Find your place at Spring Bird
Anne S. Writes: We are up in Alaska looking at the majestic mountains. Question is… why do trees grow only to a given elevation? Is it lack of oxygen, temp, or what???? Always wanted to know. The short answer is temperature. Trees will not grow beyond …
My nephew Herbie is a joy! I love seeing the world through his eyes, especially since he is a keen observer of nature. He relates to plants, animals, stars, and the sky in such a beautiful and curious way. He is just really good at …
This is another drawing where I feel like it doesn’t live up to the original photo, which happened to be taken by Dawn Bertuca, this year’s Artist in Residence at Spring Bird!!! Dawn is a macro-photographer. She uses her iPhone to take these incredible close-ups …
Learn how to weave on a rock loom and learn how weaving is connected to time! This tutorial video also features a demonstration on how to weave holes into your piece, and if we are continuing the analogy of time, they must be worm holes!!!I …
For a stretch of 6 or 7 years, my parents rented a large house in L’Anse, Michigan. The house, which the owner built to resemble a Swiss Chalet, sat on a bay in Lake Superior. The bay was calm enough to swim and kayak in, …
This was a challenging picture to capture because the photo (posted by Altoon Sultan) was So Magical to begin with that I felt I was not able to improve upon it. I did my best to showcase the miracle of the hummingbird, which always does feel like …
The Embroidery Hoop Loom is the next loom in this weaving tutorial series. This is a great weaving to teach common ground and the bringing together of disparate pieces into one unit. I hope you enjoy the video, and if you are interested in learning more …
There are times when nature makes us feel small but very important. I made this drawing of my cousin, Austen, walking in the shadows of redwoods. I tried to convey the gentleness, awe, and respect embodied in her photo. Austen has been such a teacher …
This is what happened in July! It was a busy and hot month, and there were so many developments that I was only able to record the ones that stood out to me.
This drawing features a pair of happy siblings resting on a log after a hot walk in the woods. It makes me feel appreciative for not only these moments of rest but the fallen trees that provide a comfortable place to rest our legs. I …
The Twig Loom is the next loom in this weaving tutorial series. As I say repeatedly in the video, this is a great project for kids because it comes with a built-in handle! Choose to weave with t-shirt yarn (tarn) and you will weave faster. …
Hello! I have been very interested in drawing and documenting our life at Spring Bird, our connection to nature, and our love of nature. BUT, I am interested in showcasing how others are living their lives in nature, expressing their connection to nature, and noticing …
This week Pat harvested the garlic and hung it to dry. We will eat most of it and plant the rest in October. Right now the garlic bundle hangs on the patio overhang where it can stay dry with plenty of air circulating around it. …
