Hi and welcome back to The Stress Less Pencil, where we find creative inspiration in every season. I’m Lorena, here to help you enjoy the end of winter and the first glimmer of spring on the horizon.
Though the air is still crisp, and the mornings often greet us with a cold slap to the face, there's an undeniable change happening. The days are getting longer, and if you look closely, you can see the first signs of spring beginning to emerge on the trees.
Today, let's take our creative cues from this seasonal shift. Your challenge is to create something that captures the essence of this transition. It’s a time of contrast – the cold, bare branches against the slowly warming skies, the last snowflakes melting into the first sprouts of green.
Grab your camera, your sketchbook, your notebook – whatever feels right. Venture outside and observe. Notice the patterns of the late winter landscape and the subtle hints of spring. How does this change make you feel? Is there a sense of anticipation, an excitement about the change, a farewell to the quiet of winter?
Create something that reflects these observations and feelings. It could be a photograph that contrasts the winter chill with the first signs of spring, a poem about the promise of new beginnings, or a drawing that captures this moment of change.
As you do this, remember, every season has its own beauty and lessons to offer. Just as nature cycles through phases, so does our creativity. It’s ever-evolving, always moving forward, yet deeply rooted in the moment.
Next time, we’ll explore how the emerging spring can invigorate our creative pursuits in new and exciting ways. Until then, I’m Lorena, reminding you to savor the fleeting moments and find beauty in transition.
Is spring finally springing?