Harmony

During a phone conversation with my Dad,

we were discussing my recent winter/holiday illustrations

and he mentioned the following word:

Harmony

www.dictionary.com says:

 

harmony [hahr'-muh-nee], noun:

1. agreement; accord; harmonious relations.

2. a consistent, orderly, or pleasing arrangement of parts; congruity.

3.Music.

1. any simultaneous combination of tones.
2. the simultaneous combination of tones, especially when blended into chords pleasing to the ear; chordal structure, as distinguished from melody and rhythm.
3. the science of the structure, relations, and practical combination of chords.

Dad feels "harmony" is a word that sums up the spirit of the holidays.

We talked about it a little more and before I knew it I had picked up

a pencil and began sketching out some woodland animals 

singing together  - in 4-part harmony!

I found a favourite Christmas song - "Carol of the Bells"

complete with notation for Soprano Alto, Tenor, and Bass...

I placed my illustration atop this sheet music and voila!

     

"Harmony"

(watercolour, sheet music, approx. 6.5' x 6.5")

If I were to put this on a holiday card front I think the interior sentiment would be:

"Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas!"

or

"May your holiday season be harmonious!"

Look around and see what you can do to lend some harmony to this festive season!

Wishing you all the best - always!

♥ Cath-