Anam Cara

tkrosevear

Anam Cara

Anam Cara is Gaelic for “soul friend”, while working on this Knotwork the thought of this Celtic circle of belonging would not leave my mind…
John O’Donohue’s book was one of the most profound and life-changing reads of my life ~ “Friendship is the sweet grace that liberates us to approach, recognize, and inhabit this adventure. A creative and subversive force, claiming this intimacy is the secret law of life and universe. The human journey is a continuous act of transfiguration. If approached in friendship, the unknown, the anonymous, the negative, and the threatening gradually yield their secret affinity with us. As an artist, the human person is permanently active in this revelation. The imagination is the great friend of the unknown. Endlessly, it invokes and releases the power of possibility. Friendship, then, is not to be reduced to an exclusive or sentimental relationship; it is a far more extensive and intensive force.
The Celtic imagination articulates the inner friendship that embraces Nature, divinity, underworld, and human world as one. The dualism that seperates the visible from the invisible, time from eternity, the human from the divine, was totally alien to them.
The Anam Cara was a person to whom you could reveal the hidden intimacies of your life. This friendship was an act of recognition and belonging. When you had an ‘Anam Cara’, your friendship cut across all convention and category. You were joined in an ancient and eternal way with a friend of your soul.”

There are many here that I feel are my “Soul Friends”, you know who you are…I just wanted to acknowledge those who echo my soul ;)

Aeone ~ Anam Cara

artwork sketch photographed and edited in photoshop7, colored with wacom pen and filtered with redfield plug-in fractilius and poster edges

Anam Cara belongs to the following groups:

"Exceptional Ekphrasis", 1 In The Beginning - Ancient Practices, 21st Century Celts, All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Core [C.O.R.E], Extraordinary Fractalius - 3/day, Live, Love, Dream: , Music Inspired Art (M.I.A) music links/lyrics required, Redfield Plugins, Sisters in Arms (feminine relationship described) and Spiritual Art Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Anam Cara by tkrosevear
  • cougarfan

    cougarfan

    Beautiful Work Sweetie:)))))xoxox

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much Trena ;) xoxox

  • Sally Omar

    Sally Omar

    Absolutely Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxooxxo

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Sally, love to you always ;) xoxoxx

  • mooner1

    mooner1

    This is truly beautiful and profound! The text is quite enlightening! I’ve always thought that friendship was THE most important part of any real and fruitful relationship…. this lays that thought out perfectly! Thanks!!! {:{)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks mooner, your tree of life prompted me putting her up when I did, you are one I call soul friend ;) xoxox

  • Judi Taylor

    Judi Taylor

    This heART is not only beautiful but has many intertwining designs that reveal so much. There is no doubt in my mind that you are my Anam Cara. Your divine friendship has brought me confident and a better understanding of who I am, what I want and where I want to go. As my Anam Cara, wherever I go, I know you will be there ahead of me waiting for me to catch up! Thank you for that Tammy, dear sister and soul friend.

  • tkrosevear replied

    Judi, my anam cara, the feeling is mutual – I love ya sis ;) xoxox

  • calves

    calves

    Splendid work Tammy…I agree with Judi: this heART!!!
    thank you my friend

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Claudia, my soul echoes your heart as well ;) xoxoxo

  • Sophie Shapiro

    Sophie Shapiro

    ........Can you hear me?>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Echoing your words…......This is beautiful looks like a very expensive tile, using a very old expensive technique, just wonderful!Sx

  • tkrosevear replied

    Sophie, my anam cara across the sea, I love you for being here ;) xoxoxox

  • MoonSpiral

    MoonSpiral

    You know I love John, and I love this :))!!!!!!

  • tkrosevear replied

    soul friends/sisters all the way Tammy ;) xoxoxox

  • JKKimball

    JKKimball

    Beauty!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much John ;) xoxoxo

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    Absolutely gorgeous Sis!!!! XOXO

  • tkrosevear replied

    cheryl, my soul sis, love ya lots ;) xoxoxox

  • WayoftheWarrior

    WayoftheWarrior

    Great work

  • tkrosevear replied

    Tony, you echo everything I cannot ;) xoxoxox

  • Sassafras

    Sassafras

    John’s book is on the top of the list of my most loved books…EVER.
    Love the art that you have created, TK, veryyyyyyy much. It has the look of cloisonne.
    Hugs,
    Sassi

  • tkrosevear replied

    oh sassi, thanks something told me you knew his work…love to you always my soul friend ;) xoxox

  • fullcirclemandalas

    fullcirclemand...

