Crow At Dawn
by Beverley Harper Tinsley
Title
Crow At Dawn
Artist
Beverley Harper Tinsley
Medium
Painting - Watercolor And Graphite
Description
Crow At Dawn
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A crow, silhouetted against the hazy pink and red sky at dawn, searches for treasures on the sand.
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I chose to paint the natural landscape environment of this black bird loosely, wetly and intuitively, with plenty of intentional blooms, abstraction and room for interpretation. Is it the beach, the desert, or....? It is what it is to you! The square format provides a certain modern quality.
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I have always loved crows and ravens. I feel a mysterious connection to them; the shiny, iridescent layered colors of the feathers, dark silhouette, mischievous, playful nature, raucous cawing, magical and otherworldly associations, myths and legends, goofy walk, soaring flight, strong beak, delightful personality.........
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I just have to keep painting them.
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Crows and Ravens are from the same family and the only real physical difference between the two is their size. Ravens tend to be much larger and are found mainly in wilderness areas although I have seen several near my home. Ravens also carry medicine that is slightly different than that of Crows, which I will cover in another article. The following though will relate to both.
According to:
https://morningstar.netfirms.com/crow.html
Both Ravens and Crows associate with Wolves as well so those who have these birds as Totems are also likely to have Wolf as a Totem as well.
Crows and Ravens are extremely intelligent. They can learn to use tools, develop complex communication with humans and other species. They are wonderful for psychic protection and will literally mob together to drive off negative energy from those they care for. They are also called thieves in that they will nick jewelry, coins, watches, anything shiny that catches their attention. One friend of mine living in a flat in LA said that for several months people had been complaining that someone was nicking their valuables. All kinds of jewelry, pens, coins, anything left outside on a table or near an open window was disappearing right and left. A maintenance worker was clearing off some old growth from one of the palm trees when he discovered a nest filled with everything people had been missing! Months later on someone saw a Crow making off with a gold chain, back up to the top of the palm tree.
Those who carry Crow/Raven medicine once they become attuned to it, can begin drawing what they need and value into their own lives. They also have the ability to teach others how to learn to value themselves and others, to go for the gold, the best in one's life and to be open to receive from the Universe.
Crows/Ravens are also well known for their curiosity and intense exploration of anything that catches their attention. So when Crows/Ravens or people who carry their medicine show up in your life it can indicate that now is the time to explore those things that have recently caught your eye or that something new is about to enter your life that is beneficial for you so pay attention! Crows/Ravens are always on the lookout as part of their survival mechanisms and it behooves us to also pay attention when they appear as the Universe is trying to tell us something.
Crows are very social and band together for the good of the group so this is an indication that we need to work with and cooperate with others of like mind in order to bring about blessings for all beings. Crows and Ravens look out for one another and they also warn other animals when danger is near. Frequently they drive hunters mad because they are always warning Deer and Elk that the hunters are near! When a Crow or Raven is shrieking loudly near you, check around to see if someone or something that could be "harmful" is in the area. Of course when they call like that it can mean many things yet over time once you work with them frequently you will begin to understand what their messages mean to you specifically.
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Comments (14)
Anita Faye
Beverly, fabulousl colors! Featured on Poetic Poultry! http://fineartamerica.com/groups/poetic-poultry-.html
Nikki Dalton
Love this work Beverley, beautiful contrasts and expression! They are such intelligent birds) LF Apologies for not responding to your previous compliment due to health issues.
Madalena Lobao-Tello
CONGRATULATIONS!! Featured on Women Painters. Very well done! Great artwork!!!!
Kathy Barney
This is very beautiful and eye-catching. All my favorite colors and I love crows! A Wonderful, just wonderful package! (my mom's last name was Tinsley). fvl
John Bailey
The raven and background are sensational Beverley! I see mountains leading down to a desert...or is it a beach! Congratulations on your feature in "Images That Excite You!"
Barbara Chichester
CONGRATULATIONS your outstanding artwork has been chosen for FEATURE in one of the most highly viewed Art Groups on FAA: MOTIVATION MEDITATION INSPIRATION! From the hundreds of pieces of artwork received daily to review and choose from, your work has been chosen because of it's excellence!