Last summer, a beautiful red-bellied woodpecker began visiting my bird feeder almost every day. I quickly fell in love with him and named him Woody (very creative, I know 😄). I loved watching him move around the feeder—chirping, exploring, doing all the bird things—and right then I knew I wanted to paint him. This month’s Happy Mail artwork grew from that memory. The piece is mixed media. I drew and cut a stencil for the tree, made a print using my Gelli plate, then hand-drew Woody. I added watercolor and ink for his colors, cut him out, and attached him to the card. As the piece evolved, I felt prompted to add a small window in the tree trunk—then to make the card interactive. I cut a tiny peace branch, so the window can open and the branch can be placed near the rainbow inside. The word Peace guided this piece. I felt it while watching Woody in the yard, and I feel it deeply during this holiday season. The verse that inspired this month’s Happy Mail comes from John 14:27: “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you.” ✨ Happy Mail is still available for $10, with a few December spots open. You can sign up through my website or send me a message if you have questions. www.KeturahMcKitterickart.com #HappyMail #ArtyMail #MixedMediaArt #FaithAndArt #Peace