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Thursday, February 23, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Satanica Naturalis Print
MY PRINT IS NOW AVAILABLE!
(shot of me shipping out my first order to Scotland!)
"Satanica Naturalis"
print made from professional scan of the original painting
12 x 16 inches
archival acid free rag smooth fine art paper by Craine
100% pigmented and archival ink
150+ years life
EDITION of 25
each print is signed/numbered by the artist
white border matte
professionally scanned/printed
2012
12 x 16 inches
archival acid free rag smooth fine art paper by Craine
100% pigmented and archival ink
150+ years life
EDITION of 25
each print is signed/numbered by the artist
white border matte
professionally scanned/printed
2012
****SOLD OUT*****
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I had an idea in my mind that I wanted to create a painting about Satanism that avoided the normal cliches, and didn't have any black in it at all. I've always been of the mind that the color white can seem much more evil and creepy than black, and I wanted to take that even into the albino ravens. I wanted the vibe to be something along the lines of, "so evil and black it's white". Like Spinal Tap, "None More Black". If that makes any sense at all.
The imagery depicts a white goat skull with inverted pentagram carved into the forehead, surrounded by an ornate metallic colored ring. The two albino ravens represent the two types of Satanism; Theistic Satanism (left) and Atheistic Satanism (right). You can tell by their height which one I lean more towards (atheistic), but I would never completely subscribe to any religion.
I think that all organized religion is inherently wrong, but I wanted this piece to make people think twice about Satanism; if they know nothing about it, it is worth investigating, and aspects of it can actually be quite beautiful. It's never wise to stay in a state of blind ignorance; it's better to find out the facts and then judge for yourself, not just blindly believe what others tell you.
The ravens are flanked by narcissus, a flower that in Floriography (Victorian flower language) stood for egotism, self-love, and self-esteem. This idea of putting yourself first is an important aspect of Satanism. The birds are also holding onto several branches of pussy willows, which form the shape of an inverted pentagram. In Floriography pussy willows hold a similar significance, that of freedom.
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I had an idea in my mind that I wanted to create a painting about Satanism that avoided the normal cliches, and didn't have any black in it at all. I've always been of the mind that the color white can seem much more evil and creepy than black, and I wanted to take that even into the albino ravens. I wanted the vibe to be something along the lines of, "so evil and black it's white". Like Spinal Tap, "None More Black". If that makes any sense at all.
The imagery depicts a white goat skull with inverted pentagram carved into the forehead, surrounded by an ornate metallic colored ring. The two albino ravens represent the two types of Satanism; Theistic Satanism (left) and Atheistic Satanism (right). You can tell by their height which one I lean more towards (atheistic), but I would never completely subscribe to any religion.
I think that all organized religion is inherently wrong, but I wanted this piece to make people think twice about Satanism; if they know nothing about it, it is worth investigating, and aspects of it can actually be quite beautiful. It's never wise to stay in a state of blind ignorance; it's better to find out the facts and then judge for yourself, not just blindly believe what others tell you.
The ravens are flanked by narcissus, a flower that in Floriography (Victorian flower language) stood for egotism, self-love, and self-esteem. This idea of putting yourself first is an important aspect of Satanism. The birds are also holding onto several branches of pussy willows, which form the shape of an inverted pentagram. In Floriography pussy willows hold a similar significance, that of freedom.
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Print ships flat in cardboard
I spent a great deal of time getting this print exactly the way I want it, and had it printed professionally at the local T2 Printing. The finished product is gorgeous and is easily framable since it is a readymade size.
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The original will be in Hollywood's The Congregation Gallery show called "Sacrilege" this Saturday.
(the original painting)
"Satanica Naturalis"
acrylic on birch panel
11 x 14 inches plus frame
SOLD
And if you're in the LA area, come out and see some fantastic, beautiful dark art.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Two Shows, A Print, One Night!
Tonight I have paintings in these two amazing shows;
my piece, "Succoria: The Grand Demon Witch, The White-Winged Death" will be at OhNo! Doom Gallery in Chicago for a video game tribute show, and my other painting, "Forest Beauties" will be in San Francisco for "Menagerie", 20% of which the proceeds will go to the SPCA!
Please come out and support these two amazing shows if you are in town.
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Also, the print for "Satanica Naturalis" is finally available!
"Satanica Naturalis"
12 x 16 inches
cotton rag archival paper
each print is signed by the artist
professionally scanned/printed
*****SOLD OUT******
12 x 16 inches
cotton rag archival paper
each print is signed by the artist
professionally scanned/printed
*****SOLD OUT******
Thursday, February 9, 2012
WIP "Flight/Foresight"
Here's a new piece I'm working on called "Flight/Foresight", and the imagery deals with just that. I'm finding that the themes of divination and Nordic culture are becoming more and more of interest to me, and this painting reflects that.
A bat skull flanked by dove wings overlooks two albino owls that each hold plants (wild strawberry and holly) symbolizing foresight. The rune on the bat skull's head is Ansuz, symbolizing Odin; true sight, signals, insight. The runes flanking the skull are Kenaz (vision, knowledge) and Mannaz (forethought, creativity).
A tool of divination, the skrying crystal hangs down from the bat skull's mouth.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Sacrilege Show
I'm very pleased to announce that "Satanica Naturalis" will be included in the "Sacrilege" show at The Congregation Gallery next week!
The show will feature dark-themed religious paintings, and I'm very happy to have my white Satanic piece included!
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