Vernal Tones
IBright yellow mimosa blooming trees signal the very start of spring to me, along with early plum blossoms and magnolias. They are so vivid on gray rainy days. Mimosa is also the traditional flower to give on International Women’s Day (March 8): “Feminists in Italy chose the mimosa flower as a symbol of strength, sensibility, and sensitivity.”
I’m enjoying Alison Hulme’s latest book on the psychology and culture behind our shopping behaviors and the way we think of ourselves as “good” consumers. She’s an Associate Professor at the University of Northampton, UK.
Mount Tamalpais during spring is absolutely breathtaking. The grass and wildflowers come alive, and the views are magnificent — should make for a fun hike.
I’m looking forward to making an apricot and honey yogurt parfait sometime soon! Apricots will be in season, and I only make this recipe about once a year, so it’s always a special treat.
I am enjoying (and a little jealous of) French designer Manon Louart’s bright, surrealist illustrations. I love the way she adds subtle augmented reality and looping animations to her artwork. Makes me want to dip back into After Effects.
I am always inspired by the team’s creativity and decided to practice drawing in an effort to get past my roadblocks around being “good” at art. I recently purchased this book by Jennifer Orkin Lewis to meet me where I am at in my practice.
Exploring with a toddler is the best. Looking forward to maternity leave enjoying our time with a toddler and a new baby!
Planet Parade … a reminder of the wonder of our planet and our solar system in relation to everything around us as the Earth reawakens to spring .
Love the green color and creative font design on the cover of Fragmentary Forms: A New History of Collage by Freya Gowrley with Princeton University Press.