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However, if you want to try your luck, contact me at ophelias.diary@gmail.com for what you've got in mind and prices. I always have originals for sale over at My Etsy account.
I've mentioned this a few times, but I am contributing some original art
to a crowdfunded book by the name of Losing Altitude,
which draws much needed attention to the plight of Endangered and Critically Endangered birds.
I am in the company of many wonderful artists, and it would be wonderful
if you could contribute to this project.
There will be hard-cover and soft-cover versions, and depending on how much you pledge
you can get one with some extra awesome goodies now.
Or you can just give a few dollars and wait for the book to come out! :)
THE LOSING ALTITUDE KICKSTARTER is HERE
Two of my pieces in the book:
Swift Parrot
Prints available
( Photo and scan under the cut. )
Puerto Rican Amazons
Prints available
( Photo and scan under the cut. )
to a crowdfunded book by the name of Losing Altitude,
which draws much needed attention to the plight of Endangered and Critically Endangered birds.
I am in the company of many wonderful artists, and it would be wonderful
if you could contribute to this project.
There will be hard-cover and soft-cover versions, and depending on how much you pledge
you can get one with some extra awesome goodies now.
Or you can just give a few dollars and wait for the book to come out! :)
THE LOSING ALTITUDE KICKSTARTER is HERE
Two of my pieces in the book:
Swift Parrot
Prints available
( Photo and scan under the cut. )
Puerto Rican Amazons
Prints available
( Photo and scan under the cut. )
[Art] The Sun Sentinel - Turkey Vulture.
Nov. 26th, 2012 12:53 amI had a commission request
under one of the 'mini totems' slots.
I've recently started offering mini totem slots,
and they're small, and fun,
and also you know, vultures are AWESOME.
The Sun Sentinel - Turkey Vulture
( Larger scan and photo under the cut. )
under one of the 'mini totems' slots.
I've recently started offering mini totem slots,
and they're small, and fun,
and also you know, vultures are AWESOME.
The Sun Sentinel - Turkey Vulture
( Larger scan and photo under the cut. )
[Art] Ponyo as Totem.
Nov. 15th, 2012 10:45 amI have a fair bit of art to list,
but actually I'm waiting on a few of them.
Some need client approval to list.
Some I don't want to list here until the Kickstarter goes live.
And some I'm too lazy to list.
But this one I had to list.
From the Studio Ghibli feature animation Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea I bring you the titular character in her goldfish form:
Ponyo as Totem
( Photo and larger version under the cut. )
but actually I'm waiting on a few of them.
Some need client approval to list.
Some I don't want to list here until the Kickstarter goes live.
And some I'm too lazy to list.
But this one I had to list.
From the Studio Ghibli feature animation Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea I bring you the titular character in her goldfish form:
Ponyo as Totem
( Photo and larger version under the cut. )
I finished these last week,
but took a few days to put them all up. :)
I also have a fourth piece,
but that must wait until it arrives
as it is a gift.
Hedgehog as Totem
Original available at Etsy
Prints available at DeviantArt
( Scan and photo under the cut! )
Hathor as Cow as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
( Scan and photo under the cut! )
Melanistic / Black Jaguar as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
( Scan and photo under the cut! )
but took a few days to put them all up. :)
I also have a fourth piece,
but that must wait until it arrives
as it is a gift.
Hedgehog as Totem
Original available at Etsy
Prints available at DeviantArt
( Scan and photo under the cut! )
Hathor as Cow as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
( Scan and photo under the cut! )
Melanistic / Black Jaguar as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
( Scan and photo under the cut! )
The last in my recent batch of commissions
and wild cat illustrations.
Commission slots are available at Etsy.
Next week we'll likely be releasing the Red Circle Totems.
Excitement! :)
Cheetah as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
( Larger scan and photo under the cut. )
Melanistic Jaguar as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
( Larger scan and photo under the cut. )
and wild cat illustrations.
Commission slots are available at Etsy.
Next week we'll likely be releasing the Red Circle Totems.
Excitement! :)
Cheetah as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
( Larger scan and photo under the cut. )
Melanistic Jaguar as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
( Larger scan and photo under the cut. )
[Art] Russian Trotter and Draco as Totems
Sep. 23rd, 2012 06:31 pmBoth of these were challenging but rewarding commission projects,
for different reasons.
