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~ Nature Artist in Kingston, Arkansas ~

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Rewind: Between Autumn and Winter: A Liminal Space

We’re in a holding pattern at Wild Ozark right now, which is in its own way a sort of liminal space. Rob has two hernias and we’re waiting for the surgeon’s office to call with his appointment day/time.

So while … Read the rest “Rewind: Between Autumn and Winter: A Liminal Space”

27 October 2016
Random Nature Connection: Liminal Spaces

Thimbleweed grows often at the forest edge, where it could have full sun or partial shade or deep shade. It is one of those plants that like the liminal spaces.

This post is about liminal spaces. If you want to … Read the rest “Random Nature Connection: Liminal Spaces”

30 January 2015
Random Nature Connection

At the Winter Solstice 2014 I began a blog theme I called “Random Nature Connection”. It never took off and no one participated, but I still keep this page in case someone stumbles by and wants to join me.

Here … Read the rest “Random Nature Connection”

17 November 2024
Madison Woods, Artist CV

Introduction

Hi, I’m Madison Woods, Artist. My husband and I live in northwest Arkansas far off the paved highways, a perfect environment for a nature artist.

Ozark pigments

Madison Woods, Artist, Pigment Hunter, & Paint-maker

There are many fabulous painters … Read the rest “Madison Woods, Artist CV”

21 May 2023
Dreary Day Art | & Why Not Horses?

It surprises me that I have never attempted to paint horses. All of my early life I doodled horses on any scrap of paper I could find. Eventually I got pretty good at drawing them. Dreary day art musings led … Read the rest “Dreary Day Art | & Why Not Horses?”

7 February 2023
About Madison Woods

Hi, I’m Madison Woods, the nature and wildlife artist of Wild Ozark. Click HERE to see my arts CV. And click HERE to read more about my painting passion and the pigments I use.

Is that my real name? No.
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24 March 2022
What is NFT art?

I’ve finally listed an NFT artwork for sale. What is an NFT art, you ask?

Now that I’ve been wandering around in that strange world for a little while, maybe I can try to shed some light on the whole, … Read the rest “What is NFT art?”

28 November 2021
Showy Orchis (Galearis spectabilis) in Ozark pigments

Originally, I had planned to do a series of my favorite woodland plants in grayscale. But that was before I found the stone that gives me a sort of green pigment. So changed up the plans a little. Now I’m … Read the rest “Showy Orchis (Galearis spectabilis) in Ozark pigments”

20 February 2021
Nature Journal | Still the Mind to See and Hear

Summary: Still the mind to see and hear things you ordinarily wouldn’t notice. My walking meditation helps settle the audio-visual chatter.

9/17/20 Thursday | Today I stopped at the creek to gather a few rocks. Before that I’d spent the … Read the rest “Nature Journal | Still the Mind to See and Hear”

18 September 2020
Creating an Artist Statement for a Painting

So I’ve been applying to various shows and exhibits since I finally have more than a few paintings I can enter. Most of the application process is straightforward – name of the work, name of the artist, price, medium, size, … Read the rest “Creating an Artist Statement for a Painting”

11 September 2019
Autumn is on the Way, Wild Ozark Events, and a Prize

Today was pretty hot. 95*F and humid. But even if it doesn’t feel like fall yet, and we’re still in the dog days of summer, I can see a difference in the way it looks outside. The angle of the … Read the rest “Autumn is on the Way, Wild Ozark Events, and a Prize”

19 August 2019
Forest Folk of Wild Ozark – Twig People Folk Art

They go by various names: little people, twig people, fairy folk, wee folk, or woodland creatures. Forest Folk. Are they just imagination, or does a whole society of little people live on the fringes of human comprehension?

Update

For immediate
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14 January 2018
Connection to Nature – How to Find and Rebuild Your Relationship

Why build a connection to nature?

It doesn’t matter where you live. Having a connection to nature is important for your health.

How Much Nature Do I Need?

As much as you can get! But also be ready to take … Read the rest “Connection to Nature – How to Find and Rebuild Your Relationship”

27 October 2017
Tall Thimbleweed (Anemone virginiana)

Thimbleweed is a graceful, interesting native Ozark plant that grows along forest edges (also native to many other areas of the eastern United States). It is most often found in the dappled shade of liminal spaces between forest and clearing.… Read the rest “Tall Thimbleweed (Anemone virginiana)”

3 July 2017
End of Autumn and Letting Go of Clutter

The end of autumn brings me to a state of feeling introspective. Depression, melancholy maybe, or just a need to be alone with my thoughts for a little while … It’s not “sadness”, and it’s not a negative thing. It’s … Read the rest “End of Autumn and Letting Go of Clutter”

27 November 2016
Mushrooms are Rising and Fall is in the Air at Wild Ozark

With all the rain we’ve been having, and the cool mornings for the past couple of days, the fungi are loving above ground life. This morning there were mushrooms galore!

Fall is Coming

Have you noticed fall in the air … Read the rest “Mushrooms are Rising and Fall is in the Air at Wild Ozark”

21 August 2016
PawPaw Flower Bud

The PawPaw tree is a ginseng companion plant, or ginseng indicator plant. It often grows where ginseng grows, but is also often found in areas with more sunlight. Here at Wild Ozark it is a fairly good indicator of great … Read the rest “PawPaw Flower Bud”

13 March 2015

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