Our theme for September is BLOSSOM. It was chosen by our Pereira chapter in Colombia, illustrated by Edwin Morales, and is presented by Adobe.

Every blossom is an act of becoming. The quiet force of roots pushing through the dark, the slow unfurling of a bud, a sudden burst of color. But plants don’t blossom on command. Each flower requires the right amount of sunlight, water, and nourishment across the cycle of the seasons.

It’s the same for creativity. Our next idea lies dormant, while we fertilize our mind. With attention, protection, and space to play, our work becomes what it is meant to be. Petal by petal, the passion inside us bursts into a glorious bouquet.

But remember that flowers don’t bloom purely for their own sake. They share their fragrance, attract pollinators, and serve the larger ecosystem. Your creativity needs to pollinate as well. So, share your gift. Spread more ideas, more beauty, and more courage.

To truly blossom, you must take the risk of opening up. This is your season. You deserve to be seen. Offer your abundance of color to the world!

Ask yourself, “what within me is ready to blossom?” “What can I nurture to help others do the same?”

CREATIONS FROM OUR COMMUNITY:

Each month, we ask the readers of our Weekly Highlights newsletter to submit creative work inspired by our global theme.

Here are this month’s featured works.

Blossoms by Patricia Chourio in Germantown, Maryland.

A collection of some of my favorite nature shots inspired by CreativeMorning’s September theme, Blossom. Locations: Glenstone Museum (MD), Seneca Creek State Park (MD), and Javits Center’s Rooftop Garden (NYC).

You can see the rest of the shots on Patricia’s site.

Shine Brightly So Your People Can Find You by Kim Koehler in Los Angeles, California.

Blooming is the act of showing your authentic self to the world. If you don’t show yourself, how will your people and dream opportunities find you?

You can see more work on Kim’s instagram.

Perennial Care by Chamisa Kellogg in Portland Oregon.

In this self-portrait I compare myself to a rooted plant, just beginning to bloom. It is an acknowledgement that we all need tending to.

In Full Bloom by Quest in Toronto, Canada.

This artwork is a literal and interpretive inspiration of the Blossom theme. It depicts a vase of roses in full bloom. This artwork is also a symbol of how much I’ve “blossomed” as a chocolate artist over the past 8 years.

Rebirth by Melissa Isaacs in Chicago, Illinois.

These are recycled glass bottles that I transformed into vases and candlestick holders and they are decorated with flowers to express the cycle and process of rebirth, blossoming and growth.

The Blossom of Youth by Colleen O’Brien in Location.

An Acrylic painting, size 24”x18”

You can see more work on Colleen’s site.

Flowers Of Mine by Alena Aichlmanova in Prague, Czech Republic.

This work is a b&w drawing representing the fragility and beauty of lace and a female body. Blossoms are very common in lace designs and I don’t think it´s a coincidence…

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