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This form of a `Tree of Life' suggests because of the vegetation, Pictish influences,also previously would have been found sprouting from a pot, also carries the traditional beleif in the comlexity and length of interweaving lines to that of longevity`Eternal Life'. This Ink and Brush work is my adaptation from the `Kells Manuscript(plate XIV) originally less than 2 inches in diameter, it contains on close inspection, 4 plants bearing fruit and foliage, 8 birds, 4 reptiles, 4 beasts, Hope you enjoy finding them! 12 x 12 inches.
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jenny Greig 05 Aug 2011
great piece of workM Smith 07 Jul 2011
I love Celtic circles & the details on yours is absolutely wonderful!Nikolay Semyonov 18 Jan 2008
amazingly intricate and harmoniouskate maher 16 Jan 2008
lovely intriquite details :)sheila stanley-powell 21 Oct 2007
beautiful work (as usual- you are very good at what you do)