Celebrating Spring: Snowdrops!
Even though we are in the final days of February, I am delighted at some signs of Spring – including my darling Snowdrops, which have been popping up for about a week now! Have you spotted any Signs of Spring near you?
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Fat Tuesday, Yellow Sun, and Black Crow
Hello Folks! Happy Fat Tuesday, which (I am learning) was celebrated in Pre-Christian times as a holiday devoted to the Sun – as in – “please return to us, Sun!” I have been enjoying seeing a bit more of the Sun each morning and evening. …
Friends For Every Season
I made this piece for a women’s retreat happening this weekend. I was attempting to communicate – through depicting the trees – the sense of community among women through every season of life. I hope that it inspires the women and enriches their retreat experience!
Three Ways to Feed the Birds!
We are entering the final weeks of Winter! This is a beautiful time to take notice of the birds and animals around us who have weathered Winter. They are as hungry for Spring as we are! It’s eay to help out the birds – who …
Happy Valentine’s Day!!!!
Happy Valentine’s Day!!! And so much gratitude to ALL who have supported Spring Bird through stays at the cottage, Woolgathering subscriptions, Great Oak purchases, and so much more! Your support is so appreciated, and we are grateful to have you in our orbit!!! Sending you …
Pieced Paper Garlands!
This time of year, I begin to crave color! I have had enough of the monochromes of white, grey, and brown! Garlands are a great way to add color and levity to a drab environment. They are like jewelry for your house. I suppose they …
February’s Snow Moon
After watching the thriller Parasite last night, my nerves were already a little sensitive, but the Full Snow Moon only increased the tension. Our bedroom is partially submerged into the ground. So, our bed is at ground level. We have no curtains which allowed the …
Pieced Paper Cards
As a kid, I was often granted the opportunity to make cards for loved ones and friends. I took the job very seriously, designing and making custom cards with the receiver in mind. With Valentine’s Day looming and cabin fever setting in, making homemade cards …
Groundhog Day
Happy Groundhog Day! I know this seems like a quirky kind of holiday, but February 2nd has been celebrated for a very long time. This day is significant because it is halfway between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox! That means that today, we …
Winter Woolgathering
This is an illustration from the 2019 Winter Issue of Woolgathering, my quarterly magazine about the seasons! I truly believe that we fall in love with the things we give our attention to. By paying attention to our natural world and its rhythms (both of which …
The Forest Is Our Mother
“The forest is like our mother, a sacred place, a gift to us humans from the divine. It is a paradise of healing. Mother Nature fills us with wonder and curiosity and invites us in. She works in harmony with us and with our innate …
2020 Spring Bird Artist Residency !!!
Calling All Artists! Writers! and Makers!!!!! It’s time to apply to the 2020 Spring Bird’s first Artist Residency Program!!! This Residency is for anyone wanting to finish that project you’ve been meaning to complete, or are you dreaming of something new that you’d like to …
Honeysuckle
This is an illustration from the Winter Issue of Woolgathering. I wrote about the harmful effects of the invasive honeysuckle to cardinals. This year, we are trying to make a more concerted effort to reduce the honeysuckle population in our woods in order to save …
Storytelling With Small Characters
Last year, I started working on an activity book intended to offer lots of fun, creative projects for families to make and do throughout the year. Anyhow, as the year progressed, my plans changed. One of the projects I had hoped to be …