Thursday, July 22, 2010

Buffalo Dreamer & Thunder Woman

Thunder Woman first appeared while I was recovering from major surgery. Months passed before I recognized her as the spirit of Native uprising--the reemergence of Native values & paradigms in diverse circumstances.

Buffalo Dreamer leapt off the page while I was preparing for a featured artist show at Sebastopol Gallery. He seemed iconic in himself. But then he started showing up in the company of other characters from the series.

In this watercolor, 15 x 12", Buffalo Dreamer & Thunder Woman are crossing a river. Maybe he is helping her, maybe she is giving him courage. Some unknown is before them, some transition occurring.

A mature psychotherapist with a deep spiritual practice burst into tears when he saw this painting. Felt like a miracle to me....

4 comments:

  1. Sandy, I so enjoyed meeting you this past weekend. I am getting ready to blog my experience with you in your gallery and your art. I will link back to your blog. Thank you for your kindness. Lynn

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  2. i have enjoyed your work...there is magic within it, your use of color is lovely and also full of that same magic...we are neighbors and thanks to lynn, i say hello.. ;)

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  3. Sandy, just back to let you know your art got a lot of nice praise on my blog and you can see it and read the comments on my Aug. 16 post at
    http://lynn-nonameblog.blogspot.com.

    Be well.

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  4. Sandy, would it be OK to comment based on the fact that I was named 'Coyote' by an American shaman..and titled my blogs Coyote Dreamer. It's caused some confusion because I find there are a few 'Coyote Dreamers' out there. My best wishes
    Ernie

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