Keeper of Secrets

Anni Morris

Keeper of Secrets

Amazingly there are 20 species of Magpie in the world. Not quite sure which I have painted here… looks more like an Australian magpie Many people consider them superstitious, they certainly have their place in folklore, some believe they bring good luck, others believe bad. I remember being played Rossini’s Thriving Magpie when I was quite young; it is said they have a panache for shiny, silvery things which they like to steal and hide.
Here the magpie has found a key! I wonder where it came from? I see him as a ‘Keeper of Secrets’.
The selected text comes from a traditional rhyme I was told as a child:

One for sorrow, Two for joy,
Three for a girl, Four for a boy,
Five for Silver, Six for Gold
Seven for a secret never to be told

This is an acrylic painting on canvas.

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Keeper of Secrets by Anni Morris
Keeper of Secrets by Anni Morris
  • mhkantor

    mhkantor

    wow! really like this. nice magpie. wonderful depiction of the flowers and fantastic colors.

  • Anni Morris replied

    Thanks so much for looking and commenting mhkantor :)

  • Victoria Sheldon

    Victoria Sheldon

    This is so lovely. I just love this. Great work!!!!

  • Anni Morris

    Anni Morris

    Glad you like it emmy, I loved indulging in the exotic flowers on this one.

  • Paul Turner

    Paul Turner

    excellent work Anni really stands out and wonderful use of colour

  • Anni Morris

    Anni Morris

    Hey thanks Paul…really appreciate your comment.

  • PNFdeb

    PNFdeb

    fantasy oriented and I love it

  • Anni Morris replied

    Yes…I like to weave a little fantasy into a picture if it is possible. Thanks very much PNFdeb :)

  • aphoto4you

    aphoto4you

    very artistic….i love what u did here….awsome …great words to go with…..clever…my fav

  • Anni Morris replied

    Thanks for the vote of confidence, glad you liked it.

  • Hosny Soliman

    Hosny Soliman

    Anni,Balck and white gives the meaning of good and bad luck. The colorful background shining every where in our live.Well done.

  • Anni Morris replied

    Thanks Hosny, People read their own meanings into art son’t they? The black and white of the bird was also a complete contrast to the colourful background. I was hoping for a sense of depth when the painting was viewed..

  • cdwork

    cdwork

    Fabulous work

  • Anni Morris replied

    Good to hear from you again cdwork, hope your keeping well? Thanks very much for your comment.

  • Mark Peterson

    Mark Peterson

    Nicely done work…

  • Anni Morris

    Anni Morris

    Hi Mark, It took a while to get this painting out, as the writing has taken over during the last week (a play in the pipeline). Thanks for stopping by.

  • bobmarks

    bobmarks

    One for sorrow,
    Two for joy,
    Three for a girl,
    Four for a boy,
    Five for silver,
    Six for gold,
    Seven for a secret
    Never to be told.

    The thieving magpie but I always think of Crows with this lol…..

  • Anni Morris

    Anni Morris

    Hi Bob, I think the European magpie does come from the crow family (Corvidae)...so you are on the right track.

  • JACQUE LEE

    JACQUE LEE

    I love this picture Anni, and to me the Magpie means , love,nurture, Mother. After my mum died and we went to her favorite place to scatter her ashes, on my way there I had this overwhelming feeling that she would show herself as a bird, and allthough there was lots of birdsong before the scattering at the actual time it became silent and walking around the peramiter of the area was a Magpie. S to me they are special ,precious ,MUM.

  • Anni Morris

    Anni Morris

    Hello Jacque, I agree with you…I have a knowing about birds too and believe that they are messengers…and open doorways to spirit. So pleased that this painting reminds you of your dear Mum :)

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz

    this is gorgeous anni!

  • Anni Morris

    Anni Morris

    Good morning Helene…so glad you like this ;)

  • genevievem

    genevievem

    this is very beautiful Anni! Maybe you should write a book and illustrate it because your writing is very clever too.

  • Anni Morris replied

    Hello Genevieve, good to hear from you. Yes…I have often thought about a book. Thank you for comments, much appreciated. :))

  • Karin Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    wonderful work anni, i cannot believe i hadn’t got you on my watchlist,
    i do apologise, i love your work…..now you are officially watchlisted and faved…..all at once!!!!

  • Anni Morris replied

    Ha…ha…Karin…your comment made me smile. Thanks for thank ;))

  • Leena Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    I love magpies! When I visit my parent’s house and sleep in my old bedroom, magpie-mom with babies wake me up at 5 am. ( I wonder if it is the same family each year..??)They are noisy and funny and leave presents behind – shiny, long feathers that I take with me when I leave. Teh magpies also dance on the neighbor’s tin roof…lovely metallic tap-dances. Anyway, I LOVE your art piece!!!!

  • Anni Morris replied

    Leena, thank you so much for such a lovely comment and background.

  • Leena Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    You’re welcome..I just wish I could learn to spell..lol!!!

