Thursday, December 15, 2016

Super Moon of December 2016



On December 13, last of the three Super Full Moon of 2016 occurred. According to Indian astrology, the area of the sky lit by this moon is known as Mrigashirsha (meaning: deer's head) located in the constellation of Orion. I particularly enjoy illustrating astrnomical phenomenon, especially those relating to the Moon. I did a quick illustration of this one using vinyl chalkboard and Prisma Neo pastels. I started simply with a bright full moon and the trees cast in dark silhouette but when it seemed incomplete I added the deer behind the Moon. Somehow, the deer seemed to add to our knowledge of this super Moon. Maybe it is just my fancy.

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15 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelDecember 15, 2016 at 11:44 AM

    Love your moon and deer piece, great idea. Thanks for joining us at AJJ and Moo Mania and More, much appreciated! Hugs, Valerie

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  2. froebelsternchenDecember 15, 2016 at 11:51 AM

    This looks fantastic - just beautiful
    and thank you for introducing me to this special astrological phenomenon !
    Thank you very much for joining Art Journal Journey and Moo Mania & More Indira!
    Happy PPF and happy weekend to you!
    oxo Susi

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  3. Let's Art JournalDecember 16, 2016 at 4:29 AM

    Wasn't the Super Moon spectacular, and you have captured it's beauty wonderfully in your page! Happy Friday and Weekend! J :-)

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  4. RosieDecember 16, 2016 at 12:24 PM

    Oooh, wow, this is magical, love it

    Thank you for joining us at MOO MANIA & MORE

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  5. JulieDecember 16, 2016 at 1:20 PM

    A very unique and magical piece!

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  6. carol l mckennaDecember 16, 2016 at 2:07 PM

    how magical and creative ~love it ~ thanks,

    Wishing you peace in your days ~ ^_^

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  7. Linda KunsmanDecember 16, 2016 at 3:05 PM

    love how you connected all of the aspects of the super moon and including the deer. Happy PPF!

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  8. RikeDecember 17, 2016 at 6:27 AM

    First I thought the deer IS the moon! Then I saw the big yellow ball ... Beautiful art piece!

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  9. My name is Erika.December 17, 2016 at 10:13 AM

    I love this. I like how you sketched it onto the black to give it a night time dreamy effect. :) Erika

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  10. Kristin DudishDecember 17, 2016 at 11:06 AM

    I love that you used a dark background for your super supermoon!

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  11. GigglesDecember 18, 2016 at 2:13 AM

    Wow this is so pretty and unique!! Well done on the Suprermoon!

    Hugs Giggles

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  12. artbyjuneDecember 18, 2016 at 10:33 AM

    I like the image of the deer as it adds to the symbolism!

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  13. Jutta K. GermanyDecember 18, 2016 at 12:53 PM

    I am thrilled, a great presentation

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  14. Lynn CohenDecember 18, 2016 at 7:52 PM

    Lovely! It pops from the page!

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  15. Sharon FritchmanDecember 19, 2016 at 5:57 AM

    This is absolutely amazing! I love your super moon shining through the darkness! So beautiful!!!!

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