United States
United States
United States
www.cathleentarawhiti.co.nz Model - Luna Gown supplied by / Mystique Costume Hire / 233 Anglesea St / Hamilton / ph 07 83 83 505 Featured in 100% / Thank you Shannon. Featured in Live, Love, Dream / Thank you Bamagirl38. Featured in Creative Fashion Photography / Thank you fallenrosemedia. Featured in Models / Thank you James and Jo. Featured in Impressionist Art / Thank you Sharon. Featured in Canon DSLR / Thank you. Featured in The Woman Photographer / Thank you. Featured in The Blue Room / Thank you Helen. Featured in The Sisterhood / Thank you. Featured in First Things / Thank you. Featured in Fine Art of the Female Form / Thank you. Featured in Canon Vs Nikon / Thank you. Finalist in The Woman Photographer challenge / Thanks for the votes guys. 4000+ views People/Portraiture Pin-ups HDR Photography Macro Photography Architecture Collaborations Skyscapes Animals/Birds/Insects Street Photography Everyday Objects Seascapes/Rivers/All Water Summer Photography Odd/Unusual Flowers/Plants/Trees Landscapes New Zealand Abstract Humour Black and White Photography Canon 40D Thank you to the person who just bought this as a laminated print -
ALL PROCEEDS DONATED TO PHOENIX APPEAL The hand has been a universal motif since ancient times, whether it be a signature, greeting, protective device or healing tool. I’ve been working on a series depicting hands. Inspired by vision, they are few and far apart and like dreams will not be forced or summoned. The painting manifests completed in my mind, every layer of detail woven into the next in the manner of a tapestry; every element in the design holding meaning. When this happens I know its time to get in the studio and paint before the image loses potency and fades away. The hands in these paintings are my own and painted life size. They are meant to be expereinced not only as art, but as a focusing tool. By placing your own hand upon the image and concentrating on the colors and undualting lines, what they represent, and endevoring to sense this within your own fingertips and palms, the mind is directed toward awareness. Occupied, it ceases its chatter and allows you to be directly in the body, in the present moment rather than thought – traveling to the chores and concerns of the future or dwelling in a remembered past . Just focus on feeling the colors and what they symbolize to yourself and imagine pulling this sensation into the hand, to the heart and throughout the body. Then radiate it outward. Dont direct or worry about where its going anymore than the sun and stars concern themselves with where their light shines. Just focus on the sensation. In time you’ll be able to do this practice without a painting. Its a form of cleansing, washing away the dust and debris of the road. This painting itself is a feminine one, representing healer and healing. It was inspired by a friend who practices therapeutic massage, but the modality is not important here. This image is not only about the desire to heal others and self, but the drive and ability as well. I’ve written a few of my notes below. In many cultures butterflies are associated with the unfettered spirit, soul, femininity, and all that is beautiful and ephemeral. Lakota teachings say that butterflies flutter near girls and women, often landing on their shoulders, and convey knowledge regarding the location, harvesting, preparation and applications of botanicals. For this reason the monarch butterfly, so abundant on the prairie, seemed an ideal metaphor to convey the traditional concept of healing, healer, and wellness. The spots are patterned after the border of a monarch’s wing, symbolizing the Lakota woman’s affinity with butterfly medicine, but have other meanings as well. They are stars and fireflies in the night skies of summer, yin to sun’s yang , countering heat, dryness and light with cool, moist darkness. This imagery came one day as I held my hand before the sun, studying the way its shape was cast into deep shadow, almost a silhouette. I could feel the coolness in its shade. The sun flashed between my parted fingers and for a few moments afterward miniature suns danced across my field of vision, even when looking into the shadow of my hand. The two fingers glowing blue at the tips represent healing energy transferred by healer to client. This blue light is positive intention, conscious purpose, the place from which a healer draws power and luminous sky washed clean and purified by summer thunderstorms. The hand is dark (yin), it greets and touches the sun, source of warmth and light (yang). The small blue circle in the palm of hand is the void from which power is drawn. It is infinite, like the sky above. The swirling circle of orange is inspired by the patterns on a monarch’s wing, representing movement, new life, the birthing process, creation. There’s more, but this exerpt provides an idea of my intent. Whats more important is the way it resonates with you. Text copyright Helena Nelson -Reed. Please do not use without written permission.
