JOURNAL

Notes from the field, studio and curious places in between.

Observations, work in progress, natural history rabbit holes, expedition stores, ideas and experiences that surface while in the pursuit of creative and curious adventure.

Kirsten Carlson Kirsten Carlson

Magazine Article ~ Lessons Under the Ice

This month, I’m sharing my Antarctic expedition in the July 2026 issue of Exploration Quarterly that highlights drawing underwater and the artworks from that experience.

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Kirsten Carlson Kirsten Carlson

A Day Above the Black Forest

Under blue skies and temperatures somewhere in the 90s, we hiked a treetop path past beautiful old trees and spiraled up the lookout tower for views across the Black Forest.

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