mnartists.org: Beth Hansen

Shroom no. 2

Beth Hansen — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 01:35:26 GMT

Ah the classic mushroom with her distinctive red cap adorned with white. This lovely little magic mushroom is inviting in her demeanor, but beware! She's poisonous!

Shroom #1

Beth Hansen — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 03:18:27 GMT

Yes, he's a mushroom. Yes, he's cute. He is what happens when you hand Beth a 5 x 5 inch canvas to play with. Just as Hobbits love mushrooms, so do the faeries, because they're real fun guys! Signed 5 x 7 inch Giclee Prints are available from the artist's website.

The Gift

Beth Hansen — Thu, 21 Oct 2004 16:44:53 GMT

Friends come in the most unlikely shapes and sizes. Here the delicate and beautiful fairy, creature of air and flowers, has a gift for the dragon, creature of earth and fire. ¨2004 Beth Hansen. All rights reserved

Wednesday - Communications

Beth Hansen — Thu, 21 Oct 2004 16:38:10 GMT

Wednesday is the sprite of communications and travel. Connected with the planet mercury, this shining creature of the Fae is clothed in shades of bright golden yellow. Her beautiful wings and diaphanous gown flow out behind her as she flies across ethereal space, magically shaping messages with her hands. She blesses us with safe travel and clear communications. Part of the Seven Daily Sprites, a collection of faery blessing sprites.

Tuesday - Courage

Beth Hansen — Thu, 21 Oct 2004 16:36:11 GMT

Tuesday is the sprite of courage, strength, and power. Soaring through the faery heaven, this bold red creature of the fae is fearless. His is the force of will and physical prowess, able to confront and overcome any difficulty set in his way. Tuesday is energized by the planet Mars. Part of the Seven Daily Sprites, a collection of faery blessing sprites.

Sunday - Charisma

Beth Hansen — Thu, 21 Oct 2004 16:33:12 GMT

Sunday is the sprite of charisma, bold and bright. Connected with the fairy sun with his staff, this flaming creature of the Fae is clothed in shades of orange and yellow. His fiery wings flow out behind him as he brightens a storm filled heaven with his illustrious presence. He helps us when we take center stage. Part of the Seven Daily Sprites, a collection of faery blessing sprites.

Friday - Love & Growth

Beth Hansen — Thu, 21 Oct 2004 16:31:14 GMT

Friday is the sprite of love and growth. Connected with the planet venus, this shining creature of the Fae is clothed in shades of bright green. Her beautiful wings and diaphanous gown flow out behind her as she flies across a deep green forest of plants. She blesses us with love, romance and growth of new beginnings, connecting us to our heart chakra. Part of the Seven Daily Sprites, a collection of faery blessing sprites.

Monday - Inspiration

Beth Hansen — Thu, 21 Oct 2004 16:29:06 GMT

Monday is the sprite of inspiration and intuition. Connected with the fairy moon with her staff, this shining creature of the Fae is clothed in shades of violet and purple. Her beautiful wings and diaphanous gown flow out behind her as she flies across a deep purple heaven. She connects us to our subconscious and to the divine source through our crown chakra. Part of the Seven Daily Sprites, a collection of faery blessing sprites.

Thursday - Prosperity & Health

Beth Hansen — Thu, 21 Oct 2004 16:26:34 GMT

Thursday is the sprite of prosperity and inner health. Connected with the planet jupiter, this shining creature of the Fae is clothed in shades of bright blue. His sparkling wings and flow out behind him as he flies across ethereal space, collecting globes of prosperity and spiritual wealth. Part of the Seven Daily Sprites, a collection of faery blessing sprites.

Blue Moon Faery

Beth Hansen — Sat, 16 Oct 2004 19:04:45 GMT

Every blue moon, this faery joins with her friend the owl to remind us that wisdom is a rare and wonderful thing. Cherish these insights brought by the moon, for they are fragile as a faery wing. This is a graphite and pastel painting on toned rag paper.

Alpha

Beth Hansen — Sat, 16 Oct 2004 19:02:50 GMT

It is winter in the wild wood, as the Norse Goddess Skadi meets with her totem spirit animal, the wolf. Giant Goddess of Skiing and Winter, she's known as the Snow-Shoe Goddess after being forced to choose a husband from among the Gods, who would only let her see their shoes.

Greenwoman Caught by Moonlight

Beth Hansen — Sat, 16 Oct 2004 18:53:33 GMT

Deep in the woods by the magical light of the moon emerges a face from the leaves. A spirit of the forest, she provides shelter to birds within her branches keeping a watchful eye out in the night. Part of the Woodland Encounters Portrait Collection.

Greenman Awakens

Beth Hansen — Sat, 16 Oct 2004 18:51:55 GMT

Greenman Awakens depicts the magickal transformation of the Green Man from stone into oak leaves with Celtic knot work on a grey carved stone at the corners. The Greenman is a spirit or god of vegitation often depicted as a releif sculpture on the great cathedrals of celtic Europe. This pagan image has been identified as the Oak King, Holly King and Jack O' The Green. The Greenman in his Oak King guise rules over spring and summer and represents fertility in the earth. The butterfly was added as a symbol of transformation and the new life of spring. The Celtic Knotwork in the corners represent the continuing cycle of life, with no beginning and no ending, but a continued renewal of the patterns of the seasons.

Lilith

Beth Hansen — Sat, 16 Oct 2004 18:49:45 GMT

Lilith is the Goddess of every woman claiming her own right to pursue her goals. Jewish mythology teaches that she was Adam's first wife, but she refused the submissive role of a help-mate, and left the garden to wander in the wilderness. Legend also has it that she was there before the earth was formed, and is made of the stuff left over when God diminished the moon so it wouldn't fight with the sun. In her right hand she holds a star, which represents her strength of will. At her left flies an owl, which represents the wisdom she has gained in discovering her independence. She stands upon a rocky outcropping overlooking a river valley. Behind her on her right is a pomegranate tree, a symbol of life and rebirth, and some say it was the Tree of Knowledge of good and evil.

Saturday - Balance & Protect

Beth Hansen — Sat, 16 Oct 2004 18:47:47 GMT

Saturday is the sprite of protection and stability. Holding a globe of onyx, this shining creature of the Fae is clothed in black. Her beautiful black and white wings and gothic gown flow out behind her as she hovers serenely in a storm clouded heaven. She connects us to our root chakra to protect us and help us find balance in our daily lives. Part of the Seven Daily Sprite, a collection of faery blessing sprites.