Sometimes the best things are accidental. In this case--the top of my pine cone looks like the Hebrew letter Shin.
Shaped like three tongues of flame, it is a letter of fire and transformation.
And the winged seeds look like eyes-- like a on dragon kite.
Fire & Eyes!
Shaped like three tongues of flame, it is a letter of fire and transformation.
And the winged seeds look like eyes-- like a on dragon kite.
Fire & Eyes!
I know the letter Shin because Leonard Nimoy used it for Mr. Spock's "live long and prosper" hand sign--from his growing up seeing it used as a priestly blessing in synagogue, to represent Shaddai (God) and Shalom (peace).
I need to buy some real linoleum. I've been using this soft-cut rubber stuff, and it's too pliable--you can't carve crisp, fine details. But I'll use up what I have.
I need to buy some real linoleum. I've been using this soft-cut rubber stuff, and it's too pliable--you can't carve crisp, fine details. But I'll use up what I have.
Lovely prints.
ReplyDeleteI tried that soft stuff...once!!
A tip.for the real lino...warm before cutting...even just by sitting on it!!
I love the print, but I really like the original drawing too!
ReplyDeleteIf you had not told us that that was pine cone I would have thought it was tropical. I love it!
ReplyDeleteAlso - cool accidental Hebrew on top and dragon eyes! How does that even happen? Anyway , best print for Christmas ever i reckon!
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