Japanese Garden Seasons – series of 4
This series of four Japanese garden paintings celebrate the constancy and beauty of nature amidst the changing cycles of the year. Each season has a purpose and a unique energy. The garden is a wise teacher of the circle of life. From seed to plant to harvest to compost and new seeds again, we rotate and evolve in a spiral through life.
Winter is a time of rest, nurturing and stillness. A time to admire what beautiful qualities still remain in our core. Seeds underground begin to gestate which will bring new life in the spring.
The Spring garden sprouts new life! The days are lighter and brighter. This is the season of re-emergence and beautiful new beginnings. Birds chirp happily and possibilities abound now.
In Summer, the garden is abundant, decadently filled with fruits and flowers. The lush, green grass is soft and warm under our feet.
The Fall garden withers gracefully with jewel tones in it’s final days. As the earth winds down to rest, the wind blows, and seeds scatter for the future.
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Koi Pond I
~Koi blessings~
In Asian traditions, Koi are known to symbolize happiness, wealth, long life and good fortune. Like many of our animal friends, they especially enjoy feeding time! This piece is inspired by my own Koi pond and Japanese-style garden.
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Sun Spirit
~Shine like the sun!~
The bright sun radiates warmth and nourishes our earth, bringing plants to life. This mixed media oil painting features a sculpted sun covered in shimmering, gold glass beads. Each bead is intricately woven in a peyote stitch pattern around the face.
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