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The name is Sarah E. Walsh, I use my work of art as a way to express God's blessings to this world. And God has been my biggest inspiration. Life has brought many things, and throughout all that I have been through I have realized one thing; art has always been my passion and God has never failed to amaze and guide me. I hope that when others see my art their minds are open to see the beauty of this world. One of my favorite things in life it to experience a calm inspiring setting, where I can feel peace, serenity, joy, and happiness. Whether I am driving in my car, with the wind in my hair, or walking along a calm lake where you can hear the stillness of life, I use my camera to capture those pictorial settings. These experiences often spark an inspiration to create art. My interest with different mediums and art styles is constantly expanding. If we slow down, stop, and thoroughly examine all the natural beauty that is around us, we can experience a little more spice to life, hence my blog titled 'Salt to the Earth'.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Funerary Project. What animal do you identify most with?

After studying about acient Egypt, each student in my art history class was asked to create a funery piece using an animal that they identified most with.

The animal that I probably identify the most with is a crane. I think it took me just as long to find the right animal as the piece itself! I got feedback from friends and family and all of these were approved, researched, and/or suggested.
  • Cranes have long necks and long legs (I am pretty tall).
  • I have a freepirit. People have said I can float through crowds freely, and therefore have a bird/water creature presence.
  • I am stronge in my faith and relationship with God, focusing on my eternal spirit.
  • Cranes represent Purity.
  • Chinese believe that cranes are symbles of wisdom and messengers of heaven. (this connects strongly with my beliefs and being Christian.
  • When cranes find their mate, they stick with them for life. That is pretty cool :)
  • Cranes are very friendly and sociable.
  • Cranes are known to live long lives! My family has a long life age history.
  • Crane dances are crazy. I LOVE to dance and can't stop when I start.
  • When I get startled or surprised I squack...

And that about sums it up. :)
There is also a meaning behind this picture. I will leave it at that though for viewer interpretation.



Messenger of Heaven
By: Sarah E. Walsh
Completed Sept. 19th 2011

Mediums: I used a cardboard foundation, drawn with a basic pen, and colored with prisma colored pencils.

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