The Morrigan: The Dark Mother

Masterpiece…I am not sure about that, but wow, thanks! It was an intense and draining piece to do, but well worth the effort. It taught me a lot about the darkness that fills our lives and how we handle it. I have a much greater appreciation for what the dark times can teach us.

Thanks Wendi! I appreciate the support!

Thanks Cherrie. This painting demanded a lot from me, The Morrigan, expects a lot, but if you are fearless, the reward is well worth the pain.

Yes, she is the dark half that so many people want to push away or ignore, not realizing how vital to a whole and well-balanced existence she is.

Thank you Helene.

Thank you very much Terry!

Oh how exciting! Thank you very much!

Thanks Sandy. The Morrigan is a complex and ancient goddess, there was so much more I could have added, and really, I could paint her image a million times and still not fully capture her complexity. I enjoyed the meditation of painting the details that I put in this image, where I focused on the idea of facing the dark aspect, accepting the inevitability of death, and the sacrifice that is necessary to receive the gift of her wisdom (represented by the apple that she is holding out to you).

Thank you Carolyn. Each of my paintings featuring the goddesses, is really a personal exploration into the qualities and energies these mythic figures represent. Many hours of meditation and introspection go into the creation of these paintings (which is why they take so long to create). In addition, I am called to explore the natural world to find the representatives that best illustrate those qualities. I was not content with just an anthropomorphic representation, because I believe the myths represent much more than just a human connection. I believe the plants, animals, and minerals as well as the sun, moon and stars are our real teachers when we explore the role of myth in our lives.

Thank you very much. I am glad you can see her beauty amidst the dark!

Thanks so much! Interesting that you compared her to Brigid. I am currently working on a painting of Brigid! I am eager to see the how the two work together side by side. The Morrigan was a challenging piece, really forcing me to dig deep and fumble about in the dark corners of my self. It was an exercise in patience and stamina. Brigid is challenging in maintaining the fire, which wants to burn fast and furiously! I tend to work in short, intense spurts when I sit with Brigid.