Shield Maiden

 

   
To see some kick a** warrior women, go watch The Vikings on the History Channel. It is so good....

The Poetry of Rossetti

Aidan Turner, who played Dante Gabriel Rossetti in the television miniseries Desperate Romantics, reads the poetry of Rossetti as Rossetti. It's as good and as close as one can get to the real thing. Turner is fabulous, lending a certain sexiness and charm to Rossetti, topped off with uber romantic Pre-Raphaelite poetry. I can't help but sigh and smile. Enjoy!

Blessed Samhain

Happy Halloween. The night children consume too much candy and the dead walk amongst the living. Trick or treat!

More Ophelia

Another take on the Ophelia pose. This one courtesy of Kate Moss and Stella McCartney.

The Veils

Veils

It's the time of year when the veils between the worlds of form and spirit are at their thinnest. A mystical and powerful time to cultivate your consciousness.

Click on the caption above for a haunting tune to enjoy now. This song by Ataraxia always reminds me of strolling through beautiful Highgate Cemetery.

 

 

Surveying Ophelia

Ophelia by Sir John Everett Millais, 1851-1852

An iconic image from the pen of William Shakespeare, she has been the subject of many artists throughout the centuries.

The above painting is one of the most famous depictions of Ophelia, modeled by the incomparable Pre-Raphaelite muse, artist, and poet Elizabeth Siddal. Be on the lookout for more "Ophelias" from time to time....

Musical Interlude

The lovely classical violin of Emilie Autumn.