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Mary Quite Contrary....a view of my heaven, my inspiration for current projects and future installations. Recycled arts, painting, sustainable architecture, fiber, digital and contemporary art along with classic painting and ancient artifacts. Anthropological and various religions views and spiritually uplifting quotes. Vintage, traditional folk arts and did i mention traveling caravans and tree houses?
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Myths and legends of ancient Slavs.
Illustrator N. Bukanova, 2007

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Myths and legends of ancient Slavs.Illustrator N. Bukanova, 2007

yumfactory:

Marco Mazzoni graced the cover of Hi-Fructose Vol.20, here’s his latest piece.

marcomazzoni:

A little preview of a show in Milan on february
“Beggar Banquet” 2011, colored pencils on paper, cm 40x30

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yumfactory: Marco Mazzoni graced the cover of Hi-Fructose Vol.20, here’s his latest piece. marcomazzoni: A little preview of a show in Milan on february“Beggar Banquet” 2011, colored pencils on paper, cm 40x30

Ouroboros/Dragon alchemy art.

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Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, - BSB Cod.icon. 340, f. 33r. Beschreibung der historischen und allegorischen Personen der acht Inventionen zum Ringelrennen in den Aufzügen gehalten 1596 anläßlich der Taufe der Prinzessin Elisabeth von Hessen, 1600.

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Symbol of the universal spirit of nature

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Symbol of the universal spirit of nature
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speciesbarocus:

Shield of Antoine Bastard of Burgundy in his capacity as knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece (1478).

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speciesbarocus: Shield of Antoine Bastard of Burgundy in his capacity as knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece (1478).
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The Ancient Egyptian shroud of the mummy of Tasheritdjedhor-Sensaos, who was the daughter of the archon (governor) of Thebes and died in 109 AD, at the age of sixteen.

From the collection of the National Museum of Antiquities - Leiden, Netherlands.

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ancientart: The Ancient Egyptian shroud of the mummy of Tasheritdjedhor-Sensaos, who was the daughter of the archon (governor) of Thebes and died in 109 AD, at the age of sixteen. From the collection of the National Museum of Antiquities - Leiden, Netherlands.

Sumac Pattern

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Sumac Pattern
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Flora Ancient Roman fresco from Pompeii. 1st Century AD, currently located at the National Archaeological Museum, Pompeii.

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ancientart: Flora Ancient Roman fresco from Pompeii. 1st Century AD, currently located at the National Archaeological Museum, Pompeii.
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marcomazzoni:

“The Chemical Peacock” 2012, colored pencils on paper, cm 38 x 28

” Death and The Maiden “, Roq La Rue Gallery, Seattle
opens Friday June 8th 6-9pm

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marcomazzoni: “The Chemical Peacock” 2012, colored pencils on paper, cm 38 x 28 ” Death and The Maiden “, Roq La Rue Gallery, Seattleopens Friday June 8th 6-9pm

symphonyofthecosmos:

‎”Sacred Geometry, like nothing else I have ever seen, has the ability to inspire awe and awaken a very real experience of the world behind the curtain of creation.”
— Karen Prior

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symphonyofthecosmos: ‎”Sacred Geometry, like nothing else I have ever seen, has the ability to inspire awe and awaken a very real experience of the world behind the curtain of creation.”— Karen Prior