This spring has been unusually warm. By the end of February, the lilacs were budding, the fruit trees were waking, and I could see small leaves emerging from the ground—even though patches of snow still lingered. It’s been a peculiar start to spring.
An Unexpected February Blooming
This year, the growing season started much earlier than usual. February, typically a time of bare branches and frost-bitten soil, began to surprise me with early signs of life. My lilacs started to bud, and even my fruit trees looked like they were preparing to bloom. Buds and leftover snow side by side? This could be a problem.
What if there was a sudden cold snap? Plants are delicate in their earliest stages. Could these early bloomers survive the harsh realities of a late frost? Thankfully, things held steady and the fears of a late frost faded away. The days stayed sunny and warm, and now my garden is alive with the promise of a full bloom.
From Soil to Studio
As an artist, my garden isn’t just a place of beauty and tranquility. It’s where I draw inspiration for my designs and paintings. I like to grow unique varieties that inspire me. A soft pink iris blushing alongside yellow daffodils, patterns in the petal and leaves, and watching the sun interact with my garden are all things that spark ideas and colour palettes.
Looking at the work of Endi Studios, you’ve likely noticed this influence. The shapes, tones, and energy of florals are a something I always come back to. Growing a garden and creating art both feed into each other, like a fine symphony playing its melody back and forth.
Art Mirrors Its Creator
Art has a special way of embodying its creator. Each piece is like a snapshot of their personality, emotions, and worldview, captured in a moment. I’m always amazed by how the process of creating something can reveal things I didn’t know about myself.
When I look at a painting I’ve completed, I see reflections of what mattered to me at the time. The lilac hues in the background might nod to the buds I saw in February. The shapes reflecting the rush I feel in finishing a piece before an idea fades away.
This is what makes art so incredibly special. Whether you’re a painter, designer, or writer, your work carries a piece of you within it.
What Inspires Your Creativity?
This early spring has been a surprise reminding me that creativity, like nature, can thrive under unexpected conditions. Sometimes, the most beautiful things emerge when we least expect them or when the odds don’t seem to favor a perfect outcome.
What inspires your art or creative work? Is it something as simple as a walk around your neighborhood or something deeply personal that stays with you year-round?
Feel free to share your thoughts—I’d love to keep this conversation going.