CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS

Welcome to a post featuring the transition from late autumn to early winter!  You can see the changes from October’s bright colors and frequent sunny days to November’s colder, often rainy weather. Colorful trees drop their leaves, more animals than people seem to be outdoors, harvests are complete, and cold-weather crops and plants  are on display. You are invited to join photographers Lee and Toni as they share scenes of seasonal transitions.

You are most welcome to the seventh FOR THE EARTH posts. This post focuses on water  and features northwest “RIVERS”.  Whether we turn on the tap for a glass of water or trek along a riverside, water is always present in our lives.  Rivers, the flowing link between the mountains and oceans has inspired artists of all kinds. RIVER SONGS invites you to consider through photographs, haiku and quotations a variety of ways we all respond to rivers.

Welcome to fall when the summer’s colors fade into the background and fall’s colors dominate the land scape. Lee and Roger embrace the season and  enjoy the changing colors during this lovely season. Lee’s camera highlights compelling images of beauty and bounty.

A special welcome to returning and new visitors to the NESTER!
Almost every day of this sunny summer and fall has closed with stunning sunsets and tropical warmth.  Those evenings inspired Lorelie to create this “Day’s End” post featuring a painting, photographs, and poems. “Day’s End” captures those moments when each day closes before the coming of  darkness.

You are invited to view the photographs of the “small surprises” and “interesting details” Toni Olson looks for on her walks in the woods and near rivers.  Her camera captures the effects of sunlight and shadow  and encourages you to closely examine the unique shapes, textures and inhabitants.

You are invited to savor several scenes of the sea and mountains through the lens of Lee Lageschulte.  Lee and Roger are inveterate car travelers throughout the state of Washington. Each year, favorite destinations are Semiahmoo Resort and Mount Baker in the state’s northwest corner. The visit always includes the shores of the Salish Sea and the trails on Mt. Baker. Join them and experience the natural wonders highlighted in these photographs.

Tim & I, editors of the “Nester”, are delighted to present to you another post featuring Lee Lageschulte’s wonderful photography.  The NESTER published her first post over three years ago about a road trip and within 6 months the subjects of her photographs included gardens, festivals, parks and walks in Edmonds where she lives. Of course, Lee snapped photos of Edmonds Beach.  What’s fun about beaches is that they are always changing!  With each season, storm, and tide, the beach can be a brand new experience. Even the people change from year to year.  This year’s children with sand, shovels, and pails are next year’s adolescents. This year’s parents are next year grandparents. Last year’s driftwood is rearranged and offers new possibilities for sculptures.  And so, Lee and her husband Roger offer you visual treats of Edmonds beach in 2025.

Hi there and welcome fellow citizen of the earth! In this “For the Earth” post we turn to Edward Abbey for his insights chronicled in DESERT SOLITAIRE.  Abbey, known for several books centered on the deserts of the Southwest, served as a park ranger for three seasons in  ARCHES NATIONAL MONUMENTS PARK.  Although I’ve been a visitor to the desert, my experiences are limited to a plane, car, a tram, and short hikes. On my own, I’d soon be lost in the desert. I cherish books that expand my experience through vivid descriptions  and thorough understanding. 

Welcome to the 6th year of the NESTER blog. Susan Reynolds, a close friend and gifted artist, published the first post in June 2020 with abstract paintings featuring the natural world. In 2025, respect for nature, its significance to our daily lives and our art, continues  to be a central part of our mission. Do join us in celebrating the significance of the earth and its inspiration to artists contributing to the NESTER.

 Take a deep breath, curl up in your favorite spot, and respond to Susan’s paintings.