Tag Archives: collage

Reflections on Winter

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Joan Conway

This afternoon I walked into Kleanza Creek, was awestruck by the blue green water swirling in sluggish pools. Water- a deep luminescent reflection of ice and snow clinging to the creek bed, laden branches weighted with crystal shards. The water’s musicality … Continue reading →

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Metal Element: A Time of Reaping and Reflection

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Joan Conway

This afternoon I spent a few hours in the garden heeling in some potted rose bushes, mulching others with a layer of sodden leaves. The odd branch from our surrounding birch trees wave with a few lingering leaves, yellow against … Continue reading →

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Earth Element: A Time of Abundance

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Joan Conway

Once again, I share in the explorations of the Five Element Theory with acupuncturist  Cheri Reidy.  I learn that late summer is the Earth element, a time to harvest the abundance of what is provided. The Earth element is closely … Continue reading →

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Winter Collage- A Dark Balance

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Joan Conway

Winter storms hit the northwest. Snow in abundance blankets trees, swallows outbuildings. Roadways are treacherous,  flights cancelled. It is time to stay close to the hearth and travel inward. I reflect on the collage I made in early January. Am … Continue reading →

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January Tribute

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Joan Conway

At the beginning of the month we were gifted with cold temperatures and powder snow. This offered amazing vistas of the snow capped mountains awash in light, whether it be from brilliant bluebird skies or pastel shades of rose and violet sunrises. This … Continue reading →

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Explorations on Haida Gwaii

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Joan Conway

I traveled with a group of artist and writer friends  for a week retreat to Haida Gwaii. During my stay I created a hand bound book with objects found along the beach. I used precious gifts from the sea  to … Continue reading →

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