First Journal entry. Yesterday I received the first comment on my work. It was good to get a response. I contribute to one other sit…
First Journal entry. Yesterday I received the first comment on my work. It was good to get a response. I contribute to one other site called Gather. It is much different from redbubble. i think the people on redbubble display in word and work their reverence for their work and the work of others and for their endeavotrs involving redbubble. I am not a writer at all. I tried writing on Gather just because it felt safe. That is the good thing about Gather. I also have a blogspot although I can’t see why. It serves no purpose for me. / They are probably good for people who have a lot of friends. I have some friends they just don’t have time for blog hopping. So that is it except I want to find out more about selling things like t-shirts, cards and wall art. / I can easily see myself buying a shirt or 2 because the artwork here is so dam good!! Thank you for stopping by and reading my rambling. / Ann M.
I’m starting a new project! GO MEEEEEE!!! This project will be the Zodiac animals in an anthro/humish form. They won’t be anatomically…
I’m starting a new project! GO MEEEEEE!!! This project will be the Zodiac animals in an anthro/humish form. They won’t be anatomically correct because i want them to keep a bit of the animal that they represent! I’m addign a twist as well!! They will also all be in some form or another a dancer. I hope they come out ok heh enelya
I just had my first image featured! An image I’m very proud of: “Neon American Flag with Silhouetted Family” taken during the 2002 Winte…
I just had my first image featured! An image I’m very proud of: “Neon American Flag with Silhouetted Family” taken during the 2002 Winter Olympics here in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. I felt lucky to have things come together as they did to be able to get this shot. This whole family group just stood still, spontaneously ,for this fairly long exposure shot! No models or setup was involved. I’m grateful to have this image chosen to be featured, and thank you to the Night Photography group for doing so! This is a great artistic community and I’m so glad I stumbled upon it! Steve
A second one of my images has been featured! This time one of my digitally altered Christmas images: “Lighted Christmas Tree (3)”. Again,...
A second one of my images has been featured! This time one of my digitally altered Christmas images: “Lighted Christmas Tree (3)”. Again, this is a great site! A place to grow artistically and gain a bit recognition for one’s efforts. Thanks to the Alternative Christmas Images group for featuring my image! Steve
Wow, this has been a great week here at RedBubble for me. A third image of mine has now been featured: “Unity Banner…”. Thanks to the A…
Wow, this has been a great week here at RedBubble for me. A third image of mine has now been featured: “Unity Banner…”. Thanks to the All the Colors of the Rainbow group for choosing my image! Steve
Mahalo a nui loa to the hosts for featuring my image in Featured Art / The True Beauty Group...
Mahalo a nui loa to the hosts for featuring my image in Featured Art / The True Beauty Group Featured Art 17 February 2009 / In Another World Featured Art May 2009 / Inspired Art From my collection: Darkly, deeply, beautifully blue! / Maunaleo ~ Journey With Spirit Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved This is one of my signature pieces, a composite of seven of my images blended into one using photographs I have taken on the lava seacliffs of Wai’anapanapa Maui Hawai’i blended with Alaska skies and an enormous full moon. / Wai’anapanapa is a beautiful state park and a protected sacred area here on Maui. It is also where Jacob and I married. / / Maunaleo ~ Journey With Spirit is dedicated with deepest respect and appreciation for Keali’i Reichel. This beautiful mele is one of my favourites and I love the gentle power of his angelic voice. It is the beautiful Maunaleo mele Keali’i composed for his beloved Mother, Lei. “Carleton Lewis Keali’inaniaimokuokalani Reichel (born 1962) popularly known as Keali’i Reichel, is a popular and bestselling singer, songwriter, choreographer, dancer, chanter, scholar, teacher, and personality from the State of Hawai’i. He has spent his life educating the world about Hawaiian culture through music and dance. Maunaleo is one of his most beautiful songs and one of my favourites! / Lyrics Source: Keali`i Reichel album “Melelana” Copyright 1999 Punahele, Inc. – “Composed for Keali`i’s mother Lei, she is compared to the majestic sentinel mountain, Maunaleo, who guards, comforts, nourishes and loves her people. Mälie is the gentle wind of the area. ~ Maunaleo – Words by Keali`i Reichel & Puakea Nogelemeier, Music by Keali`i Reichel ~ “He aloha nö `o Maunaleo / I lohia e ke kilihuna / Kohu `ahu`ao no ka uka / He kamalani kamaehu kau i ka hanoë / He kamalei, kamahiwa pä i ka lani ë / ka lani ë He