Celtic Attic: Library: Celtic Posters

Ancient Ireland Poster $12.00US 22" x 34" A Splendid montage of the history and artistic skills of the ancient celtic traditions. IP	Castles of Ireland Poster $12.00US 22" x 34" Dramatic and beautiful. The castles of Ireland in all their splendor. IP
Diarmuid & Grainne Poster $12.00US Celtic 19" x 27". IP	Tirna Nog Celtic Poster $12.00US 19" x 27". IP
West of Ireland Poster $12.00US 22'' x 34" A dramatic and powerful piece untouched by time, a mystical and stark land. IP	Scotland Poster $12.00US 22" x 34" A collage of culture, heritage and stunning landscapes. IP
Wales Poster $12.00US 22" x 34" A vision of Wales, harnessing its character and exploring its wealth of history. IP Crystal Dragon Poster $28.95US "Dragons have always been a passion of mine, and one of the first things I`m likely to doodle while I`m on hold listening to hits from the 70`s. In the Arthur legends Merlin explains that the world is a dragon. One of J.R.R Tolkeins most intriguing characters from The Hobbit was a dragon named Smaug. The Chinese Emperors believed they were their ancestors, if you choose to believe Darwins theories, they may be right. We don`t know why but dragons seem to permeate the worlds cultures with their presence. Perhaps they are some memory of great lizards we carry on a cellular level like Carl Sagan suggests, or a archetype common to all people of the world according to Jung. They do represent to us wisdom and magick, an ancient creature deeply rooted in our past. This dragon is the feminine "Yin" cool, nurturing and healing in nature. Hovering above a healing and enlightening crystal formation on gauzy wings, her scales glisten as she summons her consort, the Garnet Dragon to create balance." 11"x17" acrylic and Berol Prismacolor pencils on Illustration board. By Mickie Mueller AZ	Beltane Poster $28.95US Beltane is an ancient holiday that is still celebrated in many parts of the world. Beginning on the eve of May Day, it marks the bright half of the year. The festival is named after the Celtic God, Belenos, who is a Sun diety. At this time of the year cattle were driven between bonfires for purification and fertility, in parts of Europe you can still see bonfires atop the hills at Beltane. The celebration of Beltane is one of fertility and ensuring that the eventual harvest will be abundant. A springtime "greening" ritual, dancing around the Maypole, honors the female and male principles of regeneration and creation. The May Queen and King represent the Goddess and God. This is a depiction of "The Great Rite", a beautiful symbolic ritual celebrating the joining of the God and Goddess. Priest and Priestess met in a quiet grove on a joyful Beltane evening. The chalice represents the life-waters of the Goddess, the blade represents the vitality of the God. When the two combine, the land is fertile and green. Some modern versions of this ritual have the roles reversed, with the Priestess presenting the chalice and the Priest the athame or blade. The version shown here is very old, going back to the roots of ritual nature worship in Europe, and points to the duality of man and woman, for each of us has both masculine and feminine aspects to ourselves. This piece was created for the good people at Children of Artemis (U.K.) for their third issue of Witchcraft & Wicca Magazine. It appeared on the cover of that issue. "Here where Lance and Grail unite, And feet, and knees, and breast, and lip". 11"x17" acrylic and Berol Prismacolor Pencils on Illustration board By Mickie Mueller AZ
Arenmetia Poster $21.95US from the Celtic myth and Magick Collection by Jessica Galbreth comes Arenmetia, an 11" by 17" poster that would be a wonderful decoration for anyone who adores faeries and Celtic lore. Arenmetia was known as a Celtic river deity, possessing healing and restorative powers. Here, she is depicted as a water nymph, with faerie wings stretched out above a gossamer gown, shimmering white against the shadows of the river bank that she wades in. In the murky waters she performs a ritual of healing, surrounded by glowing motes of faerie light, as a butterfly-winged frog clings to driftwood, watching with his orange eyes. AZ	Arianrhod Poster $21.95US From the Celtic Myth and Magick collection by Jessica Galbreth comes Arianrhod, an 11" by 17" poster that would be a fantastic addition to the room of anyone who loves Celtic lore and feminine strength. Arianrhod was one of the major Celtic Goddesses, known often as the goddess of the silver wheel. Worshipped as a goddess of feminine power, fertility, and the moon, Arianrhod played a very important part in Celtic mythology. Here the artist depicts her against the backdrop of an ancient Celtic wheel, representing her affinity with reincarnation. Also before her is a snowy owl, regal as it takes flight, representing the ancient wisdom for which she was known. Gazing into the distance and seeing things we can only guess at, her silver hair is adorned with stalks of wheat, while the staff upon which she leans is topped by a large moonstone-both the moon stone and the wheat stalks being common symbols of her divinity. AZ
