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Seven Fires Prophecy

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A series of interesting coincidences, requests, as well as my travels in the UK have inspired a turn of design for this Magpie.  With most of my gene pool residing in what was once called Gaul, I guess it's really not that surprising that something Celtic would eventually make an appearance.   Apparently, I'm a direct descendant of William the Conqueror.

As the artist (below) inadvertently responsible for the creation of this piece told me, "It's all connected!".   I'm right now reading a book about Celtic Shamanism which mentions a Chippewa prophecy of Seven Fires which is the title of a book my artist friend Rod Bearcloud  Berry just published.  While I'm reading this same book, I start daydreaming about a song by Neil Young, and turn the page to see in clear print a reference to, you guessed it...Neil Young, the last thing I expected to see in this book. You see what I mean?  Mind boggling.  The tapestry is woven from a single thread.

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Celtic Magpie  

A totem of Prophecy  and Portents

$1095

Magpie Story

Owl spoke to Magpie, "Magpie you talk so much you do not hear the wind and the water. You do not hear the Wolf who speaks to you. Your truth is all part of others' truths and you have lost your thread that connects you to the tree of life."
Magpie was as quiet as he had ever been, he listened and he felt pain and knew that he must change his ways and start to learn his own truth.
Was it so bad to be a Magpie?  No!  He decided it was good to be Magpie, and he would not have to explain himself to others as to who he was and why.
Upon that realization he started to listen, he heard the water and the wind and all the other beautiful things he had not taken the time to hear. He heard the Wolf and was happy.
Magpie spread his wings and flew and became the Eagle. He did not have to speak again as his flight said it all.

Seven Fires Prophecy

Hi Kevin!

I was walking through Portland airport in September when I discovered your Osprey standing on a shelf in a Native American-themed gallery. I was completely taken by its majesty, its sense of self-knowing. This doesn't happen to me very often; I'm an artist myself and I spend a good part of my time trying to find new artists to showcase at our festival, Faerieworlds (http://www.faerieworlds.com/). I have seen many "doll artists" in my time but your work is somehow "alive" and I had a hard time putting the Osprey down.

I was in England for a few weeks immediately after that, and in that time, I forgot your name. I searched the web for a while but gave up until this morning, when I found your work again on eBay of all places. I was looking for "carved crows" and there was your Crow doll looking back at me. I looked you up on Google and finally found your website.

The pictures on your website are deceiving; although they give a good idea of the overall composition of your work, the immaculate fine detail and craftsmanship is hard to see "up close" in your photos. If I hadn't seen your Osprey in person, I wouldn't know just how perfect these creations really are, down to the last stitch and highlights on the eyes. Do you plan to take new photos soon? A handful of photos for each figure would be fantastic (front, back, side, three-quarter face, closeup), and really helpful for folks who haven't experienced your wonderful works of art in person. If you're ever interested, I design websites for artists whose work I really admire, and I usually just work out a trade instead of charging any money. We can talk more about that later if you want to know more about it.

I'm wondering if you've ever delved into the world of Celtic/Welsh/Pagan myth...during my stay in southern England (on Dartmoor), I heard a Barn Owl shriek at the full moon on the night of my arrival; later I found evidence that the owl was living in the barn attached to the cottage I was sleeping in...I envisioned a Barn Owl spirit incorporating spirals, crescent moons, antlers, oak leaves, acorns, etc... Have you ever done anything like this? Would you be interested in giving it a go?

I've attached some of my own paintings and my first doll project to this email. Yes, I am in love with birds...

Oh...almost forgot...is the Harrier (with World Tree) still available? I love it...

Thank you for your time, and for the wonderful work. You're an inspiration to me!

With respect,
Stephanie
http://www.lostimolo.com/

"Ha! Kevin, well met indeed! I saw your excellent artwork posted on a friend's page...fantastic! Great to make your acquaintance!"

Ari Berk  is an award-winning writer, folklorist, artist, and scholar of literature, iconography, and comparative myth.
 

Kevin Gadomski
75671 Twin Oaks Road Finlayson, MN 55735
 Tel: 320-233-0541
 Email: keving@northlc.com