Orbis Naturalis

The name of my blog, Orbis Naturalis is the Latin for 'Natural World', so called because I will be examining the great outdoors!   I am creating this weekly journal to document my thoughts and experiences surrounding my study of Landscape Architecture at the University of Gloucestershire. I am based in Cheltenham where Pittville Park is my breathing space between lectures. Already after only a few weeks here, I am noticing the shift in seasons as the leaves begin to change hue; it's wonderful! I am fortunate to have a captivating view from my desk window looking out onto Cleeve Hill where the other day a translucent rainbow appeared behind the storm clouds. A childhood favourite collecting conkers and picking blackberries is a pastime to relish during these Autumn months.  Alongside my studies I aim to continue my passion for art with my online shop for bespoke hand-painted skateboards. Over quarantine I found cloud watching soothing on my daily walk, which I then transla...