In the meantime, it's a Sunday evening,
nearly 7.00pm.
No more artwork tonight (I think), just housekeeping associated with art. *g*
Russian Trotter as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
( Larger scan and photo under the cut. )
Draco as Totem
( Larger scan and photo under the cut. )
for different reasons.
In the meantime, it's a Sunday evening,
nearly 7.00pm.
No more artwork tonight (I think), just housekeeping associated with art. *g*
Russian Trotter as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
( Larger scan and photo under the cut. )
Draco as Totem
( Larger scan and photo under the cut. )
[Art] Caracal and Serval as Totems
Sep. 21st, 2012 08:50 amBoth of these are available for sale over at Etsy.
These two lovely desert cats.
These were two were some of my 'gateway totems,' heh,
I used to illustrate them in pastels a lot as a child.
Now they've made their mark in the 'as totems' series.
Serval as Totem
Original Available at Etsy
Prints at DeviantArt
( Larger scan + photo. :) )
Caracal as Totem
Prints at DeviantArt
( Larger scan + photo. :) )
These two lovely desert cats.
These were two were some of my 'gateway totems,' heh,
I used to illustrate them in pastels a lot as a child.
Now they've made their mark in the 'as totems' series.
Serval as Totem
Original Available at Etsy
Prints at DeviantArt
( Larger scan + photo. :) )
Caracal as Totem
Prints at DeviantArt
( Larger scan + photo. :) )
Have a few illustrations to package this week.
Today has been a busy day. A cold day.
A day with Lindt chocolate and fresh cherries.
A day with good music, and a surprise letter from my sister.
A day of playing Pokemon Conquest and inking until my fingers hurt.
Northern Goshawk as Totem
prints available at DeviantArt
( larger scan / photo under the cut. )
Bridget the Persian as Totem
- I don't list all the pet totems that I illustrate, but I decided to put this one up because it's my very first persian! And also, because her fur colour is among the loveliest I've ever seen. -
( larger scan / photo under the cut. )
Today has been a busy day. A cold day.
A day with Lindt chocolate and fresh cherries.
A day with good music, and a surprise letter from my sister.
A day of playing Pokemon Conquest and inking until my fingers hurt.
Northern Goshawk as Totem
prints available at DeviantArt
( larger scan / photo under the cut. )
Bridget the Persian as Totem
- I don't list all the pet totems that I illustrate, but I decided to put this one up because it's my very first persian! And also, because her fur colour is among the loveliest I've ever seen. -
( larger scan / photo under the cut. )
Woot!
So excite. :D
Also, huzzah for glowy snakes,
black cats,
and little island wombats.
Common Wombat (subsp. tasmaniensis) as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
( Larger picture / photo. )
Leiopython / White-Lipped Python (subsp. hoserae) as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
( Larger picture / photo )
Sammi as Totem
( Larger picture / photo. )
So excite. :D
Also, huzzah for glowy snakes,
black cats,
and little island wombats.
Common Wombat (subsp. tasmaniensis) as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
( Larger picture / photo. )
Leiopython / White-Lipped Python (subsp. hoserae) as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
( Larger picture / photo )
Sammi as Totem
( Larger picture / photo. )
[Art] Esper as Totem.
Jun. 28th, 2012 08:04 amI have been sitting on this one for a while,
Esper is a dobermann (that's doberman in places that aren't Australia or the UK or some parts of Europe),
Esper is also the loved and loving companion of a wonderful friend of mine,
and was commissioned as a gift.
SO much fun to work on. I am starting to really love animal companion commissions.
Especially when it's an animal companion I've been seeing photos of for a while, and really love, and think is awesome.
Esper as Totem
( larger photo and scan under the cut. )
Esper is a dobermann (that's doberman in places that aren't Australia or the UK or some parts of Europe),
Esper is also the loved and loving companion of a wonderful friend of mine,
and was commissioned as a gift.
SO much fun to work on. I am starting to really love animal companion commissions.
Especially when it's an animal companion I've been seeing photos of for a while, and really love, and think is awesome.
Esper as Totem
( larger photo and scan under the cut. )
It's cool today, and I'm listening to Sound Team,
as always you can find commission info here at Etsy.
