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 …
The Untended Garden – Celebrating Art and Nature
by John Lechner
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 is a brilliantly animated short film directed by Carlos De Carvalho and Aude Danset, produced by Je Regarde. It is stunningly beautiful, and …
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 …
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 …