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Final Day of Sunrise Dance Ceremony

June 1, 2010
By _AMZ_ BRONZE, Hemet, California
_AMZ_ BRONZE, Hemet, California
1 article 13 photos 269 comments

Favorite Quote:
"life is like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're going to get"


This image is one of what I had planned to be four of the "Sunrise Dance" pieces. This painting is based off of the dance that happens the fourth and final day of the Apache girl's coming-of-age ceremony. She kneels on a buckskin mat as the medicine man of her tribe chants behind her and the people of the tribe sing along. This part of the ceremony is supposed to rid the young woman of evil spirits. I wanted to eventually complete four canvases representing the four days. This is the second piece but it tells a story of the last day...I don't know why I didn't go chronologically. Anyway,this was created with acrylic paint.


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_AMZ_ BRONZE said...
on Jul. 12 2010 at 10:08 pm
_AMZ_ BRONZE, Hemet, California
1 article 13 photos 269 comments

Favorite Quote:
"life is like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're going to get"

:) again, thank you

on Jul. 12 2010 at 9:20 pm
TheRealAriel1995 PLATINUM, Highland Village, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
"See in what peace a Christian can die." - Joseph Addison
"How come everyone will come to your funeral, but nobody will come see you when you are living?"

love ure emotion towards this! it shows in the flow of colors!

_AMZ_ BRONZE said...
on Jun. 18 2010 at 12:47 pm
_AMZ_ BRONZE, Hemet, California
1 article 13 photos 269 comments

Favorite Quote:
"life is like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're going to get"

Most of my work includes a story/meaning to it. Most of my inspiration comes from other cultures or just the world in general (like my Finding a Balance with Beauty piece). I'm glad you like it!

XxXxX0 BRONZE said...
on Jun. 18 2010 at 10:43 am
XxXxX0 BRONZE, ..., Virginia
1 article 1 photo 24 comments
I really like this! And from reading your description, I love how inspired your work is!