“South End Sunset,” Gouche on Panel © 2021 Donna Lyons
By Marty Coffin Evans © 2023
As I look at the beauty of the November sunsets, I’m reminded of a quote I heard years ago: “November sunsets are the dividends paid by the year before closing its books.” How true that seems to me.
These sunsets along with the beautiful colors found in the sunrises, should we be awake to see them, are reminiscent of stained glass. When I created several stained glass pieces years ago, their amazing colors provided much to be admired. Whether pastels or brilliant oranges, rusts, red, complemented with blues, their patterns appeared endless and unique. So too do hues of green which appear in these morning and evening spectacular shows.
Beyond the beauty found in stained glass, nature gives us other colorful displays in the patterns found in granite. We learned this in visiting two showrooms as we looked for something new for our kitchen countertop and bathroom floors and shower. Here again, like stained glass, the immense array of pinks, blues, greens, brown tones and more became mind boggling. Who knew about these incredible color schemes let alone the wave, swirl or other patterns unless on the quest for a home remodel.
While I don’t understand the science behind the colorful skies or what makes granite so varied and impressive, I can appreciate them both. Most likely, sky gazing is the least expense of these options for admiring nature at work.
Why not take a stained glass class and enjoy the challenge of cutting, shaping and soldering your piece which you’ll have for years of enjoyment. Or, if you’re looking to remodel, treat yourself to a showroom visit to find just the granite. Although it might cost a tad more than the other works of nature, it will be enjoyed daily for years to come as well.
What is your favorite display of nature’s colors at work? Regardless their location, all are priceless in their own unique way.
November 2024