As Feathers Fall

As Feathers Fall

As Feathers Fall: An Anthology in the Spirit of Haiku & Tanka By Irene Naested  + Magpie Poets (2024) Quies Publishing Poetry has the ability to transcend language, borders and time, to spark the imagination. In this anthology in the spirit of haiku and tanka, the...
Art Making: A Companion in Solitude

Art Making: A Companion in Solitude

Art-Making: A Companion in Solitude By Irene Naested (2021) Friesen Press Many people turn to “The Arts” during periods of solitude, whether externally or internally imposed. They may have a deep-seated need, a passion, to make visual art statements. The...
Light as it Falls

Light as it Falls

Light as it Falls Passport to the Arts Irene Naested  (2020) Friesen Press An artist’s book of Narrative poetry/ prose, quotes, Juxtaposed with visual images, art, mixed media, collage, painting and photography. This hybrid volume combines Naested’s poetry, art,...
A Pebble in My Shoe

A Pebble in My Shoe

A Pebble in my Shoe Magpie Haiku & Tanka Poets   (©2018)  Eight poets contributed to this anthology of Haiku and Tanka poetry. The poets include: Pat Benedict Campbell, Liz Gibbs, Meghan Elizabeth Jones, Joanne Morcom, Irene Naested, Lucille Raizada, June Read and...
Exploring the Math and Art Connection

Exploring the Math and Art Connection

Exploring the Math and Art Connection: Teaching and Learning Between the Lines. Jarvis & Naested (2012). Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Brush Education. www.brusheducation.ca The connection between math and art is as ancient as the disciplines themselves....