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Living in Vermont for the past
five years has taught
me much about Nature and the lessons Animals can teach us when we
listen. In order to grow, a snake must first shed it's skin.
In order to soar like a bird we must first take a step. To develop
spiritual insight we must dive into our subconscious and heal our past.
When I look at animals in nature I see lessons to learn and I am
compelled to share my thoughts and insights through painting.
At different points in my life I have found that I
gravitate towards particular animals. Some remain the same while
others last only a small period of time; a momentary lesson or concept
in development. Periodically I produce paintings which I refer to
as "totems" revealing to me which animals are impacting me at that
particular point in time. This is as close to a self portrait as I
will go, using symbols and animals icons to write the story of my life
in the present. It is a process I greatly enjoy and wish to
share with others. I have found that the "chance"
animals that we see, gravitate towards or encounter in our physical life
is more than a coincidence. If you wish to learn more about
animals and their archetypal meanings I whole-heartedly recommend a
fantastic book by Ted Andrews titled "Animal Speak." For more
information, please take the time to visit the author's website at
www.llewellyn.com. |
