Nature provides an abundance of sources for creative connections and expression. How does nature inspire you? In this episode we explore ways we learn from nature and create inspired by places we love. We talk about some creatives that have used nature in their work, from Antoni Gaudi in Spain to R. Murray Schafer in Canada, we share some people we admire that use nature in interesting ways. Finally, we talk about some ways you can begin to connect nature to your creative work today.
Play List:
- Dale Chihuly’s glass art
- Works of Antoni Gaudi
- Ted Talk article on nature and design: The World’s Best Creative Director
- Christi Belcourt
- Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimerrer
- Birds, Art, Life by Kyo Maclear
- Where Women Create Magazine
- The Four Elements: Reflections on Nature by John O’Donohue
- The Freedom of Silence by Michael Robinson
Very enjoyable. I ventured vicariously to various vacation lands and a variety of venerable venues all while self isolated and dreaming of freedom! Thank you.
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And I’m looking forward to that freedom again, too.
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I love Michael Robinson; but I’ve only seen 2 of his books… now I wonder how many he has.
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I only know of two of his poetry books. We will have to look into this! He has so many fascinating prints!
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