[Art] Okapi, King Cobra and Black Mamba as Totems.

[moonvoice]

These were all voted for by people on my Facebook fanpage,
since I like to ask different audiences what they're looking for.
It's very interesting,
but people on DeviantArt / Dreamwidth / Facebook
will often ask for, or request very different animals.


Okapi as Totem
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the Okapi represents:

Saving the best for last, genetic science and genetic interest, listening out for danger, connection to lightning spirits, connection to unicorn mythology, uniqueness, what you seek may elude you, watch for hidden opportunities, listen to the quiet truths and voices, camouflaged truths, the spirits around you are subtle, rainforest energy, living fossil, communicating in ways invisible to others, your spiritual truths are hiding, wait for your guides to come to you, new discoveries, stay vigilant.



















King Cobra as Totem
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the King Cobra represents:

Feminism, a connection to the goddess, women’s magic, hypnotism, vibrations, working with vibration, sound healing, using sound to enchant and bewitch, witchcraft, having clear warning signs, letting others know where you stand, protecting who and what you care for, being fiercely protective, communion with the spirits, protective symbols and charms, warding yourself and your environment, shielding, extraordinary self-control.



















Black Mamba as Totem
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The black mamba represents:

Looking into the abyss, being feared, the emotion of fear, terror, leave me alone, using fear to keep others away, threatening because you feel threatened, notoriety, death incarnate, prepare to strike, a willingness to do anything to protect yourself and loved ones no matter what the consequences, anxiety, wrestling with your fears, aggression, fighting back, wanting different perspectives on a situation, having hidden sides to your personality, protecting yourself.

Comments

[paleo]

Ye gods, your mastery at depicting totems just keeps increasing! These are all so stunning!

[moonvoice]

Thank you! :D I had a lot of fun with these. :D

[silverjackal]

These are all very striking. I think I like the Okapi best of the three because I find the leaf-lights in the background to be quite fascinating, and the sensitive modeling on the Okapi's face. The Black Mamba is very dynamic, and the King Cobra captures the regal nature of the beast very well. (I think I've told you about my encounter with a mature male King Cobra in a zoological collection, yes? That fellow had the most incredible presence.)

[moonvoice]

Glen's is the black mamba (for favourites), and I think mine might be the Okapi as well. I like the forest / dappled light effect, and it turned out the way I wanted it to.

I'd like to meet a King Cobra. I went from knowing nothing about them, to having a lot of admiration and respect for their energy.

[burningbright]

I love how Okapi's swirls are leaf-shaped! And how Black Mamba's swirls come out of its open mouth; and Black Mamba has so many circles! o.o And King Cobra just has one, like a desert sun, and looks all regal.

[moonvoice]

Leaf-shaped! It's a first. There's been 'seaweed shaped' in the past, but it's the first time leaf-shaped has come up. :D

[white_rabbit]

Okapi! :D I love Okapi so very much. Wow. And based on the description, I can definitely see why the energies appeal to me so much on that level as well.

I need to win the lottery, then I can just buy everything.

[moonvoice]

I know right? Lottery would make art collecting so much easier.

[ariestess]

Wow! The Okapi is gorgeous and makes me think of giraffes for some reason. I can't explain it. The King Cobra looks so much like my boyfriend at the zoo, it's kind of scary, but in a good way. So powerful! And Black Mamba just makes me smile and want to go back to the reptile zoo to see my friend again...

[eldriwolf]

because they are giraffe-'cousins'??

The Okapi looks very pensive--
I must say, I love them *All*

[moonvoice]

Yeah, as eldriwolf said, the okapi and the giraffe are cousins, and both have ossicones - so it might be why you're getting that energy from them!

[ariestess]

That's probably it then. LOL! I don't think I knew that they were related...

[witchchild]

oh beautiful snakes!

have you ever done any rattlesnake paintings? I am blanking right now.

[moonvoice]

I haven't actually. It would be awesome to illustrate one though.

[witchchild]

Oooooh. I better start saving my money. If you ever do Mojave I will put down a deposit as soon as you make the decision. ;)

[laughinglotus]

These are awesome. I love snakes. Something about the Black Mamba one just sticks out to me. :) Keep up the great work! Your art rocks.

[moonvoice]

Snakes are wonderful. The black mamba is Glen's favourite too (the guy I live with). :D

[goddess_incarnate]

I LOVE THESE.

I can't choose which one I enjoy the most. In real life, I like King Cobras a lot though. They're soooo awesome. <3

[moonvoice]

I'd love to meet King Cobras!

[scatteredshells]

Okay, so, um... I am in love with that Okapi, especially. Totally enamoured. I actually have money in a Paypal account, more than enough to cover it, but with all the turmoil in my life right now & finding a new place I don't know if I should put it all on the picture right away. I don't know if you'd take installments, but if you do I'd love to work out something, not sure if I should message you through DW or e-mail or what. But I could send you payment or first installment tonight, depending on what we might be able to work out.

I know I've expressed interest before but this is the first time I've had money & a way to pay you.

All three are very lovely, but Okapi captured me on sight and I felt some of those meanings you listed, I looked for them.

[scatteredshells]

Ha-ha, so I don't know if it will let me, but I'm going to see if Etsy will let me pay in installments. I might just buy it outright, but thought I'd ask anyway.

[moonvoice]

Flick me an email over at ophelias.diary@gmail.com - payment plans are fine, depending on how long you need to stretch it out for. :)

[scatteredshells]

Thank you! Haha, sorry, I already sent you a message through Etsy! Ah. I will e-mail you now. :3