Dragonfly Medicine - Simple Nature Art Activity for all ages

Urban Nature is as powerful as Wild Nature.

Two very different settings, yet both equally powerful and healing. Interestingly, both the Dragonflies were calling for help. Helping other beings, undoubtedly helps to heal ourselves.

Dragonfly Power

These wild, mystical creatures of the sky reminds us; we too are wild, strong and beautiful

Amazing to think the Dragonfly begins life in water and transforms , shedding their intricate detailed skin- like armour, over 7 - 12 times in their short lifespan, lasting just 6 months. The dragonfly reminds us of our own fragility and vulnerability yet how incredibly strong we are. When feeling sad and overwhelmed, dragonlfy helps us to remember our own inner knowing, we are the light, we are strong, we can be flexible and adaptable in the situation that we find ourselves in.

Break free from the illusions. The dragonfly reflects light, it asks us to reflect our inner light.

We all need a helping hand once in a while



Wild Dragonfly

The other day my husband and I were at Kentucky Lake (an 90 minute drive from Kelowna BC. Its one of the most beautiful lakes I have ever visited, the colour of the water is exquisite with white sands and has an abundance of one of my favourite inspects, the mighty dragonfly. We were in the water when we spotted something floating a few metres in the distance - it was a dragonfly. I held out my hand and gently scooped him up. On closer inspection we could see he had a broken wing. I held him in the sunshine and spoke softly and prayed for his recovery.


There is nothing more sacred than sharing soul time with one of Gods little creatures. I have always been intrigued by these dashingly striking acrobatic fliers. Imagine during the Jurassic period, these ancient beings were the size of a helicopter, I often love to imagine riding on the back of a giant dragonfly travelling across vast wild unknown lands.

Urban Dragonfly

A short walk from the bustling city of Kelowna, you reach the industrial part which is located alongside the lakeshore. The traffic noise is loud but the lure of the sparkling water softens the jarring sounds of city.

This brown dragonfly was bent over and seemed out of balance. I put out my hand slowly and invited the dragonfly onto my hand so I could take a closer look and speak in a soft voice. We both looked at each other in wonder and awe while he dried and gained strength. I thanked him for gifting me this sacred connection and held him up to the sunshine and he flew off…Again such an enchanting and humbling experience, to share soul time with these incredibly beautiful little beings.



Create your own Dragonfly Artwork

Nature Art helps us to rekindle our relationship with nature, restoring a deep love and respect for the natural world and all its inhabitants.

We protect what we love. I believe the greatest gift we can give Mother Earth is to love her, reciprocate her love she has for us. Returning to the Natural World is returning home, to ourselves. We heal and Mother Earth heals, we are one.


Here is an invitation to experiment with some charcoal and watercolour and create a painting of a dragonfly or whatever you wish? This process is simple and oodles of fun and suitable for all ages. I have not named the specific parts of the dragonfly’s body as the video is intended for younger viewers as well as adults. (You can add the names abdomen and thorax when working with students) Watch the video below:

Items you will require:

Heavyweight watercolour paper

Charcoal (optional - you can use a pencil however, would love you to try the charcoal if you haven’t used charcoal before - it leaves a trace of what your original lines are - adding to the creative process).

Watercolour Paints (I would normally use earth paints or handmade watercolour or earth paint, however I had neither with me on this day so used a small basic watercolour set but with a good quality watercolour brush.

Ink pen or pencil or coloured pencils

May your weekend be filled with wonder and miracles, sending love and healing energy from the wilds of BC, Canada. Please do share your dragonfly paintings, I would love to see your creations. Happy Painting!





Daily Encounters of Magic While Painting Outdoors

There are always visits from little creatures; insects; birds and animals when you paint outdoors - always! An incredible week of Nature Magic - it began while down at the lakeshore painting my wild rose -water goddess. The sweet scent of wild roses filled the air, the gentle lapping of the water and warmth of early June sunshine melted me into a peaceful state and inspired my latest painting.

Drawing upon the energy and soulfulness I encounter in the wilds of Mother Nature

“When we encounter wild rose flowers, we tap into our creative potential and express our unique talents. Seeing wild rose flowers can be the first step in finding balance and harmony in our lives, both spiritually and mentally” - See full article below

Day one

Another recycled canvas; I cover the canvas with acrylic as a base and let it dry in the sunshine. Drawn to a little peaceful area close to the water underneath a charming willow, I begin to paint harnessing the energy of the water and sunshine and the delightful aroma of the wild pink roses guide my paintbrush.

