Episode 16: Alex Boon - 'What else is here?'

<p>Alex Boon is a nature artist and writer from East Devon, UK. His work centres around the wildlife and landscapes of Britain and embodies a deep sense of place. From his first nature experiences as a child, through his development as an artist, to his current projects, this conversation explores Alex’s practice and process as a nature journaler and writer.</p><p>Listen to hear more about:</p><ul><li>How journal keeping can preserve detailed memories of place and time.</li><li>The four different types of journal Alex keeps, and why.</li><li>The power of nature writing.</li><li>How Alex brings his meditation practice to nature.</li><li><i>Lapine Botanica</i>, an art project inspired by the book Watership Down.</li></ul><p>Find out more about Alex and his work at <a href="https://alexboonart.com/">alexboonart.com</a> as well as on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexboonart/">@alexboonart</a>. The artworks in the series <i>Lapine Botanica</i> can be purchased as cards, postcards, stickers and art prints from Alex’s <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexBoonArt">Etsy store</a>. </p><p>Some of the artists and nature writers that Alex mentioned:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.laracallgastinger.com/">Lara Gastinger</a>.</li><li><a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/Country-Diary-Edwardian-Lady-Edith-Holden/9780847858903">Edith Holden</a>. </li><li><a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/32424/robert-macfarlane.html">Robert Macfarlane</a>.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Thanks for listening!</p><p><a href="www.journalingwithnature.com" target="_blank">www.journalingwithnature.com</a></p>