Earth/Nature

DALL·E 2024 12 04 13.59.24 A minimalist illustration of a mountain range, featuring simple, clean lines and a calming color palette of soft blues, greys, and whites. The design
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How natural terrain shapes us: Finding metaphor in mountains and oceans

ByKim Hermanson

A friend from Montana recently moved to the Bay Area, and adjusting to life here has been quite a journey for her. Montana, with its remote, spacious beauty, is a world apart from the bustling, energetic Bay Area. When I first moved to Montana, I finally understood why it’s called Big Sky Country. The towering,…

DALL·E 2024 12 04 14.19.00 A beautiful and vibrant image of colorful autumn leaves scattered on the ground. The composition features an array of rich reds, oranges, yellows, and
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Exploring ‘Art in Nature’: Ideas that inspire creativity

ByKim Hermanson

In their insightful book Art and Fear, David Bayles and Ted Orland argue that art centered around ideas is far more compelling than art focused solely on technique. I couldn’t agree more! Ideas not only make art more interesting, but they also create an entry point for everyone to participate in the artistic process. You…

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