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Home / Poetry and stories / The Dark Age
Posted on March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 by admin

The Dark Age

When Viracocha came again
Into the coloured lands
We placed the golden future
Into his open hands
But with him darkness came –
So many bitter years –
The Sun God hid his face
And blessed our world with tears

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'Carousel' (acrylic paint on A3 paper) 1999 The ve 'Carousel' (acrylic paint on A3 paper) 1999 The very first painting I did on this larger format. Made up of faces from LIFE magazine, and portraying the darker side of the human character, circling around a fragile egg - a symbolic planet earth. . . . . . #darkart #painting #surreal #instaart #fantasyart #artoftheday #surrealart #humannature #lowbrowart #egg #portraits #acrylicpainting #macabre #weirdart #portraiture #creative #arte #instaartist #artistic #artsy #instagram_faces #psychedelic #deviantart #artoninstagram #art #artistsoninstagram #contemporaryart #strangeart #creepyart #beautifulbizarre
THE HIERARCHY OF NEEDS. These products are only he THE HIERARCHY OF NEEDS. These products are only here in my home because of the hard work of local drivers and shop workers - who I know have to provide their own protective clothing and who get a week's sick pay (or none at all). I'm fully aware of how bloody lucky I am in the midst of this surreal crisis to have such a blessed life: access to small local shops with upbeat, friendly staff, my partner able to work from home, neighbours who've offered veg and logs and to help in any way they can, and to have friends that keep in touch via phone and email to help ease the anxiety and give comfort. THIS is the stuff of life. (Baked beans are much-appreciated too, though) . . . . . #myhome #instahome #homesweethome #sayinghello #artistsofinstagram #artistsathome #workingfromhome #selfisolation #reachingout #somerset #artistsdesk #strangedays #justsayinghello #veganartist #workingathome #coronatime😷 #hierarchyofneeds #beerlover #bakedbeans #ilovebakedbeans #bogroll #toiletroll #appreciationpost #feelinggrateful #beerandbeans #ale #realale #feelinglucky
***CHECK OUT OUR EXHIBITION!*** Following the canc ***CHECK OUT OUR EXHIBITION!*** Following the cancellation of our latest event, where we were due to raise funds for Big V Sanctuary with the sale of our lovely artwork, we have decided to hold a small exhibition and auction right here on social media! You can feast your eyes on some of the work we would have had on the walls, and then bid on the posters so we can hopefully still raise a good donation amount for this hard-working sanctuary. This is a unique way to make a donation while getting some art in your life. 100% OF THE BID PRICE WILL GO TO THE SANCTUARY! Go to https://www.facebook.com/artofcompassionproject/ and simply comment on your chosen artwork with your bid 🙂 This print is called 'THE TIES THAT BIND' by and its by ME, and I really think you should BUY IT!!! . All posters are A3 in size (approx 30 x 42cm) unless stated Bidding starts at £15 each unless stated, and postage to UK is £3.65, Europe £5.40, USA, Canada, South Africa £6.60, Australia £7.10 ENDS FRIDAY 10th APRIL We will contact all winning bidders when the auction has ended, with details of how to pay and to collect postal addresses. . . . . . #artofcompassionproject #plantpowered #veganartists #artivists #plantbased #veganism #vegansofinstagram #veganfood #veganlife #dairyfree #animalrights #painting #vegans #artistic #artgallery #onlineauction #veganpower #plantpower #cleaneating #plantpowered #plantbaseddiet #poweredbyplants #flowerartwork #animalactivist #artofcompassionproject #arts #artists #fundraising #activism #artexhibition #artposters #beautifulart
***CHECK OUT OUR EXHIBITION!*** Following the canc ***CHECK OUT OUR EXHIBITION!