Episode 24: Kristin Link – Connecting with place

<p>Kristin Link is a fine artist and science illustrator with a focus on the natural world. Currently living off-grid in Alaska, she has nature journaled in some very remote and beautiful places, including on glaciers, in deserts and even on a scientific research vessel. Kristin’s work reflects her desire to connect with place, wherever she is in the world. </p><p>Listen to hear more about:</p><ul><li>Kristin’s early influences and experiences with art and science. </li><li>The importance of ‘place’ in Kristin’s work.</li><li>How living off-grid connects her with the land.</li><li>Her experiences as artist-in-residence at various locations, including on a scientific research vessel.</li><li>Cyanotype printing, what it is and how Kristin uses it in her work. </li><li>The spirituality of interacting with nature that is beyond words or explanation. </li><li>How Kristin celebrates ‘place’ through her school workshops, helping young people discover what is beautiful and unique about their own part of the world.</li></ul><p>Find out more about Kristin on her website <a href="http://kristinillustration.com/">kristinillustration.com</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/linkkristin/">Instagram</a>.</p><p>Purchase Kristin’s artwork through her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/888274718/2021-calendar?ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1">Etsy store</a>.</p><p>You can connect with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/695884417512074">Boreal Nature Journal Club here</a>.  </p><p>The book that the Boreal Nature Journal Club have been working through together is by Roseann Hanson and it is called <a href="https://www.exploringoverland.com/constantapprentice/2020/3/9/book-debut-nature-journaling-for-a-wild-life-1">Nature Journaling for a Wild Life</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks for listening!</p><p><a href="www.journalingwithnature.com" target="_blank">www.journalingwithnature.com</a></p>