Patricia Ariel

EQUINOX Acrylic, oil, charcoal, collage on paper. 24″ x 30″ 2019

For the “Rites” series.

to prepare for war is an insidious action. an action that slumbers under the surface. the feet that walk under this dry soil are unaware of the insular silence of what lies beneath its echoes. it rests, feignedly, for eternities, like seeds of fire.

and then one day, with a pale moan,…

The Hidden Wings

Dimensions: 14″ x 18″ in Media: Mixed media (charcoal, acrylic painting, oil painting, gesso) on paper Year: 2019

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For the “Dreams Are Like Water” series.

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Study-a-day | a whole week of studies on paper

yesterday I started releasing a series of new studies on paper (all the studies are now titled as “Movements” because they are exactly that, movements into my evolution as an artist).

i love doing studies because they are unapologetic. although i am still a long way from doing a 100% unapologetic art – walking towards it, one step at a time. as usual, they are basically portraits, started as a…

Animal Spirits: Dragonfly Pencil and watercolor on illustration board 5" x 7" inches  2013

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Ability to see the truth Power of flight Understanding of dreams Breaking down illusions Swiftness Change and transformation Connection with nature spirits

Animal Spirits: Butterfly Pencil and watercolor on illustration board 5" x 7" inches  2013

Transformation Renewal Rebirth Lightness of being Elevation from earthly matters The world of the soul and the mind

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Animal Spirits: Mountain Lion Pencil and watercolor on illustration board  5" x 7" inches  2013 © Patricia Ariel Leadership power  Action  Strength  Self-confidence  Nobility  Patience  Silence  Decision  Guardianship

Animal Spirits: Fox Pencil and watercolor on illustration board  5" x 7" inches  2013

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Shapeshifting  Cleverness  Observational skills  Feminine courage  Ability to observe unseen  Persistence  Gentleness

Animal Spirits: Hummingbird Pencil and watercolor on illustration board  5" x 7"  2013

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Ability to heal  Endurance  Joy  Happiness  Love

Sacred Garden Graphite and colored pencil on bristol 8" x 10" 2013

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The Rebirth Mixed media on Fabriano 5" x 7" 2013 Model: Lina Tsu

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Ces't Un Reve Mixed media on Fabriano 8" x 10" 2013

Model: Nicole Marsh (NikxStock.deviantART.com)

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... and when you know it is over, how easy is to kill the dream?

Spirit Mixed media on Fabriano  5" x 7" inches  2013

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"Sattva" Mixed media (Acrylic, pastel, and pencil) on Fabriano  5" x 7" inches  2013

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