- “The human experience”
“Dare to declare who you are. It is not far from the shores of silence to the boundaries of speech.” — Hildegard of Bingen (1098–1179)
Auras that expand out indicate expansion, expressiveness, extroversion, social activity, desire for connection, gregariousness, positive outlook, sense of adventure. Auras closer in indicate inward focus, sensitivity, desire for solitude, meditation, peace, tranquility, or rest. The key word here is boundaries
Shallow breathing, the wiping away of viscous fluid-spittle from the mouth, tears, and unseemly
perspiration is a must. The body must be wiped down and cleared of its signs of porosity. No moisture is to be viewed. It (the body) would ideally present a waxen sheen, not uncommonly found in the incorruptible saints. In the pursuit of monochrome imagery,
The exact and ideal correlation would be for the body to be seen as a replication of a Greek statue.
The veneer is for the body to remain de-humanized and obtuse, frozen by the atmosphere and soft light.
One should consider the body an articulated assembly of marble limbs sculpted to perfection from technical and clean hands.
Ancient Japanese folktales told that pearls were created from the tears of mythical creatures like mermaids and nymphs. Early Chinese civilizations believed that dragons carried pearls between their teeth and the dragon had to be slain to claim the pearls, which symbolized wisdom,
Pearls are natural wonders that have been treasured for centuries by cultures ancient and modern around the world. Greek mythology proclaimed pearls to be tears of joy shed by the goddess Aphrodite. Ancient Egyptians associated pearls with Isis, the goddess of healing and life.
Incorporating images onto designs…
