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"Use What You Got" acrylic/krylon on canvas 24" x 24"
This is the latest finished piece I did for the upcoming shows. I wanted to discuss the beetle and it's symbology. Beetles are often thought of a symbols of protection, because of their hard little shell or armor. Here are some observations on beetles from the symbolic-meanings.com site:
symbolic meaning of beetles (at-a-glance):
- Progress
- Simplicity
- Persistence
- Stability
- Methodical
- Contemplative
- Practical
- Grounded
- Potential
- Security
- Introverted
- Protection
- Solidarity
Beetles speak to us of groundedness. They move with bellies always close to the earth, and so their wisdom is sacred and deep. They are connected to the core of earth, and so they are rooted in their knowledge about the way of life and nature.
Beetles also talk to us about steady, gradual progress. Observing them, they do nothing without pragmatic, methodical movement.
Beetles impart messages such as:
- “Get to the root of your desire”
- “Be practical in your expectations of progress”
- “Find stability in simplicity”
- “Anchor yourself in honest, true, natural ways”
Beetles also remind us of the simple things in life, and point our attention to the magic in the small.
Beetles also reminded me of the Egyptian scarabs which are all about building our best, most incredible opportunities from the poop around us. :)
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So may be you don't have the ideal situation or things you think you need to make something happen, you have to use what you got. You might just surprise yourself!
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