Last of the Curlews, a book for the ages
There are some nonfiction books that encompass themes far beyond their particular subject matter. Last of the Curlews by Fred Bodsworth is one of those …
Category: Animals
The magical Strandbeests – art comes alive
The kinetic sculptures of Theo Jansen are unlike anything else in the world. They seem to defy category, they are art and machine, but also …
Creating your own natural world
I like to cover a wide variety of art forms on this blog, including electronic arts. Computer games have come a long way in the …
Inspired by orchids – Bianca Ana Chavez
Here at The Untended Garden, we feature works both old and new, but this summer I’ll be highlighting contemporary artists who explore nature in their …
Zebra finches rock the house
Springtime is often heralded by the music of birds, but not usually playing electric guitars. Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, has an exhibit through …
A Celebration of Flight
Last week I had the pleasure of seeing a performance of A Celebration of Flight by IBEX Puppetry, directed by Heather Henson. Featuring a blend …
The amazing whale photographs of Bryant Austin
Photographing whales is no easy task, but Bryant Austin has developed a unique method to create giant detailed portraits of these huge and enigmatic creatures. …
Premier Automne – First Autumn
Premier Automne is a brilliantly animated short film directed by Carlos De Carvalho and Aude Danset, produced by Je Regarde. It is stunningly beautiful, and …
Drawing the natural world
A few weeks ago I attended a NESCBWI workshop on drawing animals, which took place at the Edna Lawrence Nature Lab at the Rhode Island …
The Big, Blue Ocean
Illustration by Alicia “Kat” Dillman Summer is here, and for the next six weeks or so, I am going to devote this blog to one …