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Thoughts on nature, art, and the creative process.
November 22, 2022
Europe Through the Eyes of a Tree Nerd Part 5
Ferry from Livorno to Sicily Banyan - aka Moreton Bay Fig (ficus macrophylla). Sicillian Careto We became interested in making i…
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November 15, 2022
Europe through the Eyes of a Tree Nerd Part 4
As fall turns a little cold, we head for the thermal spa at Petriolo in the center of Tuscany. The Romans made good use of the healing thermal waters gushing al…
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November 9, 2022
Europe through the Eyes of a Tree Nerd Part 3
In the northwest of the Italian Alps there is an outstanding creation of contemporary sacred art in a stunning place called Damanhur…
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November 3, 2022
Europe Through the Eyes of a Tree Nerd Part 2
We are told it’s a good time to head north into the lake country of Northern Italy. The google search which suggested Lago d’ Orta promised a less touristy expe…
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October 26, 2022
Europe Through the Eyes of a Tree Nerd Part 1
Entering southern Europe at Nice, France, there are trees as well-aged as the Roman ruins and masterpieces of art. At this time of the year the forests are full…
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