Spirit of the South Wind

MoonSpiral

Spirit of the South Wind

12×18 pastel on sanded Wallis paper

FEATURED IN “FEMININE INTENT”, “YOU’RE ACCEPTED”, “STRICTLY HUMAN FACES”, “CONTEMPORARY PASTEL PAINTERS”, “THE LOVE OF EERIE AND ENCHANTING ARTWORK”, AND “THE PATCHWORK”

This is the second in an Elemental series I am working on. The Spirit of the South Wind brings in warmth and sensuality. She is the wind of summertime. Smell the scent of flowers from a thousand summer meadows. She is also the wind of marriage, love, and maturity. Anything in your life that you wish to grow and prosper should be given to the South wind so that she can caress it into being.

Here is a link to
Summertime
by Miss Janis Joplin (to get you in the mood for summer winds)

Also from the series:

Spirit of the South Wind belongs to the following groups:

1 on 1: The Fine Art of Portraiture , * Painted Ladies *, ***♂♥♥QUORN♥♥♀, 1 In The Beginning - Ancient Practices, Accentuate The Eyes, Art Inspired by Dreams, Behind the Mask, Contemporary Pastel Painters, Core [C.O.R.E], Decorative and Traditional Art, Faces and Florals, Feminine Intent (LIMIT TWO IMAGES PER DAY), Fine Arts, Gateways, In Another World .., Mermaids and mystic creatures, Music Inspired Art (M.I.A) music links/lyrics required, Myths, Legends and Fairytales, Outsiders, Parallel Dimensions, PEACE, LOVE & TRANQUILITY, Pentacle Passions, Practising the Dark Arts, Solo Exhibition, Spiritual Art, Strictly Human Faces , THE FRINGE, the love of Eerie and enchanting artwork, The Patchwork , THE SISTERHOOD, Unconventional Artistry - 3 per day, Vibrant and Vivid Color and You're Accepted Available for sale as

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Spirit of the South Wind by MoonSpiral
Spirit of the South Wind by MoonSpiral
  • linaji

    linaji

    Can’t get over how much I love this piece.the colors and those LIPS!!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou…I did tinker with those lips forever!!!!

  • tkrosevear

    tkrosevear

    Gorgeous sis ;) xoxox

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou so much Tammy!!!!

  • Barbara Glatzeder

    Barbara Glatzeder

    what can I say bug agree … the lips, the lips … and the eyes … (love the mask!!!) ... ‘caress it into being’ – oh and the swirls, I love her!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Barbara Glatzeder

    Barbara Glatzeder

    ha!!! almost missed the butterfly! magic :-))

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Yeah…the butterfly is a little camaflouged there. Thankyou Babsi, I had to do another mask….

  • navybrat

    navybrat

    lovely colors….and yes the LIPS…wow~!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou so much….yeah those lips are something….if only I had a pair…teehee!!!!

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    So beautiful- I am loving this series x

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou Anita, I am definately having fun with it!!!!

  • sunsetrainbow

    sunsetrainbow

    Nice work

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou kindly!!!!!

  • Anthea Slade

    Anthea Slade

    Extraordinary and exquisite beauty MoonSpiral…you have captured the absolute beauty and sensuality of the feminine spirit. I am in awe of your talent dear friend. She is such an inspiring Goddess!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    You are always so kind to me….I soooo appreciate your beauty!!!!

  • Michael Scholl

    Michael Scholl

    fantastic!!! I love her hair!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou so much Mike!!!!

  • Lynette K.

    Lynette K.

    The blue has a calm cool feeling to it. I am loving this series. She is lovely.

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou so very much Lynette….I am really glad you like the series so far!!!!

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    your work is beautiful ..well done!!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou so much Catherine, you are very kind!!!!!

  • Tahnja

    Tahnja

    LOVE their white hair? How is it that they can have white hair without looking old? lol!!!! Just a weird thought. But she is just so beautiful. A truly lovely face again and no doubt the series will look fabulous together

  • MoonSpiral replied

    haha, yeah I wondered the same thing actually….I was just thinking white hair…clouds. Somehow they do not look old tho! Thankyou Tahnja!!

  • Matt Bottos

    Matt Bottos

    I love the colours and the way she seems to be at one with the flowers & butterfly. Such tranquility & wisdom in her eyes.

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thanks very much Matt for your thoughtful words!!!!

  • Alexandra Felgate

    Alexandra Felgate

    Oh, fabulous MoonSpiral, it has a lot more warmth to it, I can’t wait for the west and north!!!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou Alexandra…I am glad you like them so far:)))

  • Steph Granshaw

    Steph Granshaw

    so gorgeous..you should check out my friend and fellow artist here on RB, Alice Juliette mason, i see the same spirit present in her work too

  • MoonSpiral replied

    I have an Alice Mason on my watchlist, I wonder if she is the same?

