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This image was quite involved from beginning to end. Originally, it was a commission [the bear], but during the time I was attending an Oral Traditional Story telling venue- as an "apprentice" to one of the other Aboriginal Story Tellers (He is a "Heinz 57"- a local term for someone who has mixed ethnicity in him. He is part West Coast Aboriginal, and part East Coast Aboriginal).
One of the stories he told featured a concept that was intriguing to visually conceptualize- something a kin to one's soul being poured out like water.
As we discussed the stories, and later he was "tutoring" me in some of the practices of it, I had brought up this concept again. He grinned and said "You like it eh? Why don't you draw it out for me?"
A cultural aspect of local aboriginal life, is that if an Elder or Teacher "likes" something that you do, it's a polite way of saying "I want it" or "Will you give it to me?". The polite response would be to comply- regardless if you did or did not agree. This is to breed an air of generosity and respect for those around you. It's also a matter of your personal honor- that you give back a present worth twice the value that the person has given you (Aboriginal economics are amazing, as nothing ever "losses" it's value, but only gains value). It also makes you realize the importance of the cultural information- that has to be "paid" for with a heavy price.
I finished the commissioned piece (with the permission to illustrate it for my client from the Story Teller), and he requested that I also draw the other animals of his choice, and include a NWP design so that he can send them back home to his family- that bear the appropriate crests/lineage.
One of the stories he told featured a concept that was intriguing to visually conceptualize- something a kin to one's soul being poured out like water.
As we discussed the stories, and later he was "tutoring" me in some of the practices of it, I had brought up this concept again. He grinned and said "You like it eh? Why don't you draw it out for me?"
A cultural aspect of local aboriginal life, is that if an Elder or Teacher "likes" something that you do, it's a polite way of saying "I want it" or "Will you give it to me?". The polite response would be to comply- regardless if you did or did not agree. This is to breed an air of generosity and respect for those around you. It's also a matter of your personal honor- that you give back a present worth twice the value that the person has given you (Aboriginal economics are amazing, as nothing ever "losses" it's value, but only gains value). It also makes you realize the importance of the cultural information- that has to be "paid" for with a heavy price.
I finished the commissioned piece (with the permission to illustrate it for my client from the Story Teller), and he requested that I also draw the other animals of his choice, and include a NWP design so that he can send them back home to his family- that bear the appropriate crests/lineage.
Category Artwork (Traditional) / All
Species Unspecified / Any
Size 1280 x 554px
File Size 185.5 kB
I've already commented on this piece before, but I really like the color choices and especially the glow/reflection of the water against the subjects. And Frog! He's never represented enough!
(totally resisting the urge to comment something along the lines of SPRING BREAK WOOHOO)
(totally resisting the urge to comment something along the lines of SPRING BREAK WOOHOO)
I know in a few places, water is considered a blood life so to speak. This is yet again amazing.
Each image looks pretty much the same, but they aren't. The water would flow different from each animal and give a different meaning to live, at least that's what I see.
You said, that you sell prints of your images, once I get a job again, which will hopefully be soon, I am going to have to get a few from you. I would love to have some of these images hanging on my wall.
Each image looks pretty much the same, but they aren't. The water would flow different from each animal and give a different meaning to live, at least that's what I see.
You said, that you sell prints of your images, once I get a job again, which will hopefully be soon, I am going to have to get a few from you. I would love to have some of these images hanging on my wall.
Yay that's awesome to hear! Good luck with the job hunt!
I wanted variation of the flow- asides from the obvious anatomical differences, there is- like you said- the obvious that each soul is different too.
I'm always tickled pink that you catch those subtleties in the art- just as I said before, it's clear you are just a deep spiritual person as you claim I am- since you can catch those little thing so very well!
I wanted variation of the flow- asides from the obvious anatomical differences, there is- like you said- the obvious that each soul is different too.
I'm always tickled pink that you catch those subtleties in the art- just as I said before, it's clear you are just a deep spiritual person as you claim I am- since you can catch those little thing so very well!
I strive to explain the backgrounds of my art. I think it's a pity that more artists do not. Especially with Ethnic pieces- as Aboriginal Cultures demand a lot of rules and regulations when art is conceived, I figured I would rather help educate the members outside the Aboriginal community so that they can know when they are viewing/hearing a falsehood or an authentic piece of information. Sadly, so much of the former is spread that it's hard for many to believe what actually IS vs. what they WANT to believe.
I sorely do not understand why people aren't in love with the frogs, reptiles, turtles, and beady eyes sea animals. A lot of the aboriginal communities capitalizes on their livelihood far more than the bears and deer to begin with!
I sorely do not understand why people aren't in love with the frogs, reptiles, turtles, and beady eyes sea animals. A lot of the aboriginal communities capitalizes on their livelihood far more than the bears and deer to begin with!
*nodnod's* take note to the community, the demographic as it were of FA. More often than not the more unique creatures are not so played with. Wolves, Bears, and creatures that are more commonly thought of as powerful or strong, are more followed than say that of the newt, or the mosquito, common gull and the frog. Call it a popularity thing, or a culture that is forming in and of itself. It seems that the higher up on the food chain you are, the cooler it is to associate with that particular breed or creature. Who wants to associate with the frog? they aren't powerful and mighty. At least thats how I see the FA-verse.
Yah I realized. Especially "big and strong"? WOLVES?! Are you KIDDING me?! Cultural teachings will site something else ENTIRELY. A lot of what I see on FA is European Based culture meshed into a New Age concept... nothing really Aboriginaly Authentic. Most of the Chiefs know the power of the small animals- the ones that are abominable and enduring! Everyone forgets that the Volcano Women protects the Frogs- and they are the Weapons Masters! And the Chikadee- one of the highest revered birds... but I guess Eagle is far more "appealing" than a little thing like gichiiganebinayshiness!
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