Showing posts with label orisha art. black woman art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label orisha art. black woman art. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

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. 

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Finished Piece: Orisha Oshun


It's amazing how a piece can transform during the journey between idea to finished piece. I started painting this with every intention of staying true to the sketch. But then I started to explore and make mistakes. Those mistakes led me to this finished piece and I'm happy with the way it came out.

Oshun, whose signature colour is yellow, is the Youruba deity of fresh waters, love and prosperity. I'm hoping that she smiles on me in the months ahead.

Learn more about the Orishas here

xoxo

PG