#language of flowers
Some close-ups of my Popshot Magazine illustration. Here’s a run-down of the symbolismincluded:
3 CROWS: according to the old British rhyme we see ‘three crows for a murder’. Also - as a shamanistic power animal - the crow represents Sacred Law. Apparently, if you align with the crow you are instilled with the wisdom to know yourself beyond the limitations of one-dimensional thinking and laws and learn to trust your intuition.⠀
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BUTTERFLY: soul, transformation, resurrection, and hope.⠀
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THYME: courage and strength.⠀
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The bike helmet and the saucepan reference parts of the story.⠀
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CYCLAMEN FLOWERS: resignation and goodbye.⠀
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EYES: representing Aoife’s prophetic foresight.⠀
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THE MOON: the moon has a multitude of meanings but in this piece, it can be interpreted as the power of women, mystery and intuition. ⠀
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The waxing and waning moons have their own specific interpretations as well:
WANING CRESCENT: stands for letting go, surrender, and contemplation.⠀
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WAXING CRESCENT: stands for growth and manifestation.⠀
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The woman in the fire represents a major part of the story. The fire also represents creation, destruction and transformation. This fire in the story destroys but also leaves us with hope for a positive transformation.
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SKULL: obviously death and mortality.⠀
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PEONIES: as well as featuring in the story itself, Peonies represent honour and romantic love.⠀
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BEE: a bee represents the brittleness of life and our helplessness in the face of destiny.⠀
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The wineglass and journal are objects from the story.⠀
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New colours, but old lines - two posies from a zine about the language of flowers that I’m reworking at the moment. I don’t use outlines in my work very often, but it’s fun! Also, sadly, difficult.
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Two more plates from my zine about the language of flowers. I’d love to make a whole book of these!
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A beautiful book on floriography (with an index and poems at the end!):
Bouquet with strawberry, mignonette, tulip and blue bell
From The language of flowers by Robert Tyas, 1869
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The Language Of Flowers
- Acacia: Hidden love, beauty in withdrawal
- Amaryllis: Pride, a hard won success
- Anemone: Vanishing hopes
- Bells of Ireland: Wish for good luck
- Carnation:Fascination, love and distinction
- Daffodil (Narcissus): Honesty and truth
- Dahlia flower: Warnings and change
- Daisy: Innocence, loyal love and purity
- Delphinium: Open heart, ardent attachement
- Gardenia: Symbol of secret love
- Gladiolus:Remembrance, faithfulness and sincerity
- Hyacinth:I’m sorry, please forgive me.
- Iris:Eloquence
- Lily (general) : Purity of the heart and refined beauty
- Lily of the valley: Return of happiness
- Marigold:Passion and creativity
- Orchid: Beauty, refinement and love
- Peony:Happy marriage
- Lavender: Love at first sight
- Red rose: Love, respect, courage and passion
- White rose: Purity, secrecy, silence, innocence and charm
- Sunflower: Good luck and ambition
- Tulip:Irresistible love
- Violet:Faithfulness, modesty and delicate love
- Zinnia: Lasting affection, daily remembrance and good memories
“Iberis,” oil and gold leaf on cradled wood, 10x10.“
The flowers:
Purple hyacinth: please forgive me, regret, sorrow
Yellow carnation: disdain, rejection, disappointment
Iberis (Candytuft): indifference
When put together, a message: you are unforgiven.
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INKFLORESCENCE 14 - Gardenia.
For the love that you are afraid to confess.
Original for sale! if you want or have any questions feel free to write me an e-mail o send a DM. I will happy to answer your doubts. ✨
INKFLORESCENCE 12 - ELDERFLOWER.
Don’t fall asleep below the elder tree, you can be taken away. ♂️
I’m selling all my inktober illustrations for 35€ plus shipment! if you have any questions feel free to write me an e-mail o send a DM. I’ll be more than happy to answer your doubts. ✨
INKFLORESCENCE 11 - Holly.
Plant that holly tree for protection against evil spirits!
I’m selling all my inktober illustrations for 35€ plus shipment! if you have any questions feel free to write me an e-mail o send a DM. I’ll be more than happy to answer your doubts. ✨
INKFLORESCENCE 10 - Mandrake.
A homunculus? or just another part of you?
Doing the inktober challenge with these plants and flowers give me life. ✨
Also, i’m selling all my inktober illustrations for 35€ plus shipment! if you have any questions feel free to write me an e-mail o send a DM. I’ll be more than happy to answer your doubts.
INKFLORESCENCE 08 - Peach tree.
The sacred tree of inmortality. ✨
Original for sale! if you want or have any questions feel free to write me an e-mail o send a DM. I will happy to answer your doubts.
INKFLORESCENCE 07 - Lily-of-the-valley.
Tired of fighting against the temptation. ⚔️
Original for sale! i’m selling all the inktober illustration for 35€ plus shipment! if you want or have any questions feel free to write me an e-mail o send a DM. I will happy to answer your doubts.
INKFLORESCENCE 05 - Narcissus.
Could i know that this is good fortune or just egoism?
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INKFLORESCENCE 04 - Hemlock.
A beautiful flower with a deadly meaning.
INKFLORESCENCE 03 - Adonis.
The Adonis flower evokes a great sadness.
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INKFLORESCENCE 02 - Geranium.
Geraniums have a lot of meanings and it’s a beautiful flower! ✨
Original for sale! if you want or have any questions feel free to write me an e-mail or send me a DM. I will be happy to answer your doubts.
INKFLORESCENCE 01 - Lotus + Waterlily.
Happy inktober everyone! Hope all of you have a lovely time while participating!
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I think we’re at the end of Feelings Birds for awhile. Thanks for bearing with me … it’s been an intense few weeks.
It wasn’t really coming off, so I decided to stop fighting with it and just post. It’s kind of pretty? But these particular feelings got lost in translation on the way to the page. Which is okay. Onwards and upwards, tbh!
These feelings are a bit more … raw.
I drew some feelings.
