“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 …
Light 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 Magical Shape of Things
Sometimes colour draws us in. Once connected we realize that it’s the shape of things that captivates. Magic happens when we suddenly start to see our …
Tender Fluff
For me creating is motivated by a desire to connect. Today, producing something to look at is just as important as reaching out and feeling …