Aries - Ode To Joy

Anna Shaw

Aries - Ode To Joy

“The sky and the earth are charged with our power as we pay homage to the Ram, who brings us the passing of winter and the emergence of spring. Flowers grow, and new beginnings are here. It is an ode to joy” (anna shaw)

“Joy, beautiful spark of the gods,
Daughter of Elysium,
We enter fire imbibed,
Heavenly, thy sanctuary”
Words to Beethoven’s Ode To Joy
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On 9/11/09 Aries has had 432 views

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On 9/11/09 this has received 432 views
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Aries is a Cardinal Fire sign, ruled by Mars. As the first sign in the zodiac, and corresponding with the first day of spring, the Aries individual is a mover and shaker, fearlessly forging ahead or “springing forth” into new territory.

The Aries personality is always a force to be reckoned with. These are curious and energetic individuals, always delving into new areas, but often quickly becoming bored and moving on, leaving unfinished projects in their wake. Arians are forthcoming and direct. They don’t generally have hidden agendas or ulterior motives. If they find an area in which they are interested for a long period, they can become accomplished, well-known, and wealthy.
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This is the seventh in my Zodiac Series. The others are…

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This image was created in Photoshop CS4. It took over 70 layers to merge and blend all the foreground images with the background. Many different textures were added and lots of painting was involved. It was tremendous fun to create this.

I am indebted to the following artists for the generous use of their stock…

Woman
Rams
Bull
Lion
Lioness
Goat
Ritual Table

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Aries - Ode To Joy by Anna Shaw
Aries - Ode To Joy by Anna Shaw
  • artisandelimage

    artisandelimage

    another gorgeous artwork…
    hope to see it in the Inspired Art group !!!
    my best, francis.

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Francis, you are such a star!! Thank you so much. I have submitted it ‘Inspired Art’.
    xx
    Anna

  • LoneAngel

    LoneAngel

    quite beautiful

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you so much. That means such a lot to me.
    xx
    Anna

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury

    Your at it again, great work, just love it, so well done you. Keep them coming.
    David xx

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much for your support David. i am just a bit puzzled as I have left the hardes ‘till last! What shall I do with a crab and a scorpion???
    xx

  • Bob Culshaw

    Bob Culshaw

    Another wonderful piece of work Anna – this is your forte! As an Ariene, I may be biased, but I think that this image is the best of the series so far! xx

  • Anna Shaw replied

    I think maybe you are a tad biased!!
    Thank you so much.
    xx

  • Sylvia Gonzales

    Sylvia Gonzales

    Your Art Anna is Gorgeous, OMG! Your style is Mesmerizing! True talent my friend…..True talent!!!!!!!! : ) Have a Beautiful Day & I can’t wait to see your next Creative Gem!!! Sincerely, syl

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Oh Sylvia, what a wonderful comment to receive. A huge Thank You.
    Capricorn will arrive next I think.
    xx

  • Sylvia Gonzales

    Sylvia Gonzales

    Oh & I will Anxiously await the “Capricorn”................. : )

  • George Lenz

    George Lenz

    beautiful scene… good job…

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks George.
    xx

  • Daidalos

    Daidalos

    Wow great work Anna. Beautiful and enchanting.

  • Anna Shaw replied

    That is lovely. Thank you so much.
    xx

  • Irene Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    Beautiful work Anna and a stunning series. x

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury

    Anna, not sure about the scorpion but you could always eat the crab ;-D
    David xxx

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    A lovely bit of work Anna

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    Wow…what stunning work.

  • Veronica Schultz

    Veronica Schultz

    Another beautiful creation. This whole series is just fantastic!