In the meantime, we have passionfruit and tangeloes in the house.
I illustrated both of these while watching David Attenborough's
The Blue Planet, which is all kinds of awesome.
Gray Wolf as Totem
prints available at DeviantArt
( Larger image and photo under the cut. )
Rainbow River Otter as Totem
prints available at DeviantArt
( Larger image and photo under the cut. )
as always you can find commission info here at Etsy.
In the meantime, we have passionfruit and tangeloes in the house.
I illustrated both of these while watching David Attenborough's
The Blue Planet, which is all kinds of awesome.
Gray Wolf as Totem
prints available at DeviantArt
( Larger image and photo under the cut. )
Rainbow River Otter as Totem
prints available at DeviantArt
( Larger image and photo under the cut. )
The last of a batch of 8 Australian totems,
most of which are Endangered or Critically Endangered.
These guys are all technically Critically Endangered,
though not all have been officially evaluated by the IUCN as of yet.
Some may be gone by then...
Commission information available here.
Western Ground Parrot as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
Meanings - Rarity
The element of fire is threatening, the importance of staying grounded as often as possible, being able and reluctant to fly and soar, creating pathways through liminal places, sunrise and sunset, elusive wisdom, shyness, hiding your knowledge from others, rarity, preferring to have a range to choose from, selection is important, appearing inaccessible, camouflage and blending in, the power of the colour green.
( Larger images, photos and totem description under the cut. )
Western Swamp Tortoise as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
Meanings - Specifics
Specifics, needing very specific environments and circumstances within which to thrive, resist pressure to be anything other than yourself, wetland and swamp magic, needing extended times of relaxation or dormancy, being grounded, patience, taking it slow, longevity, wisdom accrued from experience, needing the support of others to get by, a connection to Western Australia, coming alive when connected to sunlight, keep your feet on the ground, tenacity, finding yourself disadvantaged by your own habits.
( Larger images, photos and totem description under the cut. )
Yellow Snouted Ground Gecko as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
Meanings - The Small Pictures
A connection to the leaf litter, sifting through the details to find nourishment and wisdom, looking away from the bigger picture, the details, liking the wet and the damp, a connection to river beings and energies, the small things, finding your way of life, or your sense of self threatened, clashing with the element of fire, clashes with cat energy, celebrate the soft, cool places, regeneration, being able to regrow and renew yourself after trauma.
( Larger images, photos and totem description under the cut. )
most of which are Endangered or Critically Endangered.
These guys are all technically Critically Endangered,
though not all have been officially evaluated by the IUCN as of yet.
Some may be gone by then...
Commission information available here.
Western Ground Parrot as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
Meanings - Rarity
The element of fire is threatening, the importance of staying grounded as often as possible, being able and reluctant to fly and soar, creating pathways through liminal places, sunrise and sunset, elusive wisdom, shyness, hiding your knowledge from others, rarity, preferring to have a range to choose from, selection is important, appearing inaccessible, camouflage and blending in, the power of the colour green.
( Larger images, photos and totem description under the cut. )
Western Swamp Tortoise as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
Meanings - Specifics
Specifics, needing very specific environments and circumstances within which to thrive, resist pressure to be anything other than yourself, wetland and swamp magic, needing extended times of relaxation or dormancy, being grounded, patience, taking it slow, longevity, wisdom accrued from experience, needing the support of others to get by, a connection to Western Australia, coming alive when connected to sunlight, keep your feet on the ground, tenacity, finding yourself disadvantaged by your own habits.
( Larger images, photos and totem description under the cut. )
Yellow Snouted Ground Gecko as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
Meanings - The Small Pictures
A connection to the leaf litter, sifting through the details to find nourishment and wisdom, looking away from the bigger picture, the details, liking the wet and the damp, a connection to river beings and energies, the small things, finding your way of life, or your sense of self threatened, clashing with the element of fire, clashes with cat energy, celebrate the soft, cool places, regeneration, being able to regrow and renew yourself after trauma.
( Larger images, photos and totem description under the cut. )
Commission information over here at Etsy.
The second last batch,
there will be one more tomorrow!
A busy Sunday here.
Hope your weekends have been good!
