Another Polynesian Design

by suzan on February 20, 2010

Always amazed that the designs are building blocks for a larger design or story; what’s your story?

Enjoy the design Suzan

Polynesian Design

Polynesian Design

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Polynesian Design or Constellation?

by suzan on January 16, 2010

I have seen many variations of this design. Always reminds me of a celestial constellation. What do you think? When used in a graphic design; it creates a great place to place a smaller design. You can easily combine multiple designs or mirror images of designs together to create something new. The night sky is the limit.

Enjoy the design Suzan

Polynesian Design

Polynesian Design

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The Amazing Heart

January 10, 2010

Did you ever wonder why the heart is so popular as an icon of art? Peter Max certainly has painted a few. In the 12th century physicians thought that the beating heart was the source of love. THUMP, THUMP It is not a surprise the heart became a common Valentine’s Day symbol. The arrow [...]

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Mayan Calendar Alert – Only Two More Years to 2012

January 3, 2010

Happy New Year! Only two years to go to find out what the Mayans really had on their minds. I believe we can create and profoundly affect what happens on our lovely blue planet. Maybe it is not too late to entertain some alternative explanations about the year 2012 in the Mayan Calendar. Try to [...]

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Holiday Time at Wardend

December 13, 2009

Oh it’s the holidays; the largest shopping holiday of the year. I have found that staying out of stores and random acts of charity usually will provide the necessary survival skills needed to get by another year!!! Hope you are all doing fine too. In keeping with the holiday spirit; my arm band design appears [...]

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Maya on My Mind

November 1, 2009

Some weekends I see Mayans everywhere I turn. First the History Channel chronicled chocolate, a modern marvel. And wouldn’t you know it…invented by the Maya. Then there is my husband watching Mel Gibson’s movie, Apocalypto on cable. The film takes some inspiration from the text, Popol Vuh (also called the Maya Bible). This ancient text, [...]

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Finally, the Essence of French Polynesia – Part XIII

October 21, 2009

NOTE: This is the final chapter of a thirteen part article. Enjoy!!!
Part XIII- Finally, the Essence of French Polynesia

As I did the research for this article, the words “noble, naked and savage” came pretty close to describing the essence of French Polynesia. The nobility is seen in cultural pride. The rebirth of everything Polynesian has [...]

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Anthropologists – Keepers of Culture – Part XII

October 17, 2009

NOTE: This is part twelve of a thirteen part article. Enjoy!!!
Part XII- Anthropologists – Keepers of Culture

Tricia Allen is a contemporary Anthropologist. She holds a masters degree in Anthropology from the University of Hawaii. She has chronicled the modern revival of Polynesian culture; its art and tattoo. Besides her academic expertise in Marquesan culture, she [...]

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Anthropologists – Keepers of Culture – Part XI

October 11, 2009

NOTE: This is part eleven of a thirteen part article. Enjoy!!!
Part XI- Anthropologists – Keepers of Culture

Contemporary Polynesia is experiencing a dramatic rebirth of culture. Sadly, much detail about ancient Polynesian life will be lost forever. However, thanks to the work of a few anthropologists from the last two centuries, cultural restoration is in full [...]

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The Essence of French Polynesia –
Polynesian History (1595 – Present) – Part X

October 2, 2009

NOTE: This is part ten of a thirteen part article. Enjoy!!!
Part X- Polynesian History (1595 – Present)

After 200 years of cultural contamination by European visitors, the Polynesian way of life once nurtured by isolation was about to come to an end. The final blows to Polynesian culture were delivered by missionaries, merchants and whalers. Starting [...]

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