Fiery and Icy Mid-Winter
We started this year thinking the winter would be mild. Many days I had the front door to the studio open. Now we have another fiery icy mid-winter to add to the memory banks. It seems to hit around Valentines’ Day. (more…)
Imbolc, Mid-Winter, Pre-Spring!
Imbolc means literally “in the belly”, which refers to both the birthing of young animals and the presence of Brigit in the center of the world at this time. Below, I say more about the holiday, taken from Atlas of the Year. (more…)
Celebrating Mid-Winter Studio Update
The returning and increasing light is daily perceptible and cheering. This Imbolc, Candlemas time is associated with St. Bridgid. Mid-winter seems more like pre-spring when I notice robins congregating on the lawn. (more…)
20+ things I liked about 2020
Today I finished my year review that is titled “20+ things I liked about 2020”. It’s December 23, The Day Out of Time, (more…)
Halcyon Days are here
I love this day and the following days, my favorite time of the year, as it is for many of you. On December 14 the Halcyon Days begin. It’s an ancient mythological tradition, (more…)
Celebrating 10 Years of Blogging
I forgot to celebrate 10 years of blogging last March. I wonder why? Too much on our minds I imagine. One project that I am proceeding with is (more…)
A Story about “Little Love Letters”
The reason I created the “Little Love Letters” series was to offer small artworks with cheerful uplifting messages via stamp imagery, at affordable prices. Knowing that most people are thrilled when they receive a pleasant thing in the mail, it seemed like a logical choice for a theme during these stressful times. (more…)
Bonus for Little Love Letter customers!
Bonus for Little Love Letter customers! I have created two (more…)
“Little Love Letters” details, part 3
In this three part post, I’m sharing details of “Little Love Letters”, which is a series of 36 small paintings on paper in sizes 6×8” and smaller, each inspired by Realms of Wonder, (more…)
“Little Love Letters” details, part 2
In this three part post, I’m sharing details of “Little Love Letters”, which is a series of 36 small paintings on paper (more…)