WOW!!! What a frigid start to the year here in western North Carolina. We were are 6º this morning with a wind chill below 0º... definitely NOT the norm for us! Late yesterday afternoon, I donned all my warm gear and filled up the feeders for my birdie friends. This morning, they were right there to eat a hearty breakfast on this super-cold morning.
Since it is so very cold outside, I have stayed in quite a bit... enjoying finishing up some sketches celebrating the Christmas season.
Christy Tomlinson inspired me to create this little JOY watercolor...
a fun star-shape sprig and quote...
A dreamy window view of a snowy scene...
"Keep a green tree in your heart... and perhaps a singing bird will come..."... and indeed he did!!!
Ole Buttons LOVES to spend time snoozing on my bed... when the sun spills in through the windows...especially on these chilly days...
I do plan to keep on sketching these winter scenes and messages... They warm and fill my heart during these often bleak, short days.
My new project, one that I am LOVING, is documenting my life on a daily basis, whenever possible. It gets the creative juices flowing and is a fun thing to look back on as the year progresses. It's a great way for me to stay organized and use up some of my stash of paper goodies such as tabs, washi tape, tags and other fun stuff!!!
Mine is beginning to take shape...
Making fold-out additions to the planner... I just LOVE the unexpected additions to my book... the "surprises"... I found this quote and thought it was such fun...
In the first week, we are sharing my "front door"... to welcome in the new year and all that it represents to us... in my heart.
I am "at home" with my creative energy and how it inspires and lifts me every day of the year. I am so blessed to have time and space to express my creativity. Wherever you are in your life, it is my wish that you can love your life and find some moments every day to savor the sweetest and best moments.
Stay safe and warm... sending some frosty snuggles from my buddy Buttons..
xoxox
2 comments:
oh how I love your art. you make such a grand statement with such simple, elegant lines and colors. and you always keep me coming back because it's always new and fresh. love you for keeping me so very entertained and warm.
Mama Crow
Dearest Mama Crow... You are the dearest, best mentor this girlie could ever ask for! Thank you for always taking the time to read my humble little blog and encourage me in so many ways. This little birdie loves you to pieces!
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