In the week since I have been away from the computer, I have had time to observe the beauty of the changing of the seasons and celebrate Yule. Next I set out to create an artful Christmas. By artful, I mean packing the holiday with as many artistic pleasures as possible. There is so much artifice today in Christmas that I figured art could counteract. Christmas songs from the 30s until today are quickly becoming the exclusive domain of television and radio commercials. I tried listening to some "Christmas" music on Pandora and had to stop short because it reminded me of a tacky Old Navy commercial. So, what to do to keep the spirits bright? First of all, I've watched less television and instead started listening to incense. I've been listening to a pine blend to see where it takes me and what it has to say to my soul. It seems to want to take me to a mythical and mystical outdoor wonderland, filled with all sorts of whimsical creatures, trees ...
The virtual studio of author and artist Stephanie Rose Bird brings together artistic process and reflection with the literary arts, in a manner that is designed to be instructive and inspirational.