Once long ago I was a perfect city dweller. When I lived in Amsterdam, I knew everything from the latest movies, attended dance performances, fine shops and galleries. Enjoyed sitting on terraces eating fine food and dancing until dawn. At that time I knew nothing about nature, when it rained, I went by tram and [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Nature'
Beautiful ceramics and more
April 12th, 2011 · 6 Comments · Animals, Ceramics, Life, Nature
I discovered a new ceramist I really like! Her name is Mel Robson and she is a Brisbane-based ceramic artist. Her stunning works are inspired by items from the domestic landscape, such as maps, letters, sewing patterns, old wallpaper and photographs, and evoke both memories and nostalgia. Most of her work can be seen on [...]
Building a nest
March 23rd, 2011 · No Comments · Animals, Life, Nature
The birds in my garden are all very busy building their nests. The great tits and sparrows make good use of the dog hair which flies through the air when I brush the dogs. And the path to the studio is filled with twigs that the wood pigeons lose if they are on their way [...]
Tags:birdsnests·Bower bird
Native American traditions
March 22nd, 2011 · 1 Comment · Fashion, Nature, Uncategorized
Artist Erin Shaw makes ferocious headdresses. She uses found materials like twigs, bark, and moss, along with vegetable-dyed wool roving, to craft her headpieces as a way of connecting with Mother Nature. Although Shaw’s precise genealogy is a mystery to her, she’s always felt an affinity to Native American traditions. The headdress is customarily worn [...]
Tags:costumes·Erin Shaw·headdresses
Meanwhile …
March 19th, 2011 · 6 Comments · Animals, In the Meantime..., Life, Nature
Meanwhile in the pigeon loft, life goes on … As if there is no Open House next weekend, no stress, no last minute hassles. While the father and mother enjoy flying in the sun, this 1 day old pigeon is waiting until the parents come back to feed him.
Tags:baby pigeon·homers·pigeons
Pebbles and leaves
February 24th, 2011 · 6 Comments · Handmade, Nature, Uncategorized
I go walking. I look at plants and pick up leaves, pebbles and sticks. I give my time to materials, colours and form. My work becomes my diary. Susanna Bauer Morning dew Laced, Magnolia leaf Bamboo rolls This is sooo beautiful, I have nothing to add …
Tags:nature art·Susanne Bauer
Free as a bird
February 19th, 2011 · No Comments · Handmade, Nature
As some of you know I am a lover of birds. Our house and Atelier are surrounded by nature and I see many birds in my yard everyday. I was happily surprised to see that Paul Farrell captured three of my favorite birds… Swallows by Paul Farrell The work of Bristol artist and illustrator Paul [...]
Freya’s Cabin: A Woodland Love Story
December 29th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Architecture, Art, Nature
This beautiful prefab wooden cabin was inspired by a love story. It sits on the bank of Kielder Water and Forest, Northumberland, UK. It’s actually a tiny decorative piece of art, providing a stopping place for visitors walking or cycling along the lakeside path, while its beautiful surroundings serve as a stage set or backdrop [...]
Tags:Architecture·Freya's cabin·prefab house·Studio Weave and Millimetre·tiny house
Animals in wintertime
December 22nd, 2010 · 2 Comments · Animals, Life, Nature, Walking the Dogs
Here in the northern parts of the Netherlands there is still not that much snow. What we do have is frozen lakes and a fairytale landscape because of the frozen fog on the trees. On my daily walk I saw these pictures … Jigger and Lucky Fons on their daily walk These are my pigeons. [...]
The luxury of simplicity
December 21st, 2010 · 2 Comments · Nature, Uncategorized
I have never been to Sweden but I do have an idea about the country and it goes like this… In Swedish, urnatur means “ancient nature.” It also is the name of a breathtaking retreat in southern Sweden, hand built by proprietors Håkan Strotz and Ulrika Krynitz. Please click on Urnatur and watch the beautiful [...]
