I am an archaeologist and have a keen interest in animal skulls. I grew up on a farm near Tisdale, Saskatchewan and became a nature enthusiast from a young age.
After visiting India in 2013, I began creating mandalas using gold ink. Mandalas are a geometric pattern that represents the cosmos metaphysically or symbolically. Eventually, these mandalas laced the skulls that I accumulated legally and ethically from taxidermists, hunters, trappers and navigating forest trails.
These skulls would otherwise have been discarded and I wanted to honour the animals by painting intricate patterns on them. My art combines other elements in nature including crystals, moss and wooden frames. Essence of Ash celebrates the life that once ignited the skulls and it explores realms of consciousness through meditation during mandala making.
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Loki, the lynx
Lynx
Mandala lynx
Gypsy, the goat
Shashi, the wolf
Lynx and wolf
Deer
Bear
Iridescent wolf
Muskrat
The lynx
Goat
Lotus Mandala
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Share on FacebookI absolutely LOVE these! Beautiful, intricate mandala's on a unique canvas.
That's interesting . . . and really sweet! Your artwork is exquisitely delicate!
Linxs and wolves are protected species your art is beautiful but killing innocent animals
I have the required permits to purchase and sell these Lynx and Wolf skulls. They come from a taxidermist in rural Saskatchewan. The permits are given from Environment Canada and all appropriate legal processes are followed. Many times, the skull is discarded, this way at least the skull of these animals is being honoured.
Load More Replies...I absolutely LOVE these! Beautiful, intricate mandala's on a unique canvas.
That's interesting . . . and really sweet! Your artwork is exquisitely delicate!
Linxs and wolves are protected species your art is beautiful but killing innocent animals
I have the required permits to purchase and sell these Lynx and Wolf skulls. They come from a taxidermist in rural Saskatchewan. The permits are given from Environment Canada and all appropriate legal processes are followed. Many times, the skull is discarded, this way at least the skull of these animals is being honoured.
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