March: Awaken

March inspires growth and movement, reflecting renewal and bravery through nature’s awakening.

ʻAlawī (Loxops mana)

The ʻalawī, an endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper endemic to the Big Island, faces threats from habitat loss, invasive species, and disease, necessitating conservation efforts.

February: Kindle

February symbolizes a gentle transition towards light, showcasing patience and quiet strength through violets.

January: Quiet

January inspires quiet reflection and renewal, symbolized by snowdrops and gentle, muted colors.

What Is White, Really? A Material Study

“For the rays, to speak properly, are not coloured.”— Isaac Newton, Opticks (1704) As Newton taught us, white light carries all colors; what we see depends on the surface it touches. If white contains everything, it would seem that artists should be able to mix it. But of course, we can’t. As a watercolorist—my primary…