Nature, Healing & Creativity
“To see a world in a grain of sand,
And heaven in a wild flower,
Hold infinity in the palm of your hand,
And eternity in an hour.
He who binds himself to a joy
Does the winged life destroy:
He who kisses the joy as it flies
Lives in eternity’s sun rise.”
In need of Art & Nature Therapy?
These are turbulent times for sure. Are you in need of resources to calm your anxiety and feed your creative spirit? I know that I am! In my online art tutorials, I guide you through what is helping me right now. As a creative coach, I feel that art is a lifestyle. It is not just about making art. It’s about the way that as artists, we interact with the world. So I am here to share what brings me solace and how my artwork reflects my values.
Healing through Nature
Drinking in nature, is as important as eating healthy vegetables. Studies have shown that being around greenery, balances the nervous system. Love the smell of the earth after the rains? “Petrichor,” the name for the smell has been data proven to trigger calmness. Don’t believe me, try it for yourself! I know what it does for me…it brings me back to myself and my relationship with the earth.
Gelli Plate Printing & Mixed Media Painting with Nature
Including natural materials in my gelli printing and mixed media paintings is a way in which I bond and appreciate the magnificence of the earth. Watch my video below to see how I create these richly layered surfaces by including botanicals in my prints. Choosing, touching, smelling these parts of nature is the most calming and healing thing that I can do. I want you to experience that too!
