今日から5月！ カレンダー5-6月のイラストは イタリア🇮🇹から参加いただいたアーティストさんです May - June illustration by @camilla_pintonato And here are Camila’s awesome The Ultimate Encyclopedias 日本語版も出ています ちかくにあるいのち図鑑 ブタ🐖🐷 ニワトリ🐓🐔 ひつじ🐏🐑 #permacultureillustrator #piggytails #つながるいのち #obtainayield
✍️ 민들레를 후 #농사일기 #농부 #permaculture #soonmoonote
✍️ 출근길 #농사일기 #농부 #soonmoonote #permacultureillustrator
Medicine garden #earthday #permacultureillustrator #permacultureeducator #everydaypermaculture #artasactivism #medicinegarden
I’m working on a really lovely commission for the fantastic @ekhocollectivecic atm - illustrating + great audiobook by @clairedouglasauthor is a good combo for today 👩🏽🎨🌱🎧 #permacultureillustrator #permacultureeducator #artasactivism #audiobookrecommendation #mixedmediaartist
Do you sometimes feel like you're going too fast? Me too. Like, constantly. But sometimes the most profound answers are also the simplest. To reduce our emissions, reduce our waste, increase our happiness and those of our families and the others around us, we just need to do the thing we all want to do more of - slow down. We can do less. Have less. Travel less. Eat less. Work less. Definitely buy less. With each dollar that we don’t spend, and with each minute that we pass reading in bed or walking through the forest, we’re voting for a better world. Of course we can't all give up work and laze about - there's rent to pay and kids to look after. But we can fold a little more slowness into the edges of life. We all want to do it - it's about giving ourselves permission to live those moments of stillness. To say no a little more so we can say yes to ourselves. Sounds pretty good to me. Doing nothing is a low-carbon activity, and I want more of it in my life. Who’s keen to come for a walk this arvo? 🥰 #permacultureillustrator #slowdownandenjoylife #artwithpurpose #artasactivism
✍️ 밭으로 #농사일기 #농부 #soonmoonote
✍️ 소나무 그늘 아래에서 #농사 #농사여행 #farmers #soonmoonote
BIG DIFFERENCE! We don’t need to spend money to be waste- or plastic-free. But you wouldn’t know that by looking at the shiny instagram ads and shop fronts selling us everything we never needed to live an ethical low-waste life. Is it really better to buy some mass-produced reusable item than to buy second-hand or use what we have? My cutlery in the drawer in my kitchen works fine at home, so why wouldn’t it work as well when I go for lunch at the farmers market? As for those supposedly compostable bio-plastics...much better to avoid them by bringing along a cup or container from home. Supporting local artisans is of course leagues better than buying from Kmart, but it’s not always affordable or even available in every area. Everything that’s new requires resources to make, so using what already exists, and committing to use less, is the best way to live a low-waste life, and buying new from ethical sources works for what can’t be sourced used. That’s my motto about being waste free, what’s yours? #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator
✍️ 톱질하는 사람 #농사일기 #농부 #soonmoonote
Sometimes it feels like we’re supposed to be a level 5 greenie like the character on the left. You know...impossibly accomplished in every single way, with a negative carbon footprint and all of the skills and time to do all of the things. But even those people we look up to as having it all figured out have things that they do better than others, and they certainly didn’t get to where they are overnight. I’m happy to throw away the comparisons and just do my best. I used to live in permaculture paradise so some things (like growing and preserving most of my own food) were really easy. I currently live in a house truck with a tiny kitchen and no storage, so some things that used to be simple are out of my reach for now. That’s cool, as I’m focusing on broader activism and community-building instead, and my current home is closer to town so I could swap my car for a bike. We can let others inspire and motivate us, and leave behind the shame and guilt, as everyone’s situation is different. I’d love a hat that doubled as a flower pot, though. What are your feelings about this? #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator
✍️ 호밀이 얼만큼 자랐나 #농사일기 #농부 #soonmoonote
HOW GOOD ARE SNACKS?! But not all snacks are created equal. We know about the single-use plastic that we throw away when we’ve finished a snack, but they do a pretty good job of hiding all of the other waste involved in bringing that snack to our cupboards. Each step of the industrial process is, ya know, industrial. So not great. I’ve never worked in a plastic packaging factory in China but I’m not sure it’s the fulfilling life-affirming career that we’re all striving for. And then there are the sugar plantations... It takes more effort to make your own snacks, although it’s often much cheaper and better and healthier and all that. Not everyone likes to cook, but not every snack needs to be a masterpiece - home dried apple is about as simple as they come, and oh so tasty. It’s worth keeping in mind what our choices support, and it’s through those choices that we vote for a better world. If you’re ever in Western Australia, come round to my place to chat more about this over a pot of tea and some home made beetroot brownies. What's your favourite good vibes snack at the moment? #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator
✍️ 함께 파종 #농사일기 #농부 #soonmoonote
✍️ 파종 - 2 #농사일기 #농부그림
Struggling to pay the bills? Overwhelmed by interest repayments? How wealthy are you on a global scale? If we were to pile up everyone’s wealth in $100 bills, most people in the world would be sitting on the floor. Middle-class people from wealthy countries would have a pile of notes as high as a chair. And to explain why, even if we have so much more than others, we're still struggling to pay for housing and food, we then consider the super-rich. Their pile of $100 bills would be so high it would tower above the tallest building, the tallest mountain, the Earth’s atmosphere, and take them into space. There are almost 3,000 people (billionaires) with piles of money this high. Inequality is not an unavoidable state of affairs. Regulation and legislation can prevent such an inequitable wealth accumulation, and redistribute it in ways that help people and planet. Think of how much good even a handful of those funds could do in your community, in your school, in your neighbourhood. Equal societies have more healthy citizens, better education, happier people and far better environmental outcomes. Let’s stand by those who are working towards the end of obscene wealth. What does this illustration make you feel? Thanks @oxfaminternational for this info. #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator
Resilience in Major Sectors Brenna Quinlan @brenna_quinlan Individual action vs top-down action - what’s better? Is it worth even trying as an individual when the big players can change so much with the stroke of a pen? Well, the short answer is that each feeds into the other. When people are switched on, motivated, creative and active, their communities and political representatives will reflect that. The last Australian election saw a political shake-up on an unprecedented scale, where people voted in independents and minor parties based on their commitment to climate action. This kind of change is occurring because individuals all over the country are engaged with the big issues. It’s not really about the small amount of emissions you save each time you turn off the lights in an empty room. It’s about the connection you have with the issues that compels you to turn off that unused light. It’s about the important part you play in this global movement for change, and the ripples that you’re causing in your own pond. The answer isn’t either/or, it’s yes, and. We need committed and inspired individuals as much as we need progressive communities and leaders who get it. It’s all a big part of the same picture, and it’s snowballing in the right direction. Have you seen individuals make change in your community, or even at a higher level? We’d love to hear about them in the chat. #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator #whatsnextforearth #resilienceinmajorsectors
Individual action vs top-down action - what's better? Is it worth even trying as an individual when the big players can change so much with the stroke of a pen? Well, the short answer is that each feeds into the other. When people are switched on, motivated, creative and active, their communities and political representatives will reflect that. The last Australian election saw a political shake-up on an unprecedented scale, where people voted in independents and minor parties based on their commitment to climate action. This kind of change is occurring because individuals all over the country are engaged with the big issues. It’s not really about the small amount of emissions you save each time you turn off the lights in an empty room. It’s about the connection you have with the issues that compels you to turn off that unused light. It’s about the important part you play in this global movement for change, and the ripples that you’re causing in your own pond. The answer isn’t either/or, it’s yes, and. We need committed and inspired individuals as much as we need progressive communities and leaders who get it. It’s all a big part of the same picture, and it’s snowballing in the right direction. Have you seen individuals make change in your community, or even at a higher level? We’d love to hear about them in the chat. #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator #whatsnextforearth #resilienceinmajorsectors
Lawn to Edible Front Yard Garden I loved working on this design with @wildheritage This front yard will go from a flat one-note lawn to an edible front yard paradise. It will be full of perennial edibles and medicinal herbs like honeyberry, chives, sand cherries, grapes, hardy kiwi, asparagus, black raspberries, strawberries, yarrow, bee balm, echinacea, goldenseal, and a LOT more. We’ve also got a nice cut flower and pollinator garden in the front. I cannot wait to experience the transformation on this one! Have a question about which perennial edibles you can grow in Colorado? Ask me a question in the comments below, and I’ll answer them in stories. #permaculturedesign #permaculture #permaculturewomen #permacultureplants #permaculturedesigner #permacultureillustrator #permacultureproject #virtualdesign #farmdesign #growyourown #edibleplants #herbgarden #herbgardens #herbgardenlove #designideas #landscapedesignideas #herbgardening #onlinelandscapedesigns #growfood #ediblegarden #ediblelandscape #edibleflowers #ediblelandscapedesign #ediblegardendesign #coloradogarden #coloradogardening #perennialedibles #raisedbeds #growfoodnotlawns #reduceyourlawn
Art for Gaza #artistsforceasefire #ceasefirenow #alleyesonrafah #artasactivism #permacultureillustrator
FARMING AND SPIRTUALITY Masanobu Fukuoka was a Japanese microbiologist who became a farmer. He pioneered a method called “natural farming” which allowed minimal human interference in its process and created conditions in which the natural process would maximize crop outputs. He took nature as the inspiration for his spirituality instead of doctrinal religion. He describes natural farming as a spiritual practice, connecting us to the land and ourselves. Can we heal the land and purify our spirits? And can we, through this, feel connection in our lives, rather than disconnection and dissatisfaction with our modern life? Our answer is yes! What are your thoughts? Tell us in the comments 🙏🏽 Love, Lisa & Paul 🤎 #permaculture #permaculturegarden #permaculturedesign #permaculturefarm #permacultureillustrator #naturalfarming #permacultureeducation #masanobufukuoka #naturalgardening
Have you left good ideas lying around? There’s that concept of the lighthouse in the dark - that by doing all the things, you’re serving as a beacon in your community. We saw this at the start of 2020: covid hit, shelves ran bare, and people began stocking up on seeds, plants and even hens. Those folks who had been quietly growing veggies or running community projects in the background were all of a sudden receiving calls, messages and emails from people all over who were asking ‘how can I do what you do?’ Opportunities to share skills, seeds and zucchinis blossomed. Everybody started making sourdough. The shocks to the system will keep happening, so building resilience into our households and our communities during the good times is a great way to buffer against the shocks when they do arrive. What good ideas are taking place in your community, or what initiatives are you taking yourself? #artasactivism #permacultureillustrator #brennaquinlan #artwithpurpose
Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better. - Maya Angelou Grateful to all of you who are dedicated to living more ethically, even in small ways, in the unique context of your own life. It is a transitional journey that is not linear. Be kind to yourself and take out any self-judgement or judgement of others. If we all do our best, the world will be better for it. Art by the unlimited @brenna_quinlan #reshare @brenna_quinlan Count me in. It’s impossible to be perfect...you could run to the hills and spend your life planting trees and singing to koalas but you wouldn’t be able to pressure your local representatives unless you got a car or a phone, which are run by evil multinationals, and which you wouldn’t be able to afford anyway, unless your family had made money in shares or oil and gas... Hard to be perfect. But there’s something that drives us to be engaged. My anxieties around the future and the current state of things are kept to a dull roar by my engagement with activism and with the big issues. By teaching about it, speaking about it, drawing about it and really living in the most regenerative way that I can, I feel that I’m doing my bit, and that gets me leaping out of bed each day to do a little bit more. Plus, all of the gardening, political engagement, bike riding and ecosystem restoration nourishes me in a bunch of other ways, too. It’s win-win, really. So count me in. I’m like, 110% in. For life. What about you?
