Sugar Skull Wood Print

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This painting is in response to a study of the Mexican day of the dead, sugar skulls and Mexican art work.

Also combined with this piece is my recent exploration of information regarding the 5 elements prevalent throughout most comparative spirituality. So in the back ground are the five elements represented by fire, air, water and earth, the skull itself representing consciousness.

I am particularly interested in the Bon teachings on the 5 elements. The Tibetan Bon tradition representation of the 5 elements practice are of particular interest for helping one to return to inner balance and peace.

Stephen Humphries Born Liverpool England 1979 Stephen has a range of styles from thick expressive paintings of trees to tight detailed paintings of Greek gods. Since achieving a B.A degree in Fine Art in 2001 at the age of 21 he has had many exhibitions in various places in England, Europe and Thailand. His inspirations are the Natural world, Animals, Trees, Mythology, Comparative Religion, Buddhism and Philosophy. “Painting for me has been like meditation for a long time, I try to pick a strong image that will leave a positive imprint on my mind and then paint it in a mindful way, trying to still my thoughts and remain in a state of simple awareness” “Sometimes I choose a subject matter like a flower I like and try to...