Coursera provides universal access to the world’s best education, partnering with top universities and organizations to offer courses online. Each course is like an interactive textbook, featuring pre-recorded videos, quizzes, and projects. Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation Instructor: Ana Luz … Continued
John Sabraw makes art from pigments obtained from acid mine drainage in USA, and paints to raise awareness of the problem, and their solution: to turn the ugly into the beautiful. For decades, pollution from abandoned underground coalmines has been … Continued
DEEP Design has put together a handy introduction for what to look for in eco-friendly printers. It is very important that we make wise choices when choosing our suppliers – every little action, purchase and decision we make has an … Continued
By Levana Saxon On Beautiful Trouble “Often such little small cultural experiments open up space and possibility for the bigger changes to happen. The real seeds for revolutionary changes can grow in artistic practices.” John Jordan In Sum When seeking to … Continued
By Greg Foyster on Eureka Street You’ve probably come across a version of this guilt trip: when there’s so much injustice and destruction in the world, and so little time to change it, isn’t art a trivial indulgence? It’s a false dichotomy, … Continued
This course started only three days ago, you can still join! What you’ll learn Core scientific observational skills Field drawing and sketching techniques Concept sketch development Composition for natural history illustration Form, proportion and structure essentials Drawing and rendering techniques … Continued
edited by Heather Davis and Etienne Turpin Taking as its premise that the proposed geologic epoch of the Anthropocene is necessarily an aesthetic event, this book explores the relationship between contemporary art and knowledge production in an era of ecological crisis, … Continued
Advice from Artists on How to Overcome Creative Block, Handle Criticism, and Nurture Your Sense of Self-Worth Mastering the balance of restriction and imaginative play, or why unbridling your self-worth from your professional success is essential for happiness. BY MARIA … Continued
Just a quick update to share some links that you might find helpful or inspiring Art and Social Change: How environmental art is transforming a Taiwanese village Huge site-specific sculptures sit among birds, reeds and muddy water in Taiwan’s 2013 … Continued
“Art has the power to change the world” In our (old / somewhat outdated) Guide to greening your art we mention choosing cruelty-free brushes and asking questions about where your materials actually derive from. In this post we offer … Continued
CLIMARTE harnesses the creative power of the arts to inform, engage and inspire action on climate change. CLIMARTE is bringing together a broad alliance of arts organisations, practitioners, administrators, patrons and academics from across the spectrum of the arts sector, … Continued
Artist and creative catalyst Tracy Algar shares valuable guides, art and insights on her website, blog and newsletter. One of these is her guide to finding your personal symbols, ideal for imbuing your art with more intention and power.