Craig Kosak - Merlin And The Golden Moon - Hand Signed - Canvas - Edition Image Size: 12"w X 12"h. Limited Edition Of: 75 - Ravens Are One Of The Four Animals That Dominate Artist Craig Kosak’s Work (wolves, Horse And Bison Are The Others). Each Represents A Particular Connection He Has Made On His Travels. “ravens Guide Me To Accept My Most Secret Self,” He Says, “my Uniqueness, To Celebrate Who I Am. Experiences With Wildlife Show Me What To Paint, Photographs Help With The Basics, Then I Use My Inner Vision To Idealize, Fantasize And Anthropomorphize,” He Says. “my Trips Consist Of Both Journeys Through The Physical World And Inner Journeys Of Self-discovery,” He Says. “my Paintings Are About Both Worlds And How They Relate. Each Trip Is, In A Sense, A Vision Quest.” The Raven Is Intertwined In Legends And Mythology Of Many Ancient Cultures Including Native American, Celtic And Norse, As The Embodiment Of Secrets And Magic, Introspection And Self-knowledge, Traits Often Shared With The Moon In Art And Literature. Kosak Met This Particular Raven, Merlin, At Yellowstone National Park Where He Seemed Content To Pose With His Beak White-tipped From Poking In The Geyser’s Mineral-rich Debris. The Plumb Line He Holds Suggests A Dividing Line Between The Inner And Outer World And Also Hints At The Intelligence And Playful Nature Of The Raven As Trickster. This Smallworks™ Edition Is A Jewel Of Balanced Composition And Color That Will Be A Focal Point In Any Room In Your House. Share Its Mysterious Beauty With Friends And Family.

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