card 14 : temperance

patience, stillness

materials: acrylic paint, gouache

surface: canvas

artistic process:

take a paws 2023

I AM AFFIRMATION: Within, I am at peace.

It is important to take a moment to breathe and consciously be, in bliss. As consciousness, we are the observer, with free will and the ability to create. There is unique beauty in every creation, everything is growing and evolving. The marbled texture in this piece merges together harmoniously, similar to the shimmering light on waves of water. These patterns are present in the water and the cheetah's body, depicting the symbiotic and interconnected nature of life in our universe. Everything makes a difference, we choose the direction our life unfolds, as sovereign beings.

Existence on Earth is so extremely delicate. The fact that oxygen is created by plants, and photosynthesis is the exact opposite chemical reaction to respiration shows a beautiful balance in the core of our existence. Similarly, the Sahara desert used to have lush forests, so fossils contain rich nutrients of this life. These ancient fossils are crushed into the desert sand then lifted up into the atmosphere with convection currents and brought to the amazon rainforest, where it nourishes, supplies, and revitalizes. The amazon rainforest, with its heavy rainfall washes many nutrients away, so this balance is sustained because of the Sahara.