White Feather

I painted this single white feather in oils on canvas as a symbol of love, often when we miss someone we love dearly a single white feather seems to... more

by Julie Bond

Title

White Feather

Artist

Julie Bond

Medium

Painting - Oil On Canvas

Description

I painted this single white feather in oils on canvas as a symbol of love, often when we miss someone we love dearly a single white feather seems to appear from nowhere as a reminder they are still connected with us.

Ancient people from different cultures such as Aborigines, Egyptians, Celtics and the Native Americans believe that birds and feathers carry stories, mystical meaning and even magic.

The reason why people of so many native cultures also wore feathers on their heads in various forms, is because they saw them as a sacred connection to God the Creator, and the Divine.

When you look at a feather, you will notice that there is a shaft running up the center of it vertically (the white part that looks like a stalk) . Well this shaft is hollow - so the idea is that the person's prayers go upwards through the hollow shaft to the Creator - and then his blessings come back down to you through the same orifice, which acts as a channel.

​Feathers, with their connection to wings as a spiritual metaphor, represent a strong celestial connection to the Heavenly realms, as well as love, truth, protection, new beginnings and rebirth.



Featured in Group Pictures for Presents December 2016

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November 23rd, 2016