Autumn artwork by Kristina Swarner
Autumn is fast disappearing, as the few remaining leaves manage to cling to the trees. It is a season of transition, all the more precious …
It’s not that easy being green
In honor of Sesame Street’s 40th anniversary, I present one of the best “green” songs ever, performed by the one and only Kermit the Frog. …
The nature drawings of Andrew Millner
Andrew Millner is an artist who creates digital images of plants and trees, exploring the natural world and the way we see it. His method …
An Ode to Autumn, by Keats
The seasons have inspired poetry in every century, and for good reason. Today I thought I’d share one of the more famous seasonal poems by …
The Old Mill – a study in nature
Walt Disney’s animated short film The Old Mill won an Academy Award in 1938, and it is remarkable not only because it’s a beautiful film, …
The Paper Collage of Mary Delany
Mary Delany was one amazing woman. She lived in England during the 1700s, and in the course of her 88 years she was a gardener, …
Art and Nature
Welcome to my new blog! Here I will be discussing and celebrating the many ways that artists explore nature, focusing on fine art, books, films, …