to be sharing this hands-on article published in the winter 2011 issue of Green Teacher Magazine. The process of Creative Nature Connection …
Tree-HEART Tattoo
Sap coating a Douglas Fir trunk Oozing out of the heart of trees (especially Broad Leaf Maples and Douglas Fir) this time of year, is …
The Joy of Spontaneity
The joy of spontaneous body movement is renewing and builds connection. If we let our painted hands dance across the page or twirl our bodies …