Everything you wanted to know about the Green Man including its origins, history, theories and mystical element. All about the man covered in vegetation.
Follow me on Instagram @shewhois and Facebook @shewhoisart to find the latest information on the Divine Feminine Oracle, oracle readings, my latest artwork, art giveaways and art progress pics. Especially keep an eye out for my stories - this is where I announce premium offerings, special editions and when my newest art becomes available here on Etsy. *** The Green Man marks my first foray into depictions of the Sacred Masculine. He is a legendary being primarily interpreted as a symbol of rebirth, representing the cycle of new growth that occurs every spring. The Green Man is most commonly depicted in a representation of a face which is made of, or completely surrounded by, leaves. Some speculate that the mythology of the Green Man developed independently in the traditions of separate ancient cultures and evolved into the wide variety of examples found throughout history. There are legends of him in which, like Osiris, he is dismembered and reborn; and prophecies connecting him with the end of time. His is the voice of inspiration to the aspirant and committed artist. He can come as a white light or the gleam on a blade of grass, but more often as an inner mood. The sign of his presence is the ability to work or experience with tireless enthusiasm beyond one’s normal capacities. In this there may be a link across cultures, because one reason for the enthusiasm of the medieval sculptors for the Green Man may be that he was the source of every inspiration. I was about four when I became infatuated with Mythology and through that love, discovered the Green Man, who was not an atypical God, but a being present on the earth which to me was obviously and quite simply the emanation of God overseeing the tasks of Nature. His presence in wild places was, and is still, palpable. At Christmas, he came to life in the form of Father Christmas - a theory which bore itself out through research and study for the parallels are too many to be coincidence. The connection between Santa Claus = Odin = The Green Man is only one of hundreds. The very similar wreaths and look between Father Christmas and the Green Man, both being the giver of gifts. .Where Mother Earth is the vessel which sustains all life and through which all life grows, the Green Man is the overseer, tending to the details of that growth. He is the spiritual warrior charged with defending Mother Earth and caring for Her creature. He embodies the entirety of Her energy, and it is as this powerful warrior soul that I have depicted him. To me, he is the perfect embodiment of God on this Earth, and of the Sacred Masculine. And a perfect beginning to this artistic journey. *** This listing is for one 4X6 mini altar art print, created on gallery photographic paper, and matted in an 5X7 black archival acid-free mat, shipped in a protective cell sleeve. .
gort the ivy green man is a magical sculpture hand made in wales by kathleen minton, he is the protector of the ancient land of albion, trees and forests
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History and lore of the Greenman, including how to bring His magick into your daily life.
Here's the story behind our legendary Green Man tree costume DIY. daughter wanted to be something whimsical this Halloween and finally, we decided to go
"The Green Knight" makeup team on how they transformed Ralph Ineson for King Arthur's court.
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The Green Man, and very occasionally the Green Woman, is a legendary being primarily interpreted as a symbol of rebirth, representing the cycle of new growth that occurs every spring. The Green Man is most commonly depicted in a sculpture, or other representation of a face which is made of, or completely surrounded by, leaves. The Green Man motif has many variations. Branches or vines may sprout from the mouth, nostrils, or other parts of the face, and these shoots may bear flowers or fruit. Found in many cultures from many ages around the world, the Green Man is often related to natural vegetation deities. Often used as decorative architectural ornaments, Green Men are frequently found in carvings on both secular and ecclesiastical buildings. Some speculate that the mythology of the Green Man developed independently in the traditions of separate ancient cultures and evolved into the wide variety of examples found throughout history. In any event, this incredible green man will make a statement in your fairy garden and yard motif. This blueberry green man plaque measures L: 4.75” and W: 3.75”. Thanks for popping in! :) Unless listed in purchase options, props shown are not included with this purchase, but can be purchased from my fairy garden section in my shop. PLEASE NOTE that due to variations in computer screen resolutions, the colors as you view them at home may vary slightly from the finished product. Not a toy. Not intended for small children. 4585
Green man in the doorway of Barton church. Coloured via Photoshop
"The Green Knight" makeup team on how they transformed Ralph Ineson for King Arthur's court.
Moretonhampstead is a little town on the eastern edge of Dartmoor. It's not far from where I live, but we seldom have a reason to go there, so yesterday ...
History and lore of the Greenman, including how to bring His magick into your daily life.
The Green Man is an artistic representation of natural vegetative deities developed independently in multiple cultures, often a face formed from leaves, branches, seeds, and vines, it is found in many regions across ages around the world. Although Green Man may appear closer to legends and folklore, the figure can be found carved on a lot of religious architecture. In modern times, Green man has made a resurgence in popularity due to the increasing ecological awareness, the many forms of green man can be seen in literature, cinema, modern art, and other popular cultures.
The Green Man is an ancient motif symbolizing the woodlands, nature, and changing of the seasons. In his many varied forms the Green Man's face is wreathed in leaves, branches, vines, or flowers. Generally carved from wood or stone, this whimsical figure is often used as an architectural embellishment or garden decor. Throughout our travels we always keep an eye out for the most charming and unique Green Man faces - all of which has lead us to this fine fellow! The Green Man pictured here is cast in resin and completed with an antiqued wood stain finish. He measures approximately 5" by 3" and features a hanging hole on the back so you can place him or hanging him in your home or garden...wherever your decor is in need of an additional dose of fairy tale whimsy. This figure is suitable for indoor or outdoor use, though if you are using him outdoors please be sure to apply a coat of polyurethane sealer at least once a year to keep him looking his best. * * * Each Green Man is a one-of-a-kind sculpture cast in resin, painted by hand individually by the artist. The Green Man pictured is an example of a finished product. Each piece is individually created so there will be subtle variances in the finish, color, texture, and decoration in every one - no two are exactly alike. * * * Customization requests are welcome if you have a particular color or finish you'd like. Just send us a customization request prior to purchase.
