winter – Joni Beach

April 18, 2020

Nature’s Messages

When I began writing this blog post, the challenges of the coronavirus had not begun here…so now it has even more meaning!

If you’ve followed my blog, you know its focus has been on “Using Creativity in Everyday Life“. At no other time in my life has flexibility, creative solutions, and novel ways of doing things been so quickly necessary for all people, collectively, worldwide.

I hope this post will offer some encouragement to everyone’s day…

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This time of year, when I’m tired of gray winter days (or “stay at home” guidelines!)…during this time of great change…it seems that Nature begins giving hints of brighter days ahead!

The first peek of flowers…

A pop of amazing color when I glance out my studio window…

Reminders of Change and Transition….

And Signs of Renewal, Hope & Possibilities.

May all of you Take Care & Be Well!

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December 5, 2019

December in the Studio!

It’s hard to believe it’s December and the Holidays are just around the corner! As I work in the Studio….

Finishing new art…

Taking photographs for Prints and other needs….

And sending out the Fall Studio NewsNotes ~~(Today! ) 🙂

More than once I’ve thought about Santa’s workshop and his Elves! But after looking out the window and watching snowflakes fall on Monday, I was reminded that Winter is here . So “ Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let it Snow“!

Christmas & Winter Holiday Special in the Art Gallery Sale!

Are you Christmas shopping yet? Be sure to visit the Art Gallery…I’m offering 4 small art quilts in a Special Sale this Holiday Season!

Consider one of these Original textile art pieces to decorate your home Or for a unique gift of art for someone on your list! 🙂

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow (2018)

Winter Wren (2013)

Winter Wren, Rayon & metallic on cotton, 8″ x 9 1/2″. Pieced, layered applique, beading.

Santa’s Nighttime Trek ( 2013).

Santa’s Night-time Trek. rayon & metallic on cotton, 12″ x 11″, © 2013, Joni Beach. Appliqued and free-motion quilting.

Meow, Mr Whiskers (2013).

Meow, Mr. Whiskers, rayon on cotton, 7 1/4″ x 10″, © 2013 Joni Beach.

~~More Information on these select pieces in the Art Gallery (Link by clicking on each Title above.)

Have a Good Day!~

February 18, 2019

Beneath the Surface…

Sometimes on gray, Winter days, the idea of Spring feels very faraway…And then, during a walk last week on a warm, sunny day, I stumbled onto this “pop of color“!

A wonderful, unexpected surprise!! So Nature provided a sneak peak of the colorful displays that are being planned beneath the surface!! I’m reminded that in Life, though I may not love the “Winter times“, perhaps they are necessary, in order to have the time for preparation, inspirations, and finally renewal…

So, this week is off to a good start here in the studio….with a burst of encouragement…knowing that tomorrow another ice storm is headed our way…but more confident that Spring is just under the surface and for me to just continue in the same manner~~here in the studio & in my Life! 🙂

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I’d love for you to share with us in the Comments below!

*Does your inspiration vary in the Winter time, or change with the seasons? What have you found that helps you continue with your art, work, or Life’s creative activities during these times?

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