The Alchemy Of A Bluebell Wood

Ever the wonders of nature captivate and bemuse in turn with
each day bringing new exquisite signs of resurgent growth.
There is such privilege in witnessing this unfolding magic.
In the beautiful woods of Devon new life exuberantly awakens
and liberally sprinkles alchemy upon the mantle of these hallowed places.
Whilst reverently walking and painting ..I so sense this magic reaching
deep into my heart and soul ...a feeling profound and deeply moving....
evoking an exquisite affinity with this vital force which infuses
powerfully through all of life.

The Alchemy Of A Bluebell Wood

"I sit in quiet reverie painting
by the woodland water an
exquisite evening light casts
upon this pond its luminous
magic such a perfection in all
things as the light reveals and
then obscures in turn the alchemy
of the nympheas as they glow a
burnished bronze upon the water
red deer drift gently into the
picture such elfin creatures
moving with elegant precision
such a delicacy of manner exudes
from their graceful presence as
through the bluebells they wander
ever the exquisite stirs the soul
with silent joy and wonder..

at this alchemical time of year be in nature
alive and vibrant as much as you can
it has such a wonderful capacity to heal if we
but surrender to it..."Au

Bright Blessings
Alasdair
With thanks to Erik Satie for his exquisite, Gymnopédie No.1