I've recently been inspired with the idea of illustrating guardians. Celestial beings who watch over the earth and its inhabitants. At the core of this inspiration is the belief I have in God and that he watches over us, but I want to express that in a way that those who do not believe in him can still relate to and understand. That is a part of why they are shown as women. They are also illustrated as women, as in most of my artwork, because it is a reflection of myself. That and chicks are just fun to paint :].
The Moon watches over all Her creatures.
I wanted to show how God cares for every creature on this earth, even a small little bird. I remember when I was a kid and I read this scripture:
"What is the price of two sparrows- one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows."
It impacted me so much to think that God even cares for such a little, appearingly insignificant animal, even more how much he cares for and loves us.
With that being said, I stumbled upon this quote recently and it seemed fitting to include in this post:
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."
-Mahatma Gandhi
Sail to the End
This image was actually originally created for a contest. The rules were to create an image that was inspired by the song Sail to the End by Benjamin Dunn & The Animal Orchestra. I found both the lyrics and melody incredibly inspiring, and found my own meaning within the beautiful song. For me, she is a guiding star and Holy spirit, looking down at her beautiful creation with adoration and love, as they experience and seek out the wonders of life.
