Celtic Knots
by Maria Hunt
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Dimensions
30.000 x 22.000 x 1.000 inches
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Title
Celtic Knots
Artist
Maria Hunt
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
Description
A symbolic landscape capturing some of the Celtic culture. Scenes from my Scottish and Irish vacation. Off Glasgow was the Isle of Iona, where the Book of Kells was created. The monks would write all the Latin text, leaving room for the artwork by the Scottish/Celtic converts to add their beautiful Celtic Knots and drawings. With the raids from the Vikings, the monks feared for the safety of the writings and the "Book of Kells" was transferred to Dublin for safekeeping. The raids continued and the monastery and contents were destroyed. The book survives today in Trinity College, Dublin, and is shown in large format. I was so moved by that preservation of the art created by the Celts, that I incorporated it throughout this painting. From Castles to Trinity College, Celtic knots tie the scenes together. The original is 22"'x30" and is powerful.. Scrunched up in an 11x14 makes it look a little busy and Intense.. But it was so fun to create and I wanted it to be seen.
Special AWARDS:
1st place Cubism & graffiti or pop, pointillism or abstract contest' 12/14/16
Peer-Nominated Special Feature in 1000 views
3RD Place Tie - Handpainted Abstract Expressionism 3618
A special THANKS to the following Fine Art America groups for featuring this painting :
FEATURES:
Images of Europe (07/14/2014)
3 A Day Waiting Room Art 08/28/2014
The World We See 11/16/2014
The Galleria of Interior Design 3/03/2015
Out Of The Ordinary 01/18/2015
Christian Theme Art 10/20/2015
1 Weekly - ALL Stars 01/24/2016
500 Views -1 Image...06/24/2017
Art District 06/30/2017
Images That Excite you 07/01/2017
500 And Beyond Fine art 07/02/2017
Content:
celtic landscape celtic knots, celtic cross, ireland, scotland, abstract, celtic, castles, lakes, sheep, trinity college, stone bridge, brig o'doon, bridge, Scottish, Maria Hunt, Druids
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September 10th, 2013
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Comments (148)
Malanda Warner
I've missed this one before when viewing your gallery Maria, very unique and creative work! LF
Maria Hunt
Heather, thank you for stopping by to comment. It was one of my first "abstracted" works. Makes my heart smile
Heather McFarlane-Watson
Beautifully inspired by Celtic Knots, Maria. I hope some people from Ireland and Scotland get to see this work !
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #6 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.
Karen Cook
I love the magic you bring with your brush and paints! The magic and lore of the celtic culture in one painting. Nominating this for a special feature in 1000 views on 1 image
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