Winter Solstice - the shortest, darkest day of the year. To me winter feels like the most creative season. It is a time when life slows down and more time is spent indoors where it is warm and cozy. Because those waterfalls of summer aren't beckoning me I must search inward for my inspiration and muse. Because I can't really hike the hills at this time of the year (my goodness just getting in my daily walk can be a challenge) - I seem to have time to work with my hands. The shadows outside, the bare branches brushing the house, the full moon which I can see through those branches - these are my guides during this time of the year.
The above figure started out as a concept in deep blue colors and was to be called 'Nocturne' -- but for some reason the beads that lept onto my needle were not deep blue but were grey, grey blue and silver (unfortunately this picture shows the colors as pale green but they are not - sorry about that). And so "Winter Solstice" was born and is being created during this month of the solstice. Soft, wintery colors -- shiny silvers -- pieces of ribbon and fibers -- beads upon beads -- these are the beauties that will find themselves onto the surface of this figure. She will become my winter memories for this 2009/2010 winter. Stay tuned to see more of her as she comes fully to life.
"Wisdom comes with winters". - Oscar Wilde
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