  • Steph Granshaw

    Steph Granshaw

    sorry that’s not Spirit of the Winds but the spirit that is present in both of your works…i’m a fan

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou so much Steph!!!!

  • Emma Wertheim

    Emma Wertheim

    Tammy – this is just amazing…she is so beautiful – I can’t help but feel uplifted when I look at her..xx

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou so much Emma, maybe it is the south wind uplifting you :)

  • Steph Granshaw

    Steph Granshaw

    LOL!! funny that…yes it’s her, just had a look at your watch list

  • Lynsye Medalia

    Lynsye Medalia

    Love the butterfly and the mask….she’s definitely blowing a warm summer wind my way!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou so much Lynsye!!

  • LoneAngel

    LoneAngel

    beautiful artwork

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou Angel!!!

  • danita clark

    danita clark

    Stunning cool aqua blues. Compliments your East wind spirit so beautifully.

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou Danita, I am glad to hear they compliment each other….I was a little worried about trying to make them the same and yet different :))

  • Karin Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    what gorgeous work you do moonspiral
    I am most impressed, i love your style very much indeed!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou so much Karin, I greatly appreciate your kindness!!!!

  • Heavenandus777

    Heavenandus777

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Yay….this is awesome!!!!!! Thankyou so very much!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Alice McMahon White

    Alice McMahon ...

    Congratulations! This work has been featured in the group Contemporary Pastel Painters!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    AWESOME…...It is such an honor to have my art featured in this group Alice, there is so many talented artists. Thankyou so much!!!!!

  • maria paterson

    maria paterson

    lovely curves, love how it fits together

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou, I do love the spirals :))

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    Beautiful!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou so much!!

  • Druidstorm

    Druidstorm

    Her echo the crossroads of the enchanted chime! Listen to her magik and see the unseen, whisper her name and the commandment gives birth! Truly you are a witch with a magical smile!!!...)o(

  • MoonSpiral replied

    I am smiling now ;))

  • Jan Landers

    Jan Landers

    ooh…..i feel summer….close….she is so beautiful and just feels like summer….and the song….well, i have always been a huge janis fan!!! i adore this series, tammy…just wonderful!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Yeah I think we are going straight from Winter to Summer this year….
    Thankyou Jan!!!!

  • Pip Gerard

    Pip Gerard

    lovely work!!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou so much Pip!!!!

  • stephanie allison

    stephanie allison

    This is just beautiful, i love the colors!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thanks Stephanie, I can tell you are a color addict like me :))

  • Angela van Boxtel

    Angela van Bo...

    BEAUTIFUL !! Love your work!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou very much Angela!

  • louisegreen

    louisegreen

    Gorgeous! Love the series, congrats on your feature.

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou so much Louise….now if I could only get in the mood to do the winter one :(

  • Jim Marshal

    Jim Marshal

    Just wonderful!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou so much Jim, much appreciated!!!!!

  • Astoreth

    Astoreth

    She is so beautiful!! And You are so gifted. xx

  • MoonSpiral replied

    You are too kind Jane, thankyou!!!!!!!

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Your art is beautiful!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou so much Sharon!!!

  • Adam Gormley

    Adam Gormley

    Beautiful artwork MoonSpiral, love the attention to detail in your work!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    You are so kind! I always feel like I am too impatient and not detailed enough…lol. Thankyou my friend!!

  • Marilyns

    Marilyns

    very beautiful work moonspiral ! i saw some of your works here and there and i had promised myself to visit you when i can find time !im happy i did today ,thank you :) you have a very interesting and deep creative approach ! xoxo :)

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou so much for stopping in Marilyn, and for all of your kind comments!

  • stephanie allison

    stephanie allison

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Awesome!!!! Love this new group Stephanie!! It has the same wonderful energy as your artwork! Thankyou so much for this honor!

  • ElYPares

    ElYPares

    So many wonderful paintings.

  • Candy1974

    Candy1974

    Beautiful works!

  • Carol Berliner

    Carol Berliner

    How come I missed this Tammy? Woooooow just wooooooow!! amaaaaazing work!! Instant fav!! Congrats on your feature!

  • stephanie allison

    stephanie allison

    Congratulations! Your image placed in the TOP 10 in the Females and Flowers Painted Ladies Challenge

    ♥

  • F. Magdalene Austin

    F. Magdalene A...

    Her eyes are something beautiful.

  • lroof

    lroof

    I really like this!

  • Lynette K.

    Lynette K.

  • KimTurner

    KimTurner

    She’s gorgeous – love her face, and the colours you have used =)

  • AmandaGWright

    AmandaGWright

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    Congratulations on being featured
    Inside Solo, vol 12!


    Inside Solo is the Art News and Resource magazine from Solo Exhibition.

    Click the link, top, to go there and see the magazine and your feature.

  • Bee Williamson

    Bee Williamson

    I adore this, the colours are beautiful, delightful..

  • Jennifer Lothrigel

    Jennifer Lothr...

    Beautiful!

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