*** Following the cancellation of our latest event, where we were due to raise funds for Big V Sanctuary with the sale of our lovely artwork, we have decided to hold a small exhibition and auction right here on social media! You can feast your eyes on some of the work we would have had on the walls, and then bid on the posters so we can hopefully still raise a good donation amount for this hard-working sanctuary. This is a unique way to make a donation while getting some art in your life. 100% OF THE BID PRICE WILL GO TO THE SANCTUARY! Go to https://www.facebook.com/artofcompassionproject/ and simply comment on your chosen artwork with your bid 🙂 This print is called 'BREATHE' by and its by ME, and I really think you should BUY IT!!! . All posters are A3 in size (approx 30 x 42cm) unless stated Bidding starts at £15 each unless stated, and postage to UK is £3.65, Europe £5.40, USA, Canada, South Africa £6.60, Australia £7.10 ENDS FRIDAY 10th APRIL We will contact all winning bidders when the auction has ended, with details of how to pay and to collect postal addresses. . . . . . #artofcompassionproject #plantpowered #veganartists #artivists #plantbased #veganism #vegansofinstagram #veganfood #veganlife #dairyfree #animalrights #painting #vegans #artistic #artgallery #onlineauction #veganpower #plantpower #cleaneating #plantpowered #plantbaseddiet #poweredbyplants #flowerartwork #animalactivist #artofcompassionproject #arts #artists #fundraising #activism #artexhibition #artposters #beautifulart
IT IS URGENT that we now focus on stopping ignoran IT IS URGENT that we now focus on stopping ignorance, stupidity or anarchy from countering the brilliant work of the NHS and all decent people doing the right thing. (1914 army recruitment poster by Alfred Leete) . . . . . #artposter #yourcountryneedsyou #stayathome #workingfromhome #selfisolation #isolate #coronavirusadviceuk #coronavírus #governmentadvice #supportthenhs #nhs #instaart #creative #artoftheday #sketchbook #instaartist #graphic #artistathome #lordkitchener #kitchener #alfredleete #stayindoors #stayindoorsstaysafe
IT IS URGENT that we now focus on stopping ignoran IT IS URGENT that we now focus on stopping ignorance, stupidity or anarchy from countering the brilliant work of the NHS and all decent people doing the right thing. (1914 army recruitment poster by Alfred Leete) . . . . . #artposter #yourcountryneedsyou #stayathome #workingfromhome #selfisolation #isolate #coronavirusadviceuk #coronavírus #governmentadvice #supportthenhs #nhs #instaart #creative #artoftheday #sketchbook #instaartist #graphic #artistathome #lordkitchener #kitchener #alfredleete #stayindoors #stayindoorsstaysafe
A MESSAGE TO EVERYONE! Broadcasting from inside Ho A MESSAGE TO EVERYONE! Broadcasting from inside Honeysuckle Cottage... Please take the experts advice and STAY INDOORS if you possibly can. IT'S ESSENTIAL THAT EVERYONE does this, so we can all play our part in slowing the spread of the virus. I'm fully aware of how lucky I am to be temporarily in lockdown in such lovely surroundings, so don't take this as some flippant way of showing off. It's far too serious to make light of. I already know of 2 people connected to my social circle who have the virus, and if just ONE person sees this post and thinks again about going out into a public space, then its been worth it. . . . . . #myhome #instahome #homesweethome #creative #artsy #artistic #sayinghello #artistsofinstagram #artistsathome #artyhome #artistsstudio #workingfromhome #selfisolation #reachingout #somersetgarden #somerset #somersetviews #artistsdesk #sunnydays #strangedays #justsayinghello #veganartist #workingathome #coronatime😷 #welcometomyhome #helloworld🌎 #helloworld #helloeverybody #stayathome
'Madame Butterfly' (acrylic paint on A2 canvas) 20 'Madame Butterfly' (acrylic paint on A2 canvas) 2007 . . . . . #butterfly #butterflies #painting #portraiture #surrealart #portrait_perfection #wildlife #instaart #portraitpage #fantasyart #insects #dreamgirl #acrylicpainting #fairy #beautifulwoman #creative #artoftheday #artsy #instaartist #artistic #butterfliesofinstagram #fairytale #originalart #artoninstagram #veganartist #madambutterfly #butterflywings #fairytaleart #beautifulbizarre #beautifulart
At the risk of looking like a twat, I really wante At the risk of looking like a twat, I really wanted to start the week off with a 'Hello' to you all out there in the real world. As we begin our time of shared isolation (is that an oxymoron?) I need to see some cheerful, hopeful, colourful things, so I thought I'd take action myself, and hope that at least a few of you will enjoy the connection of my world to yours. I didn't rehearse this, as you can probably tell, and it tails off at the end as i got distracted by seeing too many colours all at once!! . . . . . #myhome #instahome #homesweethome #creative #artsy #artistic #sayinghello #artistsofinstagram #artistsathome #artyhome #artistsstudio #workingfromhome #selfisolation #reachingout #somersetgarden #somerset #somersetviews #artistsdesk #sunnydays #strangedays #justsayinghello #veganartist #workingathome #coronatime😷 #welcometomyhome #helloworld🌎 #helloworld #helloeverybody
