Orb of Obsidian (for JillianElf) by Gaiadriel
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APO & PS
Hi All...and Happy Saturday!
This one's for Jilly (JillianElf), a brilliant artist, and a woman I am happy to now call friend. She mentioned after my yesterday's post that she was partial to obsidian...so this one's yours, Jill...a small orb, obsidian inside :)
A little about the stone:
Obsidian is a powerhouse in the stone world. It is an igneous rock, not considered a true *mineral* because it is not genuinely *crystalline* despite its clear black appearance. It is thought to dispel negativity. Contrary to popular belief, its blackness is not one of dark connotations, but rather, it absorbs and, banishes negativity. Because of this, it is particularly useful for those sensitive creatures prone to depression. It corresponds to the planet Saturn, Saturday, and also represents agriculture (growth), creativity, fortune and hope, but, mostly, protection.
I've never previously done a fractal series of anything of any importance to me, but I'm thinking I'd love to do a run of various stones and their representations here. Any suggestions? I'd really love some leads if you're up to it. I think it would be challenging and great fun to seek them out.
Wishes for a great weekend..And, always, again my thanks to each of you for previous comments. You're a brilliant and wonderful bunch..and I'm touched beyond measure to have you in my life...even if confined to this little online venue. Your presence far exceeds the boundaries of this place :)
Thoughts and hugs!
Nancy~*
Comments (33)
carlx
Wonderful and elegant symmetrical flame!!! Excellent image and design!!!
nfrocer
Wow! Fantastic fractal.
Janiss
Marvelous design and colors ... gorgeous and very touched dedi for a marvelous friend and artist... excellent Nancy!
Juliette.Gribnau
beautiful !
globalpuffer
Incredible use of dark and light contrast. It is very stone like, and ornamental. Beautiful work!
JillianElf
Well Nancy, you have just made my day, week, month! You have captured this magnificient stone so well and have done such a splendid write up on my friend, the obsidian. A series with your wonderful explanations would be just outstanding!(tourmaline and malachite? hint hint) I am sitting here grinning from ear to ear, and this spectacular piece of art is a treasure in all it's many facets and beauty, as is your friendship dear one. A Bigggggggggg Hugggggggggggggg, Jilly :):):):):):):)
madcatter
Absolutely fabulous and your very subtle texturing of the black is perfect!
maria4scott
Wonderful image Nancy!! I can honestly say i had never even heard of this stone before, so thank you very much for this. Even though your stone from yesterday is my all time favorite, i am also partial to ruby. Would love to see what your creativity can come up with for such a beautiful stone.
mansco
Thanks for your great explanations! A lovely dedi and of course work ;O)
amota99517
Beautiful work and a lovely image. Superbly done!
magnus073
Wonderful image and explanation Nancy, I really hope you do that series you mentioned.
gunsan
I looked at this wonder at a distance and was struck by the depth and nuances in it. Really a jewel of great beauty for Jill.
vice
This has Vision Imagination Creativity and Excellence I hope my words on this comment inspire your creativity as comment do me ...share comment.
claude19
Great explanation, for a splendid gift of a splendid picture to a great friend of your !!!
bpclarke
Gorgeous! Love the matted black center and the beautiful design. I'm sure Jilly loves it. Splendid work. Bunny
afugatt
This is so beautiful. I love obsidian and have some pieces in my collection. I collect minerals and would love to see you do a series.
freda
Beautiful, how about Opal?
jccj56
Excellent Image!! I would love to see you do a series too. I love to go to rock shows,bought a few too.
three_grrr
Oh boy! A series! and on stones, or crystals, or gems .. they all qualify, right? This one is a beauty. I like how the obsidian is set in this very old gold setting! A ring perhaps? Amethyst and topaz, how about those? or just plain old quartz crystal?
luvjoyjoy
You're very talented!
Xantipa
Wonderful..simply wonderful..
NekhbetSun
Wonderful depiction of an intriguing stone, dear Nancy (and one of my faves) How about Mookaite (Australian Jasper) another one of my faves and a very beautiful stone imparts a desire for new experiences and the calm with which to face them...just a suggestion, though...you know as well as I how many fascinating and wonderful stones there are to choose from Once again, excellent, mi hermana !!! B*B N Hugs
mamabobbijo
WooHoo! A whole series of these beauties! Aside from amethyst, I've always been partial to Rinbow moonstones, I love the bluer one's and each one I get has an inclusion of some dark black leftover from when it was formed. I feel it adds more mystery to an alredy mystic stone. Keep 'em coming, this is going to be delightful!
daali
fantastic jewel!!
Richardphotos
beautiful image and I can feel the negative thoughts leaving,but he can not be gone too soon(Pres).seriousness aside a wonderful dedication to Jilly
farmerC
Beautiful work.
algra
Mystic beauty.
annie5
Thanks for this great explanations Nancy! That's a precious jewel..Nicely done :)
CarolSassy
Pretty design 'n' colors! Lovely dedication! (:
Electralena
Beautifuly framed obsidian, Nancy. Wonderful design!!!