It is important to understand the site on many levels. Who uses and cares for this place ... both human and other-than-human creatures? What does the site feel like, at different times of day? What are the ecological and aesthetic qualities of the site, including the strengths and the challenging problems?
I begin by making a map, using compass and ruler, some graph paper and a long tape measure. It takes a lot of time, but during this time I begin to understand the site intimately.
Then, those messy field scribblings go back to the studio, and are translated into this larger map. This drawing is 3 1/2 feet tall by 5 feet wide.
We're going to love following you as this develops, Deanna. What a great map of the site!Keep at it - you will make a difference.
ReplyDeleteYour rendering of the site is beautiful! Watching this develop is going to be so interesting. You ARE going to make a difference.
ReplyDeleteThank you both! Your support means so much to me!
ReplyDeleteI am truly amazed and honoured to know such a wonderful artist. It was such a pleasure meeting you in NZ
ReplyDeleteLove Irene (from Scotland)
Irene! thank you so much! Indeed it was so sweet to meet you and Stewart also, and to watch Nancy glow with happiness. Hugs and love to you and all your loved ones!
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