THE M YSTIC MAGAZINE O F ART S

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THE MYSTIC MAGAZINE OF ARTS ....................................................... 1
The Mystic Zodiac....................................................................................... 3
By Josephine Wall ................................................................................... 3
ABOUT JOSEPHINE WALL......................................................................28

The Mystic Zodiac

By Josephine Wall

Aries: March 21 - April 20

The first sign of the Zodiac, Aries symbolizes new
beginnings. Arians tend to be aggressive and direct
in expressing themselves, and are happiest when

they can get something started and lead the way.

Their key phrase is "I am." Ruled by the planet
Mars, this fire sign is adventurous, impulsive and
full of energy. When first meeting the "ram," one's
impression is of someone who's exciting, vibrant
and extremely talkative. Arians happily offer their
opinions on any and all topics, naturally migrating
toward the center of the action. When associating
yourself with an Aries, you are destined for a wild
ride, if in fact you can keep up with their pace.

Taurus: April 21 - May 21

Taurus, the sign of the bull, is the one that others

count on to come through in the clutch. Driven by
determination and power, Taureans tend to be
successful because of the perseverance that
motivates them. Everyone seems to know that a
Taurus has a temper, but rarely do they get to see it.
Taureans are patient, gentle and possess an
enormous amount of common sense. Those born
under this sign usually get all that they pursue in
life. Being a fixed sign, Taureans do not adapt well
to change; they simply cannot be rushed into
anything new. Ruled by Venus, Taureans are
romantics whose sensibility keeps their feet on the
ground even while they dream among the stars.

Gemini: May 22June 21

Gemini, the sign of the twins, represents duality.

Giminis will take either side of an argument, not
because they feel strongly about their position, but
simply for the fun of it. They are adaptable and
flexible, and require numerous amusements and
interests at once to satisfy their quick, changeable
minds. Ruled by Mercury, the hallmark of Gemini
is self-expression. To the world they are cheerful
and optimistic, but those who are close to a Gemini
are familiar with the opposite, moody side of this
sign, too. A Gemini will shower you with
generosity, refill your glass, and toast to life!

Cancer: June 22July 22

Cancer rules the Fourth House of the Zodiac,

known as the House of Family and Home. This
house represents the effects of our earliest
experiences and of the nurturing we receive as
children, and the way this anchors and guides our
lives. Anyone lucky enough to be within a
Cancerians inner circle enjoys a secure sense of
comfort and belonging. Cancer is a water sign
associated with the moon, a combination that leads
to shifting moods and deeply felt emotions. Though
they may sometimes appear impervious on the
outside, perhaps even irritable, inside theyre all
heart, kind and loving to the core.

Leo: July 23August 22

Leos brightest star is Regulus, Latin for little

king, which describes perfectly this signs
approach to life. Leos are natural leaders and
performers who expect the best from themselves
and others. Like the sun, which governs this sign,
Leos are warm-hearted, direct, and most
comfortable being at the center of things. Luxury
and comfort are considered necessities for a Leo,
and are shared generously with friends. When their
fiery temper is aroused, their roar can be
deafening, but passes just as quickly with no
lingering resentment. Proud and self-confident,
Leos are excellent managers and entrepreneurs, and
their energy and enthusiasm are a ray of sunshine
to all.

Virgo: August 23September 22

The phrase you reap what you sow sums up the

Virgo way of thinking, as well as the signs history.
In ancient times, agriculture was symbolized by the
virgin, whose purity and singleness of purpose bore
fruit for the individual as well as the common
good. Virgo is marked by continual improvement,
action, and practicality; people of this sign are
famously conscientious in all aspects of their lives.
Ruled by Mercury, planet of communication,
Virgos can organize their own and others thoughts
and ideas and express them intelligently and
concisely. They are unswerving in their care for
anyone who is truly in need; you can always
depend on kind and responsible Virgo.

Libra: September 23-October 23

Libra, the only inanimate sign of the Zodiac, is

ruled by Venus. Modern-day astrologers often view
Libra as the most generous of the Zodiac because it
represents the "Zenith of the Year," when the
harvest of the spring's hard work is reaped.
Because Venus is the goddess of love and beauty,
Librans admire beauty in many forms, such as art,
music, and even people. Librans are very likeable
due to their captivating charm. Being an air sign,
Librans are intellectual and continuously seek out
knowledge and new ideas. Born under the sign of
the Scales, their spirits thrive on balance and
harmony and are most at peace when the world
around them is orderly and serene.

