The Water Bird
All through the ages pools, lakes, sacred wells and springs have all been invested with magical properties and believed to be the dwelling places of the gods. Water is a universal symbol for the Soul and is represented by different moods and qualities. It can be gentle like rain and as hard as ice. In this painting using wax the Water Bird has arrived, to be refreshed and to return to its real state of purity by washing away the debit of the past.
Encaustic wax
The Water Bird belongs to the following groups:
Corporate Art/Themes and PEACE, LOVE & TRANQUILITY Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
RMonroe
Your work is fascinating. This is beautiful, a lovely waterfall and a beautiful bird in flight. Just lovely.
Sophie Shapiro replied
Robin thank you for your lovely words and sentiments! I really appreciate them!Sx
JennyDean
yippee do, favourite of favourites for me, simply lovely.
Sophie Shapiro replied
Jenny I’m so glad you like this! It makes me happy that it brings you such joy!Sx
~ Ademac
Wonderful image…..............awesome creation.
Sophie Shapiro replied
Barssel thank you for your wonderful words and sentiments, I really appreciate them!Sx
John Edwards
A stunning image
Sophie Shapiro replied
John thank you for your wonderful words! I really appreciate them!S
robyn nuttall
Amazing!
Sophie Shapiro replied
Robyn thank you! I really appreciate your comment!Sx
liesbeth
Amazing Sophie. Beautifull bird comming from a beautifull soul.
Sophie Shapiro replied
Liesbeth I have you to thank for inspiring me! So Thank You once again!Your words are beautiful and I shall cherish them always!Sx
LindaR
this one is giving me chills ~ the words as much as the art ~ the truth is being spoken ~ “Water is a universal symbol for the Soul” ~ it cleanses mine and opens it up like nothing else ~xxx
Sophie Shapiro replied
I’m so glad that something I did with Spirit can bring so much happiness and joy! Life is really wonderful sometimes and this is one of those days! Thank you for all your kind words and thoughts!Sx
Sophie Shapiro replied
Dawnsky2
simply cleansing, refreshing, and very awesome Sophie,.........x it reminds me of a Kingfisher, beautiful…x
Sophie Shapiro replied
Dawn you are simply awesome yourself! You have so much talent and insight that it’s great we’re communicating! Thank you for all your comments and sentiments! I really appreciate them!Sx
aglaia b
wow, sensational!
looks truly beautiful framed too!
xox ;-)
Sophie Shapiro replied
Aglaia thank you for these beautiful words!I’m glad you like it!Sx
AndyReeve
Def ’ Big Wow factor’ Love this
Sophie Shapiro replied
Yes, Yes, Yes – WOW…...the story continues!Sx
Maureen Bloesch
looks like a forest with brush and trees…..........beautiful….......
Sophie Shapiro replied
Maureen I’m very pleased that you like this and that we see the same things! Thank you, I really appreciate your comments!Sx
Makeba Kedem-D...
I see they are coming through even stronger with these latest paintings! Lots of water washing the spirit of the viewers clean. Refreshing! I see that bird again, but this time coming from the left. Indigo again too. peace…
Sophie Shapiro replied
The Indigo is on it’s way….so we shall wait and see! Thank you for your wonderful comment! I’m so very happy you like it!Sx
Maureen Bloesch
i forgot to mention…the bird in flight :>))
Helen Chierego
Water: an essential element to sustain life! The water bird with outstretched wings and the waterfall look so refreshing to the eye. I am drinking it in!
Sophie Shapiro replied
Helen!!!!!!!!!!!Welcome and drink all you like!Sx
Sorina Williams
Stunning!
Sophie Shapiro replied
Sorina thank you for your lovely comment! I really appreciate it!Sx
Deb Gillett
Consider me gobsmacked and speechless. This is powerful stuff indeed
Sophie Shapiro replied
Wow! That’s a wonderful comment! Thank you!I do appreciate it!S
marshall calve...
yes this wonderful so moving it has a grace in abundance
Sophie Shapiro replied
M great to see you, hope you’re well? I’m so pleased you like this! Thank you!Sx
Kathie Nichols
Oh my gosh, this one made my heart jump LOL! Very moving art Sophie and so very very beautiful, reminds me of a book I read “The Mists of Avalon”, and the mystical and magical lady of the lake!!!
Sophie Shapiro replied
Kathie thank you for these lovely words! I really appreciate them! Maybe your heart jumped because you remembered something pertaining to this picture!Sx
spuddy
Hi Sophia love this piece Will look out for all of your work has a lovely feel
Sophie Shapiro replied
Spuddy thank you! I’m so glad you like it! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!Sx
avalyn
Fabulous movement and spontaneity in this!! Stunning!
Me too – I am so attracted to water-spirit and ‘language’.
Sophie Shapiro replied
We have alot of common interests and understanding! I’m glad you like this!Sx
Shauna Noble
flowing and strong – so much to see each viewing
Sophie Shapiro replied
Shauna thank you for your beautiful words! I’m so glad you like it!S
Solomon Walker
Excellent!
Sophie Shapiro replied
Thank you for your comment!S
Chris Willis
Beautiful artwork. I love this composition…the implied movement and colours are very strong.
Sophie Shapiro replied
Thank you Chris for your lovely words! I’m so glad you like it!S
Larasolnishko
wow, what a splash of colors and white bird in the sky is amazing romantic encounter.
Sophie Shapiro replied
What beautiful words you write! Thank you Lara! I really appreciate them!S
coppertrees
I just found this in a contest,smile it is fantastic Sophie. How did you show go????
Sophie Shapiro replied
Vickie, it went really well and I met some amazing people. As you know I do Past Life connections, so I have a few commissions which I love to do!!!! I’m so happy you like this painting! Thank you for your wonderful comment! It’s brought a smile to my face! I hope you’re well? Thinking of you!Sx
coppertrees
So glad it went well I knew it would,I have been busy just doing my thing.
Sophie Shapiro replied
Good to hear it! I’ll be making comments shortly on your work! Alot to catch up with, but I will I promise!Sx
coppertrees
No worries I got busy over the weekend,try new programs
JohnThunderbird
gorjus or gorgeous…both of these, love this soph
coppertrees
Came back to this as I was looking at your work. It draws to me everytime I see it. Love this one.
riverotter
The ancient wisdom and symbolism of the Heron, Great, Blue, Water, Bird.
Julie Marks
This is absolutely stunning!! I love how you integrated the large blue bird with an elegant array of different patterns and forms of water. Another astounding gift to all who have the good fortune to assimilate the multi-dimensions of your brillant work and writing.
Joyce Dickens,...
Aweinspiring work my dear Sophie…..invigorating energy in this superb artwork!
MoonSpiral
Obviously this is a well loved piece! Sometimes the higher energies are very present and people are just drawn to it. I always think of water as being connected to the Feminine consciousness and birds as messengers of the Angelic Realms, so this piece has a double whammy of healing energy!
Erhan OZBIYIK
Wonderful artwork !!! :))
And Congratulations on being featured at PEACE, LOVE & TRANQUILITY !!! :))
Jonice
Congrats on the feature! Jonice
Raven5
Reminds me of the Mythical Pheonix… in full flight, lighting the sky with colour and blaze… stunning!
carlinecasey
my goodness sophie , am i glad i found your page , your work is just magnificant , beautiful and your words as well ….BEAUTIFUL :) wow
Larasolnishko
how amasing, i find myself back to your painting and i love it very much that vision of poetic bird…
catherine walker
Fabulous!