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across the rooted plains....

  • Marram grass holds the sand in place along the Lake Michigan eastern shoreline

    Once again plants save the day

    • Posted August 13, 2022
    • by rickvuyst

    In my third book I wrote about how plants throughout history have saved the day. As I walked the beach yesterday that same thought came to mind as I observe “beach grass” establish a foothold…Continue Reading

  • A Driftwood Education

    • Posted August 8, 2022
    • by rickvuyst

    As I fish out driftwood to frame my exhibit I wonder how old is this piece of wood? Where did it come from? How long has it been in the water? What species of tree is this board from? Is it possible it has been in the lake since the days of the lumber barons and lumbermills of the late 1800’s? What stories could this piece of wood tell us? All fun things to ponder. Watch the video to get an idea of the process.

  • “ADrift” Art Prize 2022 video

    • Posted August 3, 2022August 3, 2022
    • by rickvuyst

    I’m looking forward to Art Prize 2022 and I am excited to be exhibiting at the Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown. Art Prize is September 15-October 2, 2022.

  • ADrift an Art Prize exhibit 2022

    “ADrift” An Art Prize exhibit 2022

    • Posted July 17, 2022
    • by rickvuyst

    The dictionary describes “shifting sands” as something that changes frequently making it difficult to make plans. That was life for many of us in the year 2020. Sand shows us the detail, the wonder, the beauty we have been gifted. When the pattern is interrupted we pay attention.

  • No more correlative inhibition for me

    • Posted June 17, 2022June 17, 2022
    • by rickvuyst

    I’ve been thinking about pruning lately. I’ve experienced some “pruning” in my life in the past few months. Pruning changes things in dramatic fashion. What was is now gone. New opportunities, even though it’s a…Continue Reading

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  • Once again plants save the day
  • A Driftwood Education
  • “ADrift” Art Prize 2022 video
  • “ADrift” An Art Prize exhibit 2022
  • No more correlative inhibition for me

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