“What did I learn at art school? I learned that art is painting, not painted.” William Hollman Hunt, in an address to the London Society of Arts When I was younger, I was obsessed with the work of Piet Mondrian. I…
Category: Eco Art Lessons
Recently I’ve been experimenting with a new technique of printing using fallen leaves, items from the compost bin, seeds, and other organic matter. It’s actually a very simple process using a steam pot or roaster. The following prints are products…
First of all, I don’t even know what this title means. Is it even possible to “green” your social media fingerprint? What does “greening” even mean in a digital sense? How can someone make their web presence more positive? How…
For a better understanding of this blog post, please read my previous posts on my trip to Toraja. Our trip to Sulaewsi was inspired by a guest, Ibu Ana, that visited Green School earlier this year. Ibu Ana came from Toraja…
image of my flower mandala. April 2016 The first part of the HS Ephemera class began by introducing what “ephemera” was and how it could be used to make eco art projects. Students engaged in collecting items that were meant to…
It is true that I have spent up to $20 on a single paintbrush before. And I’ll be the first to admit that it was worth every dime. One of my biggest pet peeves is an unkempt paintbrush, so by…
image of students removing yolk. April 2016 Egg tempera paint is a really fun and easy way to make your own paints from all-natural ingredients. The great thing about egg tempera is that you can use almost anything to…
This term, I’ve had the opportunity to teach a HS art class called Ephemera. The objective of the class is for students to understand what ephemera is and how it can be used for creative purposes. I introduced a two-week “eco…
A student told me recently that when she first arrived at Green School six years ago, they used recycled notebooks made from bamboo leaves. They made them right here on campus. When I asked her why she thought they stopped…
A few weeks ago, Ibu Jen and I took the Eco Art students to a local village in Sanur. Our destination was the compound of Ibu Rika, an artisan and ikat guru. We wanted to learn more about her process of using…