Familiar Saints
So, here is the reason you’ve only seen snippets and “in process” images from me these last few months. Here now is the major collection I’ve been working on, unveiled today!
Quick Story:
Around the new year, Tim and I had lots of discussions about art and music. What’s our next step? What does the next turn in this adventure look like? I decided for myself that I’ve been too fast with my paintings in the last year (somewhat a necessity when a two-year old is also yielding a brush alongside you as you work… Dangerous environment for a painting!)
The “Familiar Saints” pieces I’ve done here are a result of my longing to slow down and produce great work. Each large painting here I have invested lots of thought, care, and TIME into. They have been a joy to work on, re-work on, and complete and I’m so glad to share them with you now.
What’s in a name?:
These large pieces are all revolving around a single image: that of an animal. Behind each is a feeling, an emotion, a larger story than just simply an animal, but that was the icon chosen to convey the depth of the story told. The title of the collection has a two-fold meaning for me (and maybe more if I thought about it longer!). “Familiar Saints” could be that way we see the Divine in creation all around us… animals can convey for us profound truths that have been “familiar” to our hearts all along. Secondly, a “familiar” is a spirit animal of some sort that connects with you and is a part of you. A little more “witchy” than I feel like I am, but I thought it fit for a title very well!
Available:
Below are the prices of the large paintings, but also the availability of a large poster made of the piece (if original artwork is out of your budget range). And here is the link to see the paintings more closely- at my etsy shop! http://www.etsy.com/shop/graysparrow?ref=si_shop
“I Will Guide You Home” (Bear) 24X36
Original Painting: $650
Poster (18×24): $28
“I Will Keep You Warm” (Rabbit and Baby – still in the works) 24X24
Original Painting: $375
Poster (18×24): $28
“Familiar Saint” (Swan) 24X24
Original Painting: $375
Poster (18×24): $28
“The Passing of Days” (Elephant) 48X24
Original Painting: $850 SOLD
Poster (18×24): $28
“Athlete Heart” (Bird) 30X40
Original Painting: $325 SOLD
Poster (18×24): $28
“The Work of Our Hands” (Bee) 24X24
Original Painting: $375 SOLD
Poster (18×24): $28
“The Quick Brown Fox Jumps Over the Lazy Dog” (Fox) 22X28
Original Painting: $300 SOLD
Poster (18×24): $28
“A Strong Story” (Lion) 30X30
Original Painting: $635
Poster (18×24): $28
Thank you all so much for your continued support! And please feel free to share my work with others you think might love it!
Betony Coons (and Lucy, Hattie, and Tim)
