As autumn faded into winter, decay is settling in: the air gets colder, darkness envelops us and leaves fall to the ground revealing bare branches. The feelings of melancholy grow deeper and for many, seasonal depression sets in. New England winters are harsh, unrelenting and long. But there is beauty to be found. The season’s stark nature fuels reflection and contemplation. With the COVID-19 pandemic amplifying the feelings of this time, artists and writers are finding creative ways to express their thoughts and emotions around loss, seasonal depression and coping. Brian Huntress, "Princes in the Tower" (Courtesy of the artist)