Illustration Friday Theme: Totem
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.
Love how you've rendered the chair! Unique style!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! It's very kind of you to say so!
DeleteHello Ally Flyn ... an Irish name? :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting compostion, wonderful viewpoint, and the choice of the blue against it's almost complementary makes it sing eh? :) This reminds me of a friend of mine, always dancing on chairs
see you!
Hello Andrew Finnie,
DeleteThank you so much for the compliment - and yes, Flynn is an Irish name. Your friend sounds like a great subject for a painting!
Oh, I have no forgiveness, while I do not come to your blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by mine and leave your comment.
I'm going for a ride on your blog right now to realize what I missed by not coming
I love the color of those shoes!!!!!!!!!
Thank you again for your attention to my blog. I'm glad you like it!
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