This is my posting for the Illustration Friday theme, Return. Bee-boy made several return trips between the islands; in search of new sources of nectar.
This is my posting for this week's Illustration Friday theme, Imagination. In many cultures, the raven was a symbol of communication with the imagination, and subconcious. It was also viewed as sometimes being a mischievous trickster. At times the sun will strike its feathers at the right angle, and reveal an iridescent band of colour.
This is my posting for the Illustration Friday theme, Totem. Totem is defined as a natural object or animal believed by a society to have spiritual significance, and adopted by it as an emblem. Crane mythology has a long history in many cultures (particularly in Asia) as symbolic of happiness and eternal youth. In Japan, the crane is one of the mystical or holy creatures, and symbolizes good fortune and longevity. It has a fabled lifespan of a thousand years. An ancient Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by a crane. After WWII, the crane came to symbolize peace and the innocent victims of war.
Very interessant
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DeleteHey, well I love how your brain works - the way it jumps from idea to idea and makes the connections !
ReplyDeleteBee Boy :) Love it. !
Thank you for your appreciation! I wanted to do something light-hearted - or cheerful!
DeleteHa ha! Great collage! Love Bee-Boy! His expression, combined with that hat, & the beautiful wings is perfect!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Probably most children dream of the freedom of flying - this is my interpretation of that!
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