This was quite a challenge.
I had to recreate it several times on account of Murphy's
Law causing things to go wrong and ruin the foundation as I experimented to try
and get it just right.
This piece was a commission for my friend Candee, who asked
for a nature-spiritual reflective piece. She wanted something with a pentacle,
but something that blended so the average person might not notice it, in the
form of woven vines or something similar.
She asked that I include black birds, which have always been good luck
for her.
Thus the piece came together in the form of a tree of life
with woven branches to form the pentacle, a small scrying mirror to make the
moon, then corvids and celestial heavens incorporated into the imagery, with
Labradorite stone inlay and glow to finish it all off and make it whole.
Viewed in normal lighting, daylight.
Detail of the larger corvid and it's Labradorite eye.
Detail of the smaller corvid with a good look at it's Labradorite eyes and spirit stone inlay.
Another angle of the smaller corvid.
Behold, it GLOWS!
Mixed media on wood base with natural bark edges. Measures
about 14in x 9in.
Currently accepting commissions.
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Metaphysical Properties And Symbology
Raven and Crow
Raven and Crow both have strong medicine as spirit guides
and totems. Walking between the worlds, gatekeepers between physical and
spiritual realms. Seekers of ancient lore, guides on the path. They are
normally black with iridescent hues of blue and purple shining on them,
depending on the light. Their color is symbolic of creation, of the void or
what has yet to take form.
Ravens and Crows are known as keepers of secrets and
teachers of mysticism in many cultures, and viewed as symbols of good luck by
some. They teach us about life mysteries
and magick. They aid in meditation and communicating with worlds beyond,
offering heightened awareness and greater understanding of our consciousness.
They carry the power for deep inner transformation.
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Labradorite
I used Labradorite inlays for the eyes, and one has a
Labradorite spirit stone set in its back. Labradorite is highly mystical and
spiritual, a stone of transformation and change. Labradorite has a calming and
harmonizing effect. It purges negativity, bringing well being. It also has pain
relieving properties. Labradorite is said to provide quick relief from anxiety,
hopelessness and depression, replacing them with enthusiasm, self-confidence
and inspiration. It is said to dispel negativity and to bring clear
understanding by enhancing clarity of thought. Labradorite is also said to give
perseverance, strength and enhanced intuition during times of conflict and
change.
Labradorite heightens intuition and enhances psychic
abilities, making it great for working with the Third Eye Chakra. Intuition and
intellect are balanced by Labradorite. Illusions are dispelled and true
intentions are seen more easily with its use. Labradorite is also very
protective against negative energies, balancing, strengthening and protecting
the aura and sealing it from energy leaks. Labradorite enhances strength of
will and feelings of inner worth. It is useful for bringing up and healing old
memories, including past life issues. Labradorite can aid in communicating with
our highest self and with the creator.
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Space / Astral / Celestial / Glow
Finally, I chose to blend in the mysterious void of space,
reflective of the corvids and their coloring, and of the concept of creation
being birthed among the stars. The swirling of the nebula seemingly unending.
The glow represents pure spiritual essence within, like a
quiet river running deep with the flow of the universe into the astral realms
beyond.
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