Natural Curiosity Art

An eco-artist creating folk style art inspired by moments in nature.

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🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 My art was chosen to be a part of @heydiscobunny vending machines in Richmond! I am beyond excited and honored to have this opportunity. I will keep you all posted with updates and share with you soon what art will be in the ma
Well can I...? The rainy weather in Virginia has been cozy and has had me on the look out for some moss to pet. Did you know that a historical use for moss by humans was to bandage wounds? It has antiseptic properties and I'm sure it's good at stop
Meet the character of my first comic! He's a sassafras leaf and he is going through some big changes. I knew I wanted to do a sassafras leaf because I find their shape to be friendly and sweet. I hope to have this comic finished this month and I l
"I carry the world on my shoulders." 2025 Mixed Media-Paint pen, pastel, on wood and card stock. ... While creating this piece I was inspired by the precious spotted turtles I would see at Congaree National Park and the ones I worked with
We had so much fun at Art in the Park @shenandoahnps. The weather was perfect and the guest artists were amazing. We did a workshop in mindfulness acrylic painting, and Cyanotype with nature. Next year I am going to apply to host a workshop with th
In honor of @katmainpp fat bears, I made a candle stick holder celebrating the salmon run in Alaska. I'm really happy with the colors and how the blue glaze pattern turned out. I wanted it to look like a busy piece with the salmon swimming up stream
🦗Bugfest 2025 was a total blast! 🐛 Not only did I get to geek out about bugs with like minded people, but I was able to release my inner child and enjoy crafts and activities. I learned about taking care of jumping spiders and I even ate a mealwor
"My world is blue." Gouache on paper. A few years ago I had the privilege of seeing a Mama and baby humpback on a whale watching trip. I think about them often and wonder how they are. This painting pays homage to all of the big beautiful
I was greeted by a loud Blue Jay this morning at work and it reminded me how much I love these charming little creatures. My new ceramic Blue Jay feather pin is probably one of my favorite pieces. The mixture of blue underglazes turned out wonderful
I think glossing my art might be my favorite part of the process. It means the pieces are almost finished and they get to look shiny and beautiful! ... #folkart #workinprogress #acrylicpainting #paintpen #natureartist
Bear butts in meadows are such a beautiful sight. I made this ceramic dish to celebrate all the chubby, fuzzy, bear butts I saw as a ranger in Yosemite. ... #blackbear #ceramics #ceramicblackbear #rangerlife
I've been in love with seeing Jewelweed in my park. Jewelweed can be found growing in shady areas among poison ivy all over the united states. They are much appreciated by bees, hummingbirds and me! ... #nativeflowers #wildflowers #flowers
While working with the Wildlife team in Shenandoah yesterday, I was introduced to this GIANT Tulip Poplar Tree. This beauty is the biggest poplar I've ever seen. It was important to me to sketch this sucker out in marker to capture all the cool textu
I woke up this morning to 60 degree crisp breezes greeting my face. Time to lay out the quilts, get out the baking pans, and air out the house. I hope you all are excited for Autumn too! .... #boxturtles #quiltart #quiltsquares #sticker
My first wheel thrown bowl! Isn't she precious? I'm pretty proud of this little thing. I'm not a very patient person, and it takes a lot of that skill to start learning wheel throwing. Sometime this winter I plan on taking a longer multi week class s

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