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A wolven representation of the alchemy of the Life/Death/Life cycle:Nigredo, the black wolf is the color of dark soil and stands for decomposition and maximum despair. While it's color may be the opposite of white, it is at this deepest point of decomposing that the mind is most ready for a renewal of life and energy. Nigredo is the color of descent and the world between worlds.
The red wolf is Rubedo and stands for vital passionate energy both positive and negative. It is the color of desire, sacrifice, rage, murder, being killed, and being born. Whoever has to leave this world or come into this world must pass through the red river.
Albedo is the lightest wolf and represents fresh ideas, purity, enlightenment, and new life though pale whiteness can also symbolize the colorless tint of the dead or the spirit. With either meaning, the color white is what is left after all impurities are washed away.
These are the three wolves of daybreak, rising light, and mysterious dark.
Based off of Clarissa Pinkola Estes's interpretation of the alchemical process of transformation in her psychology book, "Women Who Run With The Wolves."
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This picture is the completed result of my collaboration with . We've been discussing a possible collab for some time now and I finally got up the inspiration to do it.
The inspiration struck after reading one of the chapters in Estes's "Women Who Run With The Wolves" psychology book and I went ahead and sketched out my idea. I then inked it and mailed it to Pearl who took several forms of traditional media and created the vivid masterpiece you see before you.
The original symbolic painting is up for sale on auction! It's a great opportunity to get a rare original painting in which we put a lot of effort from the heart.
Starting price: 50$
Please bid your price offer here: [link]
- Lineart: Micron Pen
- Paper: special old-styled paper.
- Coloring: colored pencils, special acrylic paints and alcohols.
- Time taken: Several days. This was a lot of time and effort.
I hope you'll enjoy! <3
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Comments: 139
WildSpiritWolf In reply to ??? [2016-04-24 14:30:41 +0000 UTC]
I'm sorry, I don't believe there are plans for that at this time. Exileden has the file that would be used so it would be up to her if that ever does come to pass.
--WildSpirit
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CaptainMorwen In reply to WildSpiritWolf [2016-04-24 14:38:35 +0000 UTC]
No worries, thanks! ^^
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ShatteredFox99 [2013-03-10 05:19:04 +0000 UTC]
Could I use this idea? I won't copy your art or anything, just use my own ideas but based on " the alchemy of life and death" part
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WildSpiritWolf In reply to ShatteredFox99 [2013-03-10 22:00:09 +0000 UTC]
Yes, as long as you don't use any part of my art in any, way, shape, or form, that's fine. Thanks for asking.
--WildSpirit
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ShatteredFox99 In reply to ShatteredFox99 [2013-03-10 05:28:53 +0000 UTC]
And I'll credit you
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jeniIIa [2013-01-11 23:04:34 +0000 UTC]
I would do anything to be able to draw like you... Or have a perfect scanner... Or even a scanner..
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ArkaiWolf [2012-08-10 16:19:55 +0000 UTC]
Wow...this is just amazing,I'm super jealous, I know I shouldn't be but, you're, like, The Best!
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Solo-Jah [2012-07-19 11:38:46 +0000 UTC]
May I use your idea for a tattoo? I wish to put this on my right shoulder.
I've never read that book you mentioned but being in the infantry I've always thought of those three factions of time after being up for long periods of time and I think this analogy fits best.
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WildSpiritWolf In reply to Solo-Jah [2012-07-20 06:32:59 +0000 UTC]
Thank you for asking.
The designs in my gallery are solely for the use of my customers who originally paid to have me custom design them and they are not for public use or any kind of alteration other than myself or my clients. However, if you're interested in placing an order for a similar custom design of your own, I'd be happy to work with you on it.
Or, if you would like to purchase one of my pre-made designs that are available for license of $15 USD each, please click here: [link]
--WildSpirit
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Astrikos [2012-05-09 01:39:46 +0000 UTC]
That's amazing! That collab is awesome! The coloring is awesome.
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dragonlily29 [2011-09-04 02:06:48 +0000 UTC]
amazing work, very interesting with great concept and awesome composition^^
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Chaoharte [2011-07-28 21:45:28 +0000 UTC]
This is a great image but I'm disappointed. Where's Citrinitas!?
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sioSIN [2011-05-08 13:52:02 +0000 UTC]
That's amazing!......but I think the red wolfs back foot is backwards :/
Insta fav
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Ianpiersonjdavis [2011-01-16 02:19:20 +0000 UTC]
That's has got to be one of the most awesome things I've seen in my entire life.
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WildSpiritWolf In reply to TheNewCoyote [2011-01-05 22:27:55 +0000 UTC]
Please see the description for materials used. Thanks.
--WildSpirit
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craneHARDCORE [2010-12-04 02:26:44 +0000 UTC]
This work is featured here: [link] Awesome work.
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WildSpiritWolf In reply to craneHARDCORE [2011-01-05 22:28:23 +0000 UTC]
Thanks for the feature.
--WildSpirit
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craneHARDCORE In reply to WildSpiritWolf [2011-01-08 04:57:44 +0000 UTC]
You're very welcome
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Mikhal-Strange [2010-10-27 22:43:18 +0000 UTC]
Just going to say your ingenious layout here has inspired my next picture!!! Don't worry I'm not copying or anything! - yours is very well done. Mine won't even compare lol
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soul--fest [2010-09-05 07:21:41 +0000 UTC]
Cool
I got the logic of their names (why they're named as such)
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PhoenixPanther [2010-08-13 00:26:30 +0000 UTC]
Truly Amazing.... Excellent shading, and rendering of the colors... Absolutely amazing
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Zina-san [2010-08-12 23:46:26 +0000 UTC]
Awww... that's awesome!!! It really must take you lot of time, but the final result is sooo beatiful!! I love your drawings so much!
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Draconicat [2010-08-05 08:34:25 +0000 UTC]
Gorgeous, gorgeous work! I love the strength and flow of your lines and the depth of coloring.
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Farongazie [2010-04-07 02:24:08 +0000 UTC]
Beautiful colour and articulation! Would love to see more art like this as well.
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Tigerstarwolf [2010-04-02 17:38:53 +0000 UTC]
Amazing! Outstanding!
This is the reason I love your art!
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Kirara-SQUEE [2010-03-22 03:13:31 +0000 UTC]
I really love the name you gave it. It complements the drawing, which is kick-ass by the way.
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lottiepaw [2010-03-18 01:43:07 +0000 UTC]
You can just look at that for hours... In fact... I think I will...
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