Introducing my new project. I will be focusing on my Zodiac series. I have been wanting to do one for some time and have always been caught up as to just how I wanted to do it. There are bunches and oodles of symbolism that can make one's head spin.
I decided I am going to bring all of my favorite things together - Astrology, Rococo detail, Fashion and Flora. Not to mention my ladies of course. I decided to move away from the traditional symbols (i.e. Scorpio having a scorpion in the piece, Cancer, a crab etc.) I wanted to focus more on the feel and personification of the signs by sticking to the "vibe" using flowers and color scheme represented by each sign with hints of the element each represents through the piece.
My background with astrology is deep - As a youth I copied down information from books to make my own references (by youth I mean like 12-15). I was heavily invested in the links between astrology and mythology, and history. Then came the anime Sailor Moon which made my astrology brain tingle with delight - as it combined (Greek/Roman) mythology - accurate sign and planet representations and my other secret passion - gemstone and other well planned themes.
I find that I like to take time to plan things out - and even then I can't seem to force it. My Zodiac series is finally ready to flow forth and I am ready.
So far I have Taurus and Leo completed. I am currently working on Cancer, followed by Aries and Gemini to finish off the first quadrant in the traditional zodiac wheel.
I hope you enjoy the series as much as I enjoy painting it. I hope to have this completed before the year's end so that I may launch a calendar - and do a show so that these beauties can be seen in person.
Thank you for sharing your time with me. Enjoy your day.
-End Transmission-
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