Thursday, December 20, 2012

Winter Solstice

As we come to the Winter Solstice and the shortest day of the year we are reminded that the wheel is now turning again and the light will return to us slowly and methodically.  I love how nature never rushes. It is pure and absolute. If only we could learn to pace ourselves as nature does.
Take the time to engage winter in her harshness and her beauty.Use this time to go inward and be present, alive and awake, noting the changes but never urging them on.

This piece is the December page for my "Book of Days".  Imagery from Stampington, Rucola Designs, Finecrafted Designs with artistic filters added in PSE.
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18 comments:

  1. Mary Helen-Art Saves LivesDecember 20, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Lori this is so serene...in a time where chaos seems to reign...I am wishing you the merriest of seasons and a happy new year...Imagine and LIVE IN Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez stewart

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  2. SimDecember 20, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    What a wise lady you are Lori!
    And what a talented one too!
    Certainly solstice and days becoming longer deserve such a beautiful pix!:)
    I wish you all the best, for you and for all the people (and animals and flowers and trees...) that you love.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 20, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    Gorgeous piece, Raven Friend. Bright Solstice blessings to you.

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  4. sirkkisDecember 20, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    Absolutely wise words and gorgeous art piece, Love it. Happy christmas season!xxx

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  5. SophieDecember 21, 2012 at 12:52 AM

    Wow, Lori, wie wunder-wunderschön.
    So zart und filigran, ein absoluter Traum.

    Ich wünsche dir von Herzen ein schönes und gesegnetes Weihnachtsfest und ein gutes und gesundes neues Jahr 2013
    Liebe Grüße von Sophie xx

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  6. AnonymousDecember 21, 2012 at 5:10 AM

    Such a lovely collage, Lori! I love winter so today is a happy one for me. No snow on Cape Cod yet.xx

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  7. JunibearsDecember 21, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    It's beautiful dear Lori! Have a wonderful Christmas with those you love! xx

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  8. Janet GhioDecember 21, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Just love this--so icy and wintery! And I love what you said about it!

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  9. AnnieDecember 21, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    This is a beautiful book page and you've added some beautiful words to live by as well.

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  10. ArtSings1946December 21, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Blessed Yule Lori ... this is a great holiday for our little family. Lovely art piece I might add.

    Happiness always,
    Jan

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  11. Caterina GiglioDecember 21, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    I love the way you incorporated her face so that she is part of all there is... just perfect for Solstice... and happy Holidays to you! xo

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  12. VictoriaDecember 21, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Wow...stunning..So very beautiful..this is visual bliss..my heart is filled with your solstice art magic!! I love her face..so dreamlike and the frosted butterflies..so symbolic..transformative and magical!
    Happy Yule and Winter Solstice! Thankyou for the continual epic-beauty and inspiration you share..Wishing you and your loved ones a most magical season and blissful 2013!
    HUgs kindred
    Victoria

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  13. Anjas-ArtefaktotumDecember 21, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Wonderful winter world. Love the soft colors and the translucent effect, it looks so dreamy.
    Thanks for all your beautiful creative art works and inspiration this year. I wish you Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
    Hugs Anja

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  14. RPLancasterDecember 21, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Lovely art, lovely thoughts,
    Thanks for sharing,

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  15. SandyDecember 22, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    So so beautiful and magical Lori.
    Facinating layering.
    Love them.
    xoxo

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  16. TaluulaDecember 22, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    This is a beautiful book page, Lori.

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  17. RitvaDecember 31, 2012 at 3:17 AM

    Beautiful, soft winter translucent piece.

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  18. AlinaJanuary 3, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Beautiful and intriguing as always. Just love your work! Happy New Year XO

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