The Butlerz

Final:

August 2nd, 2024

To

August 4th, 2024

Concept:
August 2nd, 2024

Size: 12" x 14"

Symbolism:

Wolf: Sirus (Me)

• Leadership, Intelligence, Spiritual Insight

• Red; Strength, Energy, Courage

Turtle: Ashton (Brother)

• Wisdom, Peace, Patience

• Green; Balance, Healing, Prosperity

Koala: Augustus (Brother)

• Inner Peace, Interdependence, Compassion

• Blue; Calm, Contentness, Intuition

Bear: Steven (Dad)

• Strength, Confidence, Protection

• Brown; Security, Warmth, Honesty

Dragonfly: Pikuhn (Mom)

• Transformation, Joy, Connection

• Green; (See Turtle)

Dates: Familys' Birthdates

• Bloom into Awakening

Concept:

• Start: December 22nd, 2023

• End: December 22nd, 2023

Final:

• Start: December 22nd, 2023

• End: December 24th, 2024

Thought:

• "Could I possibly represent Spiritual Awakening through Art?"

Size:

• 8" x 10"

Symbolism:

• Unalome (Buddhist symbolism): The process of spiritual awakening. From Discontent(Spiral), to Transformation(Upward Swirls), ending in Clarity and Nirvana(Straight Line + Peace Sign)

• Lotus (Asian symbolism): Purity, Beauty, Friendship

• 'Enlightened Purpose'

Concept:

• Start: December 21st, 2023

• End: December 22nd: 2023

Final:

• Start: December 25th, 2023

• End: December 25th, 2023

Thought:

• "How could I symbolize my soul purpose through art with contrasting colors"

Size:

• 8" x 10"

Symbolism:

• Unalome (Buddhist symbolism): The process of spiritual awakening. From Discontent(Spiral), to Transformation(Upward Swirls), ending in Nirvana(Straight Line)

• Wolf: My spirit animal

• Third Eye: Enlightenment

• Heart-Peace: Soul-mission of spreading love and peace

• Colors:

  • Red: Courage

  • Orange: Creativity

  • Yellow: Self-Confidence

  • Green: Compassionate Love

  • Blue: Trust

  • Purple: Wisdom

  • Pink: Friendship

  • Black: Mystery

  • White: Purity, Divinity

  • Gold: Justice

Concept:

• Start: December 26th, 2023

• End: December 26th, 2023

Final:

• Start: December 28th, 2023

• End: December 31st, 2023

Thought: "Can I experiment with monochromatic colors for a smaller-scale art?"

Size: 8" x 8"

Symbolism:

• North: Earth; Grounding, Healing, Success

• South: Fire; Energy, Will, Strength

• East: Air; Intelligence, Wisdom, Logic

• West: Water; Emotion, Intuition, Love

• Center: Spirit; Ascension, Joy, Harmony

  • The Ohm(Aum): Symbol of Source, buddhist symbol of peace and creation

Concept:

• Start: January 9th, 2024

• End: January 9th, 2024

Final:

• Start: January 9th, 2024

• End: January 29th, 2024

Size: 11" x 14"

Symbolism:

• Eye: Consciousness

• Grayscale: Monotony of the mundane

• Rainbow: Enlightenment, mindfulness

Concept:

• Start: February 16th, 2024

• End: March 4th, 2024

Final:

• Start: March 5th, 2024

• End: March 24th, 2024

Thought: "How can I show the most synthesis and harmony between the elements through art?"

Size: 12" x 12"

Symbolism:

• Earth - Stability

• Air - Neutrality

• Water - Flow

• Fire - Passion

• Sun - Authenticity

• Rays - Consciousness

Concept:

• Start: March 28th, 2024

• End: March 29th, 2024

Final:

• Start: March 29th, 2024

• End: April 29th, 2024

Size: 24" x 30"

Symbolism:

• Lotus: Awakening, Enlightenment, Eternity

• Green Heart: Unconditional love, Growth, Healing

• Blue Third Eye: Insight, Perception, Wisdom

• Large Eye: Divinity, Protection, Unity

• Purple Sky + Stars: Energy, The Spirit, Transformation

• Rainbow: Queerness, Inclusivity, Compassion

• Red: Security, Courage, Action

• Orange: Meditation, Creativity, Emotion

• Yellow: Personal power, Joy, Intellect

• Green: Nature, Growth, Luck

• Blue: Inspiration, Calm, Acceptance

• Purple: Spirituality, Nobility, Higher-Consciousness

• Triskele(On dress): Birth, Life, Death(Reincarnation), Rule of Three

• 'Judgement and Rebirth'

Concept:

• Start: August 11th, 2024

• End: August 16th, 2024

Final:

• Start: August 17th, 2024

• End: September 8th, 2024

Thought:

• Painting whats seen when in limbo, being judged to be reincarnated. Using the sacred Tree of Life symbolism.

