From my Art-chive…
We all want to break free from things sometimes. As I go through my old art, making sure all the images are in the best formats, I sometimes think about how much my style has developed, and sometimes I wonder how anyone could find my art good. But really, when I look at a piece like this, where I just whipped it out quickly, an idea to go with the prompt, it reminds me of the value of sketching and thinking through the idea. There are definitely things I would change if I were to work out an in-depth art piece, but either way, I love the idea behind it. We need the idea phase of work to develop the full idea in a way that makes sense. It is amazing how an idea that is just a quick sketch can inspire other things even years later. I hope you all are having a wonderful week, and if you’re in the northern hemisphere, that you’re keeping cool as we hit the full-blown summer months.
Now to the Good News…
Hawaii’s new ‘Green Fee’ sets precedent for climate funding through tourism
Hawaii has become one of a growing list of popular tourist destinations that are taxing tourists in order to fund climate resilience. The program in Hawaii is expected to raise $100 million annually, and the hope is that it will fund needed infrastructure along with encouraging tourists to be more mindful about the places they visit and the impact they have on the places they go.
Hive Mind: The Surprising Mental Health Benefits of Beekeeping
Beekeeping and learning apiary skills is helping foster kids as well as returning veterans develop positive mental habits. They are meeting up through organizations like Huneebee Project or Heroes to Hives. The kids or veterans learn job skills and how to develop community. It also helps them to heal from the traumas of their lives or combat, and the hands-on practice of working with the bees is seeming to support their mental health.
‘This Is the End of Coal in Ireland’: Country Shuts Down Last Plant Ahead of Schedule
Ireland has shut down its last and largest coal-fired power plant a full six months ahead of schedule. The plant will continue to run with oil as the primary fuel source until 2029, which does indicate that there is further to go before the country really switches over to clean energy. However, the ending of coal as the power source is still a huge win and step in the right direction.
Till next time keep looking for the good news, and see you in a week with some creative failures.
Also for those in the United States, Happy 4th of July!🎆
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