This post brings some cool to those of you in the northern hemisphere who are suffering in the heat. The photos below were taken in March 2018 in the UK when temperatures were a lot more chilly. The story and photos are by Katherine Owen whom I’ve only just started following.
I just loved, Loved, LOVED her wonderful spirit of creativity and playfulness!
And so I want to share this with you and hope you enjoy it as much as I did! I’ve included most of the photos from Katherine’s original post and I’ve selected parts of her text, with permission.
From: Sketching & LandArt | March 18, 2018
Blog: The Walking Sketchbook Inspiring everyone to be Creative
Sketching & LandArt
Disclaimer: This post is not a reblog. For Katherine’s exact original post follow the “From” link that I’ve provided above. – Liz
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The vibrant sulphur-yellow of the Witch Hazel caught my eye against the snow as I wandered by. I could feel their excitement as I took the time to admire their colourful display.
The snow kept falling onto my sketchbook, which added to the paint effect. Sometimes, you have to go with the weather and incorporate it in your drawing. It can leave its mark from the day. I quite like that, nature getting involved.
I also discovered giant icicles on the greenhouse, which was amazing. This made me excited, to make some LandArt. Making a creation with nature which can go back to nature is very inspiring.
I couldn’t resist being a unicorn for a few moments…
before making the icicles walk up the snow covered lawn.
The icicles finally made themselves into the Snow Queen’s crown from Narnia…
Back in the warmth, I finished my nature sketch, layering the paint and adding Sakura black archival ink. A bright and colourful record from my walk today.
Katherine Owen blogs at The Walking Sketchbook Inspiring everyone to be Creative
From Katherine’s About Page:
The Walking Sketchbook was founded in 2017 by Environmental Artist Katherine Owen. I am a self-taught illustrator and environmental artist living on the border of Wales. I love being creative and inspiring everyone to sketch or create.
I have worked for 17 years in the conservation sector with Woods and Trees. My passion is art and the environment we live in, and sharing this with others. Combining creativity in the landscape brings my two passions together.
Posted by Liz; Exploring Colour (2018). All photos taken by Katherine Owen.
Hey thank you everyone for visiting and following my blog. Looking forward to seeing your landart adventures. 🍃
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lovely!
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Thought you’d like this one Jodi! 🙂
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This is really cool, Liz. I love the way that Katherine mixes together painting and nature exploration. It’s the kind of thing that I have considered doing as I play with watercolors. I am now following her postings and look forward to her cool and inspiring postings.
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Thanks so much Mike, I thought you’d enjoy this and I’m so glad you’ve also decided to follow her blog. I’m really looking forward to Katherine’s future postings too!
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Thank you Leya, I always try to get a unicorn reference in when I can. 🍃
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Thank you Liz for sharing my creative adventures. 😊🍃
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They’re great adventures! I love the Snow Queen’s crown, what fun! Thanks for allowing me to share 🙂
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No worries. Land Art adventures are fun and you don’t need to take anything with you to create them. ☺️
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Makes me think Nigel and I should try a Land Art adventure of our own. We both love Goldsworthy’s work; it would be fun trying to create something land arty together!
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Just lovely! Unicorns are always welcome as well…
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I think so too Leya! Thank you!
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From Liz: comment left for you by The Walking Sketchbook – Thank you Leya, I always try to get a unicorn reference in when I can. 🍃
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