by Michelle L Hofer | Sep 14, 2020 | Beauty Heals Us, Visual Quote
Thoughts of Beauty A Blessing for Beauty by John O’Donohue May the beauty of your life become more visible to you, that you may glimpse your wild divinity. May the wonders of the earth call you forth from all your small, secret prisons and set your feet free in the...
by Michelle L Hofer | Sep 13, 2020 | Beauty Heals Us, Nature Reflection
Something to Delight In And hello Grey Guy! My daughters named this kitten Basil, but I can’t ever seem to remember that when I happen to walk past the front door and see him curled up in the potted plant outside. So I just call him Grey Guy. He was born here on our...
by Michelle L Hofer | Sep 12, 2020 | Beauty Heals Us, Visual Scripture
The Eternal Will Finish What He Started Psalm 138:8 illustrated by Michelle L Hofer The Eternal will finish what He started in me. Your faithful love, O Eternal One, lasts forever; do not give up on what Your hands have made. — Psalm 138:8 I seem to forget this truth...
by Michelle L Hofer | Sep 11, 2020 | Art Feature, Beauty Heals Us
A Mysterious World Cobblestone House by Minor White – infrared photograph silver gelatin print, 1958 (moma.org) Pause for just a moment and allow yourself to explore this photo. What do you notice? Does it evoke a feeling or emotion? What would you ask Mr. White...
by Michelle L Hofer | Sep 10, 2020 | Beauty Heals Us, Ceramics Feature
Dream Machine The SKUTT KilnMaster 1027-3 ceramics kiln at Birch Tree Studio Ever buy anything top of the line? How about a pair of glasses with the no line transition bifocals AND blue light protection AND anti-scratch coating? Or a desk chair with adjustable arm...
by Michelle L Hofer | Sep 9, 2020 | Beauty Heals Us, Personal Reflection
What Encourages You? Hi, I’m Michelle! I am the artist and writer here at Birch Tree Studio. I live in South Dakota, USA. I spend most of my days creating in the studio, but I also work as the web designer for the family business where my lovely husband is also my...