Scorpio:

At the heart of the constellation Scorpius, the red

giant star Antares burns with a fiery intensity
matched by astrological Scorpios passionate
temperament. Ruled by Pluto, Greek God of the
Netherworld, Scorpio is intimately connected with
the extremes of life, with beginnings and endings,
conception and lasting legacies.
As the sign of purpose and success, the dedication
and drive of Scorpio is unmatched. Of course, if a
Scorpios anger is aroused, or she feels out of
control and disordered, the sting of rebuke will be
unmistakable! Scorpios thrive in pursuits that
require intuition and deeper understanding,
including medicine, spirituality, and philosophy.

Sagittarius: November 23 - December 21

Sagittarians are energetic and naturally

outgoing, achieving each goal through positive
thinking. These "archers" seek knowledge and
wisdom and never tire of the quest for what is yet
to come. Challenges keep a Sagittarian's spirit
thriving, and once met, a target is set for the next
goal, and the next. Astrologers believe that being
born under this fire sign gives Sagittarians the gift
of providence - that luck protects them. Under the
jovial rule of Jupiter, they make for charming and
agreeable companions. Their key phrase is "I see."
Never dwelling on what has happened today, a
Sagittarian constantly believes that something
wonderful will happen tomorrow. Sagittarians have
such a zest for life that they make you want to hang
on with them and enjoy the ride.

Capricorn: December 22January 19

Capricorns form of half goat, half fish derives

from ancient Babylonian mythology, in which Ea,
the Sea-Goat and Lord of Wisdom, emerges from
his home in the sea to bring civilization and
knowledge to mankind. In the zodiac, the
placement of the constellation represents high
achievement. Steady, purposeful, and long-sighted,
Capricorns have a plan for the future and set their
sights high. They seek security and certainty, and
insist that rules be followed. But dont let that fool
you into thinking Capricorns are all work and no
play: they have a lively wit, a dry sense of humor,
and that rare combination, creativity coupled with
organization!

Aquarius: January 20February 18

Aquarians follow their own path, marching to

the beat of their own drum. They are happy to have
you along, but would never force their way on
anyone. Their congenial attitude and habit of
setting trends ensure they are seldom lacking for
company. Logical and detached, they can seem
aloof, but will work tirelessly to improve
conditions for all humankind. New ideas pour
freely from their fertile, far-reaching minds as they
search for knowledge and truth. In Greek
mythology, Aquarius was the Rain God who
poured water onto a parched world below.

Pisces: February 19March 20

Neptune, God of the Sea and master of illusion

and mystery, rules Pisces. Those born under this
sign have an affinity for the performing arts, music,
writinganything that allows them to dream and
create a more beautiful world. This same tendency
toward illusion can also be expressed in selfdelusion, as Pisces would rather ignore anything
that isnt in keeping with their lovely vision of the
world. Pisceans possess a high level of emotional
intelligence, easily perceiving the feelings of those
around them, which makes them wonderful
teachers and guides of the soul.

ABOUT JOSEPHINE WALL

From childhood Josephine has had a passion for

light and colour, fantasy and visual story telling.
The life of a painter was clearly her destiny!
Enchanting and detailed images flow freely from
her imagination in an endless cascade of ideas.
Her first employment after leaving Art College was
at Poole Pottery, where she painted the dynamic
and boldly coloured designs of the now famous
Delphis ware very collectable and realising high
prices at specialist auctions.
In addition to her main love of painting, she directs
her creative energies into pottery figures, sculpture
and reproduction stained glass panels. She has even
customised items of clothing.

She lives contentedly with her husband at Wisteria

Cottage' where she works in a purpose built attic
studio. The walls are covered with a huge wisteria,
cascading gorgeous flowers - hand painted of
course. Josephine is convinced that working under
the pyramid shaped roof is a source of inspirational
vibes, aiding her creativity! The rest of the cottage
also displays her artistic nature, a woodland scene
and butterflies in the kitchen, flowers and birds on
the furniture and even more wisteria on the glass
doors in the living room. Even the garden doesnt
escape her touch, as she likes nothing better than to
spend time designing unusual features and creating
an abundance of colour, with a slight bias towards
a Victorian style.
She has three children ( two sons & one Daughter )
and since marrying Bob also has two StepDaughters. At this time Josephine & Bob have 10
Grandchildren their ages ranging from a few
months to 19 years old, some of whom are already
showing signs of an artistic tendency.
Much of the inspiration for her mystical images
comes from her close observation of nature and her
interest in its preservation. Though she often strives
to impart a message in her scenes, she also hopes to

