Your Art Inspired by Winter Cardinal

 Enjoy the art inspired by Helen's painting, Winter Cardinal

(The Inspiration Image is at the bottom of this post.)

Julie Brandt: Winter Light

Oil on Canvas

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I want to submit my painting, Winter Light, to represent my sincere appreciation to Helen and Sara, along with the other artists, in Inspiration Collaboration for the light they gave to me during these last years of uncertainty.  I was inspired to create!  Thank you!

Sara Harley: Exit Stage Right

Photographic Collage

@saraharley.studio

​I've never been involved in such a lengthy art project before. I never imagined how much I would stretch and grow as an artist, and the sense of accomplishment I would feel. This piece was created using 14 images. The stage represents our project, set with a portrait showing Helen's Snow Cardinal from January 2020. The stage floor was created using Helen's Winter Cardinal (both used with her permission). The branches and berries are a modified version of my response to Snow Cardinal, and the blue jays represent the two of us....one flying off stage on the next adventure.

 

Nelvia McGrath: The Harbinger

Watercolor Sketch

@nelviamcgrath

What is it with the name of this painting?  In symbolism cardinals are good news indeed.  Many believe that cardinal appear when angels are near.  They are said to bring a heaven-sent message of love to you.  These guys have so much devotion for their mates, our male constantly feeds his female.  Both are very good parents and we have enjoyed multiple generations of cardinals raised on our backyard feeder.

December Inspiration 1: Winter Cardinal by Helen Eaton

There was an idea... Sara wrote, "... it would challenge me to get out of my comfort zone... get my brain working in different ways."  I replied, "I've had a restless feeling that it's time for something new... different... challenging..."  72 hours and countless e-mails later, our idea had a name, a blog, an Instagram account, a Pinterest board, and participants were invited.  In the last 24 months, I have indeed been challenged to think and create outside my comfort zone.  I know I've grown as a painter, writer, and friend because of Inspiration Collaboration.  My first inspiration image was Snow Cardinal.  Winter Cardinal brings me full-circle.

Your Art Inspired by A New Adventure

  Enjoy the art inspired by Sara's photograph, A New Adventure

(The Inspiration Image is at the bottom of this post.)

Helen Eaton: February Snow

Oil on canvas, 9"x 12"

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I love color, but Sara’s images and words have taught me that lots of color isn’t a requirement for beauty. Her very first inspiration image was Barely There. When I saw that 24 months ago, I thought, “Oh, dear… I can’t do this… The image is… barely there!” But, I did paint a response to that one as well as the 35 that followed.  What a rigorous artistic endeavor! What a pleasure! 

This was view from our mailbox in February of 2011.  I chose this image, this style, and this color palette for Sara’s The Next Adventure to honor her.

Jeanne King: Winter 

One of a series of origami  boxes depicting the seasons

Decorative papers, ribbons, embellishments

As we end this year of inspirations I’m grateful to Helen and Sara for the encouragement they have provided all of us. Winter is my favorite season. Its cozy silence provides a time for quiet reflection and an opportunity to discover beauty in the barest of landscapes. Let it snow!

Inspiration Image: A New Adventure by Sara Harley

As our two year Inspiration Collaboration project comes to an end, I celebrate the wonderful art that has been created by such a talented group of people. I know everyone will continue to inspire me as we go off on a new adventure.

December 2021 - Inspiration Images

These are our final two Inspiration Images.  As you consider each of them, let your creativity lead you make something special this month.

Click HERE for instructions on how to submit your work.

We look forward to seeing YOUR creations this month!

December Inspiration 1: Winter Cardinal by Helen Eaton

There was an idea... Sara wrote, "... it would challenge me to get out of my comfort zone... get my brain working in different ways."  I replied, "I've had a restless feeling that it's time for something new... different... challenging..." 72 hours and countless e-mails later, our idea had a name, a blog, an Instagram account, a Pinterest board, and participants were invited. In the last 24 months, I have indeed been challenged to think and create outside my comfort zone.  I know I've grown as a painter, writer, and friend because of Inspiration Collaboration.  My first inspiration image was Snow Cardinal.  Winter Cardinal brings me full-circle.

December Inspiration 2: A New Adventure by Sara Harley

As our two year Inspiration Collaboration project comes to an end, I celebrate the wonderful art that has been created by such a talented group of people. I know everyone will continue to inspire me as we go off on a new adventure.