Illuminara

Funny, in my dream before I woke up yesterday, there was a person talking with me, and the most menacing little bird spirit came to annoy her. This bird spirit was a female presence, with dusty coloring. She hovered near by the face of the person who was talking to me. It was funny, like [...]

Birdsong is a world somewhere between
Sunlight and shadow whisper
memories of spring
swaying silently in air
New flight leaves sorrow in despair
as sun alights the small bird’s wing
kisses everywhere
and everything

I found this bird I painted in one of my old sketchbooks (it was loosely stuck in). I believe I was hoping to capture the magic of winter and the feelings of anticipation and wonderment at Christmas time. Birds can symbolize immortality, and serve as messengers. I like to watch birds and feel personally privileged [...]