Symbol Notebook
I have always used notebooks to aide me with creation of substantial works of art. When I painted on canvas, these notebooks held sketches of human models, sketches of animals, and enigmatic groupings of symbols.
Now, my physical notebooks are filled with numbers to help me track the overlapping speed of various parts in my animated compositions. Meanwhile, I keep the growing archive of symbols here in my virtual notebook.
Symbol Categories
Gemstones: I have for a long time had a special relationship with stones. I perceive them as alive with individualized perspectives. It is only natural that I would incorporate them into my work. See more…
Five Elements: The Greeks proposed a system of five basic elements. Four of these compose the physical world. The fifth was a more rarefied element: Spirit. I regularly use elements in my art. Sometimes I use a symbol, and sometimes I use an object. For example a feather can represent air. See more…
Mudras: A mudra is a symbolic or ritual gesture or pose in some religious practices. The mudras I employ in my art are performed with the hands and fingers. Perusing the linked page will help the viewer to better understand some of the symbolism embedded in my creations. See more…
Animal Symbolism: Animals are a consistent feature in my art work. They are key components in the pictorial dialogue, as they represent an overriding theme for a piece. See more…
Flower Symbolism: When a flower is present in a piece, the choice of genus and species is not a random or unconscious choice on my part. I will typically research the spiritual, medicinal or cultural significance of every object. See more…
Emerald Tablet: As my art is rich with symbols and dreamlike imagery, I decided to delve more deeply into the context of esoteric knowledge. The Emerald Tablet seemed a good place to look. See more…
In hermetic alchemical belief and practice, the planets correspond to organs in the body. There were seven known planets with Saturn being the farthest out. Therefore, Saturn was seen as the entry from the void.. See more…
