The Symbolic Qualities Of Things I Like to Paint
Colors
Black - great unknown, the future Blue - refreshment and relaxation Brown - groundedness, connections to the physical. Green - healing, growth, freshness Grey - mystery, imagination Orange - stealth and bravery Purple - wisdom, spirit, power Red - strength, energy White - divine, truth Yellow / Gold - creativity, joy Reptiles & Insects Bee - sense of community and purpose Beetle - movement towards one's goals Butterfly - evolution into something higher Cricket - good luck Dragonfly - focus on reality versus illusion Frog - feminine energies, emotions Grasshopper - taking a leap of faith Ladybug - sign of coming into money. Lizard - connecting to the subconscious Praying Mantis - power of patience and stillness Spider - persistence, eternity Turtle - longevity, Mother Earth Birds Blue jay - lessons in power and communication Cardinal - heightened awareness, asserting creativity, intuition Crow - awakening to magic, protection, healing Dove - tied to the feminine energies of peace and love Ducks - handling challenges with grace and ease Eagle - Power and illumination, linked to the Great Spirit Hawk -awakening to visions, creativity, opportunity Heron - intense concentration and decisive action Hummingbird - great accomplishments, sharing joy Owl - magic, feminine energies, intuitive wisdom Swan - self realization, romance and fidelity Turkey - connection to the earth and shared blessings Woodpecker - following your own rythums Wren -adaptability and industry Animals Bat - transition and growth, death and rebirth Bear - reflection and of metaphysical growth Buffalo - abundance through gratitude and prayer Coyote -balancing wisdom and playfulness, jester, trickster Deer - love, healing and innocence Dolphin - cooperation, natural rhythms and order Elk - stamina, social relationships Fox - camouflage, cleverness and skills of intense observation Horse - power, respect, wisdom and finesse Moose - elusiveness, intuition and psychic awareness Whale - awakening to great mystical power and ancient knowledge Wolf - teacher, family, loyalty and cooperative spirit White Buffalo Woman - abundance, woman's empowerment Long Arrow - spirit warrior on the hunt for spirit knowledge Kokopelli - spirit of fun, thanksgiving and fertility; the jester |