Search results for: “nature”
-
Nature Art Anywhere, Even in the Desert
I brought my sandstone powder and watercolors with me on vacation to Doha because I wanted to be able to experiment with them during the days while Rob was at work and I was at the apartment. They’re fortunately very …
-
Nature Art Recap for the Month of June
The past weeks were very creative ones for me with nature art. I tried something new and have found a new passion that’s bound to grow with a little time – milling pigments! Next step in that exploration is making …
-
Organizing, Day 2. One of the More Odd Boxes in My Nature Art Studio
I’ve been organizing my studio and categorizing my nature art supplies so they’re easier to find when I need them. It’s a normal habit of mine to collect things during my morning walks. Lichens, mosses, interesting rocks, chunks of sandstone …
-
Enjoy Nature: Phlox and Fiddleheads
Here’s a little inspiration to get outside on this beautiful sunny day and enjoy nature. Phlox is blooming and casting joyful purple splashes all around the Wild Ozark hills and woods, and the fiddleheads are unfurling.…
-
Fairy Swing Mushrooms – A New Nature Art from Wild Ozark
Update as of 112118- I’m not making these very often anymore but there are still some in stock at Kingston Square Arts in Kingston, AR. These adorable little fairy swing mushrooms are the latest creations from the Wild Ozark studio!…
-
Day 14: Nature Journal Series – Sunlight on Distant Hills
Sunlight on distant hills always makes for a pretty picture. It’s just hard to capture, whether by camera or pencil. This time I tried with my Prismacolor pencils. About this journal entry Some autumn seasons bring vivid colors, while others …
-
Day 13: Nature Journal Series
Signs of Life About this journal entry The signs of life during the coldest parts of winter always intrigue me. I love seeing the green grass shoots found under a layer of snow or peeking out from the shelter of …
-
Day 11 – Nature Journal Series
About this journal entry My son says my nature sketching looks like a turkey feather. It is not. It is a leaf half submerged in the water, haha. Can’t have the world at large making the same mistake. About the …
-
Day 10: Nature Journal Series
Old Oak Tree About this journal entry I’m not sure this tree is a Post Oak, but she is old and her name is Gloria. Gloria graces our front yard and she has been there for probably 200 years. …
-
What Does a Nature Farm Produce?
Today I took a little hike after feeding the horses. I was on a mission to collect moss and lichen-covered branches. These are just some of the things the Wild Ozark Nature Farm produces. And that’s how a nature farm …
-
Freezing Fingers for Nature Art – Photos, Bringing Hay to Horses on an Icy Morning
It was 12* F as the sun came up over the mountain yesterday morning. I headed outside to feed the animals, and freezing fingers were in the forecast. When I fed the horses, I walked across the creek to check …
-
Guest Post: A Nature Enthusiast’s Guide to Southwest Missouri
A note from Madison: I get many requests by content providers to do guests posts here on the Wild Ozark blog. Most of the time, the subject matter isn’t closely related enough to nature or any of the site topics. …
-
Day 9: Nature Journal Series
Grapevine & Insect Observation Nature Journal entry from Day 9. About this journal entry On Day 9 of my daily journaling stint, I didn’t feel like getting off of the porch and I wondered if I could find something nearby …
-
Day 8: Nature Journal Series
Acorn on Weathered Stick Nature Journal entry from Day 8. About this journal entry On Day 8 of my daily journaling stint, I couldn’t help reflecting on the sounds of trees dying in the distance. Chainsaws and crashing …
-
Day 7: Nature Journal Series
Christmas Fern About this journal entry On Day 7 of my daily journaling stint, I decided to draw the Christmas fern. These ferns are often present in good ginseng habitat. So it’s known as a companion plant, or indicator …
-
Day 6: Nature Journal Series
Lobelia inflata in Late Summer About this journal entry Lobelia inflata is one of my most treasured wild-crafted herbs. It grows around us here like a “weed”, and most would never think it to be a useful plant. It’s …
-
Day 5: Nature Journal Series
Little Orange Mushroom About this journal entry It’s amazing how quickly an hour flies by when you are trying unsuccessfully to figure out how to do something. On another note, I’m finding that it is getting harder to focus …
-
Day 4: Nature Journal Series
Ground Cherry About this Entry The inklings of trouble is starting to reveal itself already. “This one will be much easier,” I thought as I settled on a subject for today’s entry. It is all mostly green, with hardly any …
-
Day 3: Nature Journal Series
Sycamore Leaf About the Wild Ozark Nature Journal I’m slowly scanning my nature journal entries and adding them to this blog. Some of you may have already seen these, because I started this a few years ago and then …
-
Day 2: Nature Journal Series
Asters Hanging Down About the Wild Ozark Nature Journal I’m slowly scanning my nature journal entries and adding them to this blog. Some of you may have already seen these, because I started this a few years ago and …
-
Day 1: Leaf and Rock, Nature Journal Series
Day 1: Leaf and Rock About the Wild Ozark Nature Journal I’m slowly scanning my nature journal entries and adding them to this blog. Some of you may have already seen these, because I started this a few years …
-
Nature Journal at Wild Ozark
—
by
Wild Ozark Nature Journal I’m slowly scanning my nature journal entries and adding them to this blog. Some of you may have already seen these, because I started this a few years ago and then let it get lost among …
-
Cleaning Native Clay for Nature Art and Forest Folk
—
by
We had a major landslide a few years ago out here at Wild Ozark. It took out a vital portion of our driveway, but it gave some things in return. The earth is still moving, so the removing of that …
-
Connection to Nature – How to Find and Rebuild Your Relationship
—
by
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 …
-
Forest Folk Workshop at Ozark Folkways – Nature Art
We’re having a Forest Folk Workshop at Ozark Folkways! Do you want to join me & make your own Forest Folk? It’s a wonderful way to connect with nature and tap into your imagination. December 16 is the date …