New Art: Oya

I realise I haven't posted in while. But that's because things have been busy and I haven't had much time to  create art. I had this sketch hangin around my desk for weeks before I decded to sit down and make myself finish it. 

This is OYA... 

"Oya is the powerful Yorùbá Orisha of the winds and tempests. She is considered either the sister of the Orisha of storms Shango, or one of His three wives, with Oshun and Oba. She can manifest as winds ranging from the gentlest breeze to the raging hurricane or cyclone. She goes forth with Her husband during His thunderstorms, destroying buildings, ripping up trees, and blowing things down. Oya is known as a fierce warrior and strong protectress of women, who call on Her to settle disputes in their favor."

What do you think of the painting? Let me know in the comments below. 

Progress Update: Orisha Series Oshun Painting

First Day of Painting Yoruba Goddess Oshun

Learn more about the inspiration behind this painting here...

Sketches of The Day: Feb 23rd 2015: Oshun and Storm (X Men)

I've always wanted to research and do a series of paintings  about the Youruba pantheon of gods and goddesses also known as Orishas. According to this quiz, I'm most like Oshun so I decided to draw her first. Oshun is the goddess of the fresh waters and love. She is known to bring healing to the sick and prosperity to the poor. Her signature collour is yellow, so I'll be including that in the final piece.

Storm is my all time favourite member of the X-Men. She's powerful and carries herself with a regal dignity, like a true goddess should. I'm not sure if her creators at Marvel considered this but she's very much like Oya, the Orisha in control of the wind, rain and storms.

Storm aka Ororo Munro, goddess of the X-Men 

Can't wait to work on these pieces some more!

The Radiant Child 2

A New Addition to the series. See the first one here

Here's To More Art in 2015! #happynewyear

Last year my resolution was to start doing art again after about a ten year hiatus. I'm happy with what I created in 2014, but I think there's always room for improvement. So that's the plan for this year.

Here's to more art in 2015! Happy New Year!!

The Radiant Child

"The Radiant Child. Constantly dreaming. Her head stays in the stars..."

 

I've always wanted to create fantasy illustrations for children's books, I can see this piece being in a book for tween girls, maybe. 

Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau Kicks Up Her Heels

Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau is patiently waiting on All Hallow's Eve. That's the night, she will release her "pets"

Marie Catherine Laveau (September 10, 1801 ? - June 16, 1881) was a practitioner of Voodoo renowned in New Orleans. Learn more about her here

Original Sketch:

The Black Warrior

The Black Warrior
Not sure which galaxy this guy cam from but I’m glad he’s in my world :)