Iemanja'
I painted this watercolor a few years ago. If I remember right, the original size is 18"x24". The painting was copied professionally, even so, the camera does not pick up the iridescent paints I used on her crown and mirror and tail. Iemanja' the goddess (or orixa') of salt water, was brought to the so-called New World via the slave trade, and is often addressed in the Yoruba language of west Africa. The next time you go to the beach and put your feet in the water, you can greet her with her customary greeting if you like: Odoia'!
Hello Fair Artist of Waterbaby's-
ReplyDeleteWe've been watching you. We are artist also. You may even know us. We'd like to invite you to be a member of our very Private Artist Club. We've just begun and we're very selective. Only the best and brightest are welcome on our hallowed grounds. We pick you.
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Farewell ....until we hear from you,
Master Mike and the Pub Wench
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