Winter solstice fine art printed using pigment inks on acid-free, bright white matte paper with a slightly warm, natural tone. Print is 12" x 12", hand-signed, and formatted exactly as shown in the sample photo. This is a nice contemplation piece for winter, as it carries the promise of a return to shorter nights and sunnier days. The energy is intensely grounding and mystical.

About the paper. I print on Red River Paper’s acid-free 60-lb Polar Matte paper. This heavy, ultra-smooth, bright white paper produces prints with bold color, smooth tones, and outstanding contrast. The non-reflective surface of Polar Matte preserves and enhances all the fine details of my work.

Framing. This print is created using high-quality materials, such as might be used in a museum. The print is sharp, bright, and frameable. To protect the vibrancy of the artwork, I frame using UV glass or acrylic, and I recommend it. If you use plain glass or acrylic, make sure you hang this piece and all your beautiful art away from direct sunlight.

About the Art. I created this mandala, titled The Promise, for a winter solstice art exhibition in December of 2019. As you no doubt know, especially if you live far north in the Northern Hemisphere or far south in the Southern, winter solstice marks the longest night of the year. It’s a time when the shadows stretch, the weather gets frosty, and the return of summer seems an impossibility. But the light always comes back. The long days of summer return. In fact, in the moment after the solstice, summer is already on its way. That’s the promise fulfilled.

This design is also available as a fine art card or affirmation card.