The Egyptian Knor Goddess Bastet was worshipped for over 4000 years. She is the goddess of healing, dance and joy. As the influence of Sirius is growing, her presence can be felt stronger.
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Anne, I like it when you put a lot of "drawing" into your work, like this one (better than the photoshop-heavy ones)
I hope you don't mind the positive crit.
Your goddess looks like a friendly version (like my version of Cerberus). Egyptians developed such an complex and elegant religion, a 4000 year project. Some wonderful and profound things have to come out of such a tradition and you are just extending it into the present with your kitties.
Wow Ann this is a beautiful image! And although my husband is Egyptian, he and his family and have taught me so much about their history and culture, I did not know about the Knor Goddess Bastet, I love all that she stands for, as we could all benefit from those very things. Thank you for the lesson along with your beautiful image. Laurie :)
I always have an image of Bast somewhere around me. Strange, really, because I am not the superstitious type at all but there is something about that cat. Nice work, Anne !
Sorry to critize,but after the plagues brought upon Egypt reported in the book of Exodus, Egyptian worshipped the God of Abraham , Issac and Jacob for many more years than that. And in the book of Genesis they had also did the same under the vice Pharoahship of Joseph. I mean after all we ( and the Egyptians) are all God's children to do with as He wishes. So I'd suggest making Him happy.
Artist Reply: This is long before the time you are referring to and I am convinced we are in the process of going to a time when it is not He but a time when He and She are in balance.
36 Comments
Marika Antal 16 Aug 2009
congratulations!!Anonymous Guest 25 Jul 2009
Heinz Mielke this is beautiful cats have amazing powermike flanagan 20 Sep 2008
Anne, I like it when you put a lot of "drawing" into your work, like this one (better than the photoshop-heavy ones) I hope you don't mind the positive crit.Fernando Rivera 18 Dec 2006
LIKE THIS PEACE. yOUR ART IS UNIQUE AND LIVELY. hAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY.Renata Cavanaugh 18 Sep 2006
Beautiful workKwabena Poku 28 Jul 2006
Really cutejan robson 02 Jul 2006
this is so beautifulAngie Waszkiewicz 23 Jun 2006
Ooooohhhhh..... this is so lovely! LOVE the colors and you can feel the joy of it!!! Gorgeous work Anne!David Holcombe 01 Jun 2006
Your goddess looks like a friendly version (like my version of Cerberus). Egyptians developed such an complex and elegant religion, a 4000 year project. Some wonderful and profound things have to come out of such a tradition and you are just extending it into the present with your kitties.Loree Harrell 25 May 2006
I love this one, Anne! Wonderful interp!Gregory Edwards 17 May 2006
Maybe this is the reality perspective my cat has toward me and other two leggers, that says: HEY! We are at least emotional equals!!! y/n?Marina Bonomi 16 May 2006
A very unique piece, lovely composition. :-)Cristina Marsi 13 May 2006
Hehe, lovely composition, and cute smile on the cats' faces :)Laurie Crouse 12 May 2006
Wow Ann this is a beautiful image! And although my husband is Egyptian, he and his family and have taught me so much about their history and culture, I did not know about the Knor Goddess Bastet, I love all that she stands for, as we could all benefit from those very things. Thank you for the lesson along with your beautiful image. Laurie :)Joke Schotting 08 May 2006
Gorgeous work,Anne!!!Joseph Moran 08 May 2006
great detailed information to understand the background of this wonderful piece.jessica torrant 08 May 2006
wow! this is really fantastic! a celebration of the sacred feminine and harmonious balance. well done!Vessence 08 May 2006
Ah, this is great! I love the whimsical feel to it. :) Very cool design! :DThomas Broadfoot 07 May 2006
Excellent work and very uniqueSara Deutsch 07 May 2006
Whimsical and delightful!corry stuart 07 May 2006
not being on the puter yesterday I must have missed this one.... its gorgeous AnneGinger Lovellette 07 May 2006
Such beautiful colors. Love her face and super cats!Susan Epps 07 May 2006
I always have an image of Bast somewhere around me. Strange, really, because I am not the superstitious type at all but there is something about that cat. Nice work, Anne !bianca thomas 06 May 2006
Anne this is so ever beautiful.....so well done and so well created....Michael Forbus 06 May 2006
Anne this is a great illustration and very informative. You are a very astute woman and so talented. miguelPeter Leahy 06 May 2006
really fabulous artwork Anne!!!Norma Nava 06 May 2006
Light and the dark in two cats guards of O-SIRIS(SIRIO STAR north hemisphere sideral constellation) .Rare TRIANGLE.Jennifer Hewitt 06 May 2006
lovelygregg dutcher 06 May 2006
Sorry to critize,but after the plagues brought upon Egypt reported in the book of Exodus, Egyptian worshipped the God of Abraham , Issac and Jacob for many more years than that. And in the book of Genesis they had also did the same under the vice Pharoahship of Joseph. I mean after all we ( and the Egyptians) are all God's children to do with as He wishes. So I'd suggest making Him happy.Timothy Hughes 06 May 2006
Nice piece Anne!joan warburton 06 May 2006
This is wonderful! Very different and creative!Nira Dabush 06 May 2006
Super creative and great fun...love it ,AnneLoredana 06 May 2006
Oh wow Anne this is fantastic Your work is getting better and beter everyday,this is an awesome composition LOVE IT :)Emily Reed 06 May 2006
Oh the sweet Knors, so sweet and loving, and adorable...and healing too! Luv it!thea walstra 06 May 2006
Creative, funny, cute and awesome work Anne. Love it!Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 06 May 2006
beautiful and fantastic creation!! YOU CAN SURELY UNDERSTAND, DEAR ANNE, THAT I ADORE THIS!