Bilby as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
Meanings - The Downward Spiral
Downward spirals, escape, dark night of the soul, crisis, recovery, dowsing, engineering, sibling relationships, underworlds, mysteries, loss of faith, loyalty, survival, confronting darkness, fear, courage, inner darkness, earth, soil and land.
( Larger images, photos and totem description under the cut. )
Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
Meanings - Self-Mastery
Being underestimated, being masterful at self-work, self-mastery and shadow work, stability, the foundation of your situation, understanding multiple levels of any situation, structure, burrowing deeper, being special and unique, people will work hard to support you, a connection to the night and night magics, shadow magic, creating your world around you, borrowing from the wisdom of past generations, being grounded, inner trust, being solitary by nature, keeping to yourself, doing poorly in urban environments, feeling replaced by others, power and might.
( Larger images, photos and totem description under the cut. )
Tasmanian Devil as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
Meaning - Brutal Honesty
Inability to forgive, illness, anger as therapy, loudness, catharsis, communicable disease, telling others what you think of them, standing up for yourself, tactlessness, brutal honesty, the scar-bearer, fighting disease, primal scream therapy, the wisdom of aggression.
( Larger images, photos and totem description under the cut. )
The second last batch,
there will be one more tomorrow!
A busy Sunday here.
Hope your weekends have been good!
Bilby as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
Meanings - The Downward Spiral
Downward spirals, escape, dark night of the soul, crisis, recovery, dowsing, engineering, sibling relationships, underworlds, mysteries, loss of faith, loyalty, survival, confronting darkness, fear, courage, inner darkness, earth, soil and land.
( Larger images, photos and totem description under the cut. )
Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
Meanings - Self-Mastery
Being underestimated, being masterful at self-work, self-mastery and shadow work, stability, the foundation of your situation, understanding multiple levels of any situation, structure, burrowing deeper, being special and unique, people will work hard to support you, a connection to the night and night magics, shadow magic, creating your world around you, borrowing from the wisdom of past generations, being grounded, inner trust, being solitary by nature, keeping to yourself, doing poorly in urban environments, feeling replaced by others, power and might.
( Larger images, photos and totem description under the cut. )
Tasmanian Devil as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
Meaning - Brutal Honesty
Inability to forgive, illness, anger as therapy, loudness, catharsis, communicable disease, telling others what you think of them, standing up for yourself, tactlessness, brutal honesty, the scar-bearer, fighting disease, primal scream therapy, the wisdom of aggression.
( Larger images, photos and totem description under the cut. )
I've been sitting on a batch of Australian totems for a while now.
The majority are Endangered or Critically Endangered,
including these guys.
I will be releasing them in batches over the next
couple of weeks. :)
These are all sold, but if you're interested in commissions check out the commish information.
Carnaby's Black Cockatoo as Totem
Prints available here
MEANINGS – Rain Bird
Rain bird, rain magic, following the rain and preferring times of high rainfall, being able to move easily through many different types of environment, adaptability, preferring the company of those with like mind, crying and calling out your song, crying with joy and emotional freedom, travel, needing to be constantly on the move, needing a familiar home to return to, preserving what you care for, spirit, competition, a close relationship to trees, fun and enjoyment, a connection to Australian bushland and woodlands as well as their wights.
( Photo, totem animal description and so on under the cut. )
Golden Sun Moth as Totem
Prints available here
MEANINGS – The Healing Sun
A profound, and possibly unexpected connection to the sun and its magic, the power of the north, a connection to grasslands and grasses, your lifestyle is rare and potentially threatened, finding it easier to function from a youthful state of mind, at times, feeling powerless or restricted as an adult, a messenger from the spirit, a connection to gold and the colour gold, a soothing, golden light, being deeply and negatively affected by inclement weather or difficult situations, needing to be a fair weather friend from time to time, metamorphosis, protecting yourself from other people’s problems.
( Photo, totem animal description and so on under the cut. )
The majority are Endangered or Critically Endangered,
including these guys.
I will be releasing them in batches over the next
couple of weeks. :)
These are all sold, but if you're interested in commissions check out the commish information.
Carnaby's Black Cockatoo as Totem
Prints available here
MEANINGS – Rain Bird
Rain bird, rain magic, following the rain and preferring times of high rainfall, being able to move easily through many different types of environment, adaptability, preferring the company of those with like mind, crying and calling out your song, crying with joy and emotional freedom, travel, needing to be constantly on the move, needing a familiar home to return to, preserving what you care for, spirit, competition, a close relationship to trees, fun and enjoyment, a connection to Australian bushland and woodlands as well as their wights.
