The Raven symbolizes thought, memory, creativity, intelligence, with a touch of trickster energy for good measure.
Since moving to northern Arizona I have developed a fondness for ravens. They symbolize thought, memory, creativity, intelligence, with a touch of trickster energy for good measure. I wanted to come up with a fresh design that also paid tribute to their long history and lore. The final design is complex and playful, much like these great birds.
The Turtle is a symbol of grounding and safety.
It was my friend Michelle (hi Michelle!) who requested a turtle design. As soon as she mentioned it, I had a clear concept of a turtle with a shield knot, which symbolizes protection, over the shell. While creating this…
Thurisaz is the Viking rune for thorn. It’s easy to see a thorn in this rune’s shape, such as the type a rose grows on its stems. Thorn hedges form powerful barriers that keep predatory animals and problematic people from bothering the village. For this reason, Thurisaz has strong overtones of protection. In some early…
I made this bear because I’ve always liked bears and what they represent, but I had a hard time finding one that was neither too cute nor too ferocious. They symbolize strength, compassion, courage and wisdom, but can also be very powerful when pushed too far. This is my second design iteration of the bear….
Hagalaz is the Viking rune for hail – the icy pellets that plummet from the heavens without any notice, crushing crops, breaking objects, injuring people. Nature’s wild forces can bring destruction and upheaval. That’s the lesson of Hagalaz: we are all vulnerable to things outside of our control. Understanding Hagalaz: Readings from the Rune Poems…
The Celtic Owl was a request from several different people, and I was immediately intrigued by the idea. The features of an owl are very distinct. Owls are a wonderful contradiction of being round and soft at the same time as being one of the greatest nighttime hunters around. In my owl design, I’ve worked…
Uruz is the Viking Rune said to be based on the shape of the aurochs, the ancient ancestor of all cattle. Powerful and stubborn in equal measure, these great bulls embody many of the characteristics associated with the Uruz rune: strength, determination, and freedom. Understanding Uruz: An Examination of the Rune Poems Multiple meanings have…
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