In the Flames I was born anew
not phoenix-like as much as forged
My winged being emerging from the
raw ore of my existence
Now I seek with weapons of knowledge
and the tools I see before me
to remake my world
in my reflection
I work with symbols and deities. They whisper how they wish to be seen and insert themselves into art pieces sometimes surreptitiously and sometimes full out in splendour.
I am influenced by archetypes and by memories that come rushing to the surface. Then sometimes I just play.
“She was wrong of course. I use the half-truths and lies as much as anyone. But give me any glimpse of the truth, any shade of it at all, and I have to have it. The truth kills only what’s rotten. Lies fester and rot the soul and destroy what little hope we have for the future. You can ignore the truth if you want. But first you have to know it. I know no other way that’s worth living.” -Grimjack (John Ostrander)
“You have little time left, and none of it for crap. A fine state. I would say that the best of us always comes out when we are against the wall, when we feel the sword dangling overhead. Personally, I wouldn’t have it any other way.” ― Carlos Castaneda
The fire songs will char your world and change your perceptions. Stare into the fire’s glow and nothing will remain untested. No comfort in an unfixed world but then little growth happens in a comfort zone
At the Beginning of August, my work contract had come to an end. I was asked by my partner and friends what I intended to do next. I was kind of at loose ends but also knew I didn’t have to decide right away. It helped that I was about to leave on a two week camping trip so did not have to decide in a hurry. I replied that I was hoping to focus more on my art and was hoping to get it seen more, published more and hopefully make more sales along the way.
We left the next day for Oregon state. About an hour into the trip my phone rang. It was Asbjörn Torvol telling me that he loved my art work and that he was hoping to use it in a few books. I have grown used to things falling into place like this for me and have done some work to help the process along but am still pleasantly surprised when it happens.
Asbjörn Torvol is a magician in the vitki tradition (among many others) and one of the most prolific writers, internet presences and magicians that I have met. He is also one of the most industrious. Working with him and subsequently his lady (the amazing Jo Morris) has upped my game considerably.
There are a number of projects that he is using my artwork on. The first of which is Beyond Prophecy, a book of Runic magic for which I’ve done depictions of each of the Elder Futhark for the book. There are other books and card decks in progress which I will announce as they come out.
Escherian Landscape by GAR
Tribute (redux) by GAR
Isaz Rune by GAR
Born in the Flames (redux) by GAR
Generation of Power by GAR
Trident Sigil by GAR
Influences (Redux) by GAR
Initiator by GAR
Nemah’s Cave by GAR
Goddess Gaze (Redux) by GAR
Remembering Home (Redux) by GAR
Sigilum Study by GAR
Manifesting in the Fire by GAR
Rising From Dreams (Redux) by GAR
Storm Crow by GAR
Silent Communion by GAR
Con-Vergence (Redux) by GAR
Unlocking the Mystique by GAR
Dragon Wraith by GAR
Astral Palace (redux) by GAR
Transformational Ritual by GAR
In His Realm by GAR
Remnants by GAR
Songs From the Wood (redux) by GAR
Cosmic Dance (redux) by GAR
Hades by GAR
Spirit Walk (BW) by GAR
Call and Response by GAR
In Her Strength by GAR
A Narcissus in Tartarus by GAR