The Art of the Earth

We wait all summer for this..

Autumn..

we live a bit backwards from the rest of the country..

I just planted my herbs last weekend..

I know, right?

 it is strange..

but 

I love being able to live all winter

with the doors open..

and eat on the lanai

listening to the birdsong ..

and though our oak trees will shed leaves..

we will have lots of pines and Live Oaks that 

will remain green..

we won't see the brilliant color of autumn

that most of our nation 

cherishes...

but

that is ok..

I am a lover of sepia, ochre and burnt siena..

from my perspective

each season

nags at the soul..

they are a reminder to use the season to the souls advantage..

they cultivate spiritual work..

Autumn 

begs

a reminder that 

our time is short, 

we are organic beings and

we must live accordingly..

the leaves die silently

 and let go 

 effortlessly 

back to the earth

as a remembrance to

live and let go..

as an artist 

I look to each season to inform

and guide me..

what can I let go of?

what can I take into the studio with me

from this season?

I have long been a believer in magic..

in 

cultivating a relationship

with the natural world around me..

in reading the signs..

and symbols

and placing them

atmospherically into my work..

this season is no exception..

I am mesmerized by the sounds

of autumn 

by the birds returning from the cold northlands..

and 

the loyalty of the evergreens..

and perhaps 

you too are so moved
as well..

...

I am working on a new video,

so pop back in this weekend..

and as always, I am so grateful for your kind comments...

enjoy the season,

whatever soul season you are experiencing..

Ciao, ciao!