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©2009-2010 ~juliancallos
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Ink and acrylic on paper
16" x 16"

My senior project explores the many different nature symbols that people from cultures all over the world used to represent universal themes such as death, power, and wisdom. I was interested to discover just how important a role nature played in the mythologies, folklores, and traditions of these various cultures. As I researched the symbols I was fascinated by how the seemingly arbitrary plants and animals came to be associated with certain ideas in always interesting and sometimes surprising ways.

All pieces are framed and were done in ink and acrylic on paper (with deckled edges). They're going to be part of a ten-person show in June at Gallery 1988 SF. Can't wait!

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:iconsupermanwich23:
wow... The bear-trap/crown at the top adds to the "Heraldry" coat-of-arms feel...

Love the colors and the style!

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"...For instance, "How am I gonna stop some big, mean Mother-Hubbard from tearin' me a structurally superfluous new behind?"
The answer: Use a gun. And if that don't work- use more gun..."
:iconsupermanwich23:
lol... I can't imagine why there are no other comments.

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"...For instance, "How am I gonna stop some big, mean Mother-Hubbard from tearin' me a structurally superfluous new behind?"
The answer: Use a gun. And if that don't work- use more gun..."
:icontheskillustrator:
Nice work!! Where can I see the other pieces online? Won't be in SF anytime soon :)
:iconsnipermander:
Wow, I thought this was a digital piece at first until I Full Viewed and read the Artist's Comment. Very nice work on the details :thumbsup:

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:iconnightmareb4xmas444:
wow that is amazing! all of these are amazing. i love the bear trap crown. :]

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:iconzachattackcurry:
what kinds of ink/paper do you use? your detail is amazing.. all in all i'm enthralled by the whole concept, it's an incredible project if you dont mind me saying so !

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