“One of the essential spiritual meanings attached to wild rose flowers is their symbolism of love and devotion. These flowers have been used for centuries to represent love, appreciation, and gratitude. Wild rose flowers are also considered to be the embodiment of femininity, grace, and elegance” - See full article below

I mix up some earth paint to create a skin tone for the face and arms and then work on her body. I hear a noise and look up to find a young prince; crowned with small velvet like horns, slowly wading through the water with grace and elegance. He stops under the willow and stretches his long elegant neck, reaching up to feast on the vibrant green; fresh growth of juicy leaves.

He is aware of my presence; I stop painting;  he seems happy enough to let me continue observing him and harnessing his peacefulness.




Deer are a wonderful reminder for us to slow down and be gentle on ourselves; this gentleness will help us to feel more peaceful. He stayed for at least 20 minutes or so enjoying the coolness of the water and abundant food found at the lakeshore. After he left I started painting once more - with a much slower and gentle rythm. Truly grateful for this sacred time with the young buck.



Day Two

Life and death - Baby ducklings appeared from out of the long grasses right next to where I was sitting on the rocks at the lakeshore. I was collecting a little lake water to continue painting but decided to rest a while. Oh my goodness, they were cutest little chicks I had ever seen; eight stripy little balls of fluff chirping away; their mother on the edge of the shoreline in the water, keeping a watchful eye. The ducklings chased and snapped at a tiny blue butterfly fluttering by. It was like watching young children, wild, curious and playful; it wasn’t long before one of the hungry little ducklings managed to catch the butterfly for its lunch.

Death witnessed in nature seems perfectly normal - part of the life cycle - only last week was I sketching the very same species of butterflies -one landed on my hand at the potholes in Sooke on Vancouver island).
It made me ponder for a while, about life and death. I stayed close to the water and allowed the gentle lapping of the water to relax me and breathe in the sweet scent of the wild roses; letting go of any tension.

“Wild rose flowers are also associated with the element of water. Water is a symbol of emotions, intuition, and the subconscious mind. Wild rose flowers can help us connect with our emotions and intuition, allowing us to tap into our inner wisdom and guidance. These flowers can also help us release emotional blockages and find a sense of peace and calm within ourselves”

I watched the mother and ducklings disappear into the distance and smiled joyfully thinking of how fortunate I was to see how the natural world works; how we too, are part of nature and it’s incredible life cycle. Again, returning to my painting I felt humbled and excited to paint that feeling of peace, connection and abundant joy into my painting.



Day Three

A snake slithered my way; stopping for a moment (as I tried to keep still after my initial flinch as you do sometimes when something catches you unaware.) before slithering off into the gravel next to the wild rose bush. Snake represents transmutation. What was the snake wanting me to remember - that (I am) we are universal beings, this too is very much infused into the painting - inviting the viewer to find a new rhythm and let your body flow like a river winding its way toward the great waters of the sea. Immerse yourself in the water, and know that every single droplet which you represent is being accepted as the whole.


JOY and CREATIVITY


Earlier that morning when at the same rose bush, a hummingbird arrived to say hello. I could hear her before I saw her…such fairylike creatures, every sighting is as magical as the first - enchanting and whimsical. Hummingbird represents joy. Hummingbird hears celestial music and is in harmony with it. Hummingbirds mission is to spread joy , and experience a renewal of the magic of living.

The same day, returning to my painting after my lunch, was a very flat looking spider crawling across my rose water goddess - how apt- the spider reminds us to honour our creativity.







As you can see; its impossible not to infuse the natural world into my paintings…and in the most authentic, organic, free-flowing way. Always a story unravelling to share so that others can harness the love and beauty; the mystery and healing powers of our Mother Earth in their own home through my art.

The wild pink roses remind us of the importance of caring for oneself and the environment around us.

Wild Rose Water Goddess


With this painting you will receive a personalized meditation and a mini booklet on the journey of creating The Wild Rose Water Goddess. If you are interested in purchasing this original artwork or prints please contact me direct or visit my website shop: marghanita.com

Wild Rose Water Goddess  Mixed Media Watercolour and Earth Paint on recycled half inch Boxed Canvas - Acrylic base. Portrait - 24” x 36”


Grateful to the The Syilx people, also known as the Okanagan, Okanogan or Okinagan people for allowing us to play, explore and create on this sacred land.

