Gypsy X
by Shadowlea Is
Title
Gypsy X
Artist
Shadowlea Is
Medium
Digital Art - Digital
Description
Few gypsies today meet the romantic ideal of the traveller. No longer do they live and travel in colourful, horse-drawn caravans, or cook over campfires and tell tales of magic and mystery into the midnight hour. Instead, many travel in sleek, shiny motor homes that come complete with satellite dishes and mobile internet connections. Despite this, there are still some who carry on the old traditions, which include fortune telling, casting spells, creating good luck charms and relating old gypsy myths and legends.
Although few realize it, gypsies have a sophisticated set of beliefs and customs, many of which are rooted in magic and the occult. Because they live close to nature, the gypsy vision of the world is closer to that of shamanism than it is to the rationalistic outlook of modern Western culture.
Gypsy Origins
As a distinct ethnic group the gypsies or, to give them their proper name, the Rom (Romany) originated in the east. During the mid-ninth century a large group of people left their homeland in the north of India and migrated westward. What prompted this initial move is not known. But it was the start of a wave of dark-skinned nomads that grew in number and spread across Asia and Europe. By 1417 there were gypsies in Germany and by 1430 they had reached England.
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April 1st, 2014
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Comments (31)
Doug Kreuger
WOW!! Fantastic digital work, Shadowlea! Congratulations on being this week’s WFS Showcased Artist with your highly imaginative artworks! L&F
Mother Nature
F/L Congratulations on being chosen as a SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTED ARTISTS FOR THE WEEK in Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery. A wonderful choice:>)
Shadowlea Is replied:
it was a great honour, to be featured in this great group, and your thoughts are very much appreciated....thank you Mother Nature..
Jerry Bokowski
She is so beautiful....I love the mood, movement, and light....so engaging! Fav Jerry
Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent digital creation, Shadowlea!!! Beautiful light and artistic composition! Congratulations on your Showcased Artist Feature in WISCONSIN FLOWERS AND SCENERY Group! L/F
Shadowlea Is replied:
Thank you Hanne, it is one of my fav...and so appreciate your thoughts on this
Nikolyn McDonald
I love the movement in this beautiful portrait. Congratulations on your selection as the showcased artist in the WFS group this week.
Randy Rosenberger
A big congratulations to you for being chosen as our 'SHOWCASED ARTIST' of the week for the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. Your art works are very indicative of a professional, and it is a true honor to "showcase" your art pieces for this week in this new venue we are providing for our members. Thanks for your awesome submissions, and it is an honor to have you as a member of our family of friends and fine artists within the WFS group. Special thanks and congratulations from your administrator, Randy "Elvis" Rosenberger
Shadowlea Is replied:
This has been such a fantastic surprise, thank you very much Randy for this honour.....
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