For makers of all levels, discover practical ways to become more creative and find inspiration in your daily life by reconnecting with nature. For artists and crafters of all levels who look for inspiration in nature and seek to discover practical ways to become more creative and find inspiration in daily life by reconnecting with nature. Meet 15 makers who will describe their nature-connected works and talk readers through the steps for creating works that tap into the importance of nature in making a mind, body, and spirit connection. The makers in this book include Bethann Burton (nature journaling), James Brunn (temporary natural art installations), Judith Content (textile art), Nick Neddo (primitive art and art tools), Jan Hopkins (basketry), Meredith Woolnough (needlework), Alice Fox (basketry and weaving), Munir Jones (3D weaving), Nicole Dextras (clothing), Maleah Bretz (woven wall art), Lorraine Roy (embroidery), Frank Kraljik (astral photography), Carrie Anne K'iinuwaas Vanderhoop (weaving), Kari Lonning (basketry), and Barbara Schneider (mixed media). Readers can create works that integrate natural materials as well as recycled and repurposed objects. Get the feeling of having a personal and creative conversation with the makers while you take a walk through nature with them. AUTHOR: Marcia Young has been making or writing about art and fine craft for over 30 years. She is the founder of the Fiber Art Network and former publisher of Fiber Art Now magazine. These days she concentrates on helping to enrich the fine craft community by creating distinctive books and resources. She lives near Cape Cod, Massachusetts. SELLING POINTS: . 15 makers present personal stories of how nature inspires and enhances their creativity . For artists and crafters of all levels who look for inspiration in nature . Stories and projects help you find ways to connect to nature with your own works 250 colour photographs
Industry Reviews
nbsp;"Nature is a muse in this beautiful collection . . . The entries richly combine written and visual storytelling; besides the bountiful artwork featured, readers will relish the behind-the-scenes look at each subject's creative process. Crafters of all skill levels will delight in this down-to-earth guide to finding inspiration outdoors." -- Publishers Weekly
nbsp;Artists share their advice on how to experience the awe and wonder that they have fostered in their own lives... will likely be of interest to many artists and makers. -- Library Journal
nbsp;This is such a beautiful, educational, and inspiring book of artists and nature that it is the perfect gift to give to yourself and to that special someone else who sees and creates with all of the gifts shared with us by mother nature. Nature, art, and color could be nominated as the three wonders of our lives. They inspire us, their spirituality gives us peace, they help us to create our own personal stories, and they are essential to us in every task and every enjoyment of our everyday. They can be seen everywhere but seldom shared and preserved so beautifully as on the pages of Create Naturally by Marcia Young. -- Jo Packham, Creator, Editor-in-Chief, Where Women Create & What Women Create magazines
This is a remarkable book. The fifteen featured artists overflow with creativity, and they are generous in helping you follow their path. It's simple: Just "Go Outside!" Just go outside and see for yourself what nature has on offer. Bugs, seeds, twigs, clouds, the whole universe waiting to morph into tapestries, sculptures, prints, dreamy robes for a cosmic life. Marcia Young has sought out artists with fresh vision. The running theme is "Look, touch, make," and the message is "anyone can find the joy in nature and make it their own!" -- Linda Ligon, Partner, Long Thread Media
nbsp;Art is where you make it. Create Naturally invites you to think creatively about how and where you might make nature art. The process is creative, playful, and a connection with the natural world. By rethinking our definitions of art we can find opportunities to be makers and to engage in joyous nature play everywhere! -- John Muir Laws, Naturalist, Artist, Educator, and Author: The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling
