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Art & Photography || Nature Directory
This is a subdirectory of the HOME | Nature Directory on Substack. This sub-page lists publications that share nature-inspired art and photography.
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France
Join me on my quest, via words and photography, to get to know the places I live and travel, from the smallest leaf to the highest mountain pastures. Also plant ecology.
Author’s note: This piece is a love letter to the synergy of living in a place and writing about it, and also gives an overview of my most beloved essays from my first year on Substack.
Europe and UK
Bee-Witched is an eclectic mix of beekeeping tales, nature writing zines, art-making for mental health, and field notes from the meditative art of crafting with your hands.
From the writer: This is a post I feel perfectly demonstrates what my Substack at least tries to be like. Bringing different elements that I love together, and grounding them all in nature and mental health...all while sharing my art!
Australia
Music inspired by nature, as by nature I am inspired by nature.
From the artist: Expressing through music the lessons I have learnt from trees.
United States
Exploring the Chugach Mountains with camera in hand.
Artist’s note: Start here.
United States
Walk with the animals. Talk with the animals.
From the author: The Critters luvluvluv Turtles.
United States
Cricklewood is our basecamp nestled in a forest hollow from which we go forth following trails of curiosity.
Author’s note: This year, as I explain in this post, Cricklewood is going on expedition in our nature journals and nurturing a deep connection with the environment through drawing and writing.
Romania
The best prescription in the world is a daily dose of nature. If you aren't getting yours, you can borrow the best of ours.
Artists’ suggested post: Our two-room traditional wooden home was built in 1938, among the fields of haystacks in Breb, Romania. They have magical powers to get us outside every single day.
United States
Artist’s note: This was a joyful midsummer devotion post created after a lovely morning of just that—midsummer devotion.
New Zealand
General Wizarding and natural history field notes from the South Coast of Wellington
A note from the writer: My thoughts on the art of finding, with reference to my decade-and-a-bit-long local beach-combing practice.
United States
From the artist: Here’s a great place to start.
Europe and UK
Relating with the living world
United States
Field Notes by Erik Hogan is an exploration of nature, art, and life, as experienced by a landscape photographer and backpacker pushing himself to experience the raw beauty and power of the wild.
Artist’s note: In this brief post I give insight into what I am trying to do in Field Notes, the impact nature has on me, and how I try to relay that message to the readers and viewers.
United States
A botanically inspired newsletter for plant passionate people.
Scotland
Moments of tranquility, gifts of attention: visual poems from a fluid place
Artist’s note: Curiosity prompts me to search this place; fluidity calls to me in nature and art. The feelings this can evoke are too precious not to share, and it's wonderful to hear when it resonates.
United States
Daily images of nature photography and art, mostly birds, along with longer weekly posts.
Artist’s note: Start here.
Europe and UK
Florist and writer, Sarah, shares what it's like to be a florist. What's the best way to keep flowers alive? You're welcome to ask!
Artist’s note: Being a florist gives you an insight into intimate moments in other people's lives: I started working as a florist when I was 14, which meant I was confronted with death and grief from a young age. It's made me have a lot of strong thoughts about dying and British people's fear to talk about it.
Ireland and France
Twice monthly newsletters on a mix of wildlife & conservation, sustainable food, art & culture from Wildwood Trust Kent, Ireland and France
From the writer: I have been a teacher and a veterinary nurse; I love all wildlife but am absolutely passionate about cats domestic & wild
Canada
Chickadees eating out of my hand, a newborn foal peeking around her mother's side - this is just a glimpse of the beautiful nature and animal connections that I'd love to share with you through photography, non-fiction, and poetry.
Author’s note: Birdwatching at Buttertubs Marsh is always a special experience. I wrote this piece a long time ago and it remains one of my and others' favourite articles. Paired here with recent photos, it explores the mystical and contradictory beauty of the marsh and life in general.
United States
The journals and adventures of a Christian botanical artist
United States
I write about the ways the natural world, always in movement, influences my paintings and artist's books, and leads me to philosophical musings.
From the author: This post catches it all - a walkabout at the Hidden Pond, the paintings that it's inspired, and links to some previous posts for new readers.
France
Light hearted nature journaling and field notes from small holding on a hill in France…
Canada
From the author: Despite the nuisance of their invasive nature, dandelions still bring some charm and value to us and nature...
United States
An oasis of peace and beauty in an otherwise busy world.
United States
A newsletter about birds and birding in the western U.S.
United States
Jeff Rennicke was, for two decades, an award-winning travel writer for publications such as National Geographic Traveler, Backpacker, National Parks and more. Now, instead of traveling widely, he travels deeply into a single place to find home.
From the author: This piece is a good place to start: It is human nature to seek to feel at home in a place, finds its beauty, meaning, and importance in your life.
United Kingdom
Weekly words and photography from adventures and encounters with nature in the Lake District and beyond. Field notes, thoughts on nature connection, slow adventure, foraging and nature knowledge.
From the artist: I think this post sums up the kind of nature based, slow adventures we typically go on and write about. Plus, the light was glorious for the photography.
United States
I love to share my flower gardens in Missouri Zone 6b (now 7a), camping, hiking, travels, the great outdoors, photography of the same, digital scrapbooking art, and encourage others to see the little things that bring joy, as well as other topics.
From the artist: My garden journal is here. My travel and photography journal is here.
Malaysia, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam
With a sharp eye for spotting different mushroom species and a passion for exploring their habitats, I offer readers a unique window into the world of mycology.
From the writer: I share a comprehensive overview of Kingdom Fungi and what it means to me. This post is my first and longest one that serves as an intro to mushrooms and my Substack.
United States - traveling
60-second nature videos featuring Earth
From the artist: Visit the original "Listening Point" and discover the story behind the newsletter.
United States
Weekly moments of nature connection: photography + stories to inspire you to be curious, be amazed, and then do it again!
From the author: Here’s my welcome post so people can get a feel for what Moments is all about.
England
Sharing simple beautiful captures of nature and the outdoors through photography and writing.
United Kingdom
Connecting to nature through the lens of Paper Botany
Author’s note: Without plants, we are nothing. This post shows the humblest, most every day plants and flowers — daisies and dandelions — are as wonderful as the most exotic orchid!
United States
Notes, thoughts, descriptions, of places I visit in my traveling life.
Artist’s suggestion: Start here for a piece that shows a place of incredible beauty, quiet solitude, unique environment, easy access, and is not a National Park.
United States/Global
Share the joy of our planet's beauty while recognizing the existential threats to the only home we have.
Suggested post: A mix of memories, hiking, travel, nature, history, and fascinating people I have met.
Norway
I illustrate microbes as wildlife in their natural habitats, aiming to make the microbial world more relatable for everyone.
United States
Reflections on living slowly and seasonally from a cabin the woods of Maine.
United Kingdom
I encourage nature connection and gentle creativity to support wellbeing and the planet.
African continent
Lifting up - through art and storytelling - the work of dozens of community organizers, farmers, trainers, artisans and teachers in Africa who are changing the lives of others and improving their communities.
Note from the writer: Start here, at the Launch Post for RainMakers & ChangeMakers.
Exploring Europe
Indulge in our planet‘s beauty and enjoy calming, heart-warming stories full of eye-candy.
From the scientist: I have a soft spot for living beings others are afraid of, insects, snakes, sharks, spiders, bats. But as a zoologist I am connected to all living beings anyway. Here is a good entry point to find out what my work is all about.
United Kingdom
Walking and sketching in the Norfolk countryside as a way to slow down and breathe in nature and the landscape
From the artist: My posts include forays into favourite books, podcasts and poetry or whatever I discover that I think worth sharing; in this post I am strolling beside the river Waveney in late Spring, pausing along the way to sketch and pondering on the ebb and flow of creativity.
United States
Photos of nature locations around North Florida.
From the artist: Start here!
Ireland
I write about the culture, history and nature of the countries where I live and travel.
Writer’s note: I like this piece because it focuses on the healing power of nature.
United States based; worldwide subjects
Twig & Ink features interviews with creative people from around the world, and also shares news of external organizations that explore the intersection of science, art, and writing.
From the author: In each interview on Twig & Ink, I encourage people to reflect on how science, art, and writing intertwine and inform each other in their work; Wriley's experiences and responses provide a fantastic example of how deeply enriched each part can be when these disciplines come together.
Spain
Shaking off the noise on countryside walks, Pipp began writing on photography shoots in nature. Her book, ‘Sanctuary’ came out in January 2024; a countryside saunter through the seasons, its nature photography inspired by the sparkle of dawn with little text on a gentle self-care theme.
From the artist: I liked the creative touch in this story. It finishes on a cliff hanger which is rare in my stories. Though I have many favourites, the response from other writers to write the next chapter was amazing and fun.
United States
Author’s note: An Ode to The Earth
United States
For those who find spirituality in nature: Includes in depth spirit animal interpretations. My publication is interspiritual, non-denominational, and for people who are spiritual but not religious; my background is in ecology and conservation, so I’m always weaving science into my writing about our spiritual connection with nature.
From the writer: This post explores how turkey vulture’s keen sense of smell relates to discernment and the ability to find resources; it’s also connected to purification and the exorcist archetype that helps us clear out our own inner demons.
United States - nature nomad
Naturally increase your health and well-being with Wildlands and help create a world of well-being.
Writer’s note: Reducing harm is Wildlands’ mission and this essay provided necessary information and increased networks to help stop the corruption of animal organizations.
United States
Photography and musings on the joy of all things creature-related to share my delight in our wonder-full world; connecting people with nature was the aim of my career as a zoo conservation director and now I'm focused on connecting readers to creatures from all over the world as a freelance conservation writer and photographer.
Note from the writer: After hanging out with a rare avian visitor to the Pacific Northwest, in this post I examined the birding world's obsession for “chasing” birds that wander far from their home ranges.
United States
From the artist: Start here!
