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Boats And Gods - Inspiration From The Sea And The Past. *View the paintings and the inspiration behind them (now showing in the left side bar).
It's not only the diversity of the boats of the ancients I enjoy; it's their divine purpose.
These boats serve in daily life, and serve as a means of transportation for the soul through the afterlife.
Archeology, hieroglyphs and ancient artwork are inspiration fuel. Often the ancient artwork (pottery or wall) is damaged or missing large sections. I fill in the gaps and create a unique painting in the process. These painting should not be taken as a literal translation of the original ancient artwork, glyphs or symbols. For example, in the background of the Paddler God, I’ve included a few of my favorite
glyphs - fresh new earth, sun, earth, jaguar, and sunrise - because I like them. Silk Painting takes me in many directions, much like watercolor. I use the Serti technique, which literally means “fence” in French. I build a fence, using a wax resist to control the natural course of the paint over and through the silk and to create the outline and detail in the painting. From there, it is much like watercolor, where I control the paint tightly for detail or allow it to flow and layer to create beautiful washes. A process I enjoy. And like most of my creations - the vision of the painting comes to me in a medium that will best bring the dream forward. That process I can’t explain.
All paintings are available as archival Giclee prints or custom murals on tile.
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Jaguar Paddler God by Savanna Redman
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Jaguar Shaman by Savanna Redman
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A Soul's Journey - by Savanna Redman
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Mayan Hieroglyph - Jaguar - by Savanna Redman
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Xul - Mayan God - by Savanna R
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Mayan Hieroglyphs by Savanna Redman
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Dionysus Sailing with Dolphins - Silk Painting by Savanna Redman
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Greek Merchant Ship and Dolphins - by Savanna Redman
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