Inspired by the beauty and mystery of the New Mexico landscape since first coming here in 1969, I’ve continued to investigate the four seasons of this magical land in my poems, mixed-media paintings, and prints. Each month or two, I’ll post an image and poem evocative of the light and color of the northern New Mexico region, and the seasonal changes taking place outside and in.
Please join me here, or on my website at www.lorraineschechter.com where you can also contact me to arrange studio visits, individualized classes, and to purchase books and art.
Four Seasons
Gifts
by
Lorraine Schechter
a Sung landscape, mountains
extending into stillness
broken by the light tremolo
of a lark on a branch
drawn with a single stroke,
a house filled with roses
yellow dipped in the same sunset
as the Sangre de Cristos,
mums so opulent, their spidery reach
makes nests for hovering butterflies,
bees painted yellow with nectar,
pansies, the color of cream
the orange of dried blood ready to plant
inviting the garden into full bloom,
a celadon cup, the throaty
music of Nina Simone, ripe
strawberries hand dipped in white,
then dark chocolate, its drip
caught in the drying.
Tu Fu said a good rain knows its season—
a photograph of the first buds
of Spring wet with rain.
Bio
Lorraine Schechter moved to New Mexico in 1988 and promptly became an active leader in the Santa Fe cultural scene. Award-winning visual artist and poet, respected teacher and innovative arts administrator, she is currently working on a new body of mixed-media paintings and prints titled “One Earth.”
Lorraine Schechter offers individualized classes in her studio, where visits may be scheduled by appointment.
Website: www.lorraineschechter.com
