Art made with nature

Printing with leaves, flowers, and other found objects allows you to create decorative patterns and works of art that capture the beauty of nature. Photo © Adam Mastoon. You can make beautiful stat…

One of the genres of art that I love is portraits. No matter the style, there's just something about seeing a portrait through an artist's eyes, and getting an inside look at how they view the human form. While artist Vicki Rawlin's work isn't solely portrait work, although this is what initially drew my interest, I love how she uses the natural world from petals to twigs to create her artwork. Another fact that I can't get over is nothing is ever glued or adhered to the paper that she uses…

Montreal-based fashion designer and creative Raku Inoue (previously) continues his Natura Insects series with a focus on brilliantly colored moths and butterflies. The delicate insects were created from seasonal leaves and blooms, with pastel petals and green leaves composing those made in late summer, and warmer tones and brown leaves forming the works made in mid-fall. TheContinue reading "New Flower Arrangements Formed Into Exotic Butterflies and Moths by Raku Inoue"

Nature’s subtle irregularities and variations are fodder for Jon Foreman. Using found leaves, stones, and sand, the Wales-based artist assembles swirling gradients and organic motifs that radiate across forest floors and beaches.

Learn how I made these DIY twig houses and used them as a cute addition to my home decor. All you need is sticks and some hot glue.

So many fun nature crafts for kids. Gather up all the outdoor supplies on a nature walk and create something amazing!

Make your fairy garden space extra special with this adorable picnic table! DIY this table with stained popsicle sticks. This project is super simple and adds tons of rustic character to a magical, tiny garden. #fairygarden #diy #miniatures #garden #fairy