Oak Galls gathered on Hampstead Heath turned into ink mixed with the colour of rusty nails infused in vinegar. add some more fiery energy iron nails. The powers of Earth & Fire. The texture of this material is different to commercial inks. It is more unpredictable and holds the magic of the moment.

Phoenix
You think I am gone.
 I devoured myself to retreat.
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The sacred flame of eternity.
 Death is your illusion.
 Look for the glimpse in darkness — and ignite.
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I can be with you: calm, inspiring, powerful.

The element part of a body of work on the elements ( 🜁 🜂🜄🜃 & spirit) i am still meditating on the name. That happens sometimes in the process.

Work in progress

Working on a piece on the earth element. I spired by Dartmoor and Seven Sisters. Acrylic paint but also natural pigments I foraged myself

Found inspiration at the chalk cliffs at Seaford for the next work on the element of earth.

Just Finished: "Aqua Menos" part of a body of work on the magical elements