inspire in her audience a personal journey into the

magical world of their own imagination.
As with most artists Jo is often asked where do
you get your ideas? the answer is from
anywhere and everywhere. Jo is never short of
inspiration; in fact she feels it is a race against time
to produce all the images that she has conceived.
Another often asked question is how long did it
take to learn to paint? the answer is a
lifetime, because she has painted since she was a
child and the work has evolved and matured until
the current image was created. Her paintings
actually take on average 2 4 weeks depending on
size and subject. More frequently asked questions.
Josephine works mostly with acrylic paint, which
allows her to paint quickly, and to create many
textured and colourful effects. She has been
influenced and inspired by the illustrative talents of
Arthur Rackham, the surrealism of artists such as
Magritte and Salvador Dali, and the romanticism of
the Pre-Raphaelites. This combined with her own
imaginative ideas has led to a wide and varied
range of work.

The art of painting is more than a career to me,

she says, it is an all consuming obsession and a
love of colour and form. In fact, if I am away from
my easel for too long I become restless and anxious
to paint again
It would seem that in these days of doom, gloom
and high pressure, more people than ever are
seeking the escapism of fantasy and surrealism
which is good for Jo who loves to paint such
images. The more imaginative and surrealistic they
are the more they are admired.
In addition to an annual exhibition in London, held
by the Society for Art of the Imagination to which
Jo belongs, her work can be found in galleries all
over the south of England, from Cornwall to Kent
and rapidly gaining popularity in America.
Josephine was born in Farnham, Surrey, England in
1947. Educated at Farnham and Parkstone
Grammar Schools, her family moved to Poole,
Dorset when she was 14.
Her paintings are mainly fantasies, influenced and
inspired by the illustrative talents of Arthur
Rackam, the surrealism of artists such as Magritte

and Dali, and the romanticism of the preRaphaelites, which combined with her own
imaginative ideas has led to a wide and varied
range of work.
Josephine is also an accomplished sculptor and has
created a number of unique figurines. Using natural
stone found locally, various modelling materials
and semi-precious stones, she creates models that
once painted, challenge the viewer to find where
the stone ends and the figure begins.
An increasing demand for character windows, led
her to experiment in this field using self adhesive
lead and vitreous paint, to reproduce traditional
lead-lights and many of her own designs.
Due to her individualistic, textured use of acrylic
medium, she has been invited to demonstrate and
lecture to local art circles.
Whilst her work has always covered a wide range
of subjects, since moving into the world print
market, she has produced works with a distinct
ethnic flavour and images of many favourite stories
and fables. Her fantasy work remains most popular,

many containing hidden images or faces, which has

become a trademark.
1967 - Following three years at Bournemouth
College studying Fine Art, Josephine worked at
Poole Pottery as a designer and painter of Delphis
Ware (now very collectable), later modeling
animals to be displayed at Harrods in London. Her
pottery figures include characters from Tolkiens
"Lord of the Rings" and mythological creatures.
Certain pieces of this work now form part of a
book on the history of Poole Pottery.
1974 - A number of larger paintings were exhibited
in Teheran and Tokyo.
1975 - Held her first solo exhibition in Swindon.
1990 - Following a period during which she
brought up her three children whilst still exhibiting
both locally and abroad, a second solo exhibition
was held at the Mayfield Gallery in Bournemouth.
Also during this year, Josephine and her paintings
were the subject of a special feature on Southern
Television in the UK.

1991 - Held her third solo exhibition at the

Mayfield Gallery.
1993 - Following a visit to the Spring Fair in
Birmingham she signed contracts with F.J.Warren
based in Hitchen, England and Wizard and Genius
from Switzerland to publish her work in the form
of framing prints, posters and cards. These prints
are distributed worldwide.
1995 - Josephines painting "Dance of all Seasons"
was selected for the cover of W&Gs Cheerful
Joys catalogue.
1996 - Signed a licensing agreement with Art
Impressions based in Los Angeles, California,
which has led to many new outlets for Josephines
images. Many products are now produced
including cards, stationery, puzzles, journals,
bookplates, back to school products, mugs,
needlepoint kits and posters, as well as limited
edition prints.
1998 - Five original works were selected for an
exhibition at Londons prestigious Mall Gallery
entitled Art of the Imagination. Josephine has
subsequently joined the circle of artists in the

