A cold wet mix of ice is pelting the skylight falling from the morning grey sky. Winter brown grass dots last nights dusting of snow, as a couple doves peck at sprinkled crushed corn on the ground. Roosted on bare lilac branches a family of cardinal’s brilliant red plumage pulse puffed-up against the arctic winter air.
With both hands wrapped around a hot cup of coffee I take a moment to appreciate the simple details of the beauty and joy my backyard friends bring each day outside the studio window. Today temp– high 20s tonight dropping down to 5. That’s cold beyond cold it’s freezing. Stay well my friend!
I find it hard to believe a week ago I was freezing my bottom off the weather has changed dramatically. Mother nature has been quite kind these last few days it’s been simply glorious, with warm sunny sky, big pure white puffy clouds and temperature in the high 60’s. A perfect autumnal day to amble peacefully alone, breathing deeply into the moment with only the sound of leaves crunching beneath your feet. I wish for you too, a day filled with love light and joy, stay well my friend.
Sauntering in the wilderness along the bank of a rolling river in Vermont an autumnal photo safari, I happen on a birch tree shedding it’s stilted bark or possibly scraped by wildlife. Coiled down it’s trunk the outer layer scorched weathered texture and stained lime colored moss, while the inside skin peeled away alike delicate tissue paper. Enchanted and inspired I gathered an armful of the bark to bring home for an art project. I foresee a mixed medium collage of bark, feathers, photography and words, maybe to frame or cover of a journal.
I’ve never utilized bark in any art project before. Have you? If so I’d like to take a peek at your artwork or if you have any tips on working with bark I’d love to here them. Just leave a note with a link to your project in the comments.
Wishing you a fun creative week too. Stay well!
