SOLSTICE, 24” x 72”, acrylic on specially-prepared canvas, 2004
Solstice 2025
Just days before Christmas, it’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate not only the shortest day and longest night of the year but also to take a moment to reflect deeply on my journey as both a human being and an artist. This time of year, filled with stillness and introspection, inspires me to look back on my experiences, lessons learned, and the personal growth I have experienced over the years.
This significant day always brings to mind my 2004 painting, SOLSTICE, which I completed on December 21st, during a period of contemplation and in celebration of a peaceful rest. It serves as a beautiful reminder of the serene power of this time of year, urging us to pause and embrace the stillness around us.
"One kind word can warm three winter months."
Today, we celebrate the solstice as a time-honored recognition of the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Beyond its astronomical significance, it carries profound cultural and spiritual importance, symbolizing the triumphant victory of light over encroaching darkness and the hopeful promise of the sun’s gradual return as the days lengthen once more.
Solstice celebrations, often deeply rooted in ancient traditions and customs, embrace themes of renewal, introspection, and the cyclical nature of life itself. These observances foster a meaningful and powerful connection between humanity and the natural rhythms of our planet, inviting us to reflect on our lives and the world around us during this poignant time of year.
Solstice artwork © A.D. Cook, 2004
Solstice over couch, edited Adobe Stock image for size reference
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A.D. is an artist who started drawing at a young age. Throughout his life, he has worked with different creative tools in traditional and digital art and design. His art and writings have been showcased in various publications such as Airbrush Action Magazine, Airbrush Magazine, American Art Collector, Art & Beyond, Dream To Launch, Easyriders, Las Vegas City Life, Las Vegas Weekly, L’Vegue, ModelsMania, Quick Throttle, and The Ultimate Airbrush Handbook.