society of the same name, with the possibility of

many more exhibitions worldwide.
1999 Many products are now produced including
cards, stationery, puzzles, journals, bookplates,
back to school products, mugs, needlepoint kits and
posters, as well as limited edition prints.
2004 First exhibition at the New York Art Expo,
resulting in 6 images being selected for use as
Hand Embellished Limited Edition Prints for sale
at auctions on board cruise ships around the world.
2005 Exhibition at New York Art Expo at which
my first book was released The Fantasy World of
Josephine Wall.
Received a nomination for the Artv Awards (like
Oscars for art) which is to be held on 28th October
this year at the M.G.M.Grand Hotel in Las Vegas.
Pop Icon Britney Spears requested the use of a
number of images for use on her new website
www.britneyspears.com. Britney also purchased a
number of Limited Edition prints and Josephine
created an original painting for her.

2006 Leanin Tree requested a series of Zodiac

images which were completed in 6 months, and
have proved to be very popular. They were
exhibited all together at Courtenays Fine Art
Gallery in Westbourne. Seven were sold that
evening , and the rest soon followed.
Met Maggie & Ric Hilton who purchased the
Windcliffe Manor on the Isle of Wight, and
converted it to a boutique style 5 star B&B,
renaming it The Enchanted Manor
www.enchantedmanor.co.uk and basing the
fantasy style dcor on Jos work. Bought at
auction the Manor was featured in the television
programme Homes Under the Hammer, and
displayed many of Jos images.
2007 Met Dr Pat Sager at Faeriecon in
Pensylvania, who offered to promote Jos work in
the U.S.A. and Worldwide in particular originals
and Limited Edition Prints. She also set up a
website to offer all Jo Wall products. She also took
on responsibility for coordinating events to
promote her work www.josephine-wallimagination-art.com

Following the success of her first 6 prints (total of

1200 hand embellished) on Princess Cruises ships a
further 4 prints (800 hand embellished ) were
chosen to be sold at auctions aboard the 29 ships of
the Carnival group. In October she was asked to be
Guest Artist on Oriana where she gave painting
demonstrations and Q&A sessions, and exhibited 6
originals.
2008 - In March & April Jo did a tour of Georgia &
Florida organised by Dr Pat Sager with exhibitions,
book signings, and including the Cherry Blossom
Ball in Macon.
2009 Follow up tour of Florida with Dr Pat Sager
including the Art Walk in Jacksonville.
Invited to display original work at the Quay
Gallery on the Isle of Wight, with other members
of the Society for Art of Imagination.
Invited to be guest artist at a number of Fairy
events to meet fans and show work, book signing
etc.
Finishing touches made to biography written by
Susan D. Brandenburg called Palette of Dreams

Frequently Asked Questions About Josephine

Over the years I have been asked many questions,
here are some of the answers.
What is your family background?
I was born in May 1947 in a very English town
called Farnham, which is in Surrey, with wisteria
growing outside the window. I now live with my
husband Bob at Wisteria Cottage in Dorset
which is enveloped in a 70 year old Wisteria.

Each May it blooms and the beautiful aroma mixes

with the scent of the bluebells in my garden to
produce an overpoweringly gorgeous fragrance.
My Father is a retired professor of languages who
specialized in French, and taught at many colleges
of higher education. During the Second World War
he was amongst other duties a spy catcher in the
intelligence Corp, and has many interesting stories
to tell. My Mother served in the Land Army and
after the war became involved with choral societies
and the Womens Institute in addition to raising
my younger sister Christina and me.
We moved to Poole in Dorset when I was 14 and
completed my education at Parkstone Grammar
School. In those days, we had to gain 5 G.C.E. O
levels exams to be accepted at Art College. I
wanted to get there so much that I worked hard and
passed more than enough to get to college. After
leaving, I worked for a short time at Poole Pottery
as a paintress in the Delphis Ware section (very
collectable now) until Jason was born (the first of
my three children). I have two other children,
Nathan and Abigail. Between the three of them
they have given me seven wonderful grandchildren.

Are there any other artists in your family?

