Let There Be Light
Judith Monroe Judith Monroe

Let There Be Light

It’s almost time for one of my most anticipated days of the year, and no, it’s not Christmas, and it’s not my birthday (which is the 20th). It’s the winter solstice, on the 21st.

What I love most about it is simple and profound: from that day forward, the light begins to return.

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Winter, Dissonance, and a Bear’s Heart
Judith Monroe Judith Monroe

Winter, Dissonance, and a Bear’s Heart

Winter is not my season. Everything in nature slows down, contracts, and goes dormant—and honestly, that sounds like the right idea. But modern life doesn’t allow for that kind of rhythm. Instead, we’re expected to keep running at full speed,

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It’s the Little Things…
Judith Monroe Judith Monroe

It’s the Little Things…

There’s a particular Georgia O’Keeffe quote that has always stayed with me, probably because it resonates so deeply with the way I move through the world. She said, “Nobody sees a flower—really—it is so small it takes time—we haven’t time—and to see takes time.”

She was absolutely right. The smaller a thing is,..

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Help Me Shape What Comes Next
Judith Monroe Judith Monroe

Help Me Shape What Comes Next

I’ve been considering a new project, but before I take any steps forward, I want to hear from you, my friends, supporters, and the people who connect with my art on a deeper level.

Lately I’ve been exploring the idea of creating a space…

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Tree-mendous! An Ode to Sacramento’s Canopy
Judith Monroe Judith Monroe

Tree-mendous! An Ode to Sacramento’s Canopy

I’ve always believed that peace begins with noticing, like the way light filters through leaves, the hush beneath a branch, or the slow breath of stillness that finds you in the middle of a busy day. That’s why I’m deeply honored to be part of SMUD’s new exhibition, Tree-mendous!, which opened November 19 and runs through January 13, 2026, in the lobby gallery

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