As stated in previous blog posts I have traveled to both
Chemanius, British Columbia and Dublin, Ireland. En Route to Dublin we stopped
by Giant's Causeway, known to the Irish as the 8th Wonder of the World. It is a promontory of hexagonal, basalt
columns along 4 miles of the northern coast of Northern Ireland, the results of
an ancient volcanic fissure eruption. While in British Columbia I was intrigued
by the Totem Poles located there. These are the inspiration for this artwork. 
Supplies:
Gypsy Soul
Laser Cuts-Tribal Dolphin, Gypsy Soul
Laser Cuts-Tribal Jellyfish, Gypsy Soul
Laser Cuts-Tribal Turtle, Planet
eARTh Mixed Media Chips-Coral Wreath, Golden Acrylic
Paints , Shades of Red and Orange-Cadmium Red Medium Hue, Pyrrole Red, Vat
Orange, Chili Powder, Ice Enamels-Garnet, Mixed Media Embossing Power-Scarlet,
Bookboard Cut to 6 by 5.5 Inches, Prepared Embossed Wallpaper in Shades of Blue
and Green, Brayer, Wooden Grain Embossing Folder, Water Bottle Sprayer, Sizzix
Big Shot Embossing Machine, Golden Acrylic Paints-Raw Sienna, Quinacridone
Nickel Azo Gold, Sap Green, and Van Dyke Brown Hue, Sanding Blocks, Distress
Stains-Rusty Hinge, Bundled Sage, and Iced Spruce, Weldbond, Viva Decor Ferro
Metallic Paste Celtic, Steelblue, Red
Oxide Paste, Thick Mud Acrylic-Russian 1. Gather
Supplies.
2. Randomly
Paint the Planet Earth
Mixed Media Chips-Coral Wreath with Golden Acrylic Paints in Shades of Red and Orange. I used Cadmium Red
Medium Hue, Pyrrole Red, and Vat Orange.
3. While Paint
is Still Wet Sprinkle with Chili Powder, Ice Enamels-Garnet, and Mixed Media
Embossing Power-Scarlet.
4. Cure With a
Heat Tool
5. Cut Three Bookboard Panels Measuring Six by
Five and Half Inches.
6. Cut Three Pieces of Embossed Wallpapers in
Shades of Blue and Green Measuring Six by Five and Half Inches.
7. Use Weldbond to Glue Wallpaper to Bookboard
Panels-Roll Down Flat Using a Brayer.
8. While
Panels Dry Use Wooden Grain Embossing Folder, Water Bottle Sprayer, and Sizzix Big Shot Embossing Machine To give
a Textured Look to Gypsy Soul
Laser Cuts-Tribal Dolphin, Gypsy Soul
Laser Cuts-Tribal Jellyfish, and Gypsy Soul
Laser Cuts-Tribal Turtle.
9. Paint GSLC Tribal Critters with Golden Raw
Sienna, Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold, Sap Green, and Van Dyke Brown Hue. Making
Them Look Like Charred Wood.
10.
Use Sanding Blocks to Distress Edges of Prepared
panels.
11.
Distress Further Using TH Distress Stains-Rusty
Hinge, Bundled Sage, and Iced Spruce.
12.
Add More Patina by Using Viva Decor Ferro Metallic
Paste Celtic, Steelblue, Red Oxide Paste, and Thick Mud Acrylic-Russian.
13.
Use Weldbond to Attach Coral Wreaths and Tribal
Critters to Panels.
14.
Dry Flatten and Weighted Down.
Some Final Thoughts.
This is closer look at these animal totems
from the website Spirit Animal.The turtle totem wisdom teaches us about walking
our path in peace and sticking to it with determination and serenity. Slow
moving on earth, yet also incredibly fast and agile in water, those who have
the turtle as totem or spirit animal may be encouraged to take a break in their busy lives
and look around or within themselves for more grounded, long-lasting solutions.
Traditionally, the turtle is symbolic of the way of peace, whether it’s
inviting us to cultivate peace of mind or a peaceful relationship with our
environment.
Turtle Symbolism
The turtle symbolism is characterized by the
association with the Earth and earth symbols of groundedness
and patience:
Symbol of the world, of the Earth
Ability to stay grounded, even in moments of
disturbances and chaos
Slowing down, pacing yourself
Determination, persistence
Emotional strength and understanding
Ancient wisdom
The
dolphin spirit animal represents harmony and balance. Dolphins are both highly
intelligent and closely in tune with their instincts, striking a balance
between the two states. Dolphins are also a symbol of protection and of
resurrection. Their playful nature is a reminder that everyone needs to
approach life with humor and joy. People who identify with the dolphin totem
are usually peaceful and gentle, but with a deep inner strength.
Dolphin Symbolism
The dolphin is a complex animal and has had
many different meanings attached to it throughout history, including:
Peace and harmony
Protection
Playfulness and joy
Resurrection
Inner Strength
Cooperation
Jellyfish might symbolize various
things. They are a symbol of protection, but also of caution. They can
symbolize emotions, sensitivity, flow, faith and trust.
They are also a symbol of inner
strength, power, organization, challenges and delegating duties.
Jellyfish also signifies acceptance,
softness, transparency, drifting and simplicity.
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