TEACHING AND CREATING ART AT TCDF, THAILAND

I spent October and November 2025 in an artist residency in rural Thailand.

An hour’s drive from Ranong, TCDF is immersed in the rainforest, which became a pretty important source of inspiration for my work there. You can read all about it in detail on my Substack but, for now, enjoy the imagery and artworks shared here!! There were many challenges to working in the rainforest, so the most valuable part of this experience was my ability to let go of some perfectionism. ENJOY!

Lush green tropical forest with trees and plants, a blue-roofed structure in the distance, misty mountains, and a cloudy sky with a hint of pink at sunset or sunrise.
Bright red and yellow tropical flowers growing among lush green leaves in a dense jungle setting.
A colorful drawing of a flower with pink and yellow petals on a white background.
A cozy room with two wooden desks near large windows overlooking lush green plants outdoors. The desks hold a few books, papers, a photo, and small decor items. There's a black chair in front of one desk and a pink fan underneath the other. The room
Drawing of tree branches with orange fungi growing on them.
Small green frog on a textured green surface.
Painting of a frog on a green leaf with abstract background in shades of green, signed by the artist in the bottom right corner
A detailed view of a Thai temple with ornate gold and red decorations, tall columns with intricate designs, and a cloudy sky in the background.
Colorful sketch of a traditional Thai temple with red and yellow accents, set on a paved platform, with writing on the left page stating "Wat Ban Negao, Ngong, 29/10/68".
A grayscale pencil drawing of a cute statue of an elephant, placed on a pedestal with geometric shapes, on a wooden surface.
A person relaxing on a porch, with their legs visible, overlooking a lush, green hillside and trees during daylight.
A sketchbook open to a drawing of a person's leg resting on a wooden deck, with a view outside of trees and a fence through a window. Text in the top right corner reads: 'PAK SONG, ECO LOGIC 08/10/68'.
Close-up of large green banana plant leaves with a lush forest background and a partly cloudy sky.
Pencil drawing of banana leaves, with intricate shading, on a white sketchbook resting on a wooden surface.
A sketch of a flowering plant with red and purple buds and green leaves, drawn with colored markers or watercolors on a blank white open notebook or sketchbook.
Person wearing a green sports jersey and black shorts, walking on a wet rocky trail beside a waterfall in a lush, forested area.
A wooden dining table set with various Thai dishes, including a curry, a plate of stir-fried mushrooms, and four small bowls of soup, surrounded by chairs and condiments. A sign on the table indicates a contactless or green table initiative, and ther
A sketch of a woman wearing a cap, with short hair, a V-neck shirt, and an apron, smiling at the camera.
Painting of a tray with sliced bananas, a dollop of homemade peanut butter, and a jar of yoghurt, on a pink surface with a glass pitcher of Thai iced tea nearby.
Close-up of colorful tropical plant leaves, including a black and red leaf and a large green leaf with small holes.
An open sketchbook with a drawing of a black leaf with red veins on white paper.
A large gecko peaking out the top of a white toilet tank in a bathroom, with a brown wall and a wooden shelf above.
Colorful illustration of a gecko with red, blue, and yellow markings on white paper, laid on a wooden surface.
A detailed black and white pencil sketch of a woman with long, wavy hair, smiling slightly, wearing a casual shirt.
Nighttime scene with the moon shining through clouds, silhouetted trees, and a reflective body of water.
A small dog with tan fur, pointed ears, and a red collar hidden behind large green leaves, in a lush garden with a decorative small white structure resembling a shrine or pagoda in the background.
Sketch of a dog wearing a collar, drawn in a notebook on a wooden surface.
A small white jasmine flower with five petals blooming among green leaves.
A woman with brown hair, wearing a navy and white sleeveless top, standing outdoors in front of a pink building with wooden shutters, plants, and green foliage.
Colorful koi fish swimming in a pond.
A painting of various colorful koi fish swimming in water, with a dark grey background.
A detailed illustration of a black and yellow spider on a white background.
View from a wooden balcony showing a lush, green forested mountain landscape at dusk, with a partially visible patterned ceiling above.
Grayscale drawing of a mountain landscape viewed from a balcony with a wooden railing and part of a ceiling visible.
A pink and red hibiscus flower hanging from a branch with green leaves in a lush garden.
Illustration of a hanging red flower with green leaves and stems, drawn in a sketchbook on a wooden surface.
A colorful drawing of a yellow hibiscus flower and a green leaf with a yellow stem, on white paper with a wooden surface background
Open sketchbook with left page blank and right page filled with a colorful, abstract painting of green leaves and black bamboo stalks, on a wooden surface.
Stone steps in a lush green tropical forest with dense foliage and bamboo plants.
Sketch of bamboo stalks on the right page of an open sketchbook, with the left page blank, placed on a wooden surface.
Black and white drawing of bamboo stalks.
Open sketchbook with a colorful painting of green and yellow leaves on the right page, left page blank, on a wooden surface.
A woman practicing yoga outdoors on a black mat, sitting cross-legged with her hands on her lap, against a background of green foliage and a wooden fence, wearing a pink sleeveless shirt with the words 'Take It Easy' and daisy illustrations.
Two wooden stools with floral designs on the tops, placed on a tiled floor in a restaurant or cafe setting.
Open sketchbook with black abstract floral and geometric designs on the right page, left page blank, placed on a wooden surface.
Open sketchbook with a stylized drawing of a black and purple orchid flower, with detailed petals and long, flowing lines, on a wooden surface.