aloha nö `o Maunaleo / I lohia e ke kilihuna / Kohu `ahu`ao no ka uka / He kamalani kamaehu kau i ka hanoë / He kamalei, kamahiwa pä i ka lani ë / ka lani ë Po`ohina i ka `ohu kolo / Kahiko no ka poli `olu / Apo `ia e nä kualono / He hi`ina, hi`ialo, alohaë / Hi`ipoli, hi`ilei, hi`ilanië / ilanië Po`ohina i ka `ohu kolo / Kahiko no ka poli `olu / Apo `ia e nä kualono / He hi`ina, hi`ialo, alohaë / Hi`ipoli, hi`ilei, hi`ilanië / ilanië Eia ku`u lei aloha / No Maunaleo i ka nani / `Ohu`ohu i ka Mälie / He kamalani kamaehu kau i ka hanoë / He kamalei, hamahiwa pä i ka lani e / ka lani e Eia ku`u lei aloha / No Maunaleo i ka nani / `Ohu`ohu i ka Mälie / He kamalani kamaehu kau i ka hanoë / He kamalei, hamahiwa pä i ka lani e / ka lani e No Maunaleo ke aloha kü i ka la`i e Aloha ë, alohaë ~ Beloved indeed in Maunaleo ~ / Sparkling in the light, wind-blown rain. A finely woven cloak for the highlands. / A cherished one, respected for power and strength. / Esteemed, treasured, touched by heaven. / Capped by the silver of the rolling mists. / An adornment for that gentle heart. / Embraced by the surrounding ridges. / One to hold close, to hold near, to love. / One dear to the heart, precious, exalted. / This is my garland of affection for Maunaleo in its beauty. / Glorified by the Mälie breeze. / A cherished one, respected for power and strength. / Esteemed, treasured, touched by heaven. / For Maunaleo is the serenity of deep love. / Beloved are you, beloved indeed.” .... If you would like to hear his beautiful song, click on the hyperlink below / Maunaleo by Keali’i Reichel Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi This image is also offered as a Tshirt, postcard, stamp and other products. If you would like to see it on any other products, please let me know. Mahalo! / My Zazzle Site>
I use a few common themes, motifs and symbols in my art that you may wonder about. Here’s my thoughts on some of these: The Cross / Tha…
I use a few common themes, motifs and symbols in my art that you may wonder about. Here’s my thoughts on some of these: The Cross / That should be pretty obvious. The empty Cross represents Christ crucified and resurrected, the message of the Christian Gospel, and the great price paid for my redemption. Horses / Probably my favourite animal – if I must have a favourite! Wild, free, strong, beautiful, graceful, loyal, powerful… These creatures evoke in me a sense of the wonder of creation and I love the harmony that can exist between horse and rider. Unfortunately, I don’t own any horses – they don’t fit in small suburban backyards – but in my teen years I attended a dressage riding school and demonstrated my lack of horseriding skills! :-( However, I loved handling horses. Most of my horse art is inspired by Egyptian Arabian Horses, but I also particularly like such breeds as the Thoroughbred, Australian Stock Horse, Akhal-Teke, and riding horses in general. Giraffes / Superb, graceful, almost comical. They usually represent an element of fun in my art. Cetaceans (Whales, Dolphins) / These usually point to the green consciousness in my art. They are immense, amazing animals, unrivalled in magnificence. In Australia they are under threat from whaling, and other forms of environmental degradation. Dinosaurs / Pterosaurs / I am drawn to the mysterious, and I am drawn to animals. Put them together and we have the extinct reptiles belonging to the Dinosauria and Pterosauria. I try to combine accuracy with cartoonish fun in my representations of these creatures, though as the theories regarding them change with lightning speed and surprising regularity, there’ll be no pleasing everyone with my dinosaur / pterosaur themed art! Dinosaurs = extinct group of land based reptiles generally divided into two categories based on the structure of their hips (Ornithischia and Saurischia), with upright legs. Pterosaurs = extinct group of winged reptiles that are often mistaken for dinosaurs but are classified separately. They can be loosely divided into groups based on the shape of their tails. Landscapes / I love the land, especially the rural southeastern mainland areas of Australia. This land was once covered in temperate rainforest, but sadly much has been destroyed through European-style farming practices. Seascapes / There is a lure to the sea. Freedom, beauty, mystery. Women / Daughters of Eve, made in the image of Creator God, in His likeness, and each one a walking, living, breathing work of art. I believe that genuine beauty is contained within every woman. I do Church based volunteer work amongst teenage and young adult women, seeking to help them find the enormous potential for making a positive impact on the world around them, and hoping to tear down some of the lies about beauty that the media forces on women. I have come from a background of feminist activism, and feel very strongly about seeing women given respect, worth and dignity. Much more of my art is available for viewing at my blog, The Amalgamation .
