Mossographic inspiration

 In our family, we like to make things. Around the house in Maine my mother's garden is a work of art.   Inside you find still life and an abundance of flowers.  It's not surprising that I am inspired and can't help but draw. 

At Christmas time my mother comes to England and when she goes back she makes a calendar (or used to) and her holiday card.  This is the 2019 version. Her photoshop skills are fantastic, although you don't need them with images like these!

Christmas Woodcut

One of the extra special things about going to Maine is that it is a magnet for artists of all kinds.  We have poets, painters, photographers and rural craftspeople aplenty.  Ahni Kruger https://www.ahnikruger.com is an artist who found Cranberry Island and now is a friend too.  It's great when we are on the island at the same time.  Ahni comes to the garden to paint or we walk and find a secret cove to paint and draw together. Ahni is also very generous with her work.  Last summer she gave me a big beautiful etching that I've had framed, finally, and this year's christmas card was this evocative wood cut.  Thank you Ahni and see you in Maine!