The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist: Recent Purchase

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Recent Purchase

Not Quite Flying, But Soon

Talisman

This summer, I purchased two original works of art by Adrienne Trafford. They are both from her Journey Oracle Deck. The tree with eggs is the work of art that is on the back of each of the cards in the deck. The Talisman is card #3o in the deck. These paintings are 4" x 6" and they are encased in glass, ready to hang.

On the back of the tree painting, Adrienne has written: "I think a bird's nest with eggs is such a hopeful thing. It is so filled with promise and potential." I chose this painting because of my strong love for trees and birds.

On the back of the Talisman painting, Adrienne has written: "It wasn't HER heart, but she suddenly felt quite powerful with it around..." I chose this painting because I like the idea of a talisman. A talisman is an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune ~ sometimes magical. I love the heart and everything about the girl ~ her hair, her tattoos, the look on her face.

Both of these works of art are signed and dated on the back. I am very happy to add them to my collection of art.

Adrienne is a wonderful artist. You will love what you see on her blog and in her etsy shop.

http://adriennetrafford.blogspot.com

6 comments:

Anonymous said...: Great pieces to add to your collection Audrey. Your love of trees and birds comes through in all your posts...hope you are not having any problems with Irene. xox Corrine; August 28, 2011 at 7:11 AM
Gail H. Ragsdale said...: Wonderful pieces, love the Talisman one very much!

Hope you are okay.; August 28, 2011 at 12:10 PM
Jan said...: I love your new purchases, especially the Talisman. I could almost want a tattoo such as she has! Okay, maybe a temporary one.; August 28, 2011 at 12:14 PM
yoborobo said...: I love both of these, and I would love that girl's hair! :) I hope you are doing okay after Irene, and that now we can have a lovely, boring fall! xox Pam; August 29, 2011 at 7:32 AM
rebecca said...: thank you for your visit and interest in dia de bloglandia. ome vist on friday for haiku my heart and you will meet and see how easy using mr. linky is to tie together hearts in a community of blogging.

hope to see you there!; August 30, 2011 at 5:35 PM
rebecca said...: oh i am thrilled to see the banner and know you will join us for this special honoring! thank you for sharing the word with your readers.
i am so grateful.; August 31, 2011 at 12:36 AM

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