Tending the untended garden, and appreciating small moments in nature
The Untended Garden has been truly untended lately. I’ve been focusing on other writing projects this year, and it’s been hard to find time for …
Category: Photography
Artists supporting nature
I’ve been neglecting this blog in recent months, as I’ve been trying to focus on my art and writing. Thank you to all my loyal …
The Diatomist – microscopic artwork created from nature
Sometimes the beauty of nature is so small, you need a microscope to see it. Diatoms are single-cell algae, encased in glass shells, invisible to …
The Wilderness Project – children in the natural world
Photographer Heather McKay Bowes describes herself as “an explorer, a wild one at heart, a spinner of stories, a dreamer.” She uses her photography to …
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. …
The Snowflake Man
Wilson Bentley was a Renaissance man. He had no formal training in science or art, yet he had a talent and a passion for both. …
A glimpse at my own untended garden
About once a year I take a break from my usual postings here to show you a peek into my own garden, which is almost …
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 …
Hymn to the Earth: the evocative photographs of Ron Rosenstock
Black and white photography allows us to see the world in a different way. By removing all color, it highlights other qualities of the world …
A tree for all seasons
When people think of looking at trees, March is not usually the month that comes to mind. At least in the northern climates, March is …