Naked

"Bean tree"; Photo credit: Karen Thiessen © 2011

Winter is here. Naked trees reveal their architecture. I call this a bean tree since it has long pods hanging down. Doesn't this tree look like it belongs in a sci-fi movie?


Winter is a time of creative renewal and gathering. To prepare for this, I clean and organize. Whenever I get the urge to dust, purge papers, and tidy my studio, I know good things are on their way. What are some of your practices for creative renewal?