I’m sure I’m not the only one glad to see the back of January! What’s felt like an exceedingly long, gloomy month is actually the month of my birth – but with countless childhood memories of snowed off birthday parties and being gifted too many unwanted Christmas presents, let’s just say – January has never … More IMBOLC: Festival of Awakening and Rebirth
I find endless fascination in the seasonal ebb and flow of life. The transition of colours and shifts in energy that are dictated by our solar cycle. When given the task of writing an essay and producing a series of artworks on the subject of Nature’s Rhythms, I was eager to explore the rhythm of The Wheel of the Year; The annual cycle … More The Wheel of the Year ~ Paintings and Inspirations of the Seasons
Happy Samhain everyone! …or Halloween as it’s commonly known today. Those practicing an earth based spiritual path tend to follow the Celtic Wheel of the Year;- the annual cycle of seasonal festivals that mark a seasonal change caused by the Sun. The 31st October is the ancient festival of Sahhain, a time that marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning … More Samhain Celebrations ~ Nature Spiral Ritual
If you’ve been following my blog for a while you may have gathered that nature is my biggest muse, an endless source of inspiration to fuel the creative self! As you will see from my Autumnal photography post, my camera is my trusty companion which accompanies me everywhere – just in case inspiration hits! And in … More The Art of Autumn ~ Getting Creative out in Nature
Nothing inspires me more than a crisp Autumnal walk to soak up the mesmerising array of Autumnal colour. From blazing crimsons to red hot pinks, smouldering orange embers and electrifying yellows – all courtesy of natures own canvas! Walking mindfully I am bathed in a warming kaleidoscope of colour that never fails to disappoint. Somehow I emerge feeling invigorated, energised … More Fall’s Gold: Awesome Autumnal Colour
I LOVE exploring the underlying symmetry and geometry of nature, particularly evident in the beautiful mandala patterns of flower faces. It reminds us of the geometry that underlies all existence, that to me points to the existence of a higher intelligence at play; a cosmic grand designer responsible for all of creation. Inspired by the beautiful book; The … More Photography: The Hidden Geometry of Flowers
The Muse in the Mirror 