Aurelia Fronty III

"When we plant trees, we plant the seeds of peace and seeds of hope." Wangari Maathai

Today I plan to be out gathering acorns for next years mini forest, last autumns collection yielded 117  oak trees, I grow them in the path down the side of my home and I see it as an act of faith, love and yes resistance.

These images are from Aurelia Fronty's book about the incredible Kenyan woman Wangari Maathai (1940-2011) who founded the Green Belt Movement in 1977, an environmental non-governmental organization focused on the planting of trees, environmental conservation, and women's rights. Wangari was awarded the Nobel peace prize in 2004 for her contribution to the environment, development, democracy, and peace. 

Ingela Arrhenius II

Ingela Arrhenius's illustrations fill me with joy because of their nostalgic mid-century design style, and because of the simply phenomenal economy of elements which make up these stunning illustrations, this is visual poetry. 

Alistair Grant II

More studies of children, that make my heart sing, by Alistair Grant (1925-1997).

Sandy Murphy

Sandy Murphy's work is part of a summer group show at the Smithy Gallery, Glasgow 4-25 August. Of this artist's varied repertoire, I have chosen his white still life studies, these interior 'landscapes' stretch out revealing their secrets, their landmarks, and flora inviting you to explore. 

Alistair Grant I

Alistair Grant (1925-1997) was born in London, but as his mother was French he spent his childhood in Etaples, Nord-Pas-de-Calais. During his life he returned regularly to the family home there. Alistair taught printmaking at the Royal College of Art from 1955, and became head of the department in 1970. He was a highly influential printmaker and his work is held by the Tate Gallery, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and extensively in the Government Art Collection.

Barbara de Wolf I

Barbara de Wolf's fabulous image of feet with tiny jewel-like fish.

Amrita Marino

A wonderful graphic by Amrita Marino for theNew York Times about the absence of female scientists from Wikipedia and how Jessica Wade, a British scientist, has started a project to challenge this bias by adding female scientists to Wikipedia daily.

Sophewa

A charming summer illustration by Polish illustrator Sophewa. 

Fatat Bahmad

Lebanese artist Fatat Bahmad's works are so rich in colour, content and love, so busy and full of life they are difficult to see in the bustle of the portfolio . . . but each work is singularly beautiful. 

Marjan Farmani

Scribbly, creative, collage illustrations by Marjan Farmani for 'Here is a Jungle' اين جا، جنگل...‏ written by Seyed Javad Rahnama.

In the jungle, everyone is good friends and they borrow and swap body parts, however, the giraffe and the stork who are good friends, lose each other because of the resulting change in appearance.

Elaine Pamphilon III

After last weeks Cathy Cullis, portraits of favourite books and things I have found Elaine Pamphilon's similar passion for recording those small treasures that give life meaning and joy.

Ayano Tada

Ayano Tada's 'a little family with a little house'.

Myo Yim

At this time of midsummer, maximum mini beasts, Myo Yim's bug appreciative drawings.  

Andrew Bannecker

Andrew Bannecker for the end of July.