  • basicblack

    basicblack

    Oh Anna you did another awesome job here hun x

  • missmoneypenny

    missmoneypenny

    Just amazing Anna – you have such a fantastic imagination

  • grimduke1

    grimduke1

    I agree with Bob. (ok Bob, that’s £10 you owe me)..This is the BEST so far!,, very solid feel to this as you’re getting into your stride!....The arrangement has a very finished look to it!...Waiting for Taurus!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Oh Kerry – I could have guessed you would be the bull!!! LOL
    xx

  • restlessd

    restlessd

    Nope, I was wrong. . . . this is my favorite of the series. . . Extraordinary Anna… Beautifully, masterfully constructed.
    &heartsHugz♥
    Rhonda

  • Tara Turner

    Tara Turner

    beautfiul Anna….love the golden tones :)

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much dear Tara.
    xx

  • 3XEternity

    3XEternity

    Awesome work! Love the feel of this!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much. Your own work is simply outstanding, so I am very heartened by your comment.
    xx

  • RajeevKashyap

    RajeevKashyap

    Brilliant Work

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much dear friend.

  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images

    This is a great series Anna, another lovely edition xx

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much Trudi.
    xx

  • Angel Gold

    Angel Gold

    Oh so fabulous…Such stunning work. An instant fave :>))xx

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much dear Angel, and especially for the fave.
    xx

  • Akkra

    Akkra

    Fantastic image, I love the warm colours. I like the write up too, my old gran was an Aries and believe me she WAS a force to be reckoned with!! Are us Capricorns really up next? Yay!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much Akkra, that made me smile. Not sure which one will be next, it is getting harder and harder to come up with new ideas. The crab and the scorpion will be the most difficult, I think.
    xx

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Beautiful work anna

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks Helene, that is kind of you.
    xx
    Anna

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    excellent

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks dear Heloisa, I really appreciate your comment.

  • cynthiab

    cynthiab

    just plain awesome so much to look at all put together so well the blends are brilliant

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Dear Cynthia, what a wonderful comment to receive. Thank you so much.
    xx

  • WatscapePhoto

    WatscapePhoto

    Brilliant, Anna. Sheer magic.

  • Anna Shaw replied

    What a lovely comment. Thank you – and for all your support.
    xx

  • TedBlackall

    TedBlackall

    All your work is outstanding Anna

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Dear Ted, that has made my day. Thank you so much.
    xx
    Anna

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    A beautiful creation.
    You have a special talent.xx

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you so much Brandie.
    xx

  • RabbitHeart

    RabbitHeart

    Wonderful Anna! I’m really, really enjoying these :))

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks dear friend – you know how much that means to me.
    xx

  • Patrick Desmet

    Patrick Desmet

    Nice work Anna !

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you so much.
    xx

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner

    Awesome work!!! Gorgeous…WOW!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks dear Cee.
    xx

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    wonderful work Anna.

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much dear Rosalie.
    xx

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    Stunninf work!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you so much.
    xx

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely creation

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks dear Antanas. I really appreciate that.
    xx

  • valzart

    valzart

    Amazing work sweetheART wonderful fusion work ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks my friend.
    xx

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Brilliant work, dear Anna!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much my friend.
    xx

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    This is superb work !! – Colin

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks dear friend.
    xx

  • Luca Renoldi

    Luca Renoldi

    magic work Anna!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much Luca.
    xx

  • carlosramos

    carlosramos

    Prefectly created!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Why thank you, that is a lovely thing to say.
    xx

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks too for the fave.
    xx

  • Leslie Nicole

    Leslie Nicole

    Wonderful. Plus it’s my sign. ;-)

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much Leslie.
    xx

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Outstanding work here Anna, well done…

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much Jason.
    xx

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Anna this is beautiful, wonderful colours, textures and creativeness….your processing is amazing!! xx

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much dear friend.
    xx

  • Rosemary Scott

    Rosemary Scott

    Amaaazing work Anna….. it’s such a pleasure to look through your gallery!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you so very much. That is lovely.
    xx

  • spiderfingers

    spiderfingers

    i read in one of your reply’s that you had a lot you could learn, by the looks of your work i am the one who could learn a lot from you. excellent work!!!!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Oh, what a lovely comment to receive. Thank you so much.
    xx

  • Tracy Faught

    Tracy Faught

    Gorgeous, gorgeous Anna!! Magical! ;] xx

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you so much Tracey.
    xx

  • Heather Rivet IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    stunning work

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much dear Heather.
    xx

  • midnightdreamer

    midnightdreamer

    Your art truly blows me away, the beauty in your work is just awe inspiring, stunning and captivating creation, you are truly a gifted and talented creator that helps inspire the creative spark in others, I love your work…. **
    Bravo!
    Peace,
    Leah♥

