Patron Saints are chosen as special protectors or guardians over areas of one’s life, occupations, illnesses, causes, churches, countries, anything that is important to us.
“She wants to be a Star. Learn how to Shine. To light up her life. To laugh. To be a guiding light. We must free her. This will take time. Where is my hammer?” -Essa
Have you seen any saints lately? Well if you haven’t, take a look at Sher Chappell’s (aka Essa) iconic Patron Saint retablos.
Sher’s appoach to creating her artwork is relatively direct and informal but the results are enlightening, vintage style retablos. Retablos are made of simple wooden plaques or metal pieces painted in honor of family members or religious figures such as patron saints. Patron saints are special protectors or guardians over certain areas of life that can include occupations, special concerns, illnesses or anything that is important to us. The imagery and memory of the patron saint can inspire us to follow the example of the saint’s life and comfort us during times of suffering or confusion.
Sher uses many of her antique finds to incorporate special messages of love, hope and peace in all her patron saint retablos. Sher’s artwork also include woman’s issues working within her understanding of Catholic traditions. She says “My art is a form of love – a demitasse for the soul. The role of art is to express the triumph of the human spirit over the mundane and the material.”
You can view and purchase Sher’s work at her patron saint gallery at http://www.ArtmagicPublishing.com.
Patron Saint Prints: $24.95 each S & H: Free
ABOUT ARTMAGIC PUBLISHING
Artmagic Publishing creates visual tools for contemplation and higher learning in the form of workbooks, fine art cards and artwork, posters and prints. Our goal is to create visual tools to help you clarify your life situation as well as provide you with visual and symbolic road maps for exploring the mysteries of life’s meaning and purpose. Our contemplation tools are designed to guide and inspire you, and hopefully empower you with self-knowledge and clarity about what is meaningful to you within the framework of your current spiritual and religious beliefs.
ABOUT AUTHOR AND ARTIST PAMELA WELLS
Pamela Wells has been working as a fine artist, commercial illustrator and graphic web designer for over 20 years and specializes in creative work that leads to greater understanding and awareness. Her goddess art incorporates her interest in the study of transpersonal psychology, integral transformative spiritual practice and the evolution of human consciousness. She cares deeply about both men and women and also about the ecological preservation of the planet which benefits all living things. To order a copy of Pamela’s most recent book and card set, Affirmations for the Everyday Goddess, www.ArtmagicPublishing.com.
To use the Patron Saint Artwork please ask Sher Chappell. Original artwork © by Sher Chappell.
