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| Taurus encaustic and paper on birch 16 x 16 |
My Taurus is a Brahma Bull, not really a fierce Bull terrorizing the Twins in the night sky. He looks a bit tame actually. He's on a recycled panel, one that has held many paintings that are now within the layers. I also used one of the charts that I found this time last year. Knew they would come in handy at some point. I think Cancer will look pretty at home on a chart as well as Volans, Cetus and Dorado. Seems that all of the sea animals live in the Southern Hemisphere - so my friends in OZ might be familiar with them.
So, the next starry night you have - look up and see the animals dancing about in the sky. I know I'll need to have a chart of some kind to identify them. But, it will be fun to see how many I can find. Happy Friday!
wonderfuL! I'm a taurus dragon! :D My hubby is an Aries and my daughter is a taurus too. :D Lovely lovely work!
ReplyDeleteYour taurus is so sweet and vulnerable.... that is my brother right now, who is a taurus!That is not always the case though...can't wait to see more animals!
ReplyDeleteGood job!
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Beautiful painting. Loved every details you gave and it's perfect Taurus painting I would say.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Marji, This is such a wonderful theme to work with, it gives a whole new perspective to animal painting which makes them interesting and unique. I will definitely be doing some star gazing here in the Southern Hemisphere on the look out for all those sea creature constellations!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting! If it ever stops raining, I will definitely be looking up at the dancing animals.
ReplyDeletethat is sumptuous and I love that the sea creatures reside here in the southern hemisphere... we make regular trips to the planetarium and I must admit to finding them constantly fascinating... look forward to seeing more in this series...xx
ReplyDeleteMarji I love it! Not only Mr. Bull, but also the colors you used... yummy!!
ReplyDeleteThis is marvelous, love the background. Definitely will look up to see the sea creatures, I have trouble detecting the southern cross so don't know how I will go with sea creatures hehe!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Taurus! And that background with the charts fits so well with it!
ReplyDeleteLove your bull, and I didn't know there were so many animals in the stars! Valerie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the way you have combined the earthy with the celestial - starry sky is so endlessly fascinating! Very well done, love it! <3
ReplyDeleteSounds like a terrific art adventure to be on. I love your beautiful bull, he looks so gentle and also love your collaged background. Happy PPF, Annette x
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Yes, heaven is endless! Your Taurus is showing a big Soul. Love him and your Background.
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Erika
SUPERB - this is wonderful. He's my birth sign so I'm especially fond of this painting :-D
ReplyDeleteIKE xx
really fantastic painting-love it!! I'm always star gazing and wondering what I'm looking at-a chart would be nice :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting! I miss stargazing -- all I see at night is the faint haze of the greater New York City area! ;0
ReplyDeletebeautiful inspired work today!
ReplyDeleteIn this painting you can see why cows are worshiped in some cultures -- very regal and sacred set against the milky celestial sky.
ReplyDeleteThe gentle spirit of this bull is so evident and it's a marvelous painting. Happy PPF xox
ReplyDeleteOh Marji this is outstanding - Every week I feel like I'm saying this is my new favourite piece of yours!! But wow - this is fabulous. What a brilliant idea to do the animals which make up the constellations - I wish I'd thought of it!! I had no idea there were so many of course so mine would've been restricted to those from the astrology charts. I'll look forward to much to seeing all the different animals emerge in your amazing art!
ReplyDeletedogs, bears, birds and fish- that sounds like pure poetry, Marji. Beautiful, magical and very expressive painting. thank you for sharing. Till the next time, Marji.
ReplyDeleteI love to stare at the stars and I love staring at the art you make inspired by them!
ReplyDeleteMarj I absolutely adore this painting !! <3
ReplyDeleteI'll definitely look at the sky differently after reading your post! This is stunning. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea for a series! I can't wait to see how you interpret each one. Taurus is pretty amazing. Love the composition!
ReplyDeleteAaahhh this is my favorite. I guess because my birthday is next week and I am a Taurus.
ReplyDeleteNicole/Beadwright
a truly fabulous painting...the chart adds interest along with the texture of the encaustic...beautiful! happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteWonderful work, I love all the texture. And such a sweet face. :)
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Your art work is so strong, Marji! Have you found a gallery where you can get it sold? I bet you can do it Marji! Wish you good luck with the exhibition! It is simply stunning!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful painting - who knew that a painting of a bull could be so powerful. You are an amazing artist. HPPF
ReplyDeletewow what an education! i love the story and how articulate you are around it. it feels so real and i could just see the dual up there! your painting is stellar...i can't wait to see the rest of the zoo in the future fridays. HPPF lovies, samara
ReplyDeleteI totally love it! I'm looking forward to see the whole Zoo in the sky. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is such a gorgeous piece.
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