Immerse yourself in nature once again as Art in Nature makes a welcome return to the grounds of Waddesdon Manor.
Land and nature-based artists from across the world will once again be encouraging everyone, young and old, to release their inner artist and get creative with foraged natural materials from around the grounds. Get hands-on with large scale community collaborations, take part in workshops, masterclasses and talks, or simply wander the art trails to see new temporary art works by some of UK’s (and beyond) leading artists.
Art in Nature is a celebration of nature and creativity with huge emphasis on play. An invitation to slow down, stop, notice more of the small things and be in the moment surrounded by Waddesdon Manor’s wonderful and unique grounds.
“We are very much looking forward to Art in Nature 2026 and cannot wait to share our work and ethos with people. There will be some familiar faces returning to create their wonderful work, artists like Jon Foreman aka Sculpt the World, Rebecca and Mark Ford of Two Circles Design, Tim Pugh along with a host of new faces all being inspired by Waddesdon Manor’s grounds for the first time.”
James Brunt
Meet the artists
James Brunt
James Brunt is an Artist and Author who joins us from Kirkleatham in North Yorkshire. He works locally, across the UK and internationally, creating small-scale ephemeral artworks to large-scale works for events and festivals and along with Jon Foreman gave us our Waddesdon Mandala last year.
His work is very temporary and is made with the intention that it returns to a natural state soon after completion, allowing James to immerse himself and enjoy time spent in the natural world.
Mark and Rebecca Ford
Contemporary artists Mark Antony Haden Ford and Rebecca Ford of Two Circles Design create with natural materials. Working from their studio in Slindon, within the South Downs National Park, making for both public and private sectors.
Both have a strong interest in the archaeology, geography and wonders of the natural world, drawing on traditions and techniques of willow craft and woodland management. As international environmental artists, their installations and sculptures encompass a wide range of traditional skills and practices.
Jon Foreman
A creator of various styles of Land Art, Jon is ever in search of ‘different’. Be it with stones or leaves, inland or on beaches. He has even created works in derelict environments using materials such as broken glass or ashes and general debris. The scale of his work varies massively; he may use stones or driftwood to make something small and minimal, conversely, he may be seen drawing large scale sand drawings up to 100 metres across
Tim Pugh
Tim is a very well-established mixed media artist whose work ranges from purely natural materials to waste materials and plastics collected over time. His practice is an ongoing journey of constructing sculptures and sketching out drawings that make use of natural materials and a wide range of mixed media, raising questions of human impact on the planet. The sculptures are made in a variety of outdoor habitats and landscapes that include beaches, woodlands and riversides.
Florence Halliwell
Florence is an all-round creative, whether that be land art, drama or dance, she brings to Art in Nature, from her home in West Sussex, bundles of creativity and a refreshing approach to land art that should be an inspiration to us all.
Caroline Hayes
Caroline, who alongside James is one of the organisers of Art in Nature, is a neurodiverse Art Director, Designer and all round Creative who is passionate about sharing the importance of human connection and creativity (especially within the neurodiverse community) to good mental health and wellbeing. Caroline champion’s art as a means to unite and support people, and encourages the simple act of creating, without thought or expectation of the end product, something that holds many of us back.
Ana Castilho
Ana’s work is a true celebration of her love for the land around her Portugal home. Creating the most wonderfully detailed and often richly colourful mandalas within the environment. Ana travels the world sharing her passion for the environment and showcasing her stunning creations.
Sam Cleasby
2026 will be a first Art in Nature for artist and disability activist Sam Cleasby. Travelling from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Sam’s work is the embodiment of art and nature for health and well-being. With work founded in nurture, care and support for both the body and natural world. This will be a wonderful opportunity for visitors to experience something new and unique at this year’s event.
Richard Shilling
Richard is a leading artist in the field of ephemeral nature art, working with natural materials gathered from the environment and created in natural locations, photographing each sculpture in ambient light. He creates intuitively using the environment to guide the creation process. Exploring themes of existence, transience through an ever-deepening relationship with nature.
Julia Brooklyn
Based in Lancashire Julia’s work is deeply connected to her surroundings, resulting in simple playful interactions with nature that sit perfectly within the locations created. Along with Richard Shilling, Julia set up and runs ‘Land Art for Kids’ an organisation that encourages others to explore and appreciate the joys of creative play in nature.
Andy Whitehouse
2026 will be a first Art in Nature for artist and disability activist Sam Cleasby. Travelling from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Sam’s work is the embodiment of art and nature for health and well-being. With work founded in nurture, care and support for both the body and natural world. This will be a wonderful opportunity for visitors to experience something new and unique at this year’s event.
Laurence Winram
Richard is a leading artist in the field of ephemeral nature art, working with natural materials gathered from the environment and created in natural locations, photographing each sculpture in ambient light. He creates intuitively using the environment to guide the creation process. Exploring themes of existence, transience through an ever-deepening relationship with nature.
Eric and Kasey Ford
We are beyond excited to welcome Eric and Kasey Ford all the way from Illinois USA. As a well-established stone balance artist, Eric also has a sympathetic eye for material and place and will bring a unique approach to creating with the materials onsite. But don’t fret there will be a few stones around so we will also be wowed by his inspirational balancing. Kasey will be an invaluable addition to our team by bringing her organisational skills and naturally cheerful vibe to help the event run smoothly.
Layla Parkin
From Pembrokeshire Wales, Layla is the Art in Nature’s filmmaker and documenter. She is however, an accomplished artist herself when not behind the camera. Look out for some of Layla’s wonderful work around Barons Walk.