Going right back in time, my paternal grandmother
was very artistic, but in those days it was hard for
women to actually become artists. She was a very
busy woman helping my grandfather with his
business, as well as bringing up five sons. Amongst
his other skills my father was an able
watercolourist, but it was more of a hobby and for
relaxation. My children all show artistic abilities in
different degrees, for instance; my eldest can draw
in great detail, and maybe one day he will find an
artistic outlet for his talent! My middle son is very
musical, and my youngest, a daughter has a good
eye for interior design. Amongst my grandchildren
several are showing signs of artistic ability also,
and with some encouragement may well develop
into artists of the future. Perhaps there is a genetic
link, who knows!
Where do you work?
My attic studio is perfect for me as it was purpose
built, and has a pyramid shaped wooden ceiling
that some people say channels energy. I also have
loads of light as I paint next to large french
windows decorated by husband with bevels and

stained glass designs of Wisteria and Iriss, which

leads to a balcony overlooking our back garden.
We are on a hill so we are also blessed with the
view of many a gorgeous sunset.
How long have you been painting?
All my life really, although like most artists my
work has been through many stages and styles until
evolving into the type of images that I like to paint
now.
I can remember vividly the moment when I knew
that what I wanted to do more than anything in the
world was paint. I was four! From that day on my
course was set. I became totally obsessed with art
and still am. In fact in my first little junior school
we were each given boxes of wax crayons for
drawing time and even now the smell of wax
crayons will bring back the memory of the
happiness I felt.
When did you first start selling your work?
Right from the early years I showed my work in
galleries. I suppose I really knew I was on my way
when at age 16 I sold my first painting, I was so
excited! At this time I was painting landscapes,

seascapes, and portraits, but found these subjects

rather limiting and was gradually drawn towards
fantasy. This was much more exciting and
rewarding. Fantasy gives me the opportunity to
portray the world as I would like it to be. I cannot
relate to abstract work as I need to be able to make
a statement or tell a story in a form that is
realistic.
How did you get started in licensing?
My first major step (first rung of the ladder) was
this:- For many years my husband and I would visit
art shows such as the Spring Fair at the N.E.C. in
Birmingham, where publishers and art dealers from
across the world would gather. Armed with my
book of photos (not transparencies yet) I would
ask any publisher who could spare the time to have
a look at my work. Sometimes they would show
interest, but either others in their company would
not agree or it was the wrong time for my type of
work or the colours were not in fashion this
year. We persevered though, and one year a Swiss
poster company Wizard & Genius and a foil print
company F.J.Warren were both seriously
interested, speaking of contracts and royalties etc.
They told me I would need to provide them with

transparencies for them to use. You can imagine

what a joyful trip home we had! After this I never
looked back. The moral of this story is NEVER
GIVE UP
Is your art used for other things?
In addition to a range of Limited Edition Prints, I
have licensing agents in California (Art
Impressions Inc. www.artimpressionsinc.com) who
license my work around the world. They are
responsible for finding the contacts and setting up
the deals. Apparently there is a rush to see who will
get my new images as they appear!! It has been
used for greeting cards, calendars, posters, stained
glass, craft transfers (T shirts), journals,
stationery, cheques and cheque covers, mugs,
magnets, suncatchers, treasure boxes, wall murals,
scrapbook paper sets, fabric squares, figurines, and
puzzles.
What fascinates you about Fantasy Art?
From an early age I was fascinated with the weird
and wonderful, and love putting strange unrelated
images together in the way the surrealists do.
Fantasy gives me the opportunity to portray the

world, as I would like it to be. This must be a deepseated part of my character as I have always been
fascinated also with fantasy books, films and
science fiction. I particularly enjoy the science
fiction films from America such as Star Trek the
Next Generation and Voyager in fact, all of this
genre, fantasy films such as Legend and Tenth
Kingdom, also Lord of the Rings book and film.
Are you ever stuck for a subject?
I am fortunate to be able to say that I have never
experienced any sort of artistic block. I never worry
about inspiration as I have so many ideas and not
enough time. Ideas just appear in my head when
doing mundane jobs such as washing dishes or
dusting. I do have a disciplined work habit, and
paint every available moment I can. In fact if Im
away from my easel for more than a few days I get
anxious to get back to work.
Where do you find your inspiration?
As I live in England with constantly variable
weather and seasons as well as absolutely lovely
countryside, I think that is my main inspiration. I
am very near the sea, with an incredible forest a

few miles away, stunning hills and beautiful views

in the other direction, I am very lucky! I often use
members of my family as models. I do research for
the paintings, and in fact have drawers full of
information, collected over the years as well as
numerous books. An example would be, if I was
about to paint a scene from Greek mythology, I
read all the relevant stories to do with that
particular scene before I start. Quite often I will
buy a book especially to give me the background
information.
Which artists influence you?
I am influenced by the great Salvador Dali for his
surrealism, the Pre-Raphaelites for their
romanticism, and the Victorian English illustrators
such as Arthur Rackham. I am also much attracted
to art-nouveau and the art of Alphonse Mucha. I
also like many of the modern fantasy artists, such
as Vladimir Kush, Daniel Merriam, Michael
Parkes, Lynn Lupetti, Denton Lund, Schim
Schimmel, Jim Warren, Brian Froud, Scott
Gustafson, James Cristensen and many others.
What type of paint do you use?

