AI states that ethereal strokes on canvas create a sense of tranquility. These brushstrokes can be used to depict landscapes. Since college, I have enjoyed photography, especially capturing the beauty of winter. Playing with different digital apps, like Graphite and Fotojet, is a current passion. I start by taking photos of a winter day. Then, I use digital tools to create scenes that evoke different sensations.
In a world of hectic movement and chaos, peace is a necessity. Today, I offer a slice of winter's naturework in different poetic formats.
daylight transforms
into darkened sunset shades
inked sky rests
©CVarsalona, 2025
After creating my digital artwork, I used it as a prompt for writing. I tried a variety of formats and finally settled on the cherita, a poem that conveys a story. I used a poem by Alan Wright, Australian poet, as a mentor text to weave my poem.
in the silence of a chilled night
animals hibernate in winter's bliss
humans dream upon stars
winter transforms earth's landscape
into frozen etchings against the sky
sharing its stilled tranquility
©CVarsalona, 2025
Thank you Two Writing Teachers for providing a writing space for reflective writers from around the globe.
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Special Invitation to Slicers:
Love is a canvas furnished by nature and embroidered by imagination. -Voltaire
I am hosting Poetry Friday on February 7th at my Beyond LiteracyLink blog. I will create a heartnote, valentine, poem, digital artwork, etc. and a padlet, titled Heartnotes for all interested writers to add their work. Join me on February 7th as I honor Valentine's Day, a love-note to the rest of the year. (Jo Lightfoot) I look forward to seeing the variety of imaginative thoughts and artwork.
Carol, as always, you find beauty in the world around you. Although the color palette may seem limited, there is a magical quality to the works created by it. I do love the tranquility of a snowy winter's day. Bob
ReplyDeleteBob, once I read your email, i knew your TWT comment would be the #1 responder. I wish now that the blackened edge of roads would turn into white so I can dream in a monochrome tone-yea for winter white.
DeleteWith very few snowy days here in Estonia, this year the winter has lots of green, what is surprising. I miss the white layers of snow to sparkle and brighten up the days.
ReplyDeleteYour photo is beautiful. I forget about the cherita form. Yours is a lovely memory of our experience with snow last week.
ReplyDeleteYour tips here are like gold. What a great way to energize creativity! I am loving the idea, and I know that students would love to use these creative aps to inspire their own writing. Thanks for sharing your passions.
ReplyDeleteCarol, the beauty of your wintry post begins with that title, "Winter's Brushstrokes" So lovely. Thank you. I love the etched artwork of "Winter Stillness." Now, I'm off to think about a love letter to the rest of the year for February 7.
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ReplyDeleteIndeed, “In a world of hectic movement and chaos, peace is a necessity.” We certainly live in such a world now. And thank you for sharing the tools you use. I need to give those a try.
Thank you for putting this beauty into the world. We need all the beauty and tranquility we can muster these days.
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