The Promise Of Arthur Pendragon.

HOWEVER despite checking out a bunch of books on the internet archive, I was unable to find a reliable source confirming the existence of Fatima as a cultural figure before 600 B.C. If anyone is still in uni and can find something on JSTOR I’d love to check it out.

I still chose to depict her this way, firstly because I think it’s interesting that attributes of the Moon Goddess as an archetype are preserved across cultures and time periods even as her name changes (Ishtar, Astarte, etc.). I also felt drawing Muhammad’s daughter would run counter to the generally aniconic tradition of Islam. Maybe that’s an odd thing to say, since this is a quote by a radical feminist author and the poem itself is explicitly critical of religion and religious traditions. But I think criticizing institutions and treating individuals with respect and courtesy can exist simultaneously.

Anyway, because of my foggy sourcing, the iconography is not obvious, but the figure’s palm is extended in an allusion to the ‘Hand of Fatima’. I’m unsure (I’m this a lot) about when exactly the hamsa symbol and Fatima as a cultural figure became connected… but to be fair to me, I think many historians are also unsure.

yo quick question what mythology is Fatima from in your art

The incarnation I was going for with my depiction was Pre-Islamic Arabian moon goddess

The Fourteen Holy Helpers, Part II/II

Hi, I wanted to thank you for the incredible art of saints you made! I really like that some modern artists still get inspired by religion:))) Wanted to ask you where you get all the info about saints? Books or just internet like the rest of us?

This is so kind of you!!

I was very interested in the lives of the saints as a child & I read many books at that time. Francesco d’Assisi, Jeanne d’Arc, and Martín de Porres were particular favourites.

Nowadays I mostly use online resources. There are very good ones for information and images both (if you google <saint name> icon you’ll probably be able to see which ones inspired this set). 

your art is beautiful UwU

thank you!!

Hey I just wanted to let you know I love your art style and that you’re extremely talented!! I hope you’re having a good day and staying safe

this is so kind! I’m so happy that you enjoyed my art, and I hope the same for you <3

it’s called GettyImages because

because i get. the inages

I love your "once upon a time there was a wicked witch" art and I'm thrilled at being able to buy prints on redbubble but would you consider making them available as tshirts or do you think the formatting wouldnt work?? I would love to wear them 🥺

ty for the suggestion!! I exported them with transparent backgrounds and put them on a whole bunch of products, hopefully one is up your alley! and hopefully they come out looking ok if you decide to buy... I’ve never ordered from redbubble so no idea what to expect

What really gets me is when you're reading a book and the chapter labels have, like, vines or floral details around them or something. it makes me so soft - just- the fact that someone was like 'ooh we can add beauty here, we totally should' and they did it

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sideblogs

@doeeyedingenue: inspiration & reference

@kuratoris: (mostly digital) art i admire

@clytemnestraofficial: graphics/fonts/design

all my art

     original art

        religious art

        illustrated poems

     fanart/commissions

Honestly, the plot of Chess is so absolutely absurd and wonderful that I can’t recommend it more. It’s basically all about Cold War politics through an interpersonal lens but I wouldn’t exactly say it’s done well.

I’ve been obsessed since middle school.

then you will be happy to know that I caved and watched it! I have not been the same person since...