Medicine of the month
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To spend time in nature is one of life’s best medicines.
Whether it is just touching your feet to bare earth for a moment of deep breathing or a walk underneath the canopy of the forest, nature changes us.
This medicine is potent and ancient and seeps below the obvious benefits right down to the wiring of our brains and the functioning of the nervous system…
Art of the month
The Spring awakening
(Original: Oil and Acrylic on paper)
A whimsical exploration of the many plants and creatures that bring the sleeping forest to life as the spring brings its warmth and light. Created with oil paint on a vibrant green acrylic ground, reminiscent of new growth.
Quiet beauty of a cherry blossom tree
Soft Fascination is a state of effortless, gentle attention often triggered by nature, which allows the brain to rest, recover from mental fatigue and boost creativity. This piece captures the quiet beauty of a cherry blossom tree just beginning to bloom. Petals emerge gently, marking the arrival of spring and the fleeting nature of this moment. There is a softness to it - a reminder to slow down, to notice, and to appreciate beauty as it unfolds. Like the blossoms, not everything is meant to last, but to be experienced, fully, while it is here.
(Original: Oil on paper)
This piece captures the feeling of awe when we stand in the presence of mountains.The noise of everyday life softens, and what once felt overwhelming begins to settle. The mountain stands unchanged, steady and ancient, inviting us to pause and take in the beauty that exists on a scale far beyond ourselves.
Forest bathing - shinrin-yoku,
(Original: Oil on paper)
Shinrin‑yoku, or forest bathing, is the Japanese practice of slowing down and mindfully immersing oneself in nature. By engaging all the senses — breathing deeply, feeling textures, observing light, and listening tonature’s quiet rhythms — this practice is known to lower cortisol, support immune function, and enhance overall well‑being.
This work captures the moment when sunlight filters through the canopy, bathing the awakening forest in a soft golden glow. Created using a reductive mark‑making technique, gestural brushstrokes reveal a luminous gold underlayer beneath the earthy tones. The result is a dream‑like, atmospheric landscape that evokes the restorative stillness of a forest at first light.