Moody Muse Field Notes

Hi! I am Abigail Moody, the artist behind this mail club and owner of Moody Muse Creations. I am a biologist as well as science teacher, and I love the practicing present-mindedness through creating art and observing this world we share. As humans, we experience the world through remarkable senses. We hear movement in the wind, feel the warmth of sunlight and the coolness of a stream, notice the shifting colors of the seasons, and watch countless relationships unfold between people, plants, and animals. The more attentively we observe—from the smallest details to the intricate balance of entire ecosystems—the richer our experience of life becomes.

I don't paint or illustrate moments to preserve them forever, but to celebrate that I was fortunate enough to witness them. A garden snake disappearing into tall grass. Two people whose hands have found each other every day for forty years. The way afternoon light catches a stand of aspens. Every day offers countless quiet moments waiting to be noticed.

Learning to observe with intention invites us into the present, with that bringing a greater sense of appreciation for the day get to live. Whether we're exploring somewhere entirely new or walking the same familiar trail we've taken for years, there is always something worth celebrating. Nature reminds us of this especially well. By becoming familiar with the plants, fungi, birds, insects, and animals that share our neighborhoods, we begin to know our wild neighbors—and perhaps ourselves—a little better. Spending time outdoors has long been associated with reduced stress and improved well-being, and I believe one reason is that it teaches us how to pay attention.

This club is an invitation to practice that art of noticing together--through the practice of keeping field notes of our explorations.
Each month, members receive a thoughtfully curated collection designed to encourage curiosity, creativity, and observation. Together we'll celebrate the fleeting moments that make up an extraordinary life—not because they need to be saved, but because they deserve to be seen.

All Collector Tiers includes at minimum:

A letter from the artist speaking about the pieces in that month's edition
and 5x7 art print that doubles as a postcard

Beyond that, you may select from the three tiers for which fits best into your collecting style and life right now.