Samhain
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samhain
Ireland
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Inspired by a visit to a deserted Irish famine village. Here for tee / 31/12 5332 views
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For the most special festival of the year, celebrated on October 31st. Sister witches dance round the fire as the old ones look on.
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Pencil illustration (watercolour pencils without water) then touched up and built on in photoshop.
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SAMHAIN / Entry for The Spirit Walks contest / (Halloween , All Hallows Eve, All Souls Night) Celtic New Year / Beginning of Winter Festival of the Dead,ruled by the Crone aspect of the Goddess. Now in her wise woman aspect she returns to the underworld with the energies of the earth to rest and digest the years growth and lessons.The nights grow longer in the dark grip of winter untill the Sun is re-born at Yule (Winter Solstice) and the Goddess will return re-newed and virginal at Imbolc (Feb 2nd)
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Original is Acrylic painting on Canvas. for all hallows eve… The carved pumpkin, lit by a candle inside, is one of Halloween’s most prominent symbols. / These lanterns are usually carved from a turnip or swede (or more uncommonly a mangelwurzel). / The jack-o’-lantern can be traced back to the Irish legend of Stingy Jack, a greedy, gambling, hard-drinking old farmer. / He tricked the devil into climbing a tree and trapped him by carving a cross into the tree trunk. / In revenge, the devil placed a curse on Jack, condemning him to forever wander the earth at night. This story has been passed down through generations of Irish families. / The carving of pumpkins is associated with Halloween in North America, where pumpkins were readily available and much larger, making them easier to carve than turnips. Many families that celebrate Halloween carve a pumpkin into a frightening or comical face and place it on their home’s doorstep after dark. In America the tradition of carving pumpkins is known to have preceded the Great Famine period of Irish immigration. / The tradition of carving vegetable lanterns may have been brought over by the Scottish or English—documentation is unavailable to establish when or by whom. The carved pumpkin was originally associated with harvest time in general in America and did not become specifically associated with Halloween until the mid-to-late 19th century. / -From Wikipedia / Halloween like jack O’ Lanterns but less cheeky? / check out Jacks Hallowe’en fire / also available on tshirts/tops / thankyou for taking the time to view my art and (hopefully) comment… / please have a look at my other artwork… / hope you enjoy! :) Click on any category above for that genre… or / Click here to go back to my profile page ... thanx :)
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The carved pumpkin, lit by a candle inside, is one of Halloween’s most prominent symbols. / These lanterns are usually carved from a turnip or swede (or more uncommonly a mangelwurzel). / The jack-o’-lantern can be traced back to the Irish legend of Stingy Jack, a greedy, gambling, hard-drinking old farmer. / He tricked the devil into climbing a tree and trapped him by carving a cross into the tree trunk. / In revenge, the devil placed a curse on Jack, condemning him to forever wander the earth at night. This story has been passed down through generations of Irish families. / The carving of pumpkins is associated with Halloween in North America, where pumpkins were readily available and much larger, making them easier to carve than turnips. Many families that celebrate Halloween carve a pumpkin into a frightening or comical face and place it on their home’s doorstep after dark. In America the tradition of carving pumpkins is known to have preceded the Great Famine period of Irish immigration. / The tradition of carving vegetable lanterns may have been brought over by the Scottish or English—documentation is unavailable to establish when or by whom. The carved pumpkin was originally associated with harvest time in general in America and did not become specifically associated with Halloween until the mid-to-late 19th century. / -From Wikipedia / Halloween work details – Original is acrylic painting which I’ve altered (alot) in ps with airbrush, burn and dodge tools, some smudging and color changes. / Original painting- Cheeky Jack / also available on a tshirt / ““http://www.redbubble.com/people/dimarie/clothing/1072798-1-jacks-fire-tee Click on any category above for that genre… or / Click here to go back to my profile page ... thanx :)
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also available as prints / cheeky jack o’lantern / for all hallows eve… The carved pumpkin, lit by a candle inside, is one of Halloween’s most prominent symbols. / These lanterns are usually carved from a turnip or swede (or more uncommonly a mangelwurzel). / The jack-o’-lantern can be traced back to the Irish legend of Stingy Jack, a greedy, gambling, hard-drinking old farmer. / He tricked the devil into climbing a tree and trapped him by carving a cross into the tree trunk. / In revenge, the devil placed a curse on Jack, condemning him to forever wander the earth at night. This story has been passed down through generations of Irish families. / The carving of pumpkins is associated with Halloween in North America, where pumpkins were readily available and much larger, making them easier to carve than turnips. Many families that celebrate Halloween carve a pumpkin into a frightening or comical face and place it on their home’s doorstep after dark. In America the tradition of carving pumpkins is known to have preceded the Great Famine period of Irish immigration. / The tradition of carving vegetable lanterns may have been brought over by the Scottish or English—documentation is unavailable to establish when or by whom. The carved pumpkin was originally associated with harvest time in general in America and did not become specifically associated with Halloween until the mid-to-late 19th century. / -From Wikipedia / Halloween like jack O’ Lanterns but less cheeky? / check out Jacks Hallowe’en fire / / and jacks halloween fire tee / thankyou for taking the time to view my art and (hopefully) comment… / please have a look at my other artwork… / hope you enjoy! :) /
