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The Holly King

This is an image in the keeping of the holiday spirit...it was inspired by the Celtic tales of the Holly King and the Oak King and stories of the Yule...According to legends the One king rules for half the year,and the other for the remaining half and they each represent the light and dark times of the year...Either way, each King represents different ideas. The time of the Oak King is for growth, development, healing, and new projects. The Holly King's time is for rest, reflection, and learning. I created this using 140# watercolor paper, watercolors, pen and ink and colored pencils...

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Patrick Boyle 22 Jan 2007

perfect Christmas image!!!

Artist Reply: Thanks so very much Patrick!! Much appreciated!! =D

sirattiya kanboot 19 Jan 2007

brilliant work

Artist Reply: Many kind thanks Sirattiya! All the best! :)

Cynthia DeMaio 09 Jan 2007

Excellent work, amazing attention to detail Carla 10 +++++

Artist Reply: Thanks so very much Cynthia!! All the best! =D

Terry Bassett 02 Jan 2007

Nice work Carla.. love your version of the Holly King..:-)

Artist Reply: Thanks so much Terry!! Have a wonderful New Year!! =D

William Boyer 31 Dec 2006

nice job, have a happy new year.

Artist Reply: Hi William!! Thanks ever so much and you have a happy New Year too! All the best! =D

andi luzi 29 Dec 2006

fine work!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR CARLA!!!

Artist Reply: Hi Andi!! Thanks ever so much and Happy New Year to you too!! =D

Renata Cavanaugh 28 Dec 2006

I love the berries in his hair....such a beautiful and happy painting. Happy New Year Carla

Artist Reply: Hi Renata! Thanks ever so much! I am glad you like it! Happy New Year to you too!! :)

thea walstra 27 Dec 2006

Very beautiful work Carla

Artist Reply: Thank you Thea!! All the best!! :)

Cathy Holford 27 Dec 2006

Wow, this is just terrific!

Artist Reply: Thanks Cathy! All the best!! =D

Carrie Ann Watson 27 Dec 2006

Amazing work, Carla! Beautiful image of the Holly King! I hope you had a wonderful Yule! :)

Artist Reply: Hi Carrie! Thanks so very much!! I hope your Yule was fabulous too! :)

Michael Forbus 27 Dec 2006

A great Yule presentation. Wonderful image and so cheery. Great art. Miguel

Artist Reply: Thank you so very much Miguel! Have a wonderful new year!! =D

Hassan Pasha 26 Dec 2006

woahhhhhhhhh .... that is an awesome drawing work ... beautiful art ... love the shine in the eyes ... beautiful work

Artist Reply: Thanks ever so much Hassan!! I appreciate all your delightful comments!! All the best my friend! =D

Steve Farr 26 Dec 2006

wonderful painting, Carla! I luv it!! Merry Christmas!!

Artist Reply: HI Steve!! Thanks ever so much and Merry Christmas to you my friend!! =D

Stanley Layman 26 Dec 2006

Kind of a cross between the Michaelangelo depiction of God and Santa Claus! My Irish heritage is pretty much lost as I have never been schooled on the Oak or Holly King. So, thank you! Nice work!

Artist Reply: Stanley, thanks so very kindly for your wonderful comparisons and delightful words! I appreciate it so much! Glad you like the story of the Kings! Have a wonderful New Year! :)

Maurizio Miele 26 Dec 2006

Great work Carla !--Maurizio Miele

Artist Reply: Thank you so kindly Maurizio!! I appreciate it!! All the best! :)

Loredana 26 Dec 2006

AWESOME CARLA LOVE THIS

Artist Reply: HI Loredana!! Thanks so very much my friend!!! Best wishes!!! xo

helen tyralik 26 Dec 2006

nice work

Artist Reply: Thanks ever so kindly Helen! All the best for a happy new year! =D

Christine brand 25 Dec 2006

Truly beautiful work, I love the eyes and the holly and the flowing hair...very intimately done. I can feel the presence of Christmas love in this, Carla!

Artist Reply: Thank you so kindly Christine! I am glad that you like it...I appreciate the wonderful words!! :)

Jerry 25 Dec 2006

Very charming, delightful picture! Lovely!

Artist Reply: Thank you so very much Jerry! All the best!! =D

bianca 25 Dec 2006

MERRY CHRISTMAS awsome art...

Artist Reply: Many kind thanks Bianca! All the best!! =D
Artist Reply: OH YES!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS TOO!!! =D

cynthia berridge 25 Dec 2006

wonderful art work,

Artist Reply: Thanks so very kindly Cynthia!! Best wishes!! =D

Leah Jaarveth 25 Dec 2006

excellent, you really did capture the Spirit of Christmas....hope your Christmas is fantastic!

Artist Reply: Many thanks Leah!! All the best and hope you are having a fabulous Christmas as well!! =D

Tom and Susan Repasky 25 Dec 2006

Such a wonderful Santa Carla!! Happy Holidays from T&S!!

Artist Reply: Thanks ever so much Tom & Susan! Happy Holidays to you both as well!! All the best! :)

Emily Reed 25 Dec 2006

BEAUITFUL FATHER CHRISTMAS! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Artist Reply: Thanks so very much Em!!! All the best and Merry Christmas!!! =D