I love this old, familiar chinese proberb...
"A bird does not sing because it has an answer,
it sings because it has a song."
It's pathetic, really, how anxious I am for Spring. I'm the one who's always telling my children to stop wishing their lives away. Been a little fixated on birds lately as you can tell. Maybe because it's 10 degrees outside my door...and not exactly warm and cozy in this drafty old farmhouse.
Been spending most of my days in my studio, heavy sweaters and wool socks on, pulling together pieces that feed my dreams of Spring. Like this beeswax collage...
...and this necklace...
Oh how I miss the birds singing...what are your dreams of Spring?
My Spring dreams include flowers, a butterfly garden and a vegetable garden and oh yes the sweet birds they will bring!
Love your Winter creations!
Posted by: sharron | 04 February 2009 at 11:08
Beautiful Creations, lovely words for today!
Hugs, Diane
Posted by: Diane | 04 February 2009 at 11:39
Very cool.........Keep up your love of birds. I love looking at what you have been creating. I think spring is my favorite season because it is the rebirth of nature and a sign of hope for a new beginning.
Posted by: lisabaggett@aol.com | 04 February 2009 at 11:47
The blooming forsythia, the first sign of spring. The return of tending my herb garden and the anticipation of planting my Abraham Darby roses when they arrive!
Posted by: julie - eab designs | 04 February 2009 at 12:00
Honestly....I am looking forward to the snow melting! We have had so much this year...that visible blades of grass are sounding wonderful right about now. Warmer temps, too!
Brrrrrrrrr.........
Lovely work, as always.
Dawn xo
Posted by: Dawn | 04 February 2009 at 13:55
What a wonderful proverb . . . and it applies to artists as well, who don't create because we have the answer, but because we have a vision!
My dreams of Spring are in the garden. The early bulbs - hyacinth and daffodils sprouting up all over my front garden, red-bud maples and pink flowering dogwood. I miss the colour!
Posted by: Marilee | 04 February 2009 at 14:18
I love that necklace!!! So awesome!
I have been reading in google reader lately, so hadn't seen the updated look on your blog. I love it!! :)
Posted by: Petra | 04 February 2009 at 14:41
Beautiful collage of hoping for spring. Today I wandered around my yard in the sunshine and saw a few tiny green tips poking out - my bulbs! And fat robins have been seen! Spring is coming.
Lorrie
Posted by: Lorrie | 04 February 2009 at 15:46
Well, my first dream is to get my house cleaned up! Next, I'd like to paint (need some color on my walls...everything is white, offwhite, or cream), plant some new flowers, sit on my porch in the early evenings without freezing, and re-do the flowers around my mailbox. I'm so ready for warm weather and yes, hearing those sweet little birds sing.
Posted by: Sharon | 04 February 2009 at 15:57
just the sun on my face and the warmth is what I dream of..........mmmmm
LOVE the necklace!! and the beeswax collage!!! think about that for a bella class next year, that is really pretty. :-)
Posted by: karlene | 04 February 2009 at 17:32
very beautiful!
Posted by: NATALEA | 04 February 2009 at 18:52
My dreams of Spring is the smell!! I love it! You are so inspiring. Thanks.
Posted by: Penny Pudge | 04 February 2009 at 19:13
This is so beautiful! Love the bird quote! Your ideas are inspiring!
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Posted by: Connie | 04 February 2009 at 22:40
My dreams of Spring would be picnics in our backyard and catching fire flies when the sun goes down and I have to agree, I long to hear the birds sing as well. Your work is gorgeous too!!!
Posted by: Jenni | 04 February 2009 at 23:17
I saw your beautiful apron in Somersets new apron magazine. I thought it was amazing. Loved it.
Posted by: lorraine lewis | 04 February 2009 at 23:24
My dreams of Spring are to simply walk in my yard again-the snow is so deep I can't get past the sidewalk and driveway! The snow has been plowed and shoveled into mountains over my head-after much effort my husband managed to snowblow a path to a wildlife feeder we have about 200 yards from the house so he could free it up and make some room around it for the deer,turkeys,blue jays and squirrels and of course refill it with shelled corn.I just want to walk-see my favorite pond,check out the curly willow up close,look at the bunny tracks....simple pleasures taken for granted.
mary w
Posted by: mary w | 05 February 2009 at 05:42
I've left an award for you at my blog. Don't feel obligated - I just wanted to let you know that I really love your art and style.
Lorrie
Posted by: Lorrie | 05 February 2009 at 12:09
All of the new flower catalogs are coming in the mail so the anticipation of spring and the time to plant is making me itchy. In the meantime I'm in the planning stage that seems to change from week to week.
I haven't tried using beeswax on anything yet but I'm ready to give it a try. Your piece is beautiful and definitely full of promise.
Posted by: Beth | 05 February 2009 at 12:20
I love that quote too. I was going to give it to her Chorus Director, but I didn't, because he might take it personally. She gets frustrated because of not getting picked for solos---and I use that quote and ask what are you singing for? She says because she likes it, and I say exactly. I like the one to: The woods would be quiet if only the best birds were allowed to sing or something like that.
Posted by: Geralyn Gray | 05 February 2009 at 13:59
The first warm, sunny day I am going to go find a big rock and sun myself until my bones are finally warm. The crocus have sent out feeler blades - I am hoping the blossoms are soon to follow. Cheers.
Posted by: Jeannie | 05 February 2009 at 14:10
What a fabulous necklace.
Here in Australia I can't wait for Autumn/Fall. Summer has been oh so hot, temperatures up to 109.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | 05 February 2009 at 14:33
sweetness mizz rebecca, i am loving
your tablet necklace! --
hang in there ... spring will deliver!~~C
Posted by: connie | 05 February 2009 at 15:15
Prettiness!! *tweet* *tweet*
XOXO
Dollybelle
Posted by: Dollybelle | 05 February 2009 at 21:28
I like the natural color of calm your doing, very nice. I am glad the Robins are returning to alabama from flordia,,,I too am ready for spring and the flowers....sigh.
Posted by: Marcie | 06 February 2009 at 21:05
Rebecca I so love your bird plaque! It is beautiful and I may have to lift it from you!
Posted by: Alicia Sharp | 18 February 2009 at 18:25