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ORIGINAL FOR SALE $2800 plus P&H From the original Mandala, acrylic 100cm x 100cm with metallic and glitter overlays. The Hallows of Ireland The Morrigan – Samhain / Triple Goddess; Great Queen; Warrior Queen; Queen of War and Death; Shapeshifter (Raven/Crow); Protector; Goddess of Fertility / Bearing Claiomh Solais (The sword of light and death) / Wife of The Dagda The Dagda – Beltane / Master of Magic; Fearsome Warrior; Skilled Artisan / Guardian of Coire Anseasc, the never empty cauldron with healing powers / Master of the Harp / Husband to The Morrigan / Son of Danu / Father of Brigid Brigid – Imbolc / Exalted One; Bright Goddess; Goddess of healers, poets, smiths, women; Keeper of prophecies and dreams; The Flame of Ireland; Keeper of sacred wells and sacred earth; Goddess of Spring / Carrying Brigids Cross; Keeper of Lia Fail, the stone of destiny and coronation Danu – Lughnasadh / Great Mother; Goddess of faery ways; Goddess of fertility and wisdom; Goddess of Imagination; Earth Mother; Matriarch of the Tuatha De Danaan; Goddess of wealth and abundance / Carries the Spear Luin, the spear of might and light I never know where these Mandalas come from… All I know with this one is that I woke up one morning and The Morrigan was standing at the foot of my bed and the entire image was in my head and I just had to paint it… Now it sits on my wall and I look at it and wonder… Recently, while looking at this mandala, I saw that the big oak trees painted either sides of the four figures were forming the shape of the celtic cross underneath the sun cross… the more I look at this mandala, the more comes to me. I woke up one morning and came out into the kitchen just after I had finished this work and the rainbow was spot on the stone of destiny! It was goosepimple stuff, I tell you! The spirits walked my house that morning! These big powerful mandalas are connections… connections with spirit, connections with others, connections with myself. My ancient celtic ancestry is in full bloom… ALL RIGHTS RESERVED! Please DO NOT COPY this picture. It is protected in more ways than one… Cheers:) Marg
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upload from my 2009 calendar Celtic Dreams
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As Halloween is drawing ever closer I thought I’d upload this painting which I did back at the beginning of August… you can never be too earlier when it comes to Halloween! This is Oreo and he’s out and about Trick or Treating with his ghostly pals. As you can see his little pumpkin basket is already full to the brim making this, most definitely, ‘the last stop’ before they make for home! Acrylic on 200gsm watercolor paper. Original is SOLD AVAILABLE AS: / Card, Matted Print, Laminated Print, Mounted Print, Canvas Print & Framed Print Also available on other products over at my zazzle gallery
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I love pumpkins! Pumpkins remind me of fall, of pie, and of celebration! Bring in the fall with a pumpkin on your chest! Or, buy one for your “pumpkin”. :) / CREATION INFORMATION Medium: Vector Art, T-Shirt Design. Technique: Vector Art based on stock image. Tools: Photoshop CS3, and my brain. Stock used: Pumpkin Note: The stock used for this image was inspirational in the re-creation of this design. This design was re-done entirely of vector points to re-create a higher resolution and a crisper look. None of the original stock remains in this version.
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A vengeful Japanese vampiress, spots her victim beneath the full moon.
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Samhain Crone watching over the night / protecting or haunting the sky in flight / Wise beyond years and gifts of sight / when truly known – a being of light… WindOwl 2008 Just havin fun with an old sketch…played in photoshop with Wacom pen to spice up an old pencil drawing ;) /
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Its the night when the vail between this world and the next touch, it is a time for reflection and feasting. Pan is let loose and dances among the trees the rich coloured leaves fall as if joining him in the dance. whilst others take on the guise of animals and spirits of the night there candels guiding the souls of the dead. Autumn chill tells of winters cold yet to come and magic is at its strongest. So light the fire that burns away the worrys of the past year, and imbrace the world a new as the year turns once more
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This was created for Judi Taylor – she made a special request for piece for Samhain which is November 1st. You can learn about this Celtic/pagan holiday here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samhain Judi, I hope you (and everyone else!) like it. Blessings to you! This was created by digitally manipulating elements of one of my pastel paintings, which I wasn’t really happy with. Now I think I am! Thanks for the request Judi, it really stimulated the creative juices tonight!
