And another January is here. Time flies. Things change.
Yesterday evening when i was drawing Pupa (above) i was thinking about change... the possibilities it brings, the faith it beckons...
I casually added a butterfly flying into the picture, always amazed at what turns up on my paper when i draw : a butterfly is the symbol of transformation and new beginnings, opportunities and good luck, freedom & fun, naturalness and purity... i couldn’t wish for more.
There is a native American legend that says “if you have a secret wish, capture a butterfly and whisper your wish to it. Since butterflies cannot speak your secret will be safe. Release the butterfly and it will carry your wish to the great spirit who alone knows the thoughts of butterflies.By setting the butterfly free you are helping to restore the balance of nature - your wish will be granted.”
So could we say that the butterfly is also a symbol of all wishes come true?
I want to think so. And i hope you do too.
This January, let the fairytale begin...
So could we say that the butterfly is also a symbol of all wishes come true?
I want to think so. And i hope you do too.
This January, let the fairytale begin...
quite a departure from the work i've seen from you. i like it very much. pupa is intriguing.
ReplyDeletethoroughly love that legend. i like the idea of sending a wish up with a little creature of nature.
thank you for all the delightful images and thoughts that you've shared with us.
may 2012 be delicious for you.
truly beautiful ! I appreciate this art!
ReplyDeleteOh my dearest, YOU ARE SO RIGHT TO DECLARE THIS! The world is harsh and cruel, is lost, and is in great need to those of US who believe that we can create our own fairy tales!!! I AM WITH YOU...I BELIEVE THIS IS STARTING NOW! And Pupa is just so incredibly beautiful!!! LOVE THE MASK!
ReplyDeleteCARRY ON, FREE AS A BUTTERFLY! Anita
Wonderful post! May all your fairy tales come true! Fabulous illo!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely thought. I am off to go and find some butterflies! Wishing you everything of the best for 2012. x Sharon
ReplyDeleteA butterfly wish - a silent secret wish held deep inside the heart. The drawing holds the wish so well - may all your wishes come true this year.
ReplyDeleteI think my last comment was lost - Your drawing holds well the secret wishes of the heart - the soft flutters of hope and promise as we give away our wishes to butterflies - how wonderful. May all your wishes come true this year.
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful legent...
ReplyDeleteand your animating illustration helps.
to let the fairytale begin.
Happy New Year dear Sandra : )
Your posts are just pure magic Sandra and I truly do hope for some magic in this 2012)
ReplyDeleteMay all your wishes come true and I am very glad to see you back blogging- your posts always make me smile when I take a little break to see them at work.
sei una persona speciale!!!!!! sono molto felice di conoscerti , ti abbraccio Lory
ReplyDeleteI love this Sandra! Pupa is so pretty...another breeze blowing across the page...how do you do it?
ReplyDeleteFirst of happy New Year Sandra! I hope that 2012 will be full of beautiful surprises and art! Thank you for your lovely comment, I'm so happy you read my blog. This post is perfect to start 2012 with a wonderful illustration and a little bit of magic (I fully agree with Paola's comment!)...
ReplyDeleteLovely artwork Sandra, fabulous little animation. I've been drawing butterflies today too! Hope all good things float your way for 2012.
ReplyDeleteOK, I have tears in my eyes now! That promise of new beginnings is so seductive and you have caputured the beauty (as always) perfectly.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a Happy, Peaceful and Creative New Year. How wonderful we should both touch upon fairy tales our January posts.
Stephanie
Pupa is darling and I love the butterfly fluttering around.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and reading my post of dragonflies. They are similar to butterflies in that they bring about change...sometimes not always welcomed but appreciated down the road.
Best,
Kris
Lovely post & Happy New Year 2012!
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what a lovely post. i love your illustration. it's so cute.
ReplyDeletehappy new year 2012! health, luck and lots of fun for this year!
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Thanks for stopping by at my blog and your wishes... in return: may all your dreams come too in 2012!!! I love your illustration and the story about the butterfly. It's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful illustration, Sandra! Pupa looks very mysterious behind her mask. I love the legend of the butterfly carrying secret wishes of the heart ... magical! xo
ReplyDeleteSandra, I adore butterflies and all of your thoughts!! Yes it is a new and exciting year ahead!
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what a fabulous post:) butterfly is the perfect symbol for the new year, full of hope and change. adorable work as always Sandra:) xoxo
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ReplyDeleteAnd so is this wonderful post .....
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This is so pretty Sandra! Always a pleasure visiting your blog. I hope you had a great Christmas and New Year! Thank you for passing by as well. I like the symbol of change and I do love the feather eye-mask. Gorgeous piece.
ReplyDeletemy bad..butterfly wing eyemask, not feathers ;)
ReplyDeleteOh I adore your art today and that sweet little legend....thank you so much. Such a pretty place to come visit. Hugs to you. xoxox
ReplyDelete"This January, let the fairytale begin ..."
ReplyDeleteSandra, every January, fairy tales begin. because a new year begins, a new mystery in our life begins!
Beautiful, beautiful illustration :)
sandra,
ReplyDeletethis post makes me so happy! i will always think of this whenever i see butterflies now :) thank you for the kind words on my blog--i hope i can continue to inspire u in the future. so great to have you as a reader!
xx kat