Collecting Nature
September 13, 2010
I recently discovered a flickr pool called Collecting Nature. Found from theĀ Poppytalk blog.
Collecting pieces from nature is a great way to get inspiration design work or making art. Arranging the pieces, studying the colour, texture, shape and contrasts. Then taking pictures! Here are some of my own.
The picture above was a present that Crystal and her son left us on the front walk of the studio. It was such a lovely surprise to discover.
One of my very favourite illustrators, Camilla Engman, does a great job of collecting, arranging and documenting her process:

