Trail Markers
When I was kid, every fall our family would go hiking in Vermont. I loved it! I couldn't wait to climb the rocks in smugglers notch and...
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Andrea Merredew
- Jul 15, 2022
- 2 min
Contemplative Photography
About 10 years ago I took a course in Contemplative Photography. It was all about learning how to see and connect with the visual...
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Andrea Merredew
- Jan 12, 2022
- 2 min
Hi, what's your name?
Twenty years ago, when I started graduate school in environmental studies, one of my supervisors asked me where my connection to the...
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Andrea Merredew
- Dec 16, 2021
- 1 min
Invitation 6: Collaborating with Mother Nature
Have you ever come across a log in the forest that has beautiful designs carved all over it? These designs are made by bark beetles and I...
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Andrea Merredew
- Oct 4, 2021
- 2 min
Invitation 5: Your Visual Journal
This week's art invitation is to start a visual journal. To create a safe place to open your heart, explore your inner world and express...
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Andrea Merredew
- Sep 23, 2021
- 1 min
Invitation 4: Poetry
This week's activity is inspired by a poem written by Sally Atkins. Where I Am From I am from sycamore from cedar and sage from walnuts...
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Andrea Merredew
- Sep 15, 2021
- 2 min
Invitation 3: Leaf Collage
I gather sun rays for the cold dark winter days -Frederick A friend introduced me to Frederick by Leo Lionni last fall and I want to...
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Andrea Merredew
- Sep 12, 2021
- 1 min
Invitation 2: Land Art Practice
Land Art can be a simple and deeply meaningful practice. No tools required and zero waste! It’s also a great way to relax, express...
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Andrea Merredew
- Sep 12, 2021
- 1 min
Invitation 1: Sound Mapping
One of my favourite eco art practices is sound mapping. Here’s how to do it: Take your art supplies to a beautiful spot in the forest, by...
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Andrea Merredew
- May 23, 2021
- 2 min
Eco Jewelry
I believe that jewelry tells a story. It's about the artists and craftspeople who made it, where they live, their working conditions, ...
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Andrea Merredew
- Feb 1, 2021
- 2 min
Soul Kissing
I created this poetry land art installation to bring a little more love and beauty to the world. The idea's been unfolding over the past...
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Andrea Merredew
- Jan 20, 2021
- 1 min
Here's The Thing About Writing
For the past 7 days I’ve been taking a Wild Writing class with Laurie Wagner. The opportunity seemed to come out of nowhere and it felt...
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Andrea Merredew
- Nov 8, 2020
- 1 min
Place Based Art
Place based art is rooted in what's local. It draws inspiration from the world around you and incorporates materials (including trees,...
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Andrea Merredew
- Oct 2, 2020
- 1 min
I Live My Life in Widening Circles
When I was designing this bracelet, I envisioned a series of widening circles. Each circle representing the expansion of our love over...
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Andrea Merredew
- May 31, 2020
- 1 min
It All Started At A Campground In BC
I see trees in roots Mountains on branches A sunrise on birch bark Art in nature Six years ago, while camping in British Columbia, we...
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Andrea Merredew
- May 22, 2020
- 1 min
Five Years Of Land Art
Some of my land art installations from the past five years. Which one's your favourite?
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Andrea Merredew
- May 22, 2020
- 1 min
I Do It For The Joy
I do it for the joy it brings 'Cause I'm a joyful girl 'Cause the world owes me nothing And we owe each other the world I do it 'cause...
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Andrea Merredew
- May 22, 2020
- 1 min
Make Art Not Waste
Our Signature On The Landscape Land Art Installation 2019 Okotoks, Alberta Mandala Land Art Installation 2019 Calgary, Alberta Spring...
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Andrea Merredew
- May 22, 2020
- 1 min
Land Art Becomes Jewelry
Rainbow Pendant Shell Pendant Joy Pendant Enso Pendant Mala Necklace
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Andrea Merredew
- May 22, 2020
- 1 min
Earth Art Mixed Media
Have you ever found a leaf skeleton? I love them! I haven't found one in a few years and then last week as we were walking along the...
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