  • lurline

    lurline

    IThe song of the Maggie in Australia is like the Song of the Bush. I love it.
    This painting is marvellous. :)

  • Anni Morris

    Anni Morris

    Hello lurline, nice to hear from you. I’m glad you like it :)

  • S.I. Sheehan

    S.I. Sheehan

    The last Magpie I spotted was in Ireland, County Meath, and I thought it quite magickal….. This is a beautiful rendition….. ~S

  • Faith Puleston

    Faith Puleston

    Lovely work and intro, Anni. Nice to meet you! Yet another AW refugee, I see.

  • Anni Morris replied

    faithart thank you for your comment on my magpie…nice to meet you too. Best wishes ~ Anni

  • FAIRIEWOMAN1

    FAIRIEWOMAN1

    This birght grpahic leapt off the page when I came to your site. I love the pied patten contrasted with bright florals. A cool design- y image -nice work.

  • Anni Morris replied

    Thanks Fairiewoman for taking the trouble to comment on my magpie. I so love looking through your portfolio :) I was pleased with the way the magpie with its black and white gives a sense of depth against the colourful background. Enjoyed painting this :)

  • Lynne Mettam

    Lynne Mettam

    Anni, I thought I commented on this one, but have been away so I have lost my threads! Simply marvellous..we have a few in the garden too – you have captured this one superbly.

  • Anni Morris replied

    Thanks Lynne for your comment on the magpie, sorry I am late replying…getting slack in my old age. Trust you are keeping well? Fond regards ~ Anni :)

  • aphoto4you

    aphoto4you

    anni….so awsome…great job

  • Anni Morris replied

    Thank you aphoto4you, so glad you like Keeper of Secrets. Cheers ~ Anni

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Its a beautiful painting, well done!

  • Anni Morris replied

    Thanks you Ellen, glad it caught your eye :) ~ Anni

  • fullcirclemandalas

    fullcirclemand...

    Great pic – :) I love magpies:)

  • Anni Morris

    Anni Morris

    Thanks fullcirclemand, glad you like the magpie. They are quite striking with their black and white plumage. Cheers! ~ Anni

  • eXposure

    eXposure

    beautiful creation …
    amazing that there are so many varieties

  • tkrosevear

    tkrosevear

    Beautiful Anni – we have the blackbilled magpies flying around our place – I’ll post some shots of them for you ;)

  • Anni Morris

    Anni Morris

    Hi eXposure, thanks for your comment on my magpie. Cheers ~ Anni :)

  • Anni Morris

    Anni Morris

    Hi tkrosevear, Thank you. I’ll look forward to seeing your shots. :) ~ Anni

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    wonderful.. ..I love this..!!

  • Anni Morris

    Anni Morris

    Thank you Catherine, I enjoy the colour in this one contrasting with the black and white. ~ Anni :D

  • Anni Morris

    Anni Morris

    Thank you Catherine, I enjoy the colour in this one contrasting with the black and white. ~ Anni :D

  • margpie

    margpie

    21 with me ! your portfolio is fantastic, full of colour and energy I will take a further look soon :)

  • Anni Morris

    Anni Morris

    Hi margpie, Thank you for your kind words, glad you enjoyed looking at my work. ~ Anni :)

  • louisegreen

    louisegreen

    Lovely work.

  • Anni Morris

    Anni Morris

    Cheers Louise, thanks for your comment ;) ~ Anni

  • alanalanalan

    alanalanalan

    This is so lovely….excellent work Anni really stands out and wonderful use of colour..bravo

  • Anni Morris replied

    Thank you alanalanalan, glad you like this :) ~ Anni

  • LilyMunroe

    LilyMunroe

    Very sweet, a fav, they also represent our ancestors :) x

  • Anni Morris replied

    Thanks Lily for stopping to comment and view my work :) ~ Anni

  • MoonSpiral

    MoonSpiral

    This is really cool, congrats again on the feature!!!

  • Anni Morris

    Anni Morris

    Thanx for that…I remember this rhyme from my childhood :) ~ Anni xxx

  • maria paterson

    maria paterson

    wonderful piece, i love the song of the magpie, our aussie magpies have white on their faces, and differ in patterns in different areas.

  • Anni Morris replied

    Hello maria, I have never heard a magpie’s song. They are quite striking birds aren’t they? Thank you for your comment :) ~ Anni

  • Tove

    Tove

    Just lovely :-)

  • Anni Morris replied

    Thanks very much Tove :) ~ Anni

  • fullcirclemandalas

    fullcirclemand...

    Love this! And there is more to that poem…. a very gorgeous scottish/irish friend told it to me the other day!

  • Anni Morris replied

    Hi fullcirclemand… perhaps you should bubblemail me the rest of this poem…I am curious now :) Thanks so much for viewing and commenting ~ Anni

  • Lynnette Shelley

    Lynnette Shelley

    Wonderful, wonderful work.

  • Anni Morris replied

    Thanks Lynnette, glad you like this one of the magpie ;) ~ Anni

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