Pinks in Glass

In the old Christmas hymn “Gesu Bambino” by Pietro Yon , we sing, “When blossoms flowered mid the snow…” and so, though it be bleakest winter, the coming of the Savior brings vibrant Spring to every land and nation. I could not resist painting the little bit of Springtime that dressed our tables in the week before the 25th.

Wintry Calligraphy

Winter recently blanketed Ohio in fluffy white snows. Many see beauty in the soft billows, and a painter looks into it for the contrasts. Here I imagined a little earthly warmth glowing beneath the cool layers of color and the dark calligraphy of the quiet trees against the sky .

Holly Box

Reflective Christmas balls and a gift box of holly print…casual elegance in the days of celebration. Not just the gift, but how it is presented is also of significance to the receiver.

Light in the Forest

He came amid the snows of winter…welcome, Holy Child,

and Merry Christmas to all of earth!

Poinsettia and White Berries

Sunday marked the third week of Advent for us, so Christmas is now very near. Our halls are nearly decked and many pathways lit with welcoming lights entwining evergreens. And though we sing “Rejoice!” our hearts are heavy for the massacre of the innocents of Connecticut. Red and green, the traditional colors of Christmas, also recall the mystery and paradox of martyrdom and new life. The Babe of Bethlehem knew the same.