Some of you may have noticed that the DoAn Art logo recently changed. Over the last two years I have seen my art develop and evolve in a …
Some of you may have noticed that the DoAn Art logo recently changed. Over the last two years I have seen my art develop and evolve in a direction that was less rooted in Asian traditions as it used to be. Traditional Asian painting techniques will still be a big influence in my art, however, I wanted to open my work up to a more universal source, rather than be tied to one particular culture. I meditated for some time on what symbol would best represent my work and it wasn’t long before the spiral appeared in my mind’s eye. I immediately knew it was the right symbol for my logo. But it did take some teasing and study to get that image out of my mind and into the shape of a logo. I learned that the spiral is a powerful symbol, long held in high regard by nearly every culture on earth. The Romans and Greeks used spirals to decorate pottery and temple columns. The Celtic and Nordic people used the spiral to decorate jewelry, clothing, weaponry and many other objects. The megalithic peoples of Europe carved spirals into many of their stone structures. The Australian Aboriginals used coiled snakes to represent the spiral and Islamic art used the mathematical principals of the spiral. The spiral appears in nature. Geothe noted that many plants grew in a spiraling motion and that many seeds and flower petals formed spiral patterns. The spiral can also be found in the movement of the tides and winds as well as in the growth of shells and horns. Symbolically the spiral can represent the growing and waning influence of the sun as it moves through the cycle of the year. Or it can represent the cycles of life and the rhythm of coming and passing, such as in the seasons, or of life and death itself. By the curving path of the lines, the spiral links outside to inside, space and spacelessness, time and eternity, material and spirit. I have even used the spiral in my own artwork. If you look at my last painting The Honeybee, I centered the thorax of each bee over the path of a spiral. As a result of my meditation and study, I decided to develop a logo utilizing the symbol of the spiral. I also made two spirals emerging from a single source, perhaps they are merging into one, or maybe it is both simultaneously. I wanted a logo that symbolized how my art comes from a common source, a universal place that we all share. It is my hope that my art will connect me to other people, to nature, and to all that makes up the world we know and don’t know. I also believe that the spiral adequately represents the patron-artist relationship, where two people work together toward one goal, unifying their energies for a common purpose. Over time, I am sure my logo will continue to develop, but for now I believe this new design best represents my art and what I hope to achieve through it. I hope you enjoy the new design! Please take a moment to look for how the spiral informs and influences your own life! DoAn
The Sign of the Fish <>< What does it mean? / The fish symbol is the earliest of Christian symbols and was the most common representat…
The Sign of the Fish <>< What does it mean? / The fish symbol is the earliest of Christian symbols and was the most common representation of Jesus Christ from the second through the fourth centuries. Why is the fish meaningful to Christians? / The Bible relates a number of accounts where fish were a significant aspect of Jesus’ ministry. On one occasion (Matthew 14:19), Jesus served several thousand families with a meal of bread and fish. On another occasion (Matthew 4:19), Jesus called Peter and Andrew, saying, “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” Many early Christians were persecuted and forced to worship secretly. The fish symbol served as a secret form of communication. Often the persecuted Christians would scratch this symbol on the ground to identify themselves to fellow believers. Soon, Christians began to attach meaning to the word “fish” itself. The Greek letters for ichthus (meaning “fish”, pronounced “ICK-THOOS”) became an acronym: I=Jesus; X=Christ; O=God’s; Y=Son; E=Savior. / / Today, the person who displays the fish symbol has accepted the same New Testament teaching that these early Christians accepted: that Jesus Christ is their Lord and Savior. By a decision of faith, this person has entered into a personal relationship with God and knows the reality of God’s forgiveness. “That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9, NIV).
