Toni's Art Blog: 'Angel' Painting

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

'Angel' Painting

This painting was done after a quote that I came across:
'Every blade of grass has it's Angel that bends over it and whispers "Grow, grow." - The talmud

The silver thinger was sent to me in an ephemera package by Sarah Whitmire. The little red skirts are from a piece of fabric that she altered (I think it was fabric) and I just absolutely loved the colors so, I used this as well. Thank you, Sarah...I'm having more fun with this stuff than you know.

I just really loved this quote. It struck something inside of me. I thought it was neat that every single, insignifcant blade of grass could have it's own Angel protecting it and encouraging it to grow into something more than a little seed.

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You are Strength

Courage, strength, fortitude. Power not arrested in the act of judgement, but passing on to further action, sometimes obstinacy.

This is a card of courage and energy. It represents both the Lion's hot, roaring energy, and the Maiden's steadfast will. The innocent Maiden is unafraid, undaunted, and indomitable. In some cards she opens the lion's mouth, in others she shuts it. Either way, she proves that inner strength is more powerful than raw physical strength. That forces can be controlled and used to score a victory is very close to the message of the Chariot, which might be why, in some decks, it is Justice that is card 8 instead of Strength. With strength you can control not only the situation, but yourself. It is a card about anger and impulse management, about creative answers, leadership and maintaining one's personal honor. It can also stand for a steadfast friend.