207. The Intersection of Art, Environmental Stewardship and Education with Artist Heidi Lowell

Aug 16, 2024

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Heidi is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Austin, Texas. She works in multiple media including clay and watercolor, striking a balance between classical and intuitive painting. For the past 10 years, she has sought to reduce the waste from art supplies in her own work by creating dyes that use the Earth’s soil, insects, and plants. She discusses her journey of learning about natural pigments, her artistic process, and the influences of science and nature on her work. We explore the intersection of art, environmental stewardship and education, especially as it comes to Heidi's commitment to sustainability and her efforts to inspire others to connect with the natural world. Learn to celebrate the peaceful and messy aspects of the natural world with Heidi, so you can also celebrate those same aspects in yourself.

Topics Discussed

· Oil and Acrylic Paints

· Being a Multidisciplinary Artist

· Paint in the Past

· The Ingredients in Paint

· Heidi's Journey to Natural Paints

· The Art of Making Natural Paints

· Foraging and Creating Paints

· Challenges and Discoveries in Paint Making

· Heidi's Artistic Background and Inspirations

· Environmental Advocacy Through Art

· Community Reactions and HOA Challenges