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This piece was created to show how the same creature, in this case a Barn Owl, is viewed differently by different cultures. Here I chose to show the views of the Dakota Hidatsa and Hopi Native American perspectives.
The Dakota Hidatsa people viewed the Burrowing Owl as a protective spirit for their warriors.
While the Hopi people viewed the Burrowing Owl as the god of the Dead, and symbol of death.
To illustrate each of these views, I chose to use natural symbolism.
Nasturtium, The flower held by the top owl, and found to his right, is a symbol of protection.
Nightshade, Held by the bottom owl, is a symbol of death.
Antlers/Bone, Chosen to convey the predatory nature, and enforce the ‘god of the Dead’ view.
Foxglove, found near both owls, is a symbol of duality.
The original drawing was created traditionally with ink on white Bristol board. The drawing was them scanned and finished using Photoshop and a drawing Tablet.
The Dakota Hidatsa people viewed the Burrowing Owl as a protective spirit for their warriors.
While the Hopi people viewed the Burrowing Owl as the god of the Dead, and symbol of death.
To illustrate each of these views, I chose to use natural symbolism.
Nasturtium, The flower held by the top owl, and found to his right, is a symbol of protection.
Nightshade, Held by the bottom owl, is a symbol of death.
Antlers/Bone, Chosen to convey the predatory nature, and enforce the ‘god of the Dead’ view.
Foxglove, found near both owls, is a symbol of duality.
The original drawing was created traditionally with ink on white Bristol board. The drawing was them scanned and finished using Photoshop and a drawing Tablet.
Image size
4800x6000px 19.44 MB
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very fine work! 