Size:

• 16" x 20"

Symbolism:

• Ankha: Eternal Life

• Sun:

• Moon:

• Black-Eyed Susan (Flower): Justice

• Vine: Optimism, Growth

• Lotus: Rebirth, Awakening

• Scales: Judgement, Worthiness

• Archway: New Beginnings

• Pathway: Transformation

• Dandelions: Rebirth, Resilience, Hope

• Spiraled Tree: The Tree of Life

• Scales: Judgement

• Apple: Humanity

• 'The Butlers' Zodiacs'

Concept:

• Start: October 18th, 2024

• End: October 31st, 2024

Final:

• Start: November 1st, 2024

• End: November 8th, 2024

Passage:

• "This piece represents my family zodiacs.

  • Virgo, being the youngest. Shown as a Straw of Wheat."

  • Saggitarius, the second oldest. Shown as an Arrow.

  • Aries, the eldest child. Shown as a Ram.

  • Mother is Libra. Shown as the Justice Scales.

  • Father is Pisces. Shown as the Twin Fish."

Size:

• 13.5" × 16"

Symbolism:

• Wheat:♑Virgo, Earth, Intellegence (Augustus, August 25th)

• Arrow:♐Sagittarius, Fire, Independace (Ash, December 18th)

• Ram:♈Aries, Fire, Courage (Sirus, April 16th)

• Scales:♎Libra, Air, Order and Structure (Mom, October 13th)

• Fish:♓Pisces, Water, Intuition (Dad, March 14th))

Concept:

- Start: 12.3.2024

- End: 12.6.2024

Final:

- Start: 12.10.2024

- End: 12.18.2024

Thought:

- How can intuition and opening of chakras during art influence its creation?

Passage:

- This is a manifestation of the Kundalini Serpent. Each part had been created while activating the chakras one by one. Capturing my impressions of the chakras in my art

Size:

• 13.5" × 16"

  
  

Symbolism:

🐍Cobra Snake: Kundalini Shakti

❤️Red: Root Chakra, Stability

🧡Orange: Sacral Chakra, Emotion

💛Yellow: Solar Plexus Chakra, Power

💚Green: Heart Chakra, Love

💙Blue: Throat Chakra, Expression

💜Purple: Third Eye Chakra, Intuition

💗Pink: Crown Chakra, Wisdom

• Spirits in Si'ahl (Seattle)

Concept:

• Start: December 25th, 2024

• End: December 26th, 2024

Final:

• Start: December 25th, 2024

• End: December 30th, 2024

Thought:

• "Could I create a piece showing the place I was born."

Passage:

• "Seattle, Washington. My homestate where I was born. I am eternally proud and love this city. Full of so much Queer, BIPOC, Indigenous history. Supporting and serving Justice for the people."

Size:

• 13.5" × 16" in.

Symbolism:

• Space needle - Seattle, Washington

• Water - Clarity, Flow

• Rainbow - Inclusivity

• Clouds

• Orcas

• Eye - The spiritual realm

• Sun - Positivity

• Canoe - Native history

• Si'Ahl - Native lushootseed for 'Seattle', Whom was the leader for the Dwamish and Suquamish tribes. Signing the Port Elliot Treaty in 1855.

Concept:

• Start: November 29th, 2024

• End: December 6th, 2024

Final:

• Start: December 6th, 2024

• End: December 9th, 2024

Thought: "What ways can love for all be portrayed?"

Passage: "This creation encapsulates the emotion of love. The deep, inherent yearning for true connection and compassion to be shared with every being whom crosses your path. [Love,] It's giving respect and kindness to all beings. Regardless of their Past, Present, or Future."

Size: 13.5" x 16"

Symbolism:

• Earth: The beings that inhabit this planet

• Rainbow: Inclusivity, Acceptance

• Anatomical Heart: Love, Compassion, Care

• Gold Infinity: Integrity, Eternity

• Eye: The universe, manifested through [us]/as beings.

Concept:

• Start: November 7th, 2024

• End: November 27th, 2024

Final:

• Start: November 8th, 2024

• End: December 5th, 2024

Size: 13.5" x 16"

Thought: "What way(s) can the five elements [be shown] in art?"

