How deep do the roots go into the personal Psyche of those people captivated by “Ecoprinting?” What nourishes their interest and fascination? On what level do they embrace it?
The Roots of Ecoprinting
There is nothing quite like Nature’s artistry in her plant Kingdom. Our own personal journey in Nature determines how deeply our roots are connected to our appreciation of such beauty. There are so many ways to embrace this love of Nature.
The Blue Ridge Parkway, NC
Who has not enjoyed spectacular scenic views while driving camping or hiking? Part of what motivates the artist in me are views that take in the distance.
Sunflower Field
Monet’s 1875 Woman with a Parasol in the Garden at Argenteuil
The play of light and shadow on acres of sunflowers captivated me off a dirt road in Virginia.
Gardens and vistas, both cultivated and wild have been celebrated and admired by people from all walks of life. Artists, poets, writers, outdoor enthusiasts and musicians have taken inspiration from Nature.
With cultivated gardens, I think initially for many it is the colors that capture their attention. And colors aren’t limited to planted gardens! I know in my long hikes through forests, it’s the wildflowers -some bright and showy and some very tiny peeking up in early spring walks.
For some it may be the significance of a particular plant discovery. My sister’s annual joy when discovering the purple crocuses pushing their way through the snow is one such vivid memory for me. Even for those of us embracing the winters in upstate New York, crocuses signaled that Spring was truly coming!
Crocus flowers blooming through the melting snow.
Maple trees
And with that knowledge came the certainty that soon it would be time to tap the sugar maple trees , carrying the frozen cans into the house for my mother to add to the sugaring pot on the stove before we caught the school bus.
In Ecoprinting, I have found delight in imprinting not just plant designs, but memories. The results are tactile, visually beautiful and a delight! Not all maple trees are the same. The ones of my childhood are not as common in the North Carolina Piedmont area. Even the ones on my own mini farm are not what I look for in my art. But I have located a few special sugar maples that take me back to my roots. And I delight in what they share with me!
ecoprinted maple leaves on Silk
ecoprinted maple leaves on Silk
In an en earlier blog I wrote about roses….and shared images of abandoned homesteads, heirloom roses and the resulting beautiful images from fallen rose leaves. More memories captured through the art of ecoprinting. But perhaps this final image says it best! And if you want to connect in my NEW Facebook group “Personal Journeys in Ecoprinting” where you can share your inspiration, happy thoughts and positive energy, join us! https://www.facebook.com/groups/532432183800670
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