Donated by bites. Bites has also pledged to donate any profits that she makes from her profile for the next two months to the Victorian Fire Appeal
The Phoenix rises from the ashes. A combination of pen and ink, photography and graphics created with Bryce and Apophysis. / . / /
better image, as I promised. mixed media and oil colours, canvas on board, 30×50 cm thank you…............................. heart, / cristina
All proceeds from the sale of this image will be donated to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal via the Phoenix Appeal Image copyright © Marion Cullen. All rights reserved. Considered & Constructive critique invited and welcome.
© Silas Toball For our inspiration blog for creative souls visit www.MessagefromtheMuse.com For our gallery of mytho-poetic art visit www.DuirwaighGallery.com / There you can find prints, greeting cards, calendars, books and more that will make perfect gifts. Plus our inspirational film “A Knock at the Door”.
Kurrajong Trees are an important source of bush medicine for Indigenous Australians. Acrylic on Canvas Board / 400 mm x 500 mm
Crazy or hoax… it’s damn fine entertainment. There’s now a story to accompany this tee.
This is my most favorite picture of Phoenix. I took it the day I got him. How could you not love that look! Featured in Group: Domestic Cats – December 2008 / Featured in Group: Domestic and Pedigree Cats – March 2009 / Featured in Group: Kittens – April 2009
A Phoenix emerges from the fiery breath of a great Silver Dragon, as they fly around a sun mandala. Pastel pencils on black bristol board, 32” x 40”. In Chinese literature, the Dragon represents the male, or Yang, while the phoenix represents the female, or Yin. They complement one another, creating balance. When together, they are the symbol of marital happiness and harmony.
Kindly donated by Matt Mawson
Collaberation with my son James who picked the original colours /
digital photography, the Bestiary series – Subu the lion, Colchester Zoo, Essex, England… / Only available for sale from the Phoenix Appeal
A Magical Phoenix, from mythology and fantasy. Also known as a Firebird. A symbol of rebirth and new beginings. ... This version has been altered to look best on black apparel.
Crane and flowers design inspired by Chinese art and design. Related Items From Our Other Shops: / (Click on Image to View and Buy)
All My Series: /
The subject of Secrets of Paradise… is the guide of the soul who in Jungian terms is called the anima. She is the angel, the heroine, the goddess who shines through the psychological darkness like a bright sky beckoning the beholder to follow their dream, risk the passage, and at all costs continue the quest. The adorning Peacock feather is symbolic of royalty and potency. In alchemy the peacock is cousin to the Phoenix, the mythical bird who rises from the ashes. The central theme of the image is the feminine eye, focused, a visionary awareness that resides in the human psyche; the third eye. Photography based mixed medium processed image.
To all the Families of the Australian bushfires. / / My heartfelt soul is with you all. Any sales profits from sales of this will go to the Red Cross for relief to the victims of the 7th February 2009 bush fires in Victoria, Australia
we all have moments in our lives that we need to rise above….. finding the / inner light and fortitude to do so can be a wonderful growth process…...here’s to taking flight…................b
oil on canvas 80×140cm
Oil on canvas. 250mm x 250mm All proceeds from the sale of these cards and prints, throughout 2009, will go to the Phoenix Appeal.
RedBubble is a great place to find art, design, photos and writing from over 80,000 talented people.
On stunning greeting cards, awesome t-shirts or beautiful prints to hang on your walls.
It’s really simple. If you’re not happy with your purchase for any reason, we’ll fix it.
Since February 2007 we’ve shipped over 241,400 items to more than 70 countries around the world.
Sign up for your free account, upload your work, join some groups and share your creative genius with the world.