A reflection on the moment... |
I am by no means considered a "writer" nor am I trying to be a "writer." I am just an artist sorting out a few thoughts.Tonight I had some realizations, a few thoughts on a topic I do not typically ...
Posted by on Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:07:00 GMT |
"The Gift of Communication" |
Communication removes many issues between people. Wolves rely upon communication and cooperation for survival. The wolf represents some really beautiful attributes and values. Humility, respect, famil...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:38:00 GMT |
"Voice of the Healer" |
The bear in my work almost always reflects a few attributes. Healing, introspection and the "dream time." The spirit of the bear is a welcome spirit, called upon during sacred ceremonies. These ceremo...
Posted by on Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:11:00 GMT |
"Letting go of the Past" |
"Letting go of the Past"This was a painting I had done more than a decade ago now. I wanted to produce a painting that illustrated the power of "the past." Though the past is only real to the ones tha...
Posted by on Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:22:00 GMT |
"Legends, Stories of Power" |
This painting speaks of sharing knowledge with children. In our culture values and teachings are passed on by oral tradition, from our elders. This painting also speaks of parenting an...
Posted by on Fri, 16 Dec 2005 08:18:00 GMT |
"Honoring Our Relations" |
This painting is dedicated to a family of friends that I've had the opportunity of getting to know. Killer Whales travel in groups called pods. These pods have their own unique dialect, this dialect ...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Sep 2005 15:45:00 GMT |
"Seeking Strength, Seeking Wisdom" |
In the culture it's traditional to seek wisdom and knowledge from our elders. This painting reflects that belief and practice. Respecting our elders is a beneficial and important value. Elders are va...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Sep 2005 15:30:00 GMT |
"Cleansing The Spirit" |
Often our traditional elders will speak of places that are sacred in nature. These places are often referred to as places of power and vision. People long ago in the culture would seek out these plac...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Sep 2005 15:17:00 GMT |
"Dream Of Wholeness" |
This painting talks about finding a state of wholeness. It's hoped that this state will bring about inner peace. The dream catcher encourages that dream to become realized. The man and woman represen...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Sep 2005 15:10:00 GMT |
"Sharing Sacred Gifts" |
The buffalo represents sharing, sacred wisdom and purification as a few of its attributes. Above it in the sky I have a lightning bolt in the shape of a "Thunder Bird." Thunder Bird is a symbol of pe...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Sep 2005 15:04:00 GMT |
