Ideas!

Hello friends, today I have exciting news. I am going to be embarking on my very own Genius Hour project! I thought long and hard about what I might want to do and it just came to me one day when I was sitting outside. I've decided to explore how I can create meaningful art pieces that represent the beauty of nature. I have always been an avid outdoors-woman as I have been hiking, swimming, camping and basically spending every available minute outside when I can. I have always been able to appreciate the beauty of nature because of my parents who showed me the vast possibilities and beauty in nature. Recently, I took a 6 week art course that went towards my art education degree and I found a new passion at the age of 22. I never pursued art because I felt I wasn't able to draw or paint well (I know, a bit of a fixed mindset right?) but I truly enjoyed my experiences in this course. I had freedom to explore like I had never had in other courses and my creativity just kept pouring onto the pages. I chose to combine these two things because both make me feel peaceful and happy. I have always struggled with anxiety and working on art projects with the focus of nature will help me practice mindfulness and calmness.

https://www.pexels.com/photo/black-pile-of-stones-158607/

For the first step of my project, I am looking into ideas that I might be able to explore for my first art piece. I am looking to create art pieces that both incorporate natural resources (without disrupting ecosystems or taking plants that are still alive) and art supplies. Below I have included a link to an art piece I will likely undertake for my first project. I like this project because the fairies clothes are made of nature which really showcases its beauty and makes the star of the project. I will likely use a canvas to create a few fairies in a natural setting using all the natural resources I can find.

https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/mermag-4650665/make-decorate-your-own-nature-paper-dolls-4519618541


My experiences with art have been minimal so far so I anticipate this will be frustrating for me at times. However, I am looking forward to the process just as much as the end result, wish me luck!

Vanessa