Rooted in Southern Oregon, Sky Oak & Stone is shaped by a life lived in relationship with the land. Through close observation, ongoing learning, and creative practice, it shares reflections on native plants, animals, and seasonal rhythms that invite others to look more closely, stay curious, and deepen their own relationship with the natural world.
A Creative Studio for art, story & learning from the wild places.
“How do I begin without rushing in or repeating old mistakes?
What are you curious about…
This course shares lessons, observations, and starting points drawn from lived experience— for those just beginning, beginning again, or looking for a new way to approach the place they care for.
“How do I stay connected to nature through art and story?”
My multimedia art collection is shaped by close observation of the land and inspired by native plants, animals, seasonal rhythms, and the deeper stories that live within a place.
“How do I reconnect with nature through stories and observation?”
Wild Lines is a collection of field notes, stories, and reflections shaped by close observation of the land, the seasons, and the native life woven through them.
Because this work is rooted in lived experience, shaped by place, and shared to help others reconnect with the natural world in a more thoughtful way.
Lived Relationship with the Land
From backcountry camping and city pollinator gardens to life on 40 acres of conifer forest and oak savanna, this work is grounded in long attention to the land and the lessons that only time can teach.Story, Art, and Learning Together
Not everything is best taught through instruction alone or in isolation. Sometimes art, notes, and storytelling can open the door to deeper curiosity and connection.Approachable and Real
This work does not offer one right way. It offers honest observations, grounded perspective, and an invitation to pay closer attention to the patterns and wisdom of the natural world.
This work is about more than ideas. It is about curiosity, attention, and finding a steadier way to learn from a world that teaches not only through facts, but through presence, beauty, pattern, and lived experience.
Why Sky, Oak, & Stone?
“The natural world does not speak our language, yet it always has something to share through pattern, presence, beauty, & change.”
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![Certificate of Completion awarded to Kelli Klein from Oregon State University Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center for completing the 2024 Land Steward Hybrid Online Course, granted on July 30th, 2024, signed by Rachel Werling and Nicole Smith.]()
Land Steward Certificate - 2024
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![Permaculture Design Certificate awarded to Kelli Klein by Oregon State University Department of Horticulture, dated March 31, 2025, with signatures of Patrick Kelly, Andrew Millison, and Marisha Auerbach.]()
Permaculture Pro Design Certificate - 2025
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Airtable Database Builder Certification 2025
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![Certificate of degree conferral from California Polytechnic State University awarded to Kelli Sue Klein for a Bachelor of Science in Applied Art and Design, signed by university officials, with university seals visible.]()
Bachelors in Applied Art & Design
What would you like to explore?
Explore the course
Grounded lessons and starting points for those beginning, beginning again, or learning to approach land with more care.
Designing with the Wilds will be launched in 2026!
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Lead with Curiosity
The Wildlines is my public blog that provides threads between People and Place. I share short, practical reflections that help you see your land, your neighbors (wild and human), and yourself in new ways.
Read the first posts, launched 2025.
View the Collection
Discover artwork inspired by native flora, fauna, seasonal rhythms, and the spirit of place.
