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This giclée print is taken from my original oil painting on linen canvas.
A wise old owl sat on an oak;
The more he saw the less he spoke;
The less he spoke
the more he heard;
Why aren’t we
like that wise
old bird?
There is a way that nature speaks,
that land speaks.
Most of the time
we are simply not patient enough,
quiet enough,
to pay attention to the story.
-Author Unknown
“In the Eyes of an Owl” represents the free thinker, the eccentric, and the quintessential entrepreneur, who all, like an owl, can see the light in the dark. Just like that majestic bird that swoops down to feed, these types can see opportunities, swoop in, and feast on life.
Owls exist for their own purposes. They are not here for us. However, they have much to teach us. With calm resolution, they’re able to sit majestically seeing the light in the dark.
They inspire with their growth. Their wingspan, enlarged on the canvas, form the foundation of a beautiful tree. As you see them fly, they’re off to grab life’s opportunities to fly higher and higher.
The 3 owls represent a tribe: the Great Horned Owl, the Barn Owl, and the Barred Owl. The Great Horned Owl (top center) symbolizes strength, intuition, wisdom, and transformation. It takes swift action and determination to accomplish a goal with ease.
The Barn Owl (viewer’s left) symbolizes skills, intellect, and outside-the-box thinking. When trying to solve a problem, the Barn Owl asks you to look at the issue with a fresh set of eyes. Barn owl types are keen to research and gain knowledge, often becoming experts in what they learn.
The Barred Owl (viewer’s right) gets its name from bar-like marks on its feathers. This is a symbol of protection and courage. Barred owls know where their boundaries lie and show this through physical expression. Barred owls represent deep connection and creative potential.
An owl is a symbol of enlightenment. It’s only by using your wisdom, balancing your thoughts and emotions, and your intuition that you can do the work to transform. This is part of shadow work.
Shadowwork can help you discover the truth about who you are. It’s not always pleasant, but you must walk through the darkness to get to the light.
I chose a sunny palette because some people can be in the throws of darkness in their daily lives. But our owls help us find light in the darkness.
These owl companions inspire me and I hope they inspire you to see light in the darkness, maintain a discerning eye, and swoop down and grab life’s opportunities to fly to new heights.
