Originating in the 1960s, Land art, Earth art or Earthworks is an art movement in which the art itself and the landscape it is presented in are visibly linked. It is created in nature using natural…
Creating with Nature's Imagination.
Labyrinths are an ancient practice in many cultures and religions. They are enjoying a renewal in modern times as a place to walk and contemplate, to breathe and explore.
Originating in the 1960s, Land art, Earth art or Earthworks is an art movement in which the art itself and the landscape it is presented in are visibly linked. It is created in nature using natural…
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Let's create a dazzling beach mandala: learn how to draw a mandala and enjoy this beach combing & crafts activity with your kids.
Andy Goldsworthy creates site-specific land art that uses natural resources in unexpected ways. The ephemeral earthworks convey the beauty of nature.
I deeply adore snails. During a recent visit to a citrus grove, I witnessed the land literally moving, as thousands of snails made their way along the ground among the lemon trees. Unfortunately this environmental imbalance is treated with chemicals, and waves of dried shells abound.
Practice mindfulness by engaging in a mandala meditation using found plants chosen for the meaningful colors and textures that engage the senses.
Dietmar Voorwold, a German artist based in Scotland, creates beautiful and temporary works of natural land art by arranging rocks, leaves and other natural materials into simple but beautiful geometric shapes and patterns. Most of his art is created with materials found on-site, so almost anyone can try their hand at land art.
Being Creative with a Labyrinth Ongoing with Educational and Awareness Programs since 2012. Here is one example from May, 2013. The community gathering to learn, draw and create labyrinths is fro…
James Brunt creates elaborate ephemeral artworks using the natural materials he finds in forests, parks, and beaches near his home in Yorkshire, England. This form of land art, popularized and often associated with fellow Brit Andy Goldsworthy, involves detailed patterns, textures, and shapes formed using multiples of one kind of material. Brunt collects twigs, rocks, and leaves and arranges them in mandala-like spirals and concentric circles. He photographs his finished work to document it before nature once again takes hold of his materials. More
Have you ever thought of taking the pages from Journaling the Labyrinth Path and hanging them up as a prayer flag? In winter, when the surrounding landscape isn't as colorful as usual, this is a fun way to brighten up the space around a labyrinth or even your garden! I did this yesterday by tearing pages out of the book, trimming the torn edges, hanging some rope from two trees and pegging the labyrinth pages to the rope. I just love how they looked!
Jon Foreman discovered land art while in college and immediately fell in love with it. He felt that the natural world had more in it to be explored, particularly where he lives, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Creating with Nature's Imagination.
Each extraordinary piece lasts for only a limited time as the tide usually wipes it out. But what a treat for a beach goer to come across one of these!
Song for Semiahmoo was created during 3 days of the Full Moon of the Buddha. It was the most blissful full moon I've ever experienced. As I gathered grass for days, I was deeply immersed in the earthy sweet scents of the fresh and dried grass while I listened to the sounds of ocean life. The first morning a coyote...
