Episode 171: Ria Kotze – Following the paintbrush
‘I’m just going to go where the paintbrush is leading me’
- Ria Kotze
Artist and bird enthusiast Ria Kotze explores her curiosity and passion for nature through creativity. Her story has taken her on adventures to many parts of the world, and now her biggest adventure of all is following her paintbrush wherever it leads.
Listen to hear more about:
The species that sparked Ria’s birding passion.
Finding her creative style and following the paintbrush.
Keeping a perpetual journal and contributing to citizen science.
Being a lifelong learner.
The artists and educators who inspire Ria.
Sharing nature journaling with young people.
Ecologically responsible art materials.
The ways that Ria’s art practice has changed and developed over time.
Learn more about Ria at www.bluefeatherart.com and connect on Instagram @followyouryarn.
Here is a list of inspiring creatives that Ria mentioned during our conversation:
Lara Call Gastinger
John Muir Laws
Roseann Hanson
Geninne Zlatkis
Sharon Field
Max Romy
Natalie Eslick
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