Count me in. It’s impossible to be perfect...you could run to the hills and spend your life planting trees and singing to koalas but you wouldn’t be able to pressure your local representatives unless you got a car or a phone, which are run by evil multinationals, and which you wouldn’t be able to afford anyway, unless your family had made money in shares or oil and gas... Hard to be perfect. But there's something that drives us to be engaged. My anxieties around the future and the current state of things are kept to a dull roar by my engagement with activism and with the big issues. By teaching about it, speaking about it, drawing about it and really living in the most regenerative way that I can, I feel that I’m doing my bit, and that gets me leaping out of bed each day to do a little bit more. Plus, all of the gardening, political engagement, bike riding and ecosystem restoration nourishes me in a bunch of other ways, too. It’s win-win, really. So count me in. I’m like, 110% in. For life. What about you? #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator
Repost from @compostable.kate • New guidelines straight outta compost. Billionaires are consuming far more than their share of the Earth’s resources, so by composting them we can help return some to our deleted soils. If it’s hard to get your hands on a billionaire, multi millionaires will also provide a fine substitute. Don’t forget to add straw, dry leaves or wood chip in between layers. A handful of comfrey leaves can really help get things going. 🌱 #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator
PermaTalks goes on for two more weeks! Next Thursday we have the amazing @brenna_quinlan (see also @growdoit 🥰) for a podcast-style interview on the topic of Permaculture art as activism 😍 Please note that the call is at 11.00 AM EET/Finnish time due to the time difference to Australia😆 If you want to hear this interwiew and get access to all the previous lectures' recordings (and this one, too), you can still sign up for the series at kauppa.vihreapourusmaki.fi #linkinbio 🌱 Welcome! #beyondbuckthorns #permacultureeducation #permapuheet #permatalks #brennaquinlan #permaculture #learnpermaculture #permacultureskills #permakulttuuri #permakultura #permakultuur #permacultura #permaculturedesign #artasactivism #permacultureillustrator #welcome
New guidelines straight outta compost. Billionaires are consuming far more than their share of the Earth’s resources, so by composting them we can help return some to our deleted soils. If it’s hard to get your hands on a billionaire, multi millionaires will also provide a fine substitute. Don’t forget to add straw, dry leaves or wood chip in between layers. A handful of comfrey leaves can really help get things going. 🌱 #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator
We are so excited to have received our preliminary plans for our outdoor space from @maplewoodpermaculturefarm 🚜🌳👨🏼🌾 Have a look and tell our team what you think 💭 . . . #permacultureillustrator #permaculturemarketgarden #permaculture #gardendesign #gardenspace #frompaddocktoplate #murrurundinsw #ruralcommunity #murrurundicollective #132maynestmurrurundi
Eng/Укр Illustrated advices how to protect the crops from the pests 🌱🌱🌱 Protection of beets from midges - planting calendula and tomato plants next to beets, presence of garden toads. 🌿 Protection of lettuce plants from slugs and bugs - planting such plants as onions, rosemary, lavender, and wormwood next to lettuce, presence of birds. 🌿 Protection of potato plants from Colorado potato beetle and rodents - planting lemon balm and peas next to potatoes. 🌿 Protection of cabbage from whiteflies - planting marigold flowers next to cabbage. 🌿 All advices are approved by me in my garden! 🌞🌞🌞 Захист буряка від мошки - висаджування поряд з буряком рослини календули та томатів, наявність садових ропух. 🌿 Захист рослин салату від слимаків та жуків - висаджування поряд з салатом такі рослини як цибуля, розмарин, лаванда та полин, наявність птахів. 🌿 Захист рослин картоплі від колорадського жука та від гризунів - висаджування поряд з картоплею рослини меліси та гороху. 🌿 Захист капусти від білокрилки - висаджування по сусідству з капстою квіти чорнобривців. Усі поради перевірені мною у моєму садку 🌞🌞🌞 • • • • • • #magazineillustrator #magazineillustration #gardenillustration #gardenillustrations #gardenpictures #gardenadvices #gardenadvice #pestprotection #petmaculture #permacultureillustrator #permacultureillustration #permaculturegarden #bestillustration #linoillustration #linocutstyle #linocutprints #gardengraphics #botanicalillustration #botanical #botanicalgraphics #cutandpastemag
A series of illustrations for the @cutpastemag , Greenhouse issue 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱 Each illustration has a hidden advise how to protect your crops from the pests. In the next Post more pictures and all the descriptions 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱 Thanks for photos @katia_gaigalova 💛 • • • • • • #magazineillustrator #magazineillustration #gardenillustration #gardenillustrations #gardenpictures #gardenadvices #gardenadvice #pestprotection #petmaculture #permacultureillustrator #permacultureillustration #permaculturegarden #bestillustration #linoillustration #linocutstyle #linocutprints #gardengraphics #botanicalillustration #botanical #botanicalgraphics #cutandpastemag
“Gardening is a craft, a science, and an art. To practice it well requires the enthusiams of the true amateur and the understanding of the true student” - Louise and James Bush-Brown Grateful to the gardens for being one of our greatest teachers. Illustration by the amazing @brenna_quinlan Reshare @brenna_quinlan Which ones are true for you? There are many ways that we can change the world for the better, and taking care of ourselves and of our needs is one of them. Just by growing our own salads or herbs, or by harvesting apples from a nearby tree, we are reducing our reliance on chemical agriculture and on the industrial food system in general. One lettuce picked from your garden means that a different lettuce, raised in a monoculture with fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides, irrigation, desiccants, huge farm machinery, plastic packaging, transport, refrigeration and supermarket distribution centres didn’t have to be purchased. And your lettuce will taste better, too 😁 What unexpected goodness has gardening made in your world?