    Gorgeous Tam:) Just perfect:) xoxox

  • tkrosevear replied

    Blessed be Anam Cara ;) xoxoxo

  • Bill Gamblin

    Bill Gamblin

    Tammy this is awesome work…I love everything you are posting…keep up the fantastic work

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks ever so much Bill, you are truly a soul brother ;) xoxox

  • Polly Peacock

    Polly Peacock

    Tammy this is just so fantastic!! I really love the depth of the feeling that you are putting into this, both with your well thought out and beautiful words, as well as this incredible creation that brings those words to life!! Excellent job Tammy! You just got featured by the Polly Peacock Group – hehe!! xoxo!! :)

  • tkrosevear replied

    Polly, I’m honored to be featured in your loving heart/group, thank you my soul friend ;) xoxoxo

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    a wonderful piece,dawnx

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much dawn ;) xoxoxox love ya

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    excellent,

  • tkrosevear replied

    thank you Scott ;) xoxoxox

  • Marion Chapman

    Marion Chapman

    i love how there are so many links between the inner being and the surrounding being. Very connective!! Also the colours are shining with intensity. Looks great!!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thank you Marion, your soul echoes across the sea to make me smile and shine ~ love to you always ;) xoxoxo

  • Martilena

    Martilena

    How clever….. love Celtic knots…... Splendid work Tammy….:)

  • tkrosevear replied

    Ineke, your musical heart echoes and lights my spirit ~ thank you ;) xoxoxo

  • Larry Davis

    Larry Davis

    I know I am on your list.
    So huggs and kisses my sweet soul sister….

  • tkrosevear replied

    well of course you are my Anam Cara, hugs and kisses to you too my soul brother ;) xoxoxoxoxoxox

  • Martilena

    Martilena

    What a sweet thing to say Tammy…... and you echoe right back to the other side of the globe….:)
    Hugs…....xoxoxo

  • tkrosevear replied

    much love to you my friend, thank you ;) xoxoxoxox

  • Carol Berliner

    Carol Berliner

    wooooooooow amaaaazing work! I loooooove this!! Instant fav!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much Carol, love to you ;) xoxox

  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk

    beautiful in every aspect sis…touch my heart and soul…with love..xoxox

  • tkrosevear replied

    thank you my Anam Cara ;) xoxoxoxooxox

  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk

    and you know what…you are a great teacher ..a great soul…an echo of life and a dear soul friend….always…xox

  • tkrosevear replied

    your echo has taught me alot sis, love to you ;) xoxoxox

  • valzart

    valzart

    Wow! amazing mantra sweetheART love it! .. ; } happy hippy hugglez

  • tkrosevear replied

    thank you ever so much val, love to you always ;) xoxoxo

  • Jan Landers

    Jan Landers

    this is so profoundly beautiful and heartfelt, sis…..touches deep it does…..i am so feeling the love, sis…. dohiyi

  • tkrosevear replied

    my dear spirit sister/anam cara ~ I jope you always feel this love ;) xoxoxox

  • nkbellani

    nkbellani

    wonderful, tk

  • tkrosevear replied

    thank you so much my brother ;) xoxox Namaste’

  • Agnes McGuinness

    Agnes McGuinness

    Stunning art, TK. A beautiful mandala. And your words sum up this wonderful book perfectly. Indeed, to read it is a life affirming experience. Agnes xx

  • tkrosevear replied

    thank you my soul friend, love to you always Agnes ;) xoxoxox

  • Rose S. Williams

    Rose S. Williams

    “John O’Donohue’s book was one of the most profound and life-changing reads of my life.”