The highlighted text in bold and italic was sourced from a website: foliage friend

Flowers Make us Happy!

I think Flowers are meant to be painted. Flowers make us happy and inspire us in so many ways. Did you know that flowers stimulate dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. Read full article (bottom of pst).

“If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly our whole life would change.”– Buddha

Flowers fill my heart with so much joy and make my spirit dance…inspiring me to paint.

Daisy Fairies celebrate birth of Spring


What is your favourite flower? Can you share with me why it’s a favourite?

Its too difficult to choose one flower, however, daisies do hold a special place in my heart. They remind me of happy days with my mother, making daisy chains under the silver birches in our back garden. The daisy is also my daughters birth flower.

Every time I see a daisy I smile and my heart fills up with Joy. I love the simplicity of its shape and form; yet close up such intricate detail.

I feel attracted to its angelic and pure presence, gifting immense joy and happy energy as they dance in the warm spring breeze and I adore how they open up when the sunshine comes out…

…and if you sit long enough among the daisies you might even get to see a daisy fairy or two….before the daisy flowers close up for the night…how magical indeed.

Evening Fairies bless the Daisies as they start to close for the night

Original Art and Fine Art Prints available @ marghanita.com

“Open the bloom of your heart and become a gift of beauty to the world.”– Bryant McGill

More creative play with daisies - Daisy Fairies Clay Painting - one of the fun, soulful, playful nature based activities to nurture the whole being - body, mind, heart and spirit. Spring video series available here: Sense of Wonder - Spring - Nature Art Video Series. You can purchase the Video Series here: NATURE ART VDIEO SERIES - SPRING

Why Flowers Make Us Happy

How flowers stimulate dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. Full post here: Flowers

Everyone Grieves In Their Own Way

There Is No “Right Way” to Grieve. It's important to know that no two people experience grief the same way

Driftwood Bird - SPIRIT NEVER DIES - A Gift from Creator

Driftwood Spirit Bird

Yesterday, my husband David found this enchanting piece of driftwood on our walk along Jordan River, Vancouver Island, BC. He marvelled at the piece of driftwood and said excitedly, “Look Marghanita, It’s a bird” and then gifted it to me. A precious and sacred gift found by my beautiful husband which Mother Earth wished us to find. I have always loved driftwood; I love how each piece of wood has its own unique story waiting to be discovered. This little piece of driftwood whispered…. a song of “rebirth” to me.

My beautiful brother, Clifford passed away recently having battled a long, painful and torturous cancer caused by a brain tumour.

Holding the warm, weathered wood in my hands, was like holding Cliffords hand once more…the soft carved shape of the bird invites you to hold it as if you were holding someones hand. The driftwood bird emanates an incredible energy when you hold it in this way - a deep feeling of connection.

Cliffords body and mind had been ravished by the cancer but his spirit, the very essence of who he was; could never die. His last word he said to me, was connected, it was almost impossible for him to speak at all but he said it twice while holding my hand softly; yet firmly, “connected”. I knew he was talking about how inter-connected we are with all life here on earth and beyond.



All Things Are Connected

Clifford was a giver, he walked through life with a sense of humility, kindness and had a deep love and respect for all living things. We were both firm believers in that everything relies on everything else in order to manifest. He loved the great outdoors and birds were among his favourite to observe and listen to; influencing the beautiful songs and music he would write with his guitar.

Drifted Ashore

The mouth of the river where David found the driftwood bird is known as diitiida (Drifted Ashore) to the Pacheedaht First Nations. At this ancient site, the two groups lived together before the great flood. I love that this driftwood spirit bird was found on this sacred land known as Drifted Ashore by the indigenous peoples.

Looking more closely at the driftwood bird, I was amazed how the raw natural elements had sculpted a perfect beak and even an eye. I love how the bird is turning his head to look at you; with his wing tucked in and his longfeathered tail fanned out to perfection. Once a tree, now sculpted into a spirit bird by creator - what a precious and sacred gift to behold. Holding this little driftwood spirit bird has a healing energy and gifts great joy and deep peace; and I find comfort in knowing Clifford is free like the bird, free from suffering, he is peaceful and in everything and everywhere. He is Mother Earths song.

