The Origins of Easter

Easter is one of my most favourite seasonal celebrations, a time of great hope, unlimited potential and the miracle of rebirth. Although it is seen as a Christian holy-day, its roots lie in earth-based spirituality practices that far precede the birth of Christ. Unearthing these ancient roots help to enrich my celebrations with greater reverence … More The Origins of Easter

Easter Celebrations with Conscious Creativity

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

The Wheel of the Year ~ Paintings and Inspirations of the Seasons

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

The Magic of the Summer Solstice: Sacred Celebrations for Midsummer

As the wheel of the year turns to Summer, we enter into a time of fruition and fulfilment. All the upward energy of Spring spirals to its peak and launches us into Summer, when the days are longer than the nights. The result; a celebration of abundance and joy as the natural world explodes into … More The Magic of the Summer Solstice: Sacred Celebrations for Midsummer