Brighid Poster $21.95US From the Celtic Myth and Magick collection by Jessica Galbreth comes Brighid, an 11" by 17" poster that is a delightful decoration for all who adore Celtic lore and the motherly protection of the Goddess. Brighid was one of the most beloved of the Celtic Goddesses, and was widely worshipped as the goddess of motherhood, fertility, animal husbandry, warmth, light, and the home. Here, the artist brilliantly shows these many qualities, with the goddess creating her sacred flame between outstretched hands as a white calf stands by her side, serene in her protection. Wearing a flowing green dress, bound at the waist in traditional Celtic style, and adorned with blackberries-a symbol long associated with the Goddess-Brighid stands peaceful in the deep green forest that flourishes around the nourishment of her light. AZ	Morrigan Poster $21.95US From the Celtic Myth and Magick collection by Jessica Galbreth comes The Morrigan, an 11" by 17" poster that would be an enchanting addition to the room of anyone who loves Celtic lore and the grim beauty of this Goddess. The Morrigan is one of the major Celtic deities, thought to represent the three domains of war, death, and rebirth, and to possess the power to shift into the form of a raven on the battlefield. Depicted here in the artist`s vision, she is cunning and beautiful, with more than a hint of danger in her eyes. Surrounded by raven familiars, and carrying a dagger upon her belt, she stands coyly in an ancient cemetery, representing her affinity with death, and her sway over those crossing to the other side. AZ
Rhiannon Poster $21.95US From the Celtic Myth and Magick collection by Jessica Galbreth comes Rhiannon, an 11" by 17"poster that makes a fantastic addition decoration for anybody who adores Celtic lore and the feminine grace of this Goddess. Rhiannon was one of the Celtic Mythology`s most beloved goddesses, with a name meaning "Queen," and she was recognized as the goddess of the moon, inspiration, songbirds, and horses. Depicted in this painting, Rhiannon is wrapped in shades of white, pale yellow, and gold-colors that were viewed as possessing symbolic ties to the Goddess. Wearing daffodils in her hair, she is set with a backdrop of Celtic knot-work, white horses and surrounded by yellow song birds, all of which were prominent symbols of her divinity. AZ	Cerridwen Poster $21.95US From the Celtic Myth and Magick collection by Jessica Galbreth comes Cerridwen, an 11" by 17" poster that would be a fantastic addition to the room of anyone who loves Celtic lore and the forbidden wisdom of the Goddess. Cerridwen was worshipped by the ancient Celts as a Goddess of knowledge, the underworld and the waning moon, and was said to possess a magickal cauldron, filled with the secrets of life itself. Shown here with flowing white hair that represents her Crone aspect, Cerridwen stands stirring her cauldron, surrounded by magickal vapors that drift into the winter forest. Wearing a crown of deadwood, bedecked with hen feathers and a bird skull, she gazes back at those who look upon her with cold, wise eyes that only hint at the mysteries that she knows.AZ
Faire Guide Poster $28.95US There are many legends surrounding the Fey, or Faeries. In ancient (and not so ancient) times people had many names for them, Daoine Sidhe, Good Neighbors, The Gentry, People of Peace, Twlwyth Teg, and the People of the Hills to name a few. Faeries lived in lochs, lakes, and faerie hills below the earth. These enigmatic spirits were often associated with the Tuatha De Dannon, a mysterious tribe that came to Ireland long before the Druids were in power. It is considered wise to regard them with respect, as they are protectors of the land. They enjoy an occasional offering of bread or milk. It is believed that unseen faeries can be made visible by looking through a stone with a natural hole in it. Many a light bulb has blown due to the dancing feet of a slightly mischievous faerie. They love music. My lovely youngest daughter modeled for me. This faerie is a friendly guide of the Tuatha. She is clever, witty, and a fine tracker. She can guide any who wish to follow on a shamanic journey to the land of the Fey. Her season is Summer, her friends are the fireflies, and her spirit is laughter. 11"x17" acrylic and Berol Prismacolor pencils on Illustration board. By Mickie Mueller AZ	Freya Poster $28.95US Freya, of the Vanir branch of deities, is the Norse Goddess of love and of war. In addition to her association with sexuality and marriage corresponding with Aphrodite and Venus, she is also known as a seer and the Queen of the Valkyries. The Valkyries were spirit women who would fly over the battlefield on horses choosing the bravest of warriors` souls to bring back Valhalla to spend eternity with Odin. Freya as Queen of the Valkyries chose half of the warriors to join her at her hall. She is also a Goddess of magic and divination She is often depicted either riding a boar, or driving a chariot driven by two cats. Freya owned the precious Brisinga-men`s necklace, which she acquired by trading four nights of her love to the the dwarves who owned it. The necklace was sought after in several tales, just as was Aphrodities famous girdle. This necklace is believed by some to embody her power over the material world; an emblem of the earth-goddess since the earliest times. It is said that her shed tears turned to amber or gold. She also had in her possession a cloak of feathers which allowed her to change into a falcon and travel between the worlds. As the embodiment of the holy life force, she was the one who brought magic to the Aesir, a later branch of Gods. Friday is named for Freya. Fridays magical correspondence is love and beauty. She is seen here driving her chariot with her two cats and casting flowers as a blessing from her hand, the snow is receding and love eminates from the great Viking Goddess. My thanks to Nordic beauty Carrie for posing for this work. 11"x17" acrylic and Berol Prismacolor pencils on Illustration board. By Mickie Mueller AZ