Grieving

When a loved one dies, you are changed forever; it’s like part of you dies with them, however, over time and finally accepting that I would never see my brother in flesh again, I shifted my grief into a celebration. I began to see his death not as a loss but as a great gift - a rebirth of spirit. His spirit became stronger and more powerful; and I could feel him, like God, everywhere and in everything. Clifford is the soaring eagle, the dancing cedar, the whispering wind, the sweet smell of the first spring blossoms of April. He is the early morning bird song that awakens me so sweetly, he is the warm glow of the sunrise and the illuminating moon lighting up the night sky before I go to sleep.

Free bird - driftwood bird hands opening to Gods Love - Watercolour and ink pen

Clifford is this beautiful driftwood bird I hold in my hand. Grateful for this sacred gift and for my brothers love and light and forever living spirit


We all cope with grief differently. I know some people prefer talking to others about their loss, while others benefit from writing their feelings down, it has certainly helped me to write this blog post. I am grateful I have had time in the wilds to process my feelings and find a creative way to express my own personal grieving. Physical activity can really help people feel better too, especially walks in the wilds, whereas for others, creative outlets are more helpful.

I personally have found nature to be my greatest healer through these very difficult and painful months and expressing my feelings through my art has been incredibly therapeutic.

Grieving a very difficult and personal journey to navigate. Sending my love and light and healing energy to all of you who are grieving the loss of a loved one; Know you are deeply loved and connected to all life. Wishing you a beautiful and joy-filled week….love and light Marghanita x


Spirit Never Dies





Storytelling with Nature - The 3 Little Pigs

Storytelling with Nature - The 3 Little Pigs

Today we are exploring the possibilities of Storytelling with Nature and we are using the title - The 3 Little Pigs as our story of choice. Of Course the story is just a starting point for what can be an ongoing exploration for creative adventures outdoors.

Did you know that the Three Little Pigs was first seen in print in the 1840s, it apparently, is believed to go back even farther than and apparently there is an English version that is titled The Fox and the Pixies and I love that the story is set in the forest....imagine what fun it would be to create pixies and a fox in a woodland setting - how exciting; will be doing this when I get back in the forest next month!

In the two short videos, I provide you with inspiration but it's up to you how you how you explore the story and activities with your children (students). The learning opportunities are infinite and are suitable for all ages; simplifying the story and activities for younger children and expanding the depth of exploration for older students. 

First we read the story (there are several different versions so I thought I would leave it up to you to find which one resonates with you and ofcourse as you delve deeper into the session you will realise you and your students will be making your very own unique version. 

The activities below are beautiful ways to help children actively engage with nature. Remember, when out hunting and gathering we say thank you for the gifts from Mother Nature and take only what we need.


VIDEO ONE - Lets make our Clay Pigs

We then invite the children to make their very own clay pigs using natural clay and materials found in nature. Clay is just one example of what material you could use but are not limited to...ask the children what they would like to use. There are no rules, let the children use their imaginations!

VIDEO TWO - Let's make our Pig Homes

We then invite the children to make the 3 different homes using any of the materials they have collected such as stones, rocks, straw, foliage, sticks etc....what materials would you use? 

Now its time to think about the wolf? Should we make a wolf puppet or could we dress up as a wolf? Or should we make a clay wolf? What materials could we use to make our wolf?

Now it's time to act out the story...the possibilities are infinite for creative play - so much fun - joy-filled learning; nurturing the whole child, body, mind, heart and spirit.

Please do share with me your thoughts and ideas and your final creations.

If you liked this activity you may enjoy my Nature based Art Program full of creative adventures outdoors. Visit www.educatingheartnatureart.com

Wishing you all a magical and creative week, love and light Marghanita x

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Art is a Language

Art is a language, a thread, a way of communicating, a bridge that connects us to the source, to our true self, to nature.

We are part of Earth’s Community - Our relationship with Mother Earth is sacred and I wish to celebrate our interconnectedness through the language of art. I believe we are born with an innate need to feel a connection with nature. When we honour and respect our sacred relationship with Mother Earth, we heal, nature heals.

My personal belief is that nature, art and spirituality are interwoven in us, it is what makes us human. And there is an inner need to create, a need to understand ourselves and our connection and nature invites us to explore that connection, evoking emotions, thoughts and ideas that morph into a painting, a sculpture, a song, a poem, a photograph.

