For my first Asian goddess painting I decided to paint Amaterasu, who is known in Japanese mythology as a sun goddess and the most important Shinto deity. Her full name is Amaterasu-o-mi-kami (amp#22825amp#29031amp#22823amp#31070) which means "glori... 

 

 

 

POLYHYMNIA (or Polymnia) was one of the nine Mousai, the goddesses of music, song and dance. In Classical times--when the Mousai were assigned specific artistic and literary spheres--Polyhymnia was named Muse of religious hymns. In this guise she por... 

 

Nyx is a powerful goddess of the night whose dark light falls from the stars, and who influences not only the world of mankind but also the gods. She inspires artists to create and the muses have been known to sing her praises. Nyx is my fifth go... 

 

"Summoning Brigit" was inspired by creative forces that the patron saint and goddess, Brigit, is known for. This original soft pastel painting is currently double matted for a 24" x 30" frame.  

 

 

 

Shakti represents the divine feminine force that exists within every woman. In Tantric practice, she is referred to as the Universal mother who is the creator, preserver and destroyer. Shakti is, quintessentially, the core form of every Hindu Goddess...