Recently I had the pleasure of chatting with Bethan from the Journaling with Nature podcast. We discussed many aspects of my life and practice including my love of nature and drawing. Bethan is a great interviewer, she was so easy to chat with and asked the best questions. I really enjoyed our chat and I hope you do too.
If you are looking for a new podcast to get in your ears, I highly recommend the entire Journalling with Nature podcast. So many great conversations with interesting people. If you’re interested in nature or sketching or anything in between, make sure to give it a listen.
Listen to the episode here: or search for Journaling With Nature (issue 128) in your favorite podcast app.
Listen to the episode to hear more about:
The happy accident that changed Meredith’s university major and, subsequently, changed her life.
The process of creating sculptural embroidery.
The importance of shadow in the display of Meredith’s pieces.
Taking a sewing machine into life drawing classes.
Natural history illustration at the university level.
How field work and nature journaling help Meredith in her embroidery practice.
How the landscape informs Meredith’s work.
How Meredith blends colours in her pieces.
The 100 Embroideries project.
The importance of sketchbooks.
Juggling a creative career with motherhood.
The book ‘Create Naturally’ by Marcia Young.