Epiphany

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I've always been enamored of the Three Kings, also called the Three Wise Men or Magi.  Maybe it goes back to the illustrated bible that Mom would read to us, or kind role they played in The Little Drummer Boy.  Perhaps my fondness grew once I became a Ward, with a new family crest that has three crowns – significant since we have three children.  Melchoir, Caspar, and Balthazar, who brought gifts of gold, frankicense and myrrh.  They are magestic, and mysterious, and I love to explore the subject visually.  I don't have photos of my journal pages right now, but here are some digital compositions.

 

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This marks the end of the holiday season and after today we will start taking down all the decorations and the tree.  Furniture can go back to its usual placement.  I will miss seeing all our favorite things we carefully unwrap and display, but will take care to safely pack so we can enjoy when the year winds down again.  Makes me sad that the neighborhood Christmas lights will start going dim.  I love the brightness it brings to the dark nights.  Here's to holding the light in our hearts all year.  And here's to having candy canes around – a terrific remedy for a nauseous tummy.  Stay well.

 

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9 responses to “Epiphany”

  1. Susana Avatar
    Susana

    I thought I was the only one that waited till the 7th to take things down and I share the melancholy of watching it all dim as well. Love your graphics on the 3 wise men – very cool. Cheers to holding the light <3

  2. Judy Avatar
    Judy

    Love this post and love the images! Would also love to see your journal pages as they are always fantastic!! Saw your article in the newest Somerset Studio, looks like a fantastic workshop.
    Until later,
    Judy
    xoxo

  3. Marylinn Kelly Avatar

    There is such order, precision and range in your art, it makes me catch my breath. Even after all these years. Such as the little hands of your phrenology/architectural Wise Men. I think at our home we’ve agreed to keep up a strand of lights, to have their warmth and cheer each evening. The season is much too long for selling and advertising, much too short for illuminating the heart. xo

  4. michelleward Avatar

    Marylinn, thank you, as always, for sharing your kind words and wisdom. So well spoken, much too short is the time we take to Enjoy. Sparkley lights for everyone. XO

  5. michelleward Avatar

    Thanks for coming by Susana. Holding the light with you.

  6. Carrie Avatar

    I’ll be taking down my decorations tonight, too. So sad. But I love your celebration of the Three Wise Men.

  7. stephanie Avatar
    stephanie

    We’ll be de-decorating this weekend. I miss the lights too. Would love to see your journal pages. Happy New Year!

  8. Donna Kelly Avatar
    Donna Kelly

    Just beautiful! Drove down the road a piece (45 minutes) today to get to a bookstore that carries Somerset Studios so I can settle in for the “real” cold tomorrow with more of your marvelous work. You’re an inspiration and I’ll consider that the light for darker, cold days this winter. Take care —donna

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