2023 brought so many wonderful new opportunities and accomplishments. One of them was a silver award for a project named “Books and Berries” from the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado. wildheritage put their faith in me to design this unique garden located in the Wonderland Lake neighborhood of Boulder, Colorado. The free library, the berries planted for neighbors and hikers, the welcoming sitting boulders, the pollinator garden, native plants, and water-wise garden design make this a win for the community as well as the planet. I’m looking forward to collaborating with Wild Heritage again in 2024 to continue changing the world one garden, one yard, one ecosystem at a time. #permaculturedesign #permaculture #permaculturewomen #permacultureplants #permaculturedesigner #permacultureillustrator #permacultureproject #virtualdesign #farmdesign #growyourown #edibleplants #herbgarden #herbgardens #herbgardenlove #designideas #landscapedesignideas #herbgardening #onlinelandscapedesigns #growfood #ediblegarden #ediblelandscape #edibleflowers #ediblelandscapedesign #ediblegardendesign #coloradogarden #coloradogardening #perennialedibles #growfoodnotlawns
Posted @withregram • @brenna_quinlan Which ones are true for you? There are many ways that we can change the world for the better, and taking care of ourselves and of our needs is one of them. Just by growing our own salads or herbs, or by harvesting apples from a nearby tree, we are reducing our reliance on chemical agriculture and on the industrial food system in general. One lettuce picked from your garden means that a different lettuce, raised in a monoculture with fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides, irrigation, desiccants, huge farm machinery, plastic packaging, transport, refrigeration and supermarket distribution centres didn't have to be purchased. And your lettuce will taste better, too 😁 What unexpected goodness has gardening made in your world? #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator
Het radicchio- project: deel 1——————————————-Van een heerlijk oudejaars voorgerecht over het creëren van menselijke mest en een kunstzinnige uitspatting tot een nieuw begin. En dat gaat zo maar door- HELEMAAL VANZELF! ——————————————————————————the The radicchio project: part 1—————————————-From a delicious New Year’s Eve appetizer to the creation of human manure and an artistic indulgence to a new beginning. And it goes on like this - ALL BY ITSELF! ———————————————————————— #smallpermacultureaction #collectingbeautifulmoments #kleingelukske #radicchio #permacultureillustrator #illustrationadayproject #eternallife #circleoflife #theradicchioproject
#REPOST @brenna_quinlan with @get__repost__app Which ones are true for you? There are many ways that we can change the world for the better, and taking care of ourselves and of our needs is one of them. Just by growing our own salads or herbs, or by harvesting apples from a nearby tree, we are reducing our reliance on chemical agriculture and on the industrial food system in general. One lettuce picked from your garden means that a different lettuce, raised in a monoculture with fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides, irrigation, desiccants, huge farm machinery, plastic packaging, transport, refrigeration and supermarket distribution centres didn't have to be purchased. And your lettuce will taste better, too 😁 What unexpected goodness has gardening made in your world? #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator #repostandroid #repostw10
“You don’t need to do everything. Do what calls your heart; effective action comes from love. It is unstoppable, and it is enough.” — Joanna Macy Blessings to those who follow their heart in how they want to contribute to life. The world is blessed to have you. Illustration by the amazing Brenna Quinlan @brenna_quinlan Reshare @brenna_quinlan You know that rush of awe and emotion that you feel when you breathe in the smell of the forest? Or when you see a native animal going about its little life, and it doesn’t seem to mind that you’re there? Or when you take the time to really look deeply at the moss and the whole tiny world thriving on a small rock? What about when a butterfly lands on you and for a moment you share that beautiful connection? That is love. It’s that feeling, that connection, that reminds us of our place as interconnected animals in this ecosystem. And it’s that feeling that can keep us going when it all seems too hard. When folks say ‘what’s the point? Global warming is gong to take us all out, so why bother?’, I ask them what they love. What special swimming spot, favourite walking path, or old tree have they connected with? What colour was that butterfly that visited you that time? There is always a point to acting out of love. And us ordinary people know all about that.
