The wind passes the grass in waves, carrying with it the seed of growth. Flowing across the landscape and burrowing into the cool soil. Plantlife seeks the sky and with it the dominion of Suchlaph expands. Let your roots settle, it is the season for blossoming.
Read MoreShateiel, Tranquil Presence
When words fail, the wind dies and the earth comes to a rest, Shateiel descends. In stillness, a new aspect of all things emerge, touched by this elusive angel. The space around it gains new meaning, held still by the grip of its presence. Fear not, it rarely lingers. It’s time to stop and take a moment.
Read MoreRemph, Companion to the Ages
The sound of the water pulsed
Pressure pushed them on beat by beat
Marching forwards, dying upon the beach
And with each stroke they pulled the sand
Dragging it upon the stones
Polishing their faces smooth
Dumah, The Chiming Bell
I looked into the sky and saw
A truth written in quiet motion
The turning wheel rises and as it falls
It shows us what we've seen
A vision from beyond
no different than a vision from within
Israfel, Shadow of Perfect Bliss
Doing creative stuff is a joy. Not being musical myself, I can only imagine the pleasure musicians have messing around with their instruments. If it's anything like the way I feel about making paintings, I bet it's pretty good. That super positive mood is what I wanted to achieve with this painting.
Read MorePatreon Update: Israfel, Shadow of Perfect Bliss
This month I'm working on another painting of the Angel of Song.
Musicians have repeatedly sought out my last painting of Israfel but I've always wished I could have a version of it that was more close to the experience of performing music. When the opportunity came around to make a new painting of the Angel of Song, I decided to make a piece for them that they could be proud of. So far, I'm proud of it too.
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