Environmental Artist - Richard Shilling
British environmental artist Richard Shilling sets off into nature to make art from the natural beauty all around him. Working with natural materials that he sources, leaves become stainless windows, rocks become sculptures and leaves become symmetrical patterns.
Here is a link to his website if you would like to investigate his art further: www.richardshilling.co.uk/leaf.html
Here is a link to his website if you would like to investigate his art further: www.richardshilling.co.uk/leaf.html
Your ChallengeUsing inspiration from the artist, Richard Shilling, create your own environment art piece using natural materials you can source from your local area. Go for a walk, there are lots of different shaped leaves, autumn colours and natural materials that you can use. Be Creative !!!!
Share your creations with us. Maybe you could record a time lapse video of yourself making your art piece. |
Here are some more images to inspire your creation
Make your own nature paintbrushes
You could even try to make your own paintbrushes from natural materials. Explore what different patterns and textures you can create with different paintbrushes.