Mycelium

Watch the video: Mycelium

Spending time immersed in nature nurtures the whole being, body, mind, heart and spirit. This painting was inspired after spending a beautiful morning, sitting barefoot under the canopy of an old growth tree draped in an elegant coat of vibrant green moss. I could feel the energy rise from underneath the soil, where the mycelium live interwoven with tree roots; carrying their wild songs of kinship....how incredibly beautiful, spiritual and healing this energy was....painting this memory in a very different environment (lakeshore) was also very healing and brought great joy, peace and contentment....sharing my art gifts me great joy too, if you would like to learn more about my art or purchase original artwork or prints please visit my website or contact me direct, I would love to hear from you.






The Healing Power of Trees

Nature is my Medicine

Peebles, Scotland


Oh how uplifting it was to walk under the beech trees - these sacred beautiful beings lit up the pathway - inviting me - to just be....just being is enough.

The Beech symbolizes protection and can help bring clarification to your thoughts and energy. Standing tall and deeply rooted, I too felt strong and grounded. I loved how the rain emphasized the elegance of their dark sculptured limbs making their leaves sing with colour - a feast for the senses. So much light and love emanating from these beings.

Truly grateful to the trees and their healing energy.

How do the trees make you feel?

Healing with Nature

I would like to share with you a very short and simple meditation that you can do anywhere. This short version is from the Elements Meditation Series I have been creating over the last few month as part of a healing journey. I believe we are born with an innate need to feel a connection with the natural world.

Spending time among the trees and plants helps nurture our whole being - body, mind, heart and spirit. When we stand barefoot in the garden; among plants and trees, we can tune into the the wild songs of kinship through our senses. We can feel Mother Earth’s heartbeat and healing energy rise and flow into our entire being, nurturing the body, mind, heart and spirit. In this short video I use the tree to represent the Earth element.

Watch Video

Nurtured by Nature - Healing with Nature We are nature, we are love, we are light, we are beauty, we are healing… we are healing. We all know nature is a powerful medicine - now we have research to back it up.

Nature not only serves as a calming elixir to the body, but it also offers powerful therapeutic effects on the brain. It’s a must-have for physical health and cognitive function

- according to the Yale School of the Environment.

People have a deep, primal need to affiliate with our natural environments. The term for this is called biophilia, coined by social psychologist Erich Fromm in 1964, which became popularized by Harvard naturalist E.O. Wilson in the mid-1980s. Biophilia means “love of life.” The concept explains that humans have a deep-seated emotional affiliation to other living things and a yearning to affiliate with other forms of life. In an ever-increasing time where people are experiencing higher stress levels than usual, anxiety, social isolation, and distance from one another, nature can be a potent remedy. Your connection to it can help you tap into powerful physiological, psychological, and overall health-supportive forces that elicit harmony, peace, and connection.

Read full article here: https://chopra.com/.../your-brain-on-nature-finding...


Healing Together

Wishing you all a beautiful and peaceful week, know you are deeply loved, Marghanita x

Healing Energy of Water

Water is a teacher, a great healer and a mirror.

I began this painting at the ocean, her energy wild and invigorating. I felt wild and alive as I painted. I completed the painting down at the lakeshore where the water was as wild and free as the ocean but more gentle and deeply soothing. Using the lakeshore water, my paint brush dances with ease and I use a goose feather to add final detail. Spending time by water is always healing. Let the element of water cleanse you, wash away your stress and worries, let the element of water bring peace and harmony back into your life. Let yourself be wild and free-flowing.



“Deep peace of the running wave to you,

of water flowing, rising and falling,

sometimes advancing, sometimes receding…

May the stream of your life flow unimpeded!

Deep peace of the running wave to you.”

- Celtic Prayer

Wishing you all a beautiful and peaceful weekend, know you are deeply loved, Marghanita x

Prints of my original artwork are available.

“A Woman in harmony with her spirit is like a river flowing. She goes where she will without pretence and arrives at her destination prepared to be herself and only herself.” – Maya Angelou

Ocean Heals Body Mind Spirit

Ocean invites you to breathe with her….watch the video here: 





When we breathe with ocean, her raw, wild, healing energy flows through our entire being, nurturing our body, mind, heart and spirit. Ocean has a positive impact on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Unfortunately, not everyone can get to the wild places, so my husband and I are bringing the wild healing songs of ocean and forest to you through our new video series Nature is Our Medicine . Today we share with you our first in the series - Ocean Healing Energy Meditation - a very short and simple meditation you can do at home. 