    Amen to that one Sister! I just finished it last week and loaned it to a friend…it’s poetically beautiful in its simplicity and profoundness…

  • tkrosevear replied

    well hello my beautiful Anam Cara ~ I know you will feel his words for time and all eternity…;) I love you ;) xoxoxox

  • joyousmoon

    joyousmoon

    Profound work to accompany the information…what a wonderful interpretation through your artwork. I also have found a few soul friends here on RB. Thanks for sharing this wonderful wisdom sis xoxox

  • tkrosevear replied

    My beautiful soul friend and sister, it is time for us to share so much more ;) xoxoxox love to you always xoxoxox

  • Phil Thomson IPA

    Phil Thomson IPA

    Absolutely beautiful, rich, intricate and stunning artwork and a profound representation to accompany the information, Tammy !!!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thank you so very much Phil, your inspiration and support confirms that we are indeed soul friends ;) xoxoxox

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    beautiful design Tk :)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thank you Laura, we are all in this together, love to you always ;) xoxoxo

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    Fantastic work Tammy!! :)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Keith, you are one of the most creative soul brothers I’ve met here ;) xoxoxox

  • shilohlin

    shilohlin

    wonderful heART went into this tk….... you continue to lead and teach and for this you are greatly appreciated, and loved in sisterhood dohiyi

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks ever so much shiloh, you are one I would definitely consider an Anam Cara ;) love to you and dohiyi~

  • Malcolm Chant

    Malcolm Chant

    What an excellent work of art love it

  • tkrosevear replied

    aw, thanks so much Malcolm, my brother ;) xoxox

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    you are my Anam Cara :) beautiful work tammi xxx

  • tkrosevear replied

    as you are mine sweet sister, thank you ;) love ya xoxox

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely work

  • tkrosevear replied

    thank you Antanas for being an inspiration to me ;) xoxox

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Lovely celtic knots and design tk, great work xoxo

  • tkrosevear replied

    thank you my Anam Cara from Oz ;) xoxoxox

  • TeriLee

    TeriLee

    So wonderful!!! Something abut this pulled me in…hee hee…maybe the green….love it!!! :)xoxoxo

  • tkrosevear replied

    must have been those green heartstrings…love ya so much Anam Cara ;) xoxoxo

  • tom burke

    tom burke

    very profound writer, great knot work,very well done.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much tom, wish I gould do what you do with the scrimshaw ;) xoxoxox

  • tom burke

    tom burke

    with your talent it is only because you havn’t tried.

  • tkrosevear replied

    aw, thanks Tom (blush) xoxox

  • Alison Pearce

    Alison Pearce

    Love it!!!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Ali, love to you sis ;) xoxox

  • capecodart

    capecodart

    Stunning work.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much, nice to meet you ;) xoxox TK

  • Barry W King

    Barry W King

    beautiful work Tammy

    xoxo

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much my brother Bear ;) xoxox

  • owlspook

    owlspook

    (big smile) I learn anew from you my sis (big smile)

  • tkrosevear replied

    we’re all learnin’ together sis, love ya ;) xoxox

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    WOW Tammy this is brilliant….......you have such an incredible heArt…....love you! XX JD

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much my sister, love to you always ;) xoxox

  • Jewd

    Jewd

    You’ve inspired me to work with some of these celtic symbols, I just love what you have quoted by John D..as a force behind friendship being a secret law of the universe…that is very moving..xx

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Jewd, can’t wait to see what you come up with ;)xoxox

  • Marilyns

    Marilyns

    beautiful and so full of beauty in all its meaning ,TK ! thank you for your writting too ! have a beautiful week :)xoxo

  • tkrosevear replied

    thank you Marilyn, I feel very lucky to have connected with your spirit ;) xoxox

  • Barry W King

    Barry W King

    outstanding work Tammy :)

    xoxo

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks ever so much Bear…;) xoxox

  • chijude

    chijude

    Powerfully thought provoking view of friendship.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks ever so much Judy, blessed to consider you as one ;) xoxox

  • Nelson Campbell

    Nelson Campbell

    Beautiful artwork and wonderful writing to which I shall return…;-)

  • tkrosevear replied

    so appreciate you Nelson ;) xoxox

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethVoted Most Helpful Bubbler

    that is really nice.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much MT ;) xoxox

  • NordicBlackbird

    NordicBlackbird

    oh, wow!!! :))))))
    magic, TK – my Aussie “sis” would love that to bits! xoxoxoxo

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Nat, you are a true soul friend ;) xoxox

  • annamora

    annamora

    I love that book Tama …. I just had a peek at your portfolio and saw this …means I will be back for more soon ….

  • tkrosevear replied

    thank you very much annamora, it is a wonderful book, quite inspiring…;) xoxox

  • annamora

    annamora

    ...Tammy …

  • tkrosevear replied

    so nice to meet you annamora ;) xoxoxox

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