My Albatross

by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

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My Albatross

This painting is a nod to Samuel Taylor Coleridge's 1798 poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner". If you're wondering what's wrong with the bird, then go read the poem ;) The metaphor of having an albatross about one's neck is also a reference to having a heavy weight on your shoulders, extra psychological baggage that can seem like a curse - perhaps of your own making. Great excuse for a cool painting, too. Original acrylic painting by me, of course! My original acrylic painting. Prints available at http://www.zazzle.com/strangeling* and http://www.strangeling.com

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Fine Art Acrylic Fantasy/Mythical art albatross hung around neck samuel taylor coleridge rime of the ancient mariner gothic lowbrow magical realism arrow bird dead big eye big eyed big eyed jasmine becket-griffith becket griffit

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John Cappello

John Cappello 29 Jun 2012

Love to see Your efforts go on like this... Please keep me apprised on New ones. I hope my Painting sills improves. Your friend John.

Cathy Holford

Cathy Holford 27 Jun 2012

Sweet and a little sad.

Renata Cavanaugh

Renata Cavanaugh 27 Jun 2012

Beautiful

j dubois

j dubois 26 Jun 2012

VERY Cool! Great cartoony proportions, and smooth transition of colors