Dreamboard: The Full Cold Moon
Dreamboard. Full Cold Moon. December 2009.
Something astonishing happened while I was creating this dreamboard. Three nights in a row, I heard a bird sing just as I was watching the moon. That’s something quite unusual at this time of year, to hear a bird sing at all, and particularly at night… So I realised that a bird had to be part of this dreamboard, and I created a bird that is red and alone, so the bird would stand out as clearly as the birdsong I had heard.
I’m asking December to bring me a peaceful and white winter. Time to recharge. To appreciate the beauty around me and bring it into my home. I see effortless, playful minimalism and strength in this dreamboard too. And music.
This is the third dreamboard I’ve made and the first one that actually has the moon in it. Here you can see some images from the creative process behind The Full Cold Moon.
My previous dreamboards have been about exploring creative expressions and giving my creativity wings, but when I look at this dreamboard I see a winter holiday card and a pattern for textiles. I’d like to make curtains like this! I’m not sure how I could make it a repeating pattern vertically, but I’ll see what I can do to put this idea into print. This is a creative dream I’d like to bring into my new year!
I love the intuitive process that these dreamboards bring out! It’s so exciting and powerful! Thank you Jamie for hosting the Full Moon Dreamboard Circle!
Tags: birds, dreamboard, dreams, full moon, making wishes, snow, trees, winter
What a beautiful and peaceful dreamboard. When I look at it I feel the same sense of peace I get when looking out my windows on a snowy day.
Beautiful! I’d love curtains like this!
May all of your December dreams and your dream for the new year be realized. I love the simplicity of your dreamboard. They would make great curtains.
Beautiful! (Found you through Molly’s blog!) :)
I’d buy the curtains too! The colours are so subtle and soothing. I like the bird too. We have a black cap warbler here in London that sometimes sings late at night. It’s a beautiful but slightly eerie sound. I’m hoping the dream board process unlocks my creativity too. I wonder if I’m brave enough to try and make my own image next time.
Oh, how beautiful! I just love the bird, and to hear about your inspiration to create something more with your images… I’ll be keeping an eye out for whatever you wind up doing… curtains would be awesome!
Many blessings to you as your winter dreams land upon you like drifting snowflakes!
Kate, I think this is my very favorite of all your designs!! Maybe it’s because I can see it as fabric. :)
I remember your mentioning dreamboards before, but failed to ask what they were. Have had a poke around now and really like the idea. I’ll have to check out the Dreamboard Circle link to see some more! Thanks for sharing.
A bird singing at night? Yes, that is unusual! How powerful it happened while you were gazing at the moon. There is something stirring there. I love this print! How cool to have it printed on fabric, genius idea. Full moon blessings to you.
This is so beautiful Kate! I’d love to have this hanging up in my home! You do such wonderful inspired work! xo-
This is wonderful Kate!!! Prints, cards, gift wrap, tags….
Could be so many things! Love it!!
Absolutely beautiful. I sat and watched your dreamboard for quite a while before reading your post. It’s beautifully serene and alive. What a beautiful invitation for this coming month and a magical way of capturing the experience.
May all of your dreams come true.
Oh, I could see making prints of this. It’s lovely. I love the bird against the moon. I keep hearing an odd bird singing around my house. (Odd as in one whose voice I don’t recognize.) Every time I bring out the binos to find it, it stops. It’s like a little secret in the trees.
wow, i love your artwork.
it is beautiful, simple and peaceful.
your dreams can not fail to come true :)
What a wonderful and cheerful sign, the birdsong at night. Definitely a special and personal message just for you. You know Gemini is a messenger, right? And this full moon is in Gemini. How auspicious!
I checked out your other dreamboards as well and they’re all lovely! Oh how I love the Harvest one with the pink and the butterfly! This one here is beautiful, as well! Thanks for checking mine out, and for your lovely compliments and good wishes! I wish you the very best, as well. May all your wishes come true in the most harmonious ways!
I love the imagery here along with your description. Really love the pop of the colorful bird against the muted colors. May all your dreams come true.
i love what you created here. i can def see it as fabric. full moon blessings
i love this. it is so deliciously simple, peaceful and beautiful.
I love how your dreamboard is so full of life and expectation, as well as serenity. What an amazing trick!
I would love curtains like this, too : )
Dear Kate, this is my favorite Dreamboard by far! I love every bit of it and the story behind that little bird is just inspirational! Thank you so much for sharing this with us! Have a lovely merry happy mid-week and love to you!
I so wish all your wonderful dreams come true. Your dream board is beautiful.
Hi Kate. This dreamboard is so beautiful and peaceful. I think it should be on a greeting card. It touches me in a place deep inside. May all your dreams come true.
This *would* make really cute fabric!
I loved reading your story about how this dreamboard took shape, and your wishes for the month. Here’s to hoping your wishes come true! :)
So beautiful. This would be a wonderful print indeed. May your dreams come true!
May you have a peaceful December.
Hi, Kate. Your dreamboards are always so stunning! I love the inspiration behind this one. May all of your dreams and wishes come true!