'Above Eden' (acrylic paint on A2 canvas) Somethin 'Above Eden' (acrylic paint on A2 canvas) Something beautiful and bright for these dark days... • • • • #wildlife #birdsofinstagram #birds #bird #painting #instaart #fantasyart #creative #fantasy #animal #artoftheday #arte #ilovefantasyart #wild #birdstagram #artsy #paint #artistic #contemporaryart #arts #illustrator #ukartist #birdpainting #acrylicpaintingoncanvas #acrylicpaint #veganartistsofig #veganartist #naturepainting #beautifulart
PLEASE SHARE SHARE SHARE THIS POST! ITS THE FINAL PLEASE SHARE SHARE SHARE THIS POST! ITS THE FINAL CHANCE TO VOTE FOR MY PAINTING 'WEANLING' IN 'THE BANALITY OF EVIL' ART COMPETITION - voting closes at midnight tonight, and I think I may be in with a chance of getting through to the next round if I can just gather a bit more support! I had 30 votes 3 days ago, now it's nearing 480... Even if I don't get through, it's already proved to me what a groundswell of support there is for my artwork and I shan't forget this - especially at this incredibly strange and upsetting time for us all. I do want to sincerely say THANK YOU for believing in me and what I do. If you haven't voted but would like to, please go to the @boeartofficial page and scroll down to find 'Weanling' (its a long way down!) or cut and paste this link which will take you straight to the picture: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9dqrcRp1k3/?igshid=1j8n2grcb6dy0 INFORMATION: 'Weanling' (acrylic on A4 canvas) A study of the 'weaning ring' or 'suckling preventer'. The spikes act as an irritant to the mother when the weanling tries to suckle, and will eventually stop them breastfeeding This allows the mother's milk to be taken from her for approximately 6 years, until her body is exhausted (and therefore unprofitable) and she is sent for slaughter. Commonly used by the dairy industry on babies. . . . . . #dairy #factoryfarming #weanling #antidairy #veganartist #cow #newborn #veganism #milk #vegansofinstagram #crueltyfree #instababy #breastfeeding #calf #acrylicpainting #cows #acryliconcanvas #artistic #babies #animalrights #newbornbaby #veganpower #veganfortheanimals #dairyfree #activist #animalrightsartist #veganartist #veganart #dairyindustrycruelty #protestart
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED FOR MY PAINTING 'W THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED FOR MY PAINTING 'WEANLING' IN 'THE BANALITY OF EVIL' ART COMPETITION - I REALLY APPRECIATE IT! Votes have leapt up from about 30 to almost 300 since I posted my request yesterday. In this time of global panic, I'm absolutely amazed that so many people have taken the time to do this for me (and the animal rights cause, of course). I know it only takes a small effort, but it means such a lot to me that you have done it. Depicted above are my other anti-dairy / anti-meat paintings which put humans in place of animals: 'WEANLING', 'See How They Grow', 'Daege', and 'MEAT'. . If you haven't voted but would like to, please cut and paste this link which will take you straight to the 'Weanling' picture at the @boeartofficial page: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9dqrcRp1k3/?igshid=1j8n2grcb6dy0 INFORMATION: 'Weanling' (acrylic on A4canvas) A study of the 'weaning ring' or 'suckling preventer'. The spikes act as an irritant to the mother when the weanling tries to suckle, and will eventually stop them breastfeeding This allows the mother's milk to be taken from her for approximately 6 years, until her body is exhausted (and therefore unprofitable) and she is sent for slaughter. Commonly used by the dairy industry on babies. . . . . . #dairy #factoryfarming #weanling #antidairy #veganartist #cow #newborn #veganism #milk #vegansofinstagram #crueltyfree #instababy #breastfeeding #calf #acrylicpainting #cows #acryliconcanvas #artistic #babies #animalrights #newbornbaby #veganpower #veganfortheanimals #dairyfree #activist #animalrightsartist #veganartist #veganart #dairyindustrycruelty #protestart
