Art 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"

Plant Arrangements by Raku Inoue

Inspired by the ancient and traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement—Ikebana—Montreal-based artist and photographer Raku Inoue creates colorful portraits of insects and other animals using natural art materials only - flowers, twigs, leaves, and stems from his garden. Each and every one of these beautiful animals is unique as he chooses his materials according to the seasons and what nature offers during them. Scroll down with Bored Panda’s interview with the artist!

Learn how to make a gorgeous art print made from your favorite fresh blooms. Our simple flower pounding technique makes it easy to transform fresh flowers into a gorgeous art piece you can hang, display, or gift.

Artist James Brunt creatively uses nature as his materials and canvas.

Making your own DIY Nature Paint Brushes is a fun way to create art while getting outside and exploring nature. Whether you want Nature Arts and Crafts for Kids, Forest School Activities, or a fun Nature Themed Activity these are perfect.