by Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas | Nov 25, 2019 | Explorer Blog, Notes From the Field
Art is a portal into other modes of being. When stressed, for example, drawing or painting can help us enter a more relaxed state. Meanwhile, by closely studying a subject, such as a person, animal, plant or object, we gain essential information about their nature....
by Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas | Sep 9, 2019 | Explorer Blog, Notes From the Field
Drawing and painting illustrations of artefacts are one of my favourite past times. Artefacts are objects made or shaped by people. My interest in artefact illustration developed naturally after working in Peru as an archaeologist. Later, while working with children...
by Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas | Jul 3, 2019 | Explorer Blog, Notes From the Field
Emotions are a vital dimension of the human experience. While they can be hard to describe at times, it is generally believed that there is a limited range of feelings that we can sense in our physical bodies, including anger, sadness, frustration, joy, surprise and...
by Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas | Jun 24, 2019 | Explorer Blog, Notes From the Field
Possessing a creative mindset is an increasingly important skill in our fast-paced modern world. Fostering this outlook enables us to generate new ideas and solutions, which help us successfully solve problems. While it is crucial, it is not always encouraged, as I...
by Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas | Mar 9, 2019 | Explorer Blog, Notes From the Field
Today, 8th March 2019 is International Women’s Day. This day is observed in many cultures and celebrates the achievements of women all around the world. Over the past hundred years, this day has also been a mechanism for raising awareness of social, political and...
by Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas | Feb 21, 2019 | Explorer Blog, Notes From the Field
Have you ever marveled at the sky during a thunderstorm and wondered what it would be like to be touched by lightning? I can tell you from experience that it is a truly transformative experience. In this blog, I share with you my story. After my encounter with...
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