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Farshore β€” The Lion and the Lamb

Published: 2010-08-25 03:51:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 10893; Favourites: 140; Downloads: 0
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Description For a friend of mine who wanted a tattoo of a lion and a lamb.
And the sun, the moon and the stars.
The image is to remind us that lions are not only positive characters in Biblical representation. Sure, there is the great lion of Judah (Rev 5:5), but there is also the enemy who roams around like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour (1 Pet 5:8).
The Lamb has no other connotation other than innocence, purity and the sacrifice that makes atonement for the sins of man (Exodus 12; John 1:29).

The Halo around the Lamb's head represents the Sun, the origin of light. The lamb is a symbol of innocents and the source of righteousness for many, just as the sun is the source of life and light for all.

The moon simply reflects the light of the sun, just like the people who follow any spiritual teaching should do with the teachings of their particular way. The stars can be seen as little suns; children born in the image of their father (this imagery is taken from the dream that Joseph had in Genesis 37:9-11).

What would happen if the moon refused to shine the sun's light? How dark would our nights be? And what if the stars stopped shining their lights? That would be a dark night indeed.

This image asks you to question what kind of lion you are.

Instead of being a just and fair ruler; faithful and true, this lion, could turn around and eat the lamb...
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Comments: 36

chrisiel [2016-06-17 18:10:23 +0000 UTC]

Praise the Lord almighty, hallelujah, hosanna, amen! ! !

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Fi0navar [2016-03-22 17:26:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for sharing this image! I hiope it is okay, as I just used and credited it in a social media feature called 'Verses:' twitter.com/mayawalkca/status/… & credited here: Β twitter.com/mayawalkca/status/…
FYI: Verses' Collection mayawalk.ca/blog/verses/

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Farshore In reply to Fi0navar [2016-04-19 01:16:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. Sorry I am so horrible at checking this site.

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dreadeddragon [2015-07-13 02:16:34 +0000 UTC]

I love this image.Β  I want to contribute a painting to hang in my church.Β 
Would you allow me to copy this image on paper or canvas?Β  If you agree I would
like to add the Dove to the mix.
Thank you.

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Farshore In reply to dreadeddragon [2015-07-13 15:07:58 +0000 UTC]

Sure, you are welcome to, please send me a copy of the final image!

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kittyrinbow [2014-07-25 08:43:04 +0000 UTC]

i was wounder if you would Β be okay whit me getting your art as a tattoo on my body i love it very simple andΒ 
well done and i am will to post pic of it when it is doneΒ 

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Farshore In reply to kittyrinbow [2015-07-12 06:09:50 +0000 UTC]

I'm a year late! So sorry! Of course I'd be honored if you used it! Please share what you did with it... A dog I'm just too late, my sincere apologies!

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kittyrinbow In reply to Farshore [2015-08-08 20:56:55 +0000 UTC]

na its all good Β 

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Farshore In reply to kittyrinbow [2014-08-12 08:59:48 +0000 UTC]

Of course I don't mind at all... please send me a picture of your finished product I would LOVE to see.

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kittyrinbow In reply to Farshore [2014-08-14 07:05:14 +0000 UTC]

cool well thx youΒ 

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unbrokentoyz [2013-12-16 22:15:54 +0000 UTC]

here is a link of the finished product after 2 years now! Β 

www.facebook.com/Unbrokentoyz/…

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Farshore In reply to unbrokentoyz [2014-08-12 09:00:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much.
I am hardly ever on this site (I write music more than graphic stuff).
Anyway, hope you are doing well and that all the books are open for you!

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raven1218 [2013-10-06 23:01:51 +0000 UTC]

I wanted to know if it was ok if I used the concept as a tattoo tribute to my dying grandfather. I am having it commisioned to be done in more detail and color and made something a little different so it will be original, but I always like to get the ok from the original artist before doing this. My grandfather is a huge inspiration and a had a huge role in my life and I feel this concept would be a great way to remember him.

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Farshore In reply to raven1218 [2015-07-12 06:08:57 +0000 UTC]

Of course. If you use it, please share the updated version! I'd love to see the evolution!

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Farshore In reply to raven1218 [2013-12-15 10:43:58 +0000 UTC]

Of course! Sorry - I sorta forgot about my deviant art account for a while.

You are welcome to use it. Please send me a picture of it when you are done!

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RenagadeRexRider [2012-10-09 02:41:08 +0000 UTC]

It's an awesome representation. Well done~

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Farshore In reply to RenagadeRexRider [2013-12-15 10:44:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much.

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LouDogSublime [2012-04-27 16:02:12 +0000 UTC]

Love this design man! I have been wanting to get a lion tattoo, but I don't want it to be realistic, because I know someone will mess that up.. I like this alot.

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Farshore In reply to LouDogSublime [2015-07-12 06:08:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much.

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Farshore In reply to LouDogSublime [2013-12-15 10:44:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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maluviper03 [2011-12-21 07:28:23 +0000 UTC]

this is awesome

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Farshore In reply to maluviper03 [2013-12-15 10:44:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much.

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unbrokentoyz [2011-11-21 09:40:11 +0000 UTC]

[link] here is the right link!

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Farshore In reply to unbrokentoyz [2013-12-15 10:46:10 +0000 UTC]

I am sure that its my fault for doing something wrong with my Facebook account somewhere along the line, but I still cannot access the image. haha.

I would love to see it.

Could you PM me a message of it?

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steph-lg [2011-11-04 05:04:08 +0000 UTC]

I love this idea... Ive been toying with the idea of getting a tattoo of the quote "rise and rise again until lambs become lions" and saw this - would you be opposed to me using this as part of my design?? I love how they are looking at each other! amazing...

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Farshore In reply to steph-lg [2015-07-12 06:07:51 +0000 UTC]

Not at all! I'm so sorry, I never check here... If you use it, would you send a pic of the final product? ^^

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Farshore In reply to steph-lg [2013-12-15 10:45:18 +0000 UTC]

Not at all - please share the result with me.^^

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unbrokentoyz [2011-11-04 03:47:54 +0000 UTC]

I got the tattoo done today thanx here is the link of how it turned out....[link]

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Farshore In reply to unbrokentoyz [2013-01-22 05:58:38 +0000 UTC]

Hey, I'd love to see it, but I can't access your pictures... I haven't been on DA for a while (like a year)...
If you still have a pic, could you show me?

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unbrokentoyz [2011-10-29 08:24:51 +0000 UTC]

i am gonna tattoo this design on my forearm if you wanna see the final design let me know! and do i have your permission to do so???! thanx!!!! this really is a cool design you did here i love it...wayne [link]

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SilentPhotographer [2011-02-12 06:19:56 +0000 UTC]

Would you be apposed of others getting this as a tattoo? It's simply amazing!

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BettasPage [2011-02-04 14:52:37 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful

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ayuICHI [2010-12-03 16:17:28 +0000 UTC]

OOh, very gorgeous and cool! I think this will be a fantastic tattoo.

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Farshore In reply to ayuICHI [2010-12-06 01:41:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I am trying to get pictures of the final thing.
I am in Korea and the person who had it done is in America

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ayuICHI In reply to Farshore [2010-12-06 01:43:28 +0000 UTC]

I'm sure it'll be awesome to finally see it C:

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At-The-Crossroads [2010-08-25 03:52:29 +0000 UTC]

Amazing amount of thought put into this piece--and the outcome is very pleasing to the eye as well.

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