January is a quieter kind of beginning — slower mornings, longer shadows, and cool gray light filtering through bare trees. This month’s Print Club piece was created with that feeling in mind, offering a warm counterpoint to the stillness of winter.
About the Artwork
The January print features a bright still life of flowers resting in a simple vase, perched atop a book. The composition leans into warmth and balance — grounded shapes paired with lively, expressive florals — offering a sense of calm optimism as the year begins.
Painted in oil pastel, this piece is built from layered reds, oranges, and yellows, with contrasting cool accents used to define light, shadow, and structure. Visible linework and textured color blocks give the piece movement while keeping it rooted and intentional.
Why Flowers & Books
Flowers in winter feel especially hopeful — a reminder that color and growth persist even when everything outside feels muted. Pairing them with a book felt natural: a quiet nod to rest, reflection, and the rituals we often return to in January.
Still life continues to be a space where I can slow down and study how objects relate to one another — how light settles, how colors push and pull, and how small choices shape mood.
Inside the January Print Club Mailing
Each Print Club envelope included:
- A brand-new 5×7 art print
- A handwritten note
- A small selection of paper extras and ephemera, this time themed to the new year!
The Print Club is meant to feel like a gentle reset. Something tactile, thoughtful, and unhurried to open during a season that invites us to move a little more slowly.