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Published: 2012-01-19 06:21:05 +0000 UTC; Views: 8441; Favourites: 274; Downloads: 0
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Did this piece because I get allot of requests for turtles and I had a drum that needed some love.... Not sure how well it translates as a print but that will be seen...The symbolism is based on the Plains Indian Medicine Wheel which is why each turtle is out lined in a corresponding color for that direction/ element....
East/ Air: Red eared turtle for its light and fae like energy and the sweet water ponds and lily pads it makes it home.
South/ Fire: Alligator Snapping turtle for it's fiery nature and the muddy marshy areas it loves.
West/ Water: Hawkbill Sea turtle for the watery depths
North/ Earth: Desert Tortoise for the ancient wisdom held in the rocks and the Earth.
Painted in Acrylic on a 14 inch octagon stretched deer skin drum.
Prints available on my web site: [link]
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this is really awesome, I love seeing how different people interpret theΒ turtle island story very nice work.
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From the small pic I thought that they were showing the season circle
But wow, this is even more Awesome~
All of your work is just so stunning and detailed~ Definitely a joy to see any of them
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I bought a hard copy of this piece at the Ren Fest!
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i really like this... im not much of a tattoo drawer... but im looking for something that has a turtle and i wanna some how involve all the elements... im wiccan so yeah... and turtle is my spiritual animal... but this is really nice... good work
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It's beautiful! Amazing work!
I'd totally buy it and put it on my bedroom and hug it everyday and say "omg! It's so cute" every second! <3
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OH I LOVE this concept and the beautiful way the you laid it out.
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I'm really loving all the drums you have been doing. They are all so beautiful and I love the designs.
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wow, I love Turtles, and playing with elements!!
well done
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I LOVE this! I have 5 aquatic turtles in 4 different species, so I just love turtles in general too. but this is awesome!
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Really magnificent - I like the inclusion of the Native American symbolism in the elements and colors. The detail on those shells is especially impressive, as well.
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I'm at a total loss for words... This is fantastic!
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this came out AMAZING 
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I love this! i have hawksbill turtles where i live and there spectacular!
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Wow I just love this! Mainly because I love turtles and tortoises alike! I currently own two red ear sliders, 2 peninsula cooters and a painted turtle, and I grew up with a desert tortoise as a child
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Turtles are awesome! I love red ears and sea turtles the most!
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They are! Me too! My first turtle was a red ear, and ever since then, I've been in love! Also saw a baby sea turtle swimming under my surf bored when I visited Hawaii...awesome!
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