Happy New Year … It is truly amazing that sometimes I have these truly odd and rare occurrences where I can feel like the world is …
Happy New Year … It is truly amazing that sometimes I have these truly odd and rare occurrences where I can feel like the world is so new and full of everyday blessings. I wake up without a care in the world just so happy to be in my skin and breathing. I guess that is just a bit of amazing that I can actually wake up without a thought in my mind other than every little instance of life is some new and fascinating. Why do I do that? Then reality hits me and for that one moment only just a few seconds ago; I felt as if i were someone else, as if I were something else as, if I was completely washed clean of any facet of my life. Sigh, oh how I wish would like to be back there again. Truly having that moment of euphoric bliss. So, I have decided that since my life is not composed uncomplicated things. I am going to work at UN-complicating my life for 2009. Its not a resolution but, I think I need to make a “bucket list” not of things I truly want to do but, a list of things I truly want to change for the year and toss those bad habits into that symbolic “trash” bucket. I have a will but, will I be strong enough? So here is my 2009 “bucket list”. 1. Work on my outlet: Write something meaningful everyday / 2. Get into a good Grad. School by Summer / 3. Create a budget (financial stability) / 3a. stick to the budget ;-) / 4. From the budget contribute to my now invisible cushion / 5. Make a five year personal growth plan / 6. Create and maintain a daily workout schedule / 6a. 30 mins. a day dedicated physical health / 7. Drink Plenty of Water Everyday / 8. Allow myself to be heard. Well, hopefully as the years moves on I can try to get some of this stuff crossed off. I will try to make an attempt to record my progress as this year breezes. ~C.
Lately I have taken more of an interest in abstract photo manipulation rather than the usual traditional photos. i am especially pleas…
Lately I have taken more of an interest in abstract photo manipulation rather than the usual traditional photos. i am especially pleased with my mandalas. Mandalas are circular. geometric emblems, with spiritual conotations. I plan t0 upload more mandalas in the near future. randysgrandma
The group COMMUNITIES has just featured my image “Neon American Flag with Silhouetted Family”! This image is one of my own favorites. Tha…
The group COMMUNITIES has just featured my image “Neon American Flag with Silhouetted Family”! This image is one of my own favorites. Thanks to this great group for the recognition and for featuring this image! Steve
My image “Neon American Flag with Silhouetted Family” was just featured in the group THAT ONE GREAT SHOT! Thank you to this great group f…
My image “Neon American Flag with Silhouetted Family” was just featured in the group THAT ONE GREAT SHOT! Thank you to this great group for the recognition and feature!
My digital artwork “A Colorful and Bold Signage of The United States” has just been featured in the group AMERICAN PATRIOT!! Thank you to…
My digital artwork “A Colorful and Bold Signage of The United States” has just been featured in the group AMERICAN PATRIOT!! Thank you to this great group for the feature and recognition!! Steve
hey all looking for some shaministic symbols with meanings and the symbols for the 12 archetypes? anyone able to help??
hey all looking for some shaministic symbols with meanings and the symbols for the 12 archetypes? anyone able to help??
*On Aug 29th I am doing my first art show and sale. It will be in the village of Marmora, this is just a small show with local artists…
On Aug 29th I am doing my first art show and sale. It will be in the village of Marmora, this is just a small show with local artists. It will be interesting to see the response to my art! If anyone out there lives in Southern/Central Ontario I would love to see you. Marmora is 30 min north of Belleville, or 2 hrs from Toronto or Ottawa. Wish me luck, AV
My image “American Neon Flag w/ Silhouetted Family” has just been featured again, this time in the group ALL ABOUT YOUR BEST WORK!! This …
My image “American Neon Flag w/ Silhouetted Family” has just been featured again, this time in the group ALL ABOUT YOUR BEST WORK!! This is one of my personal favorites and I’m very appreciative for the feature and the recognition! Thank you to this great group! Steve
Sunchild was featured in the groups: “Peace Love & Happiness…
Sunchild was featured in the groups: Peace Love & Happiness Hippies / All things Egyptian / Freedom to Shine Thank you to the moderators !
Borromean Ring Spiral Chain was featured in t…
Borromean Ring Spiral Chain was featured in the group: / PFRACTAL Ts Thank you moderators !
Eye of Cosmos was featured in the group: “Peace Love & H…
Eye of Cosmos was featured in the group: Peace Love & Happiness Hippies Thank you moderators !
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