( Photo, totem animal description and so on under the cut. )
Golden Sun Moth as Totem
Prints available here
MEANINGS – The Healing Sun
A profound, and possibly unexpected connection to the sun and its magic, the power of the north, a connection to grasslands and grasses, your lifestyle is rare and potentially threatened, finding it easier to function from a youthful state of mind, at times, feeling powerless or restricted as an adult, a messenger from the spirit, a connection to gold and the colour gold, a soothing, golden light, being deeply and negatively affected by inclement weather or difficult situations, needing to be a fair weather friend from time to time, metamorphosis, protecting yourself from other people’s problems.
( Photo, totem animal description and so on under the cut. )
As always, if you're interested in a commission, info is available here.
Stomach has been playing up all morning today.
Hopefully it settles down soon.
In the meantime, it was amazing doing both of these.
:)
Tricolour Rough Collie as Totem
prints available here
( Larger image, photo and totem information under the cut. )
Arabian Leopard as Totem
prints available here
( Larger image, photo and totem information under the cut. )
Stomach has been playing up all morning today.
Hopefully it settles down soon.
In the meantime, it was amazing doing both of these.
:)
Tricolour Rough Collie as Totem
prints available here
( Larger image, photo and totem information under the cut. )
Arabian Leopard as Totem
prints available here
( Larger image, photo and totem information under the cut. )
Woot, artwork!
These are all commissions, so if you're interested in something similar
you can check out commission information here.
Arabian leopard and rough collie will come later today.
Thinking about letting the cats outside for some supervised play today.
Huzzah!
Australian White Ibis as Totem
prints available here
( Larger versions and photo and totem information under the cut. )
Australian Magpie as Totem
prints available here
( Larger versions and photo under the cut. )
These are all commissions, so if you're interested in something similar
you can check out commission information here.
Arabian leopard and rough collie will come later today.
Thinking about letting the cats outside for some supervised play today.
Huzzah!
Australian White Ibis as Totem
prints available here
( Larger versions and photo and totem information under the cut. )
Australian Magpie as Totem
prints available here
( Larger versions and photo under the cut. )
[Art] Sable German Shepherd as Totem
Apr. 28th, 2012 10:52 pmA wonderful commission,
and a lot of fun to colour!
The photo is probably a bit more accurate for warmth of tone,
but the scan shows details and oh,
one day I'll just manage to merge the two.
German Shepherd as Totem
Prints available
and a lot of fun to colour!
The photo is probably a bit more accurate for warmth of tone,
but the scan shows details and oh,
one day I'll just manage to merge the two.
German Shepherd as Totem
Prints available
Hi folks. Please spread the word! :)
The selection of what 'books' might be available is based on what I've already got a substantial amount of information on, on my Totem Dictionary or in my artwork already:
The selection of what 'books' might be available is based on what I've already got a substantial amount of information on, on my Totem Dictionary or in my artwork already:
Poll #10078 What are you most interested in?
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: Just the Poll Creator, participants: 44
Which of the following would you most be interested in?
An art/information book on animal totems that are Endangered.
23 (52.3%)
An art/information book on animal totems from Australia21 (47.7%)
An art/information book on animal totems from Asia (inc. India and Russia)21 (47.7%)
An art/information book on animal totems living in/around the world's oceans26 (59.1%)
Other (please explain in the comments).3 (6.8%)
I've always wanted to revisit African Painted Dog,
and got a lovely opportunity to do so
with a commissioned pair that are designed to work well together.
It was also lovely illustrating striped hyena,
who I'm sure I've drawn before; but apparently haven't.
Striped Hyena as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
( Larger images under the cut. :) )
African Painted Dog as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
( Larger images under the cut. :) )
and got a lovely opportunity to do so
with a commissioned pair that are designed to work well together.
It was also lovely illustrating striped hyena,
who I'm sure I've drawn before; but apparently haven't.
Striped Hyena as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
( Larger images under the cut. :) )
African Painted Dog as Totem
Prints available at DeviantArt
( Larger images under the cut. :) )
