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Everything is blooming most recklessly; if it were voices instead of colors, there would be an unbelievable shrieking into the heart of the night.

~Rainer Maria Rilke

Sara Polson "Blossom" zatista.com

This week I’m excited to be witnessing the emergence of spring in my neighborhood. The temperature is rising, birds are singing,

Elizabeth Graeber "Orange Bird" zatista.com

flowers are bursting thanks to recent rains,

Sharin DeJaynes "Spring Rain" zatista.com

and there’s a freshness in the air. Spring simply feels different. Energy has shifted and life is going on.

Stephen Green "Valley Rock" zatista.com

All this activity in nature is what motivates me this time of year for spring cleaning. I’m talking rooms, closets, drawers, and even…walls.

Susan Grissom "Magenta Spring" zatista.com

Is it time for something new on your walls this spring? In the spirit of beginnings, think of artwork as a way to introduce a new spot of color in a tired room, or a fresh breath of air to a favorite spot in your home.

Pam Lostracco "Swinging Buds (Cherry Blossom Series)" zatista.com

In the spirit of newness, would you like to branch out and purchase a style of artwork you haven’t yet included in your fine art collection?

Michelle Wermuth "Up and Coming" zatista.com

Make original fine artwork a tangible expression of the new start you want to embrace this spring. Enjoy the options and revel in the abundance of fresh ideas available to you this season.

This morning as I was perusing the latest Zatista original art, I encountered a painting that fit my mood perfectly:

"All Wintered Up" by Michael Bailey

There’s something about January that makes me want to hibernate until March, contemplating the stark realities of the New Year over endless cups of hot coffee. If “All Wintered Up” was on the wall above my desk, I think I’d feel more peaceful about this transitional time. However, it’s probable that I wouldn’t want “All Wintered Up” on my walls past March, so I’d likely replace it with a little optimism:

"Spring Rain" by Sharis DeJaynes

Where I live in San Francisco, spring rain is not just likely, it’s guaranteed. Clacking away on my keyboard, I think I’d find some hope and renewal in staring at the blues and greens of “Spring Rain.”

The delicate spring can only last for so long before I want to bask in the sun and enjoy my favorite time of year, the summer. So “Spring Rain” might join “All Wintered Up” in hibernation while I adorn my wall with yet another season.

"Independence Day" by Pablo Jones

This choice for summer might surprise you. For me, the mood of summer is independence and freedom, typified by the greatest holiday of the year: the Fourth of July. I can imagine “Independence Day” above my desk for the long summer months, inspiring me to do great things and enjoy the warmth of family and friends.

"Fall Leaves, Pond #2" by Michael Wilson

But summer always seems to end too quickly, leaving me contemplating fall and the transition into a quieter, more reflective time of the year. As you might imagine, San Francisco doesn’t offer much in the way of changing leaves. By hanging “Fall Leaves, Pond #2″ above my desk, I would be reminded of the resplendent colors that start to appear in early September.

Maybe you prefer to hang your original art once, never moving it until it’s absolutely necessary. But consider this: you are a unique individual whose interests and desires change as the year progresses. Why not consider changing your art to match the seasons?