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Art of all kinds is inspired by the outdoors |Outdoor Explorer

A paint pallet and painted rock sit in front of mountains and ocean.
Aleesa McCarthy
Amalga Bay from the Gruening Cabin by 2020 Artist-in-Residence participant Aleesa McCarthy.

Creativity and the natural world go hand in hand. From the sound of trickling water to the colors of the sunset, nature inspires artists of all kinds and shapes their work in ways both big and small. On this week's Outdoor Explorer we find out why stepping outside might be the best thing you can do for a dose of inspiration for your next creative project.

HOST: Martha Rosenstein

GUESTS:
Nancy Bates, knitter, designer and outdoor enthusiast
Wendy Sailors, Community Engagement Manager for Alaska State Parks

LINKS:
Nancy's website
Nancy's Instagram
Alaska State Parks Artist-in-Residence Program
Families to Parks Day - May 29, 2025

Martha Rosenstein was born and raised in Alaska. She is a Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Alaska Anchorage. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Washington in Seattle. She currently sees patients in Anchorage, Girdwood, and occasionally in smaller communities in rural Alaska.
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