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art, charms, gypsy spell, oil painting, Paint, romance, symbols, white witches
“As it was of old it is to-day –Wherever gypsies go there the witches are, we know” from The Gypsies circa 1882
I was inspired to paint this as a result of coming across some symbols used by gypsies in spells and in writings, paintings and engravings. Repeated two or three times throughout the painting are the following symbols and wishing charms. What started as purely symbolic ended up taking on a feeling of romance.
Each symbol attracts a different part of life’s wishes – success, dreams, love, prosperity and health. I think whoever buys this painting will be a believer in spells! I know I do!
“Nine requisites for a contented life:
Health enough to make work a pleasure.
Wealth enough to support your needs.
Strength enough to battle with difficulties and overcome them.
Grace enough to confess your sins and forsake them.
Patience enough to toil till some good is accomplished.
Charity enough to see some good in your neighbor.
Love enough to move you to be useful and helpful to others.
Faith enough to make real the things of God.
Hope enough to remove all anxious fears concerning the future.”
~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
OIL and mixed medium on Canvas 10 x’s 12 inches
Wishing everyone Joy today !
When you wish someone joy, you wish them peace, love, prosperity, happiness… all the good things. Maya Angelou
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I echo all the sentiments above Lesley – thank you for sharing this beautiful painting and Goethe’s words … have FB’d it. Blessings to you ..
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And to you Susan – I think he says it all there also and it is not necessary to follow any one religion to do so. Those 9 requisites are clear in all religions and philosophies I am acquainted with and appreciate. hugs
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Love your painting! And the methodology used is fascinating. The colours are so soothing too.
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Thanks Genie – much appreciated. The other painting will be on someone elses wall soon. I knew I had painted both for other people. It is in my heart that I know it.
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My great-grandmother (maternal) was a full-blooded Romani, so I found this very interesting!
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Then perhaps you can use these symbols to help your friends in need. Glad you came by – thank you!
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interesting post and beautiful paint. Thank you 🙂
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Thanks Gys 🙂
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Joy to you, Leslie! Love the painting ♥
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♥ merci
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This is a lush and gorgeous painting. It is mysterious and romantic. Well done. Virginia
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Virginia, the word lush warms my soul. Thank you very much. ♥
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An inspiring post and I love the purple flower.
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Hi Kim, The purple ‘flower’ is actually the symbol for prosperity. It is difficult to tell with such a small photo but yes – you are attracted to $$$ right now – May the charm be yours. xx
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So very beautiful …….. every single piece / peace 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 love the process – cathartic and life affirming 🙂 xo
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Thanks Cat, I thought of you and your quest for the use of colour. I too have made that pledge. It is so liberating to experiment and see that I can embrace a different outlook and still be me. 🙂 🙂 xox
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Love your painting of gypsy symbols. Maybe it will might like a vision board. Maybe if you hang it where you can see it often it will bring loads of good things into your life.
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Suzanne – I keep watching it but I feel it belongs to another. I can’t explain why. In the meantime, until it is claimed I will use your vision as mine. Thank you xx
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What an interesting observation. I did experience something similar when I looked at your painting. It is very powerful. I wonder who will claim it and when – I hope you keep blogging about it.
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Very interesting! Where did you come across these symbols?
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I have been delving deeper into Gypsies and their reputations, wondering at the negativity and found that they are closely related to white witches. The casting of spells is widely shared amongst ethnic groups. Fascinating subject!
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BEAUTIFUL PAINTING! You do excellent work!
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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Oh thanks so much Francine. Glad it touched you!
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Thank you for a most excellent post today Leslie! :), and a beautiful painting as well! Joy to you, fellow sister! special hugs, Penny
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Thanks Penny. I kind of knew whose interest would be peaked here. No surprise it is a sister of the spirit 🙂 hugs xx
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Indeed! 🙂 xx
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