Earlier in the week I was captivated by the enchanting ice formations down at the lake-shore. I felt compelled to return to investigate more deeply when I had more time to play.
Today the sun was shinning and I knew the ice would be melting - this was an opportunity to play and experiment with the ice before it trickled back into the lakeshore.
Still bitterly cold, I wrapped up, put on my gloves and grabbed my pastels, camera and a white piece of card along with my newest little companion - another “little being of the land” that I made for my mother, for her birthday.
I have become quite attached to this little being - maybe because she reminds me so much of my mother, how peaceful she looks.
Loving, Playful, Gentle and Wise
My mother is playful, warm and loving, gentle and wise, still full of wonder and curiosity. She lives by the sea and loves the music and poetry of the wild Scottish waters. I feel so fortunate to have parents who shared the joy, excitement, and mystery of the natural world with me and my brothers while we were growing up.
I will have to post the little being off to mother back in Scotland soon, in order to catch her birthday
The lake is calm, a soft breeze makes the refection of the sky come alive and I am spell bound by the movement and light of the water.
I love how the frozen water envelopes the rock, creating magical and enchanting forms to investigate. Each one unique in its creation, stiring excitement in my soul. The ever-changing light invites a dance with the natural sculptures - creating new images.
What do we see - what do we feel ?
Nature Art in its Purest Organic Form
- these natural Ice Sculptures are so inspiring
Inspiring me to play, explore and create. I place a piece of card under the ice structure, trying not to break any piece off as I move the card around. I use pastels as they flow easily in and around the curvaceous form of the frozen water.
The lake water laps gently in and out below the transparent ice sculpture, creating the most magical sensation. I remove my gloves and lose myself completely in the flow of creating. The cold air nips at my bare hands but I continue, the joy is so intense I cannot stop.
I continue to play with the ice and the pastels, the sunshine makes everything sparkle and my little land being sits peacefully watching, cocooned in her shell.
The turquoise pastel dances across the paper, flowing to the rhythm of the water, melting ice droplets splash gently across the paper and I smudge and merge the pastels. The colours matching my little beings woollen outfit - how magical!
I almost feel as if I am sharing this enquiry with my mother, I feel her spirit present - I do so miss her, living on the other side of the world!
So grateful to my mother, for her unconditional love, she has always supported everything I have ever done, without question. Today, surrounded by the elements, as I play, explore, and create down at the lake, I feel my my mothers love and it seeps into my creations. How sacred and precious our love is.
Love love love
My playful investigations with the ice has gifted me so many soulful learning ideas that I can share with my students. I wish to offer my students both young and old inspiration, an invitation to explore and investigate for themselves. What will you experience when you go in search of Ice Formations? I know for certain - it will be a joy-filled experience!
Nature Play is a Pathway to Health and Happiness for all ages, anywhere, anytime
Play, Explore, Create!
Wishing you all a fun week with Nature Play!
Remember we are running a special Nature Play Weekend for Adults in March 2020 - Throughout our Health and Wellness Weekend we will help you awaken your natural curiosity, childlike wonder, and enthusiasm. Creating little "earthy" beings is just one of the many magical activities we will explore during our days immersed in the wilderness of the organic Olive Farm- You can view the details here:
SPRING NATURE ART WEEKEND
Know you are deeply loved, peace and gratitude Marghanita x