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Kathryn-666 In reply to quaddles [2008-12-07 13:39:10 +0000 UTC]

Ohhhhhh! Why thank you and you're very welcome. No probs for the late reply and hope you're doing well

Thank you for the mention in the comment as well

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Kathryn-666 In reply to Vegvisir [2008-09-26 00:05:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I'm glad it speaks to you! I think I partly got the idea for this one because my ancestors were sailors and it goes way back. The sea and boats have always spoken to me on some level and although I have no viking ancestors there's something about that culture and the people that I feel drawn towards. Its just instinctive and there's no rationale behind it. The spirituality and beliefs of the pre-christian era of the north are very earth based and I would even say (although I'm not sure if any parallel has been established) that it has elements of shamanism to it, particularly in the practice of Asatru. Many people would think Shamanism comes from Native American Indians but really the core belief manifests in different cultures all over the world. Also being Canadian where the weather is harsh and unforgiving bears similarities with the living conditions of Nordic countries as well. Norse people were practical and down to earth, their Gods reflected a fierceness that reflects in the culture and views of life imo. Its absolutely Fascinating......so there you go, this deviation manifests this body of belief (and the male model is a handsome devil too..... I'm allowed to indulge in a bit of eye candy... but that is another matter altogether )

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Vegvisir In reply to Kathryn-666 [2008-09-26 15:11:44 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! Very interesting background! I agree, I think the Nordic folk were, are very down to Earth and understood so much that may be forever lost now. It's great that so many people care enough to keep the old traditions and art of the North alive. Nothing wrong with eye candy! it's natural!

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Kathryn-666 In reply to Vegvisir [2008-09-26 15:29:22 +0000 UTC]

I think more and more people are going back to their roots and redevelop a core belief. In this time of unrest throughout the world having a sense of belonging and the desire to belong somewhere even if it means tribal orientation, it is still something to believe in. It does not matter Who or What you believe in...its the faith that counts and is a never ending source of strength to latch on to. Eons ago the individual gained a sense of purpose and Self through the tribe and its beliefs. To be outcast was the worse punishment. Despite modern thinking that core need is still there and more people realize that I think.

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Vegvisir In reply to Kathryn-666 [2008-09-27 04:41:15 +0000 UTC]

I think that's true, it is for me and I feel like I've been an outcast. Though I feel like I've been coming closer. I think art is a good way to reconnect to your roots or to the past. If not then at least it honors those who came before us.

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Kathryn-666 In reply to lelioimmortalIS [2008-07-16 17:12:42 +0000 UTC]

Its perceptive of you Lellio, I was in a lonely mood. Not directly related to the theme but the images fell into place and that was the result love! Glad you like it!

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Kathryn-666 In reply to FantasyStock [2008-07-07 17:56:20 +0000 UTC]

Awwww ty! I'm really glad you had a whole set of them and they were really easy to use. Good stock makes things far easier and yours certainly qualifies. I'm glad you like the result!

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Kathryn-666 In reply to guraguru [2008-07-07 00:14:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the compliment and for putting it in your and adding me as a friend!

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guraguru In reply to Kathryn-666 [2008-07-08 04:53:03 +0000 UTC]

no problem! thanks again for using our stock

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Kathryn-666 In reply to mizzd-stock [2008-07-07 00:12:59 +0000 UTC]

Awww thank you! I'm so glad you like it!

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