“The mere sight and sound of water can induce a flood of neurochemicals that promote wellness, increase blood flow to the brain and heart and induce relaxation.” - Blue Mind, Wallace Nichols


Ocean Heals Body, Mind & Spirit

Breathe in the wild song of ocean and let her soothing rhythm flow into you, with every breath. Let your worries and stress dissolve, releasing all with every exhale. Standing strong and grounded, embedded in the life force of ocean, her raw wild energy flows into every part of your being and you become one with ocean…you are healing



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This beautiful sacred land is home to the Pacheedaht First Nation - "Pacheedaht" translates to English as "Children of the Sea Foam."


water induces a meditative state that makes us happier, healthier, calmer and more creative

Nature Is Our Greatest Teacher, Healer, Inspiration - Are You Ready to Delve Deeper?

When your heart is fully awakened you hear the music and poetry of the natural world, you feel the love, and take up the invitation to play and dance with nature and when you do, the music, the love, the beauty seeps into every part of your being and how can you not feel inspired to create...it is an organic flow of love; of spirit which seeps effortlessly into your creative work. (Children do this naturally, as adults we have forgotten the natural way of flow).

New Relationship Art Program

I wish to cerebrate our relationship with nature, with each other, with all life, celebrate our interconnectedness; And I invite you to join me in this celebration, express your feelings and thoughts, putting meaning to your experiences. Nature Art gives meaning to our lives and helps us understand our relationship with nature and it allows us to have a deeper understanding of our feelings and emotions.

Soothing Balm for the Soul

My personal belief is that nature, art and spirituality are interwoven in us, it is what makes us human. And there is an inner need to create, a need to understand ourselves and our connection and nature invites us to explore that connection, evoking emotions, thoughts and ideas that morph into a painting , a sculpture, a song, a poem, a photograph. 

We are born with an innate need to feel a connection to the Natural World

Want to leran more about my new Relationship Art Program simply leave a message or contact me direct - I would love you to join us on a journey of rediscovery.

Grateful to be able to play and work on this beautiful sacred land. It is home to the Pacheedaht First Nation - "Pacheedaht" translates to English as "Children of the Sea Foam."

Wishing you all a beautiful and creative weekend, with love and gratitude on this sacred new day, Marghanita x

Supporting children's well-being with art in nature

THE NEED FOR NATURE AND ART IN EDUCATION



Method and Practice


The Arts and time in Nature are fundamental to a child’s development and combined they provide the child with creative explorations that help nurture the whole being - Body, mind, heart and spirit

"Creativity now is as important in education as literacy, and we should treat it with the same status." —Sir Ken Robinson

My work as a facilitator for joy-filled learning, is based on my own early childhood, my personal experiences as a mother of 3 and my experience coaching educators from around the world.

My tried and tested methods were borne from running an outdoor nature-based art classroom for 10 years for age groups 5 -7 years (we frequently had both, younger and older children join us for the day). The nature based art processes and activities I share here can be adapted for younger and older age groups. 


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YOU TOO can be a Facilitator for joy-filled learning providing soulful, creative nature based art explorations for your students. Tin this unique package, I share with you my Method and Practice, Personal Development modules, Process Focused Art Experiences and nature based art activities that can be infused into your curriculum. The nature art programs are fully online and self-paced. The cost of the training includes extensive digital resources both how to videos and PDF chapters ready to use.

A Sense of Wonder


Seeing with fresh eyes

What we experience as a child establishes deep rooted connections that influence our development and what we might become. I still view the world with a sense of wonder and innocence, as I did as a child. Seeing everything as if it were for the first time, with an open heart. When I stop to observe, to wonder, focus in on, say a flower or a tree, a rock or bird, it is with spirit - an open heart and a curious mind, through the eyes of a child.

Art provides us with a voice, a language to expressing our feelings and emotions. It is a language I have understood ever since I was a very young child. Creating nature art helps us form a deeper understanding of ourselves and our sacred connection to the Earth, Sea, Sky, to all creation. Art can be an act of love, reciprocating the love and beauty we receive in an abundance from our Mother Earth.

Supporting children's well-being with art in nature

Nature Art invites us to play, explore, imagine and create, helping to nurture the whole child: body, mind, heart and spirit.

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