Which ones are true for you? There are many ways that we can change the world for the better, and taking care of ourselves and of our needs is one of them. Just by growing our own salads or herbs, or by harvesting apples from a nearby tree, we are reducing our reliance on chemical agriculture and on the industrial food system in general. One lettuce picked from your garden means that a different lettuce, raised in a monoculture with fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides, irrigation, desiccants, huge farm machinery, plastic packaging, transport, refrigeration and supermarket distribution centres didn't have to be purchased. And your lettuce will taste better, too 😁 What unexpected goodness has gardening made in your world? #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator
The garden is singing at me again...am I the only one who can hear it? 🌶️🌶️🌶️ #brennaquinlan #artasactivism #permacultureillustrator
千葉県 鴨川 パーマカルチャーデザインコースに参加してきたよ🌳 私が1番落ちている時に出会い救われたパーマカルチャーという大切な学びを2週間本気で勉強できてよかった📚 この経験とデザイナーという資格が将来どのように関わりを持っていくのか今からわくわくする~‼︎ 2023.06~ 08~ #千葉県 #鴨川 #パーマカルチャーデザインコース #パーマカルチャー #permacultureillustrator #permaculture
I’m really liking playing with these @carandache water soluble crayons right now. Beautiful colours and super smooth! #carandachecrayons #neocolor2 #permacultureillustrator #artasactivism #mixedmediajournaling
Sometimes I wonder if I should really just throw it all in and invest in a cave full of beans up a mountain in New Zealand. There I'd be safe from the climate emergency, surely. And then I remember that upskilling, pressuring local government, building community resilience, growing food, and forging connections with those around me are the best buffer to the climate crisis that I can have. And they're also heaps of fun. Now we've got that sorted, I can just get on with the act of living life to its fullest. Who's with me? #permacultureillustrator #artasactivism #brennaquinlan
Is gardening a kind if therapy? For a lot of us, yes. For some, it's the chance to be outside, soaking up sunshine, hands on the soil, nature's gym. For others it's the problem-solving and rewards - when you finally get a successful carrot crop, or you set up a new compost bay that works SO well. For me, it's the kinship I feel with the plants around me. I care for the seedlings, watch them emerge from the soil, and then see them thrive over the coming months or years. And they, in turn, care for me, with flowers and soil microbes and strawberries. It's my vote in the future. An investment in the world I want to live in. A long-term experiment that I add to every day. It helps me feel like a part of something bigger. And so I find myself singing this song 😆 How does gardening help heal you? #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator
#Repost @brenna_quinlan ・・・ What does ‘rich’ mean to you? I’m guessing if you’re seeing this image that you’re not chasing the life of super yachts and private jets. To me, richness means a park, beach or forest that I can walk to. It means still-warm strawberries straight from the garden, and a pantry of preserves. It means having a community around me of people I enjoy, and time to nap, rest and be creative. What riches are you striving for in your life? #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator
🌿 Embark on a journey with us as we unveil the incredible before-and-after transformation of this project at @surfsynergy . 🌏🌿 Swipe left to witness the magic of change. Some.months ago, our drone captured a landscape eager for transformation. Fast forward to November, and the earth pulses with new life. The once barren patches are now adorned with vibrant greenery, pathways weaving like intricate tales, and erosion control vegetation standing resilient in areas that beckon protection. More than just aesthetics, these pathways are a sensory journey, a call to engage with nature effortlessly. On the horizon, the start of a food forest, nestled on the slope. Our journey is a testament to the transformative power of permaculture. It's not just about changing landscapes; it's about nurturing ecosystems, creating spaces that breathe, and weaving a story of sustainable living. Swipe right to see the evolution, and join us as we continue this regenerative journey in Jaco.🌱✨ #RegenerativeJourney #PermacultureMagic #permaculture #permacultura #permaculturedesign #permaculturelife #symbiosiscr #susteinabledesign #ecodream #diversitymatters #permaculturecostarica #permaculturacostarica #solutions #naturesolutions #permacultureillustrator #gardening #landscapedesign #gardendesign #outdoorliving #nature #foodforest #landscapelovers #organic #growyourownfood #organicgardening #regenerativeagriculture #susteinableliving #foodforest #susteinability #RegenerativeLandscape
“Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become your words, Your words become your actions, Your actions become your habits, Your habits become your values, Your values become your destiny.” ― Gandhi Permaculture Illustration by the extraordinary Brenna Quinlan @brenna_quinlan Reshare @brenna_quinlan “Did you know that our values are like a muscle? The more we use them, the stronger they get. I don’t know about you, but when I watch a movie about getting rich or stealing cars or being super hot or whatever movies are about these days I start thinking it might be great to have more stuff and undertake a car heist or whatever*. Then when I spend a day at the community garden working bee, or volunteering with a bunch of other people at the local nursing home, I feel like nothing else matters except kindness and maybe growing veggies. You FEEL the difference, too. There are those people who are so generous and value-driven that you leave their presence feeling like maybe you’re a better person. And that’s because you are! So here’s to flexing that generosity muscle, to living by our values, and to inspiring others to do the same. It’s all part of creating a better future. *I can’t even remember the last time I watched a blockbuster movie about car heists or being hot or anything similar...but I’ve heard rumours that they still exist. Have you felt the power of flexing that external values muscle lately?” - Brenna Quinlan
"Oh yes son, I'm talking to you" How's your gardening going this season? For the record, I actually quite like slugs and normally just leave them to do their thing because they're not such a problem here in our dry climate. But if they WERE a problem, I know which song I'd be singing! 🦆🦆 #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator
In Winter we got no choice but to leave everything behind and go Herd the livestock to help in search of wetlands and greener pastures. I still need to raise funds to start fencing off my lands and have my private grazing yards. I want to allow me animals maximum free ranging but the conditions just do not allow it. This area is simply dry and highly infested with ticks and spiders!! Mortality amongst my tribesmen is slowing thdm all down🤔🐂🛖🧑🌾 Homesteading chronicles #permacultureillustrator #MyFoodIsAfrican
