The Shape of the Season: Winter Edition
A Note from the Season
This time of year always feels like a holding place. The calendar is full, the days are layered with projects and obligations, and yet part of me is already reaching for the quiet of January. I’m trying to stay present for the warmth and sweetness of the holiday season while also honoring that familiar pull toward stillness, solitude, and space.
Winter has settled in, and with it a softer light and a desire to nest. I’m trying to appreciate how much I need this season. Not to produce or push forward, but to take stock of where I’ve been and where I’m being asked to go next. Winter is dreaming season. And that might be the ONLY thing i truly love about it.
In the Studio
Much of my energy right now is split between preparation and patience. I’m getting ready for my upcoming artist residency, Untamed and In Bloom, while also allowing myself to work more quietly gain momentum. There’s planning to be done, materials to gather, and ideas to sit with. I’m trying not to rush the process. This feels like a threshold moment, and I want to cross it intentionally.
As the year comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on what 2025 has already given me. Opportunities to teach art. New connections within the art world that feel genuine and aligned. And, maybe most importantly, a clearer sense of direction. I feel more focused than I have in a long time about where I want to take my practice in 2026, both creatively and professionally.
At Home
At home, I’m moving a little slower too. Cooking cozy meals, reading intriguing novels (Charlotte McConaghy is a new favorite author) and allowing the evenings to be slow and unproductive. I’m learning that rest doesn’t have to mean disengagement. Sometimes it’s simply being fully present with what’s already here.
Looking Ahead
The new year always brings with it a sense of possibility, and I always welcome that feeling. It’s silly, but January feels like a clean page Like it’s a chance to begin again with more clarity, more intention, and a deeper trust in my own rhythm. And I love that refreshing optimism.
In the coming months, I’ll be sharing more about the residency. I’ll be inviting you behind the scenes to witness the work that’s unfolding in the studio, and the ideas that are shaping this next chapter. For now, I’m allowing myself to linger in this in-between space. I’m forever grateful for what’s been, and openly excited for what’s to come.
Thank you for being here, and for taking the time to read along. I’m wondering if you feel the same contrast between joyful celebration and longing for stillness and reflection. If so, we are one and the same.