Knowledge - you are what you eat

Matthew Scotland

Knowledge - you are what you eat

Eve returns to Adam having eaten the forbidden fruit.
Acrylic on canvas. 38×36 in.

this picture is a collaboration with fellow bubbler Jeff Schauss who painted a loose background on canvas so that i could then see what images would appear from the textures. neither of us had any pre-conceptions of what the image should be, letting the work develop into its own form was a breath of fresh air from my usual pre-planned assaults from sketches and notes. and so an image of eden emerged, in that critical interjunction between the fall of eve and the fall of adam, and the changing of humanity forever.

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Acrylic Painting, All Around the Styles, All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Art Inspired by Dreams, British Painters, Core [C.O.R.E], Descriptions, End Times, Freedom to Shine, Live, Love, Dream: , Living Christianity, Myths, Legends and Fairytales, Painters In Modern Times, Religious Art & Photography, Safe Haven, Spiritual Art, The Scots are Coming, United Kingdom, Vibrant and Vivid Color and † The Picture of Scripture † Available for sale as

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Knowledge - you are what you eat by Matthew Scotland
  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    Incredible colours- really nice- wow

  • Matthew Scotland replied

    thanks Anita

  • Tahnja

    Tahnja

    oh my…I have no words…just sitting here crying at the feelings and images that rush through my soul as I view this astounding work of art.

    Bless both your souls for such a stunning piece

  • Matthew Scotland replied

    thankyou so much tahnja, that means loads to me to hear you say that, glad you feel strongly too about this, it made me think a lot whilst i painted of the tragedy and ultimate glory that resulted from these fascinating past events

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    Glorious work Matthew, the colour blends, the light…magic;)

  • Matthew Scotland replied

    thanks so much shanina, just checked your morning walk, that is magic

  • StacyLee

    StacyLee

    Very nice contrast between the spiritual body and the physical!

  • Matthew Scotland replied

    thanks stacy for appreciating that, i wonder what adam thought when he saw eve return in the flesh

  • Melissa Park

    Melissa Park

    Wonderful work!

  • Matthew Scotland replied

    thankyou Mel, i appreciate that

  • Amanda Gazidis

    Amanda Gazidis

    You must be in the flow of life, the universe, god to create such a piece of

    beauty,
    mystery,
    spirit.

    I thank you for being a genuis artist,what a fine collaboration!
    Stay in the flow dear precious soul. ; )

  • Matthew Scotland replied

    your words pour and intoxicate like wine, yes i am in the flow, i shall stay there indeed dear eco-princess

  • udonchow

    udonchow

    beautiful collaboration work,deep and soul-moving! :D

  • Jen Whyte

    Jen Whyte

    I like the vibrancy and immediacy of this painting … has wonderful flow and meaning

  • Matthew Scotland replied

    thanks jen

  • Shelleymay

    Shelleymay

    stunning imagery

  • Matthew Scotland replied

    cheers Shelley, glad you like

  • Ariane

    Ariane

    Ilove the lush celtic feel to this paradise – Adam looks kind of suprised at this turn of events!
    Nice collab.

  • Matthew Scotland replied

    nice one ariane, i never thought of it as celtic but you are highly attuned to such things i know – yes poor innocent adam looks a little bewildered by this event

  • saseoche

    saseoche

    Wonderful artwork

  • Jeff Schauss

    Jeff Schauss

    Well Done Matt,Well Done. Jeff

  • Matthew Scotland replied

    Cheers Jeff, we make a good team for the winning side

  • JohnThunderbird

    JohnThunderbird

    nice butt eve

  • Matthew Scotland replied

    well at least someone has realised the real deeper meaning of this piece at a profound level

  • Amanda Gazidis

    Amanda Gazidis

    I think that is a debasing comment for a wonderful, thoughtful piece of art, you should be ashamed!

  • Matthew Scotland replied

    thanks amanda for your support, with the eco-princess of avalon in my corner i shall not be moved

  • JohnThunderbird

    JohnThunderbird

    lol, well look at Adam! he can’t contain himself he’s gone a glowing, but hey “she” tempted him and “he” followed, so his weakness was there also, if he had of hidden a bit better he may still be there. lol

  • Matthew Scotland replied

    lol, well poor adam was all innocent, perhaps he could have tried to hide but luminosity has been the downfall of many a pre-flood hide-and-seek champion.

  • JohnThunderbird

    JohnThunderbird

    I’ve always worried about the literal translation of this “fall” text, and felt that when one observes Islam and the covering of the head of females, also in old testament bible belt factions in the US that the danger of “literal” translation causes our sisters to be the recipients of so much angst and derision. men have “blamed” women for the fall, when in fact it’s the feminine aspect of “all” consciousness. one has to read up on Kabbalah to see the principles of masculine and feminine archetypes.

  • Matthew Scotland

    Matthew Scotland

    yes that other mystical tree of life the sephiroth could unlock many a simplistic mindset, but who would do the washing up

  • JohnThunderbird

    JohnThunderbird

    well, the truth is the truth is the truth, and people must deal with their own inability to go looking for themselves, they can’t “blame” anyone when the shit comes down.

  • Matthew Scotland

    a star at last, the photographers are lining up outside as i type, i may need to hide out in avalon to escape the rushing hordes : )

  • Matthew Scotland

    thanks so much Karon, tis great to see my work featured in your group

  • Stzar

    Stzar

    your most welcome Matthew ~ i love your work
    i hope you will consider joining my other group as well
    Impressionist Art

  • Matthew Scotland replied

    why thankyou Karon, i would love to, i shall pop over there and see whats afoot : )

  • imod247

    imod247

    A wonderful image most interesting and compeling

  • Matthew Scotland replied

    thanks john for appreciating this image

  • imod247

    imod247

    your welcome your a cool artist..thumbs up

  • FAIRIEWOMAN1

    FAIRIEWOMAN1

    I like the dense foliage, it seems this forest goes on and on and on. You’ve done a great job with perspective and depth, its beautiful.

  • sunshine0

    sunshine0

    Congrats on your feature! I love this painting! It gives visula meaning to the scripture. I made a similar image but through merging layers together in photoshop CS3.

  • Cherie Dirksen

    Cherie Dirksen

    Oh wow! Your work is amazing….just love the colours!!! Beautiful!

  • Matthew Scotland replied

    well i’m delighted you like it so

  • Raven5

    Raven5

    I love that “adam” still “pure” is luminious and “Eve” now knowledgeable and therefore optionally flawed, is now fully human!
    Wonderful image, wonderful collaboration, wonderful art!

  • Matthew Scotland replied

    yes thats the one, now he must decide what step to take next, to turn away from sin or take the fall for his love, mills and boon aint fgot a look-in

  • LisArt

    LisArt

    Beautiful piece of art. I love the depth of the forest, the foliage and the ground cover is so thick and lush. The way in which you have Eve’s body striding forth towards Adam, I can almost hear the rustling of the leaves as she moves. It has such a cool atomosphere, a haunting yet magical feel to it. A very moving piece.

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    Beautiful painting..a lot of feeling..great colours..so well done!!

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