I have a 20% off offer on all of my cards, prints and zines until the end of December. The cards and prints are ethically printed by the fab @footprintworkerscoop , I print the zines to order using recycled paper. They all arrive with you in plastic free packaging. Prices include postage. Use code WINTERSOLSTICE23 at the checkout. Click on the link in my bio to arrive at my website shop #permaculturecreative #permacultureillustrator #artasactivism #supportlocalartists #zinemaker #zineshop #saltaireartist #permaculturezines
What does 'rich' mean to you? I'm guessing if you're seeing this image that you're not chasing the life of super yachts and private jets. To me, richness means a park, beach or forest that I can walk to. It means still-warm strawberries straight from the garden, and a pantry of preserves. It means having a community around me of people I enjoy, and time to nap, rest and be creative. What riches are you striving for in your life? #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator
Can humans be a force for good? Of course! In fact, all Indigenous cultures are based on the deep knowledge of living in balance. People have been living in truly sustainable ways for almost all of human history. There are many people still living in regenerative ways that grow soil and improve biodiversity in their ecosystem. And for those living in cities or suburbs, philosophies like permaculture can help us identify the best ways that folks with jobs and kids and busy schedules can leave a trace for good, too. What ways are you planning to increase (instead of reduce) your impact? Art and caption by @brenna_quinlan #ArtasActivism #BrennaQuinlan #PermacultureIllustrator #Art #Nature #Earth #ClimateCrisis #BeTheChange
生活排水を植物や微生物の力を借りて浄化するバイオジオフィルター illustrated by @kanae_teshigahara #biogeofilter #permaculture #ビオトープ #バイオジオフィルター #permacultureillustrator #循環 #graywater #微生物 #分解 @permaculturecalendar #パーマカルチャーカレンダー #permaculturecalendar
Can growth happen forever? There's this thing about growth, see. It happens, and then at some stage it stops. I mean, imagine if our feet kept growing forever...I'd imagine it's really hard to drive in clown shoes, and you'd only get one season out of your favourite pair of socks. Or what if your childhood pet guineapig got bigger every year until it was too large to be held by the gravitational pull of the Earth and floated off into space? It wouldn't be all bad, you could train it to eat Jeff Bezos' rocket ship on the way. But feet and guineapigs don't grow indefinitely because there are limits to growth. And despite what modern economics would have us believe, economies can't grow indefinitely on a finite planet either. Luckily some progressive nations are waking up to the fact that GDP and the growth addiction are what's behind the issues of biodiversity loss, global warming, inequality and consumerism. Bhutan started measuring happiness instead of GDP back in 2008, and New Zealand took a similar step last year. What are your thoughts on GDP and growth - can we shift to a different system? #permacultureillustrator #degrowth #gdp
#Repost @brenna_quinlan ・・・ Did you know that our values are like a muscle? The more we use them, the stronger they get. I don't know about you, but when I watch a movie about getting rich or stealing cars or being super hot or whatever movies are about these days I start thinking it might be great to have more stuff and undertake a car heist or whatever*. Then when I spend a day at the community garden working bee, or volunteering with a bunch of other people at the local nursing home, I feel like nothing else matters except kindness and maybe growing veggies. You FEEL the difference, too. There are those people who are so generous and value-driven that you leave their presence feeling like maybe you're a better person. And that's because you are! So here's to flexing that generosity muscle, to living by our values, and to inspiring others to do the same. It's all part of creating a better future. *I can't even remember the last time I watched a blockbuster movie about car heists or being hot or anything similar...but I've heard rumours that they still exist. Have you felt the power of flexing that external values muscle lately? #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator
Did you know that our values are like a muscle? The more we use them, the stronger they get. I don't know about you, but when I watch a movie about getting rich or stealing cars or being super hot or whatever movies are about these days I start thinking it might be great to have more stuff and undertake a car heist or whatever*. Then when I spend a day at the community garden working bee, or volunteering with a bunch of other people at the local nursing home, I feel like nothing else matters except kindness and maybe growing veggies. You FEEL the difference, too. There are those people who are so generous and value-driven that you leave their presence feeling like maybe you're a better person. And that's because you are! So here's to flexing that generosity muscle, to living by our values, and to inspiring others to do the same. It's all part of creating a better future. *I can't even remember the last time I watched a blockbuster movie about car heists or being hot or anything similar...but I've heard rumours that they still exist. Have you felt the power of flexing that external values muscle lately? #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator
November 24th is National Illustration Day! Here is a reminder about some of my “free to use’ illustrations for any regenerative land and/or community projects. For more details check out the link in my bio #permacultureillustrator #artasactivism #permacultureeducator #creative #nationalillustrationday
Are we stronger when we work together? I had a big conversation with someone last week who has very different views from what I do on a number of issues. But we agreed that staying friends is important. When our town had a peaceful climate protest (we formed a human sign saying 'We Can Do It' and sent the drone photo to parliament), he was there with his family. When tragedy struck another local family, he was there to support them in their grief. And when we needed help with our house build, he was first in line. Wherever we argue amongst ourselves, we're distracting our energies from the bigger issues, and we're damaging the most important things: family, friendship, community and our capacity for collective activism. Of course we need boundaries in our lives to protect ourselves from people who harm us. But for everything else, we gain so much from being able to disagree in a healthy way. I don't want to be caught arguing with my neighbour while another gas plant is snuck through parliament overnight. Let me know how you're going with this - have you been able to overcome differences? #permacultureillustrator #brennaquinlan #artasactivism