I first started using oil paint but I found it too slow

to dry for me, and my hands became allergic to
turpentine (thinners). My favourite now is artist
quality acrylic (Cryla produced by Daler-Rowney)
as it dries fast, does not oxidise, yellow, or crack,
and I can use it neat to produce thick textured areas
or diluted for washes or detail. It is so versatile! I
have a painting of subtle colouration I painted
thirty years ago which hangs in my sun lounge (in
full sunlight) as yet it has not faded one bit! Some
textured parts I need to dry quickly as I use a semidry brush to highlight the high points. Using my
palette knife I create a veiny effect for tree bark,
leaves, ocean foam, plants and wings. Im always
explaining the technique to others but so far I have
never seen it done in the same way.
What are your favourite colours?
I have no set rules about colour as I am passionate
about all colours and believe that any colours go
together, whether they sit quietly alongside one
another or resound or clash. I paint utterly by
instinct and just have fun.
My palette is not unique. It is very haphazard! I
like to paint spontaneously and often surprise

myself with the results. I do have many favourite

colours which I am often drawn to, for instance all
shades of lilac ( which I often mix myself) and
golden ochre which is good for use as a wash to
give an all over glow. The only colour that I never
use is black. My dark hues are created by mixing
for instance burnt umber (a lovely earth colour)
with ultramarine blue. I also hardly ever use red.
The nearest is burnt sienna or permanent rose.
How long does it take to produce a painting?
My favourite answer is all my life as it takes a
lifetime for the work to evolve to what it is now.
The straight answer is that it varies depending on
size and content but on average it varies between 2
& 3 weeks which is about 100 to 150 hours work.
Sometimes a painting will go right from the start,
but if the subject is complicated and has a lot of
detail, it takes longer.
How do you plan a new piece?
My planning firstly involves a lot of thinking. I
have a notebook where I jot down ideas that come
to me, and little sketches to remind me. I sketch
straight onto the canvas in pencil or paint, as I

dont like to waste time spending hours on a

drawing and then starting again on canvas, also I
often change my mind half way through,
completely altering what I have already done. I like
to keep an open mind! I nearly always finish a
painting before starting another.
Do you only paint?
As well as painting I also like many other creative
occupations such as sculpture, pottery, dress
designing, murals, stained glass panels, painting
furniture and gardening (I even find myself
decorating my own clothes and boots). We also like
to leave time for dancing, walking and entertaining
grandchildren (ten so far).
Do budding artists ever ask you for advice?
What I always tell young artists is to enjoy, enjoy
just love every moment of creativity. Be true to
yourself and if you feel drawn to any style of art,
dont be put off by negative remarks. Artists
should develop the confidence to follow their own
instincts.

What are your views on nature and preservation?

Artists have been given a fabulous gift, but with it
come great responsibilities. We have the chance to
change the world by portraying images of how life
could be and how it should be. No message is more
powerful or has more impact than an image created
by an artist driven by a desire to preserve all that is
good in our world, and to vanquish all that is
against nature. Yet another theme dear to my heart
is to include a message encouraging conservation,
as I wish that mankind would do everything
possible to protect our precious and beautiful
planet, and heal the damage we have already
inflicted.
My main concerns are pollution and de-forestation.
I wish that man would no longer be ruled by greed,
but just enjoy the simple things of life most of
which are free. We seem to be living in a
throwaway world where skill and craftsmanship are
undervalued. My Gaia paintings attempt to
illustrate this feeling. No More and Sadness of
Gaia portray the earth goddess protecting and
repairing.

Why do artists nearly all have a great passion for,

and appreciation of, Nature? I believe it is due to
their sensitivity and ability to observe more closely
and be open to act as a channel for the energy of
Mother Earth.
--------- x --------Time is one of my greatest enemies; there are never
enough hours in the day to paint all the images in
my head. I feel I have a responsibility to keep
painting as long as I am able, artists never retire.
Josephine Wall

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