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Patrick and I are so excited to further the connections of art, nature, and land with this year’s recipient of the Spring Bird Cottage Residency – artist Stephanie Sailer! Stephanie intends for “this project is to explore the surrounding forest and forage for small, unassuming …
Calling All Artists! Writers! Musicians! and Makers!!!!! It’s time to apply to the 2024 Spring Bird’s Artist Residency Program!!! This Residency is for anyone wanting to finish that project they’ve been meaning to complete, OR for those dreaming of something new that they’d like to …
One of my favorite family traditions is creating a wall calendar together. There are four of us and twelve months. So, each of us gets our birthday month plus two more to paint, draw, collage, or illustrate in whatever way we see fit. (Feel free …
Wait a minute . . . is that a new fence at Spring Bird!? Why . . .YES! We* did recently finish the installation of the fence surrounding our once and future Food Forest Farm AKA our Multistory Agroforestry System AKA our Multifunctional Woody Polycultures. …
This is a new painting I made. Titled “Final Death Gripes” It’s acrylic on canvas and measures: 24″ x 36″ x 1.5″ It’s completely wired and ready to hang on your wall if you would like to own it (*wink)! I painted this tree during …
A new upcycled Jean Jacket for Fall! This one features some of my favorite animals, who have been calling to me. Swan is powerful disguised as elegant. Snake is soft and regenerative. The flower opens up to possibility. If you are interested in making this …
Alice Neel is my favorite portrait artist. I think about her work each time I paint a face – mine or someone else’s. This self portrait is . . . finished . . . I think. It’s certainly no Alice Neel. I guess it’s an …
Okay, I REALLY can’t stop painting walls and furniture. The other day, I made over this unique stepping stool that currently functions as a bedroom plant stand. It used to be white, but when I swapped my bedroom rugs, I realized that it needed to …
I live in the woods and am surrounded by the most glorious old oak trees.They offer so much to the natural world, but they also nurture my spirit, giving me inspiration and protection. I painted this neon tree painting on my patio, during a course …
I feel gratitude each time I turn down my gravel driveway. I’m grateful to be home. I’m grateful that my home is a woodland, and I am grateful for the “Quiet Thank You” sign that reminds me to be silent. If guests are staying at …
My neighbor’s husband made this birdhouse, which my neighbor gifted to me awhile back. In fact, a nest of baby birds hatched within its walls last summer. I finally got around to painting it this past week, and here it hangs – on the patio …
Tote Bags Hand Drawn Farmers Market Tote Bag I am a person who can not have too many tote bags. I want a different tote bag for each of my moods and for every day of the week. I want different tote bags for carrying …
Phew! I managed to forage these green mushrooms just before the first real snowfall of the season! It is well known that woodland mushrooms are lucky. These ornaments are no different. They are guaranteed to bring good luck to their new homes! Besides being lucky, …
This week’s time change brought darkness to our dinners. Considering that we are only at the beginning of our dark evenings, I decided to be proactive and bring candle light to our tablescape. These are handmade beeswax candles – rolled by me – from a …
It’s fun to creatively engage with Fall leaves! Beyond marveling at their beauty or collecting them for inside adornment, there are more simple ways that leaves can inspire beautiful creations. For instance, you can trace a leaf onto paper and cut them out. I used …