Cardinal Points

© Norman P. Banks

Cardinal Points

Uploaded: June 14, 2006

Description

Native American Series
Composite image depicting the colors of the four cardinal points in Native American culture

Comments

Lorri Shane June 14, 2006

Very beautiful creative piece. I love that it honors the native americans, too. #465105

Manuel Barrera June 14, 2006

Wonderfully done, very creative #2897603

Norman P. Banks June 14, 2006

Thanks Lorri and Manuel, for stopping by and making such nice encouraging comments.

They are much appreciated!

Norm #2897636

Jane Summa June 14, 2006

Well, you blend well, Norm :-)!! You prob don't even want to hear this one but I have to tell you...When I clicked on the thumbnail to view the larger version & the second the photo popped up I saw an.....owl's face! ha! The overall view I see an owl..I think a lot has to do with the black type border around the oval subject...BUT your blending is incredible in this image! Definitely a wall-hanger! I see your face :-) <---big smile & I see the feather and the colored beads..I'm still looking & trying to spot what's on the left! Who's on the left? Who knows.....lol (joke) Colors good, blending great, title & presentation excellent. #2897743

Pat Gamwell June 15, 2006

I don't see an owl's face...or even YOUR face, as a matter of fact! What I DO see is a labor of love resulting in an extremely imaginative & beautiful art piece! SUPERB! #2898303

Nadine A. Lewis June 15, 2006

This photo is amazingly creative, Norman! Awesome job! #2898550

Norman P. Banks June 15, 2006

Thank you for the warm support, Pat and Nadine!

Pat I'm smiling out at you from the upper right in the oval (grin)

Norm #2899221

Wendy Stevenson June 15, 2006

Norm this is very well thought out and beutifully rendered! I love the design and layout but it's the colours that are truly gorgeous! I don't know the meaning of the four colours of the "discs" for lack of a better word but I'd sure like to if there is one:-) Really fine art piece dear friend!!! I can see this on canvass for sure!! #2901626

Norman P. Banks June 15, 2006

Hi Wendy, thank you for your great comments!

The four points and their colors represent North(white), East(red), South(yellow) and West(black).

Norm #2902143

Wendy Stevenson June 16, 2006

Well that makes so much sense I'm almost sorry I asked:-) Thanks Norm!!! #2903638

Norman P. Banks June 16, 2006

Not being afraid to ask questions is the mark of a "free Spirit" (big smile)

Norm #2903661

Wendy Stevenson June 16, 2006

:-) #2903692

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe June 18, 2006

Wonderful depiction of the wisdom in Native American culture!

ccc #2912372

Norman P. Banks June 19, 2006

Thanks Candice for your nice commment!

Norm #2915887

Amy JACKSON June 19, 2006

Wonderful image, Norman! The colors are beautiful! Very well done and creative! #2918208

Norman P. Banks June 20, 2006

Hi Amy!

Thanks for dropping in and commenting on this piece. I appreciate your support.

Norm #2920405

Michael S. Baker July 25, 2006

What can I say, Norm?? Whenever I view your images, I shake my head and wonder 'where does he get these ideas??'

As usual, another excellent piece of work! Your creativity is incredible!

Regards,
Mike B- #3079018

Norman P. Banks July 25, 2006

Hey again Mike, thanks again buddy!

Look out for an email from me. I've got some info that you may find interesting.

Norm #3080251


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