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This is actually from 2003; it's the drawing for a large pyrography piece I've been planning for a long time. I've been dying to finish it, but I haven't had the chance. It's transferred to a large basswood plaque, and it's awaiting a proper woodburning, and possibly some thin glazes of paint. Don't mind the inks - they're just a guide for the image I've transferred to basswood and will woodburn over them in the final piece. I used Adobe Illustrator to do the sun disk - THAT isn't freehanded, though I did draw it in Illustrator myself.

The ornamentation and Sun Disk are based on Olmec, Aztec, Mayan, and other Mesoamerican art, but adapted in my own manner. Obviously, those ancient peoples used real fur, feathers, and other objects in their ornamentation, but I love the stylizations as they appear in their carvings, codices, and sculptures, so I drew the headdress that way - in a very stylized manner. The little "face" at the bottom and the two at the sides are my own versions of a "were-jaguar" carving, complete with "flame eyebrows".

This is a good example of odd, stylized, symbolic artwork I like to do for myself. Just wish I had more time for it!

I have to take the time to give credit to Clare Bell's fantastic, well-researched, and fascinating story, The Jaguar Princess [link] , for re-igniting my love for ancient Mesoamerican cultures. Definitely hunt down a copy of this book!
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~Tamaxchi Apr 12, 2012  New member
You are great men. Please don't leave your talent. Salutes from Riviera Maya.

In lak' ech
(mayan salute. It means " I am other you"
hala ken
(Is the response. It means "You are other me"

I think you know it. Any way, you have a good talent my friend. See you.
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~djerebus Jun 23, 2010
wow, looks amazing already. Can't wait to see the finished piece.
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~Kakumei-Tifa Jul 15, 2009
this is beautiful!!!

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~paintedcat Dec 21, 2006
Fantastic design. So nice how you've included elements inspired by traditional designs to this!
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~Dreamesque Oct 1, 2006  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
I love the sheer complexity that's found in your art. It always amazes me to see how much patience and dedication you put into everything you do... and it shows in a big, big way. :D

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~Timberwolf4u Aug 11, 2006
You should definitely finish this piece! It's has a great feel to it and fits very well with the styles you mentioned.
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~Kth-dragon Aug 8, 2006
The mix of stylization and realism makes this one quite striking. The finished product will be stunning, I'm sure. ^..^

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~VisionCrafter Aug 8, 2006
Oo this is lovely :D The composition and design are awesome ^^ I bet it makes an awesome wood burning! Good luck with it :)
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