Mandala – The Muse in the Mirror

Easter Celebrations with Conscious Creativity

April 1, 2018

Easter blessings everyone! I celebrated today with some quiet contemplation and nature connection. My favourite way to honour the seasonal festivals however is through creative ritual. Being creative has an enlivening yet centring effect upon me as I become naturally present, calm and receptive to intuitive insight. Furthermore, using natural materials as my medium helps me … More Easter Celebrations with Conscious Creativity

Summer Solstice inspired Creativity

June 21, 2017

🌞💖🌞 Happy Summer Solstice everyone! 🌞💖🌞 Today, the 21st June is the Summer Solstice in the Northern hemisphere, and Winter Solstice in the Southern hemisphere. It marks the longest hours of daylight as the sun reaches its peek in the sky, with themes of rejoice, renewal and replenishment. A special time to celebrate the abundance of life; nature … More Summer Solstice inspired Creativity

Easter Flower Mandala & The Origins of Easter

April 17, 2017

In celebration of the EASTER weekend, I decided to create a flower mandala as a celebration and offering of gratitude for the beauty of Spring. For me, Easter is a time to honour the fertility and rebirth of the natural world. Here in the northern hemisphere, we see buds and blossoms blooming in full glory after the dormancy … More Easter Flower Mandala & The Origins of Easter

Spring Equinox Mandala and Poetry

March 19, 2017

It’s that wonderful time of year when nature springs back to life after her winter slumber. Finally the days are lengthening, the birds are singing and the buds begin to unfurl – showering us with a spectacular display of colour. For these reasons, I love to celebrate the Spring Equinox, also known as Ostara, which is a … More Spring Equinox Mandala and Poetry

Ethereal Macro Photos of Snowflakes – Natures Frozen Fractals

December 11, 2016

Snowflakes are an endless source of fascination and wonder for me. Their symmetrical geometry and exquisite beauty – unique to each and every snowflake. A true miracle of nature, demonstrating the underlying patterns of life. Being invisible to the eye, we are more used to seeing them in the form of Christmas decorations, or as … More Ethereal Macro Photos of Snowflakes – Natures Frozen Fractals

The Art of Autumn ~ Getting Creative out in Nature

October 28, 2016

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