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On All Hallows eve, as wanderers draw near / crossing over the veil to rest is nothing to fear Doorways ajar between worlds of unknown / allow restless spirits to be guided by crones Samhain is the festival to leave behind thoughts / that no longer serve your emotions diddley-squat Firing up the cauldron through mystery’s journey divine / we’ll walk through the spiraled labyrinth in kind Walk and talk to the loved ones that we’ve lost / in the core, walking the same path star crossed This mystical journey of light through the dark / promises transformation of symbolic hallmark No rest for the wicked stuck in limbos glitch / love’s imagination is your pixies’ be-witch… tkrosevear 10/31/08 Happy Halloween ;) Lost in Love’s Magic
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October is a month of mixed emotions…fall is so beautiful…the air crisp and clean…the skies bluer than blue…there is no other sound like that of the crunch of leaves underfoot as you go for a Sunday walk…but there is a feeling of regret that the joys of summer are gone…the warmth of the sun will now be gone for months…but for the children Hallowe’en brings it’s promise of sweet things…for us in Canada, thanksgiving is just around the corner…the painting seeks to incorporate all that is October in one radical hit…the colours, the sadness, the promise, the celebrations... Watercolour on Arches Rough Paper..special decorative effects created with sponges, plastic wrap and watercolour markers… FEATURED IN JPG CAST-OFFS / IMAGE WRITING / DEVINE FEMININE I will dance / The dance of dying days / And sleeping life. I will dance / In cold, dead leaves / A bending, whirling human flame. I will dance / With the ghosts of those / Gone before. I will dance / Between the sleep of life / And the dream of death. I will dance / On Samhain’s dusky eye, / I will dance.” Karen Bergquist, An Autumn Chant FEATURED IN… / JPG CAST OFFS / DIVINE FEMININE / IMAGE WRITING / Deep Blue / Lost
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This was fun to do. I painted a large chunk of the cat, mixture of photomanipulation and digital painting. / All artwork is copyrighted Kerri Ann Crau and can not be used in any way, shape or form without written permission from photographer. This means in layouts, tags, manipulation etc. I do take it as a compliment but I do not want it done. Thank you. I do however love feedback and comments! / Stock: / My own and http://phantasmastock.deviantart.com/
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Changed the title to “Samhain”. The term “Samhain” derives from the name of a month in the ancient Celtic calendar, in particular the first three nights of this month, with the festival marking the end of the summer season and the end of the harvest. The Gaelic festival became associated with the Catholic All Souls’ Day, and appears to have influenced the secular customs now connected with Halloween. It is also the Gaelic word for the month of “November”. stock credits / model / http://froweminahildstock.deviantart.com/art/Medieval-Forest-Stock-004-140359100 background / http://ashensorrow.deviantart.com/art/Premade-Background-170-139338303
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On Hallows Eve….the veil is very thin between the worlds….Samhain is a time of communication between the past and the present…. This work is a combination of an image I took of one of my Native American sculptures and an Encaustic work. I layered the images together.
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Halloween, Samhain, All Hallows Eve, Shadowfest, Ancestor Night. Samhain (SOW-in or SAV-ayn) marked the beginning of the old Celtic new year, and many Celtic Pagans still observe Samhain as the renewal of the Wheel of the Year. This was the night that the old God died, returning to the Land of the Dead to await rebirth at Yule, and a time when the Crone Goddess would go into mourning for her lost son/consort, leaving her people in temporary darkness. As in days long past, Celtic Pagans believe that the veil between the world of the living and that of the dead is at its thinnest on this night, and that the spirits of our departed loved ones walk the earth, visit family and friends, and join in the ritual celebrations. This makes Samhain a prime night for any type of spirit contact rituals. The feeding of the dead is a widespread practice, even in modern Celtic lands. In Brittany and Ireland food is always left out for these spirit travelers, and candles are placed in windows to guide them along their way, and these were the origins of the modern Halloween customs of the jack o’lantern and trick-or-treat. A little mood music for you tonight. I created this kaliedoscope from a poor photograph of an almost full moon peeking through the clouds. I never discard my photographs, even when they don’t work as that! Blessed Be my friends. :o) XO / Jenny
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