海女 海に潜ってアワビや海藻などを採る、海女。厳しい環境下での命がけの仕事に敬意を示し描かれた作品です。 海女は手当たり次第に海産物を捕獲したり、収穫したりしません。労働時間、労働日数、魚介類の最小サイズなどはコミュニティで決められ、デリケートな海洋生態系へのダメージを最小限に抑えた持続可能で伝統的な漁業です。海女の平均年齢は60歳で最高齢80歳です。 イラストレーター： アン ベントレー ボストンのthe Museum of Fine Arts(美術館)の学校で絵画を学ぶ。サンフランシスコのベイエイリアのスタジオで子供用の絵本、事務用品、出版物、パズル、家庭装飾品、広告などを手掛けている。 Hyung S. Kim の素晴らしい写真を見て以来、驚くべき海女たち、その団結心、海への敬意などを知るためにあらゆる資料を読み心動かされ、海女に関する一連のイラストレーションを作成している。 Ama divers I first became aware of haenyeo and ama divers after seeing some beautiful photographs taken by Hyung S. Kim, published in 2015. Since then I’ve read everything I can find about these incredible women free divers, their sisterhood and respect for the sea. I can’t think of any other physically demanding job where the average age of the woman is 60 - and many are much older than that. I’ve been inspired to make a series of illustrations about them, this one might be romanticized a bit. Anne Bentley Bio Anne studied Painting at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. She works from her studio in the San Francisco Bay Area creating art for children’s books, stationery, editorial, puzzles, home decor and advertising. #gift #present #xmasresent #プレゼント #パーマカルチャーカレンダー #おくりもの #クリスマスプレゼント #ama #amadivers #appropriatetechnology #permacultureillustrator #適正技術 #海女 #すもぐり漁 #素潜り #カレンダー2024 #permacultureprinciples #パーマカルチャー #アウトドア #ビーチ #海が好き #海の多様性 #女性の仕事 #海の仕事 #平均年齢60歳
手作り蒸留器でラベンダーウォーターを作る 畑にたくさん咲いているラベンダーからラベンダーウォーターを作りたい！と思い、台所にある鍋とアルミホイル、漏斗を使って手作り蒸留器を作ってみた 身近にあるものを工夫すれば色々楽しめるんだね #手作り蒸留器 #ラベンダーウォーター #パーマカルチャー #permacultureillustration #permacultureillustrator #handmade #lavenderwater @permaculturecalendar
I am a Colorado-based landscape designer specializing in Earth-centered, water-wise, native, permaculture, and edible garden design. For over two decades I have been designing, installing and maintaining outdoor living spaces that inspire beauty, abundance, and ecological diversity that connect people with the natural world – and each other. Have a question for me? Drop it in the comments below! #sustainablelandscape #sustainablelandscaping #sustainablegarden #sustainablegardening #sustainablegardens #sustainablegardendesign #ecofriendlybusiness #ecofriendlydesign #ecofriendlyhomes #ecologicalgardening #permaculturedesign #permaculture #permaculturewomen #permacultureplants #permaculturedesigner #permacultureillustrator #permacultureproject
Exactly 🙏🕊♥️🕊♥️🕊✨️ . REPOSTED from @brenna_quinlan Can you hold complexity in your mind? This quote was written about the war in Gaza but it rings true for many of the big issues that we face and hear about. Socials' algorithms and sensationalist click bait media encourage polarisation. We're either in camp A or camp B. These folks are right, and these are wrong. Yes or no. Left or right. The world doesn't really function in binaries. We see it all the time, when we get mad at a friend and then feel better when they explain what was really going on for them that day. Nuances, subtleties, truths that aren't immediately obvious on first glance, these all hide below the surface. I have Israeli and Arab neighbours. They each have truths around this conflict. They each have my support and care through this tragic time. They also have my respect, as they've done so much to stay connected and to increase their understanding of each other during the last few difficult weeks. Thanks @yuval_noah_harari for your words on this issue. #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator #artasactivism
#REPOST @brenna_quinlan with @get__repost__app Can humans be a force for good? Of course! In fact, all Indigenous cultures are based on the deep knowledge of living in balance. People have been living in truly sustainable ways for almost all of human history. There are many people still living in regenerative ways that grow soil and improve biodiversity in their ecosystem. And for those living in cities or suburbs, philosophies like permaculture can help us identify the best ways that folks with jobs and kids and busy schedules can leave a trace for good, too. What ways are you planning to increase (instead of reduce) your impact? #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator #repostandroid #repostw10
“A garden is a delight to the eye and a solace to the soul” - Saadi Shīrāzī Time to get the gardens ready for winter! Awesome Permaculture Illustration by @brenna_quinlan Reshare @brenna_quinlan “Hands up all the gardeners out there 🙌🏽🙌🏿🙌🏻 I know you feel me when I say that there’s nothing I’d rather be doing than enjoying a bit of hands in the soil time. Share this with the gardeners in your life, because they get it too 🥰 swipe through for a peek at my latest absolute favourite t shirt design ever 💚” - Brenna Quinlan
Can humans be a force for good? Of course! In fact, all Indigenous cultures are based on the deep knowledge of living in balance. People have been living in truly sustainable ways for almost all of human history. There are many people still living in regenerative ways that grow soil and improve biodiversity in their ecosystem. And for those living in cities or suburbs, philosophies like permaculture can help us identify the best ways that folks with jobs and kids and busy schedules can leave a trace for good, too. What ways are you planning to increase (instead of reduce) your impact? #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator
Feeling burned out? Still feeling the urgency to do your bit? It's a hard place to be in. When I feel torn between what I need for my mental health, and what I feel is needed of me, I remind myself that I'm part of a movement. Movements are like a choir, in that everyone does their own special part, and when someone needs to take a breath, there are so many voices singing that the song goes on. So do what you need to do to keep yourself healthy. We can't sing when we're out of breath, but when we pause to inhale deeply, we can sing clearer and louder than ever. #artasactivism #permacultureillustrator #brennaquinlan
Which one do you like best? We kinda know deep down that not all foods are created equal. When we see something that's packaged and processed and has a million unidentifiable ingredients on the label, we know we're holding a product that prioritises shelf life and profit. But what about veggies? Firstly, it's important to acknowledge that eating veggies of all kinds, and that includes the non-organic kinds, far outweighs the health risks of not eating veggies. So veggies are great, in whatever form they come (as an avid dumpster diver I can attest to this). And freezing food is a great way to preserve that food when it's at its best. But behind every mass-produced item, there is a trail of emissions and waste, including the fertilisers used on the farm, the pesticides and fungicides, the plastic packaging, the huge warehouses and the refrigerated freight. Let's consider the organic broccoli. It might be from a local farm, in which case it's probably helping to regenerate soils and local economies. But it might also be from industrial organic, with a footprint involving tillage of soils and high waste from food beauty standards. And let's not forget that good food should be a right, not a privilege. Now behold the home grown broccoli. This could be grown in a community garden, on a balcony in pots, or on the verge so that everyone in the street can access their neighbourhood produce. Sprouting broccoli keeps on giving, the more you harvest, the more it gives. But it can't be grown industrially because harvesting costs would be too high. This humble variety is the poster child of food justice🥦 Like I said, eating veggies is good for you, regardless of where they're from, but some kinds of veg just make much more sense than others. What's your food justice favourite? Mulberry Street trees are one of my favourites 🍓🫐🍒 #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator
Hands up all the gardeners out there 🙌🏽🙌🏿🙌🏻 I know you feel me when I say that there's nothing I'd rather be doing than enjoying a bit of hands in the soil time. Share this with the gardeners in your life, because they get it too 🥰 swipe through for a peek at my latest absolute favourite t shirt design ever 💚 #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator
Sometimes when I walk into my office and look at my two computer screens a huge smile comes to my face. They are filled with photos of flowers, gardens, plants, trees, colors, textures, and inspiring outdoor spaces. This is the palette and inspiration I get to work with all day, day in and day out. My greatest accomplishment is when clients tell me their garden is their sanctuary. Knowing that I have helped to create that sanctuary while also providing a benefit to the local ecosystem makes it even more magical. Have a question about eco-friendly landscaping, permaculture, ecological design, edible gardens, blooming perennials, native plants, water wise design, pollinator plants, weeds, or anything else garden or landscape related? I'd love to share my experiences, knowledge and inspirations with you. Drop it below! . . . . . #permaculturedesign #permaculture #permaculturewomen #permacultureplants #permaculturedesigner #permacultureillustrator #permacultureproject #virtualdesign #farmdesign #growyourown #edibleplants #herbgardens #herbgardenlove #designideas #landscapedesignideas #herbgardening #onlinelandscapedesigns #growfood #nativeplants #ediblegarden #ediblelandscape #edibleflowers #coloradonativeplants #plantnativeplants #plantforbirds #birdhabitat #habitatgarden #habitatgardening #habitatgardens #sanctuarygarden
A parcel from @footprintworkerscoop is always an exciting thing - thanks as ever for your part in my creative work lovely footprinters 🙂👣✍🏽🎨 #footprintworkerscoop #permaculturecreative #permacultureillustrator #artasactivism
Feeling the feels? Today Australia voted no to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament in our nation's constitution. After months of campaigning and respectful education about a potentially game-changing step for our nation, it's a hard result to hear. Misinformation, racism and conservative ideology pushed the no vote across the line, and it's difficult to see how we as a nation can recover. But this isn't the end. This is the start of something big. As @yes23au so eloquently say on their page, 'this referendum represented a promise made to Indigenous Australians for a better future, and it's a promise we must find a way to keep'. Thousands of volunteers have created communities across the country in support of the yes vote, and Indigenous Australians and their needs are at the front of everyone's minds. Out of the ashes of this referendum, a forest can regrow. Questions around transparency of political donations, partisanism in politics, divisive social media algorithms and the unethical shadow of the Murdoch press have all been raised. For progress to happen in this country, we need to shine a light on all of this. And we need to grieve, breathe, and then pick ourselves up and keep going. Now is a time to stick together. To reach out to those who will be feeling this result that hardest. And to bravely face the road ahead. This referendum was but one step. Its result will not stop us walking forward. #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator
Keen to learn more about the permaculture principles? In a very exciting collaboration, I worked with permaculture band @formidableveg and permaculture co-originator David Holmgren to bring the principles of permaculture to life. Alongside the original wordings of David's principles, we worked with David to include a catchy new way of saying each principle (because tbh some were a little wordy), as well as a song lyric and an illustration. Whether you're teaching permaculture, or learning it yourself, this poster is designed to help you remember and integrate the principles into your world. Available as an A1 high quality poster, or as a digital download to print at home. Check my website (ink in bio) for both options. Head to the FAQ on my website for access to translated versions, or to translate it yourself into your language. #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator #permaculture #permaculturefarm #permaculturelife #permaculturegarden #permaculturedesign #permaculturefrance #permacultureliving #permaculturegardening #permaculturedesigncourse
#Repost @brenna_quinlan ・・・ Are you a part of nature? It's funny how we see ourselves as separate from 'the natural world'. There's the human sphere, with its plastics, cement, computers, synthetic chemicals and fossil fuels. And then there's nature - a place of limited humanness, with trees, ocean, birds. A place to be protected or mourned. A place where we have no place. Indigenous cultures all know deeply that humans are an integral part of any ecosystem. The caretakers, the collaborators, the listeners to forces much grander than ourselves. For many cultures, there is no word for 'nature', as nature is everything. Western culture sees humans as separate. This has its roots in Christianity, which replaced a connected view with one involving a single god existing outside of the natural world, one that gave humans dominion over the world around them. But we are connected. We all care about our planet and the other beings on it. Our bodies are flush with microbes, our food is pollinated by insects, our air is filtered by plants and the water in our bodies fell as rain seeded by trees. People are happier when their offices face green spaces. We feel a deep sadness when a river or forest or park that we've loved is vandalised or bulldozed. We speak up and keep going, even when it's hard, because we are nature defending itself. What's your relationship like with nature? #artasactivism #brennaquinlan #permacultureillustrator
Permaculture Calendar 2024 International collection そろってきました 2024年のイラストはインターナショナルコレクションです https://permaculturecalendar.stores.jp/items/652705466d097b052c03cd65 #2024calendar #パーマカルチャー #permaculture #パーマカルチャー原理原則 #permacultureprinciples #permacultureethics #パーマカルチャーカレンダー #屋上緑化 #permaculturecalendar #サステナブル #sustainable #permacultureillustrator #ethical #リジェネラティブ #regenrative #urbanfarm #urbanpermaculture #gardening #reuse #beekeeping #ama #diving #amadiver #biogeofilter #forestgarden #バイオジオフィルター #フォレストガーデン #アーバンファーミング