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Dear Leah,
    What a truly wonderful comment to receive. I will treasure that. Thank you so much.
    xx

  • Hagen

    Hagen

    Lovely

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you so much.
    xx

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    LOVE this image!!!!! Being an Aries myself, I couldn’t agree more with all the lovely things you wrote (ya left out all the bad stuff … thank you, lol!!!) Anna, now to the serious stuff … this image … all your images … display a level of creativity and imagination paralleled only by your skill, diligence, attention to nuance and your love of your craft. An honor to view these amazing works. You ARE an ARTIST!!!!!!!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Lois, what a wonderful and motivating comment to receive. That has made my day.
    xx

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    ... by the way … FULL SIZE is a must!!!!

  • John44

    John44

    So special.. sizzling great
    John

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much John.
    xx

  • raymondo

    raymondo

    Awesome…

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you so much.
    xx

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    Beautiful series Anna!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you so much.
    xx

  • Evita

    Evita

    ♥ Wow ….. Absolutely stunning (I’m an aries) I really love this image !! :D ♥

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks dear Evita.
    xx

  • Rozmrr

    Rozmrr

    Fabulous work.

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you so much, that is really kind.
    xx

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you so much dear Sharon, I am absolutely thrilled.
    xx

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury

    Many congratulations Anna, very well deserved.
    David xx

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much dear David.
    xx

  • Songmistress

    Songmistress

    Marvellous work, Anna. Congrats on the well deserved feature! xx

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much. I do so appreciate that.
    xx

  • Holly Kempe

    Holly Kempe

    What a talented artist you are Anna! Inspirational work! Can’t wait to see your Scorpio ;))

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much Holly – and especially for the fave. That is just lovely of you.
    xx

  • reflector

    reflector

    A stunning creation ! I love the colours and the composition !

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much, for this, for the faves, and for all your wonderfully motivating comments. I have just seen your work which is outstanding, so I am really looking forward to following you.
    xx

  • reflector

    reflector

    Thanks for the compliment and the watch listing ! :)) James

  • Colleen Battistoni

    Colleen Battis...

    Congratulations on your feature…
    Animal Fantasy & Whimsy

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Hi Colleen – how good is that?? I am really thrilled. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
    xx

  • Diane Swarts

    Diane Swarts

    Fantastic!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much dear Diane, that is so kind of you.
    xx

  • restlessd

    restlessd

    Congrats on your AFW feature!!
    ♥Rhonda

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much dear Rhonda, – I had not seen it till I received this not from you, so I do need you very much!!!LOL
    xx

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    aaaaaah! and a joy to see!.. I am an Aries.. and this is so true.. from one project to the next.. never quite getting it in its totality , always emerging.. and we are always making others smile.. thanks!!!!..this is a beautiful treasure.

  • Anna Shaw replied

    That is so true. I am married to one, and my son is also Aries!! This is such a lovely comment to receive dear Isa, thank you.
    xx

  • catherineWD

    catherineWD

    Stunning. The entire series is breathtaking. Well done.

  • Anna Shaw replied

    You are such a darling. I am smiling all over my face just to see you.
    xx

  • Elizarose

    Elizarose

    Fantastic! She is so beautiful…

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank so much dear Eliza.
    xx

  • Carol-Anne Kozik

    Carol-Anne Kozik

    Just magic!!! Your style is wonderful…... actually it is AWESOME!!! Congrats on all your features too, so very well deserved.
    Have instantly added this to my favs, and will now go and look through your portfolio. I know I will be blown away.
    Cheers – Carol xxx

  • Anna Shaw replied

    What a wonderful comment to receive. Many thanks. I have just added yo to my watchlist as I think your talent is awesome too.
    xx

  • Kirbo

    Kirbo

    superb!

  • frankula

    frankula

    Absolutely astounding and very professional work . Your Gallery is a pleasure to view

  • Rosemary Scott

    Rosemary Scott 13 days ago

  • JaNae Boswell

    JaNae Boswell 12 days ago

    beautiful!!

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