Symbolism:

• Sun: Masculine [energy], Fauna

• Moon: Feminine [energy], Flora

• Star: Celestial, Astral

• Earth: Stability, Nature

• Air: Expression, Breath

• Water: Flow, Blood

• Fire: Passion, Instinct

Concept:

• Start: January 1st, 2025

• End: January 8th, 2025

Final:

• Start: January 7th, 2025

• End: February 1st, 2025

Size: 12.5" x 16"

Photo Reference: Taken on November 23rd, 2019 at Waughop Lake, Steilacoom WA https://photos.app.goo.gl/d27ndbTXTovDsqnJ6

Symbolism:

• Goose: Instinct, Nature, Life cycles

• Lotus: Awakening, Creation

• Sun: Life, Beginnings

• Dock: Pathway(s), Guidance, Hope

Concept:

• Start: January 31st, 2025

• End: February 1st, 2025

Final:

• Sketch: February 2nd, 2025

• Paint: February 4th, 2025

• End: February 11th, 2025

Size: 13.5" x 16"

Inspirations:

• Buddhism

• Zentangles (Lizi Pheonix: https://www.youtube.com/@liziphoenix)

Passage:

• Excerpt from:

  • Karaniya Metta Sutta: Good Will (https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.1.08.than.html)

    • "With good will for the entire cosmos, cultivate a limitless heart: Above, below, & all around, unobstructed, without enmity or hate. Whether standing, walking, sitting, or lying down, as long as one is alert, one should be resolved on this mindfulness. This is called a sublime abiding here & now."

(Primarily Buddhist)Symbolism:

• Buddha Eyes (Two larger eyes):

  • Buddhas' omnipotentness

• Unalome (Very center):

  • Journey to Enlightenment

• 🧿Third Eye (Vertical eye slightly above Buddha Eyes):

  • Intuition, Spirit

• Lotus (Top Center):

  • Awakening, Wisdom, Peace, Infinity

• 🕉️Ohm (Bottom Center):

  • Mantra of Creation

• Endless Knot (Top Right):

  • Endless wisdom, Compassion

• Golden Twin Fish (Top Left):

  • Existing Free without Fear of Suffering (Acceptance)

• ☸️The Dharma(chakra) Wheel (Bottom Right):

  • Cycle of Karma and Rebirth (Reincarnation)

• 🐚Conch (Bottom Left):

  • Authority, Cycles, Dedication

• Reiki Symbols:

  • Johrei (Center Right):

    • Healing, Calm, Divine Potential

    • "Focus on spiritual potential and purpose(opportunities). Releasing energetic blocks(stagnation). [This increases] Mindfulness(awareness), and Cleansing(of bad energies)"

  • Palm Master (Center Left):

    • Promotes link to Higher-Self and Enlightened Consciousness

• 🌈Rainbow (Zentangle Pattern(?)):

  • Nirvana, Purity, Inclusivity

Buddhist Colors:

• ❤️Red:

  • Fire, Transformation

• 🧡Orange:

  • Simplicity, Humility

• 💛Yellow:

  • Treasure, Rumination

• 💚Green:

  • Earth, Balance

• 🩵Teal:

  • Sky and Sea, Calm, [The] Infinite

• 💙Blue:

  • Calm, Unity

• 💜Purple:

  • Wisdom, Spirituality

• 🩷Pink:

  • Harmony, Peace, Compassion

• 🤍White:

  • Purity

Concept:

• Start: March 14th, 2025

• End: March 15th, 2025

Final:

• Start: March 15th, 2025

• End: March 16th, 2025

Size: 16" x 20"

Inspirations:

• Pop art

• Protest Posters

Symbolism:

• Nutrients, Growth, Connections

Concept:

• Start: March 24th, 2025

• End: March 30th, 2025

Final:

• Start: March 30th, 2025

• End: May 1st, 2025

Size: 13.5" x 16"

Inspirations:

• Rebellion

• Comic Style

• Activism

• Aries Zodiac

Symbolism:

• Ram: Aries, zodiac

• Third Eye: Wisdom, Knowledge

• Shattered Earth: Non-conformity, Rebellion

• Whimsical Smoke (Nose): Spirituality, Freedom

• Lightning (Third Eye): Spiritual Energy, Divine intervention

Concept:

• Start: February 12th, 2024

• End: February 13th, 2024

Final:

• Start: February 17th, 2024

• End: September 8th, 2024

Size: 12" x 12"

Symbolism:

• Bigfoot: Representation of Washington State

• Green BG: Nature

• Progress Pride Flag: Inclusivity

• 2006: My birth year (I've lived in Washington all my life)