PLEASE COULD YOU DO ME A FAVOUR? I've entered thi PLEASE COULD YOU DO ME A FAVOUR? I've entered this image for an international art competition called 'The Banality of Evil' and I need to get an upwelling of support for it to be chosen out of the 700 other entries! PLEASE VISIT @boeartofficial and scroll down to find it and give it a 'like'. It's quite a way down but its a distinctive image so it stands out. As always with these things it's all about how many people you know, and I'm not a very well-known artist so I really need your support! I'd love to get the animal rights agenda into this competition, and maybe even in an exhibition in Berlin if its chosen. THANK YOU SO MUCH - I really appreciate you taking the time to do this. INFORMATION: 'Weanling' (acrylic on A4canvas) A study of the 'weaning ring' or 'suckling preventer'. The spikes act as an irritant to the mother when the weanling tries to suckle, and will eventually stop them breastfeeding This allows the mother's milk to be taken from her for approximately 6 years, until her body is exhausted (and therefore unprofitable) and she is sent for slaughter. Commonly used by the dairy industry on babies. . . . . . #dairy #factoryfarming #weanling #antidairy #veganartist #cow #newborn #veganism #milk #vegansofinstagram #crueltyfree #instababy #breastfeeding #calf #acrylicpainting #cows #acryliconcanvas #artistic #babies #animalrights #newbornbaby #veganpower #veganfortheanimals #dairyfree #activist #animalrightsartist #veganartist #veganart #dairyindustrycruelty #protestart
'The End of the Show' (acrylic paint on A3 paper) 'The End of the Show' (acrylic paint on A3 paper) 1999 'It had been a startling evening. The audience had applauded enthusiastically as the curtain drew back a second time to reveal the mysterious and ethereal performers. They radiated warmth and merriment, and such was the beauty and strangeness of the show that no-one was shocked when the little boy removed his head.' . . . . . #expressivefaces #portraiture #sunburst #painting #instaart #surreal #darkart #acrylicpaint #surrealart #macabre #theatricalcharacters #acrylicpainting #creative #instaartist #artsy #artistic #illustrator #arte #artoftheday #beautifulartwork #instagram_faces #beautifulbizarre #fantasyart #weirdartwork #strangeartwork #toucan #parrotsofinstagram #haida #weirdartwork #creepyartwork #magicalartwork
'Swan lake' (acrylic paint on A4 canvas board) A f 'Swan lake' (acrylic paint on A4 canvas board) A flurry of water and white wings... Fine Art print available from www.philipdownsart.co.uk/product/swan-lake/ . . . . . #painting #wildlife #swan #swanlake #birds #birdsofinstagram #animals #instaart #birdwatching #birding #birdstagram #artoftheday #instabird #creative #arte #veganartist #bird #wings #waterfowl #natureart #wildlifeart #artistic #illustrator #acrylicpainting #painter #instaartist #wildlife_perfection #animalsofinstagram #instanature #feather_perfection
'FAITH' (acrylic paint on A3 paper) 1999 I've had 'FAITH' (acrylic paint on A3 paper) 1999 I've had two paintings censored/banned - one was a magazine cover showing President George Bush as a stupid looking rag doll, and the other was this one, which was politely removed from an art exhibition in a church in Bristol city centre. And now I do brutal animal rights paintings, so that's almost all bases covered! . . . . . #crucifix #atheist #christianity #god #atheism #acryliconcanvas #cross #acrylicpainting #faith #painting #surrealart #religion #nogod #humanist #godless #atheistcommunity #atheisthumor #darkart #psychedelicart #macabre #creepy #beautifulbizarre #creative #arte #artoftheday #instaartist #artistic #artsy #tropicalfish #instafish
The Blackbird Shines (acrylic paint on A3 paper) 1 The Blackbird Shines (acrylic paint on A3 paper) 1999 'In Marjorie's deep sleep dream, he talked so eloquently and with such vigour and skill, that no-one in the party thought to ask Mr.Pertwhistle quite why he'd turned into a bird. But that was fine, as the more entertaining he became, the brighter he glowed...' . . . . . #expressivefaces #portraiture #portraits #painting #instaart #surreal #darkart #acrylicpaint #surrealart #macabre #blackbird #acrylicpainting #creative #instaartist #artsy #artistic #theatricalart #arte #artoftheday #portraits_ig #instagram_faces #beautifulbizarre #fantasyart #weirdartwork #familyportrait #weirdartwork #bathingcostumes #historicalcostumes #creepyfamily #creepyartwork #dreamlikeart
BIRTHDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! I'm now officially old en BIRTHDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! I'm now officially old enough to know better. 😈 . . . . . #leicestercity #happybirthday #birthday #birthdayboy #pub #bday #beers #creative #instaartist #leicester #veganartist #50thbirthdaycelebration #birthdaydays #medievalpub #bradgateparkleicester #birthdaypresents🎁 #birthdaygiftsforme #50isthenew30 #arsingaround #wellssomerset #wellscathedral #proseccotime🍾
A very unusual way to celebrate my 50th BIRTHDAY.. A very unusual way to celebrate my 50th BIRTHDAY... In the Leicester City museum archives seeing the few remaining fragments of the greatest anti-war painting ever ('Thou shalt not kill' [1930-37] by Matthaeus Koelz) as well as my own student work from 1992 (cityscapes of Leicester drawn standing at the top of the Polytechnic buildings). The former being one of my favourite pieces of art ever, as well as devastating in it's depiction of the effect of the First World War. The story behind it is full of extreme moral bravery, and the actual artwork is profoundly moving. My own work, gifted to the museum and now conserved forever, was simply a joy to see - a record of a particular time and place, containing within it 3 years of wonderful memories, lifelong friendships and bloody hard work! . . . . . #painting #leicester #fineart #draw #instaart #artoftheday #oilpainting #ww1 #expressionism #pendrawing #cityscape #linedrawing #penart #inkdrawing #paint #creative #artistic #penandink #linework #skyline #architecturaldrawing #studentdays #polytechnic #germanexpressionist #warartist #antiwar #antinazi #newwalkmuseumleicester #antiwarart #leicesterartgallery
MOONDAISY (acrylic paint on A2 canvas) 2007 Since MOONDAISY (acrylic paint on A2 canvas) 2007 Since I have just turned 50 (which is quite bizarre as I thought I was about 23) I felt it was time to up my game and post some old paintings that are truly personal, without worrying if it's too strange or ridiculous. After all, an artist should really be both those things. With that in mind, here is a very complex piece. This was created after discovering that my mum had a girl baby before I was born, but she never quite made it into life. If she had, would I have been her? If not, would I have 'been' at all? I realised how delicate, precious and truly unlikely the tapestry of everyone's life is, and so I put some friends and family in this work, and chose the spirit figure who's 'life tapestry' is being woven here as an otherworldly being - a mix of me & my ghost-sister, Joanna. I call her Moondaisy. . . . 'Out of her long ago lost days of darkness, she awakes to find a star growing inside her heart. The heavy world falls away as she begins to weave, in her slow, intricate, intimate years of dreaming. No colour is missing, no feeling unexplored. Innocent eyes and tender hands nurture this flower of cruelty and love, horror and wonder. As time passes, shapeshifters with woven haloes come calling; Angels and Animals, Purehearts and Poets, the Almost-born and the Strange; stealing threads and kisses, leaving colours and curios. Every touch is entwined in the pattern. And when she takes her leave of the slowly turning world, she will wrap and roll herself in the heart of her creation and unravel into the endless, unknowing night. And maybe her essence will rain down into the dreams of the dark world, seeding the open minds of a precious few. And maybe they will wake with a star in their own hearts, and a new, hard brightness in their blood.' . . . . . #crazyart #instaart #fantasyart #moondaisy #acrylicpainting #strangeart #creative #portraiture #arte #artoftheday #artistic #instaartist #artsy #deviantart #weirdandwonderful #artoninstagram #darkart #beautifulbizarre #humanfaces #storytellingart #fantasyportrait #fairyart #blueangel #bluefairy #alien #creepyart #creepy #futuretimes #surrealart #weirdartwork
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