The Green Man beautifully illustrated print, Herb Leonhard art print, signed by the artist. Image size on prints is approximately 8" x 10" on an 8.5" x 11" sheet. “The Green Man” is the cover image and a new painting from our newest coloring book collection. I imagine this magical man living in the woods helping the trees, plants and animals. It is also a self portrait of the artist, yes Herb used himself as a model for this image. Currently the Legend Nouveau coloring book project is on Kickstarter and we would love to have you as a backer. See more art at www.herbleonhard.com Prints are available of most of the images in the gallery. #herbleonhardart #greenman #herbleonhardgreenman
Sculpture Durham riverside
Gaia Green Lady in a natural marble finish. Hand made by Kathleen minton.
Centre: Dan Bugg of Penfold Press at the opening of Dark Movements on June 10th. … I’m pleased to announce that I’m about to embark on a long-term project to produce a series of e…
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For two years, French photographer Charles Fréger has been travelling throughout 19 European countries and trying to capture the spirit of what he calls "tribal Europe" in his "Wilder Mann" series.
A few weeks ago on the Domythic Bliss Facebook group, the Green Man came up in conversation, as should come as no surprise to any of us who know the important role he plays in the Mythic Arts. Artist and Abbot of the Beloved Order of the Green Man (B.O.G.) Shane Odom suggested that a post on his presence in house decorations might prove to be an interesting blog post. I then sent out a call for submissions. And oh my, did I receive some replies. It seems as if to quite a good number of us who find meaning in myth, legend and fairy tale, the Green Man is an important symbol to use in our home decoration. And it led me to wonder just why? What is it about the Green Man that we find so important to bring into our homes? First, let me quote from an article by Shane and Joelle Mellon to explain a bit about who the Green Man is. This article originally appeared in Faerie Magazine in Spring 2006. The term "The Green Man" came into popular usage in 1939, when it was employed by Lady Raglan for her article, "The Green Man in Church Architecture". She was examining the carvings found in many churches and cathedrals. These showed a face made of leave, sometimes with vines coming out of their mouths, noses, and eyes. Lady Raglan theorized that these "foliate heads" must bear a relationship to the leaf clad characters found in folk traditions. However, these carvings were descended from sculptures dating back to ancient Roman, Greek, and Celtic sources. To the medieval mind, vegetation, being of the material world, was sometimes associated with sins. Therefore, some of the Green Men carvings showing "disgorging" greenery appear to be in pain. However these associations with greenery were reversals, showing two sides of the same leaf, if you will. Green Men and some Green Women carvings exist that are not in pain or disfigured. These are often reposed, letting their greenery issue forth from their mouths like fountains. Indeed, many fountains throughout Europe use foliate heads to surround the spout, perhaps linking Green Men with the guardians of sacred wells and springs. Other carvings show Green Men grinning, frowning, or laughing. I can think of a few reasons why the Green Man may appeal so strongly to the mythic mind beyond his obvious role as supernatural being or deity as he appears in some personal spiritualities. He represents transformation: the in-between quality of someone who is neither fully human being nor fully leaf and twig. The Green Man quite literally represents bringing the spirit of the natural world into our domesticated lives. To hang a Green Man image in a house is to invite the essence of nature into a place where we have to live mostly apart from it (in our modern brick and plaster abodes). And isn't that a central goal of Domythic decorating? In addition, from a purely aesthetic point of view, the Green Man is an incredible source for artistic creativity. You can search the internet for images of artistic renderings of the Green Man all day long and still never find a repeated version. There are as many versions of the Green Man as there are species of trees in the forest. Ask Shane about this...he has been creating masterful Green Man masks from leather for years, and I still have yet to see an exact duplicate from one mask to another. Because of this incredible diversity, it is quite possible to find a version of the Green Man that appeals to practically anyone. I myself discovered this quite distinctly when I stumbled upon the below plaque at the Ohio Renaissance Festival. I had never found a version of the Green Man who so utterly enraptured me until I saw this piece. His fey eyes and gender-neutral face struck me as quite perfect, and he has hung in my home ever since. Green Men (and Green Women, too) also can be displayed in numerous forms. Gorgeous artworks like Brian Froud's "The King of the Green Men" at the top of this blog, or Maria Sender's Green Man, below, can be framed in oak wood, or put in frames covered with leaves. Green Men can also be seen in plaques and ceramic wall hangings And, perhaps most versatile, in three-dimensional masks that act not only as decoration, but also as costume at ritual and festival. Over the next couple of days, I hope to share with you more examples of Green Men as they appear in the homes of Domythic decorators. Clearly this mysterious figure of nature from so long ago still has a very real and solid presence in the modern lives of those who love enchantment!
Wise green man wall plaque (lg) the larger version of our friendly wise green man plaque, hand cast at our workshops in Sussex in frost proof reconstituted stone with an aged green or sandstone colour finish Height: 28cm/11" Width: 26cm/10" strong wire hanger embedded in back measurements are approximate because items are hand made, colour/finish can vary slightly from that shown also available in a smaller size
Here's a Greenman I snapped somewhere over a doorway in Dresden
Everything you wanted to know about the Green Man including its origins, history, theories and mystical element. All about the man covered in vegetation.
gort the ivy green man is a magical sculpture hand made in wales by kathleen minton, he is the protector of the ancient land of albion, trees and forests
The Green Man, a character from traditional folk culture, has captured the imaginations of many in the modern world. Books, articles, and websites on the Green Man abound, each of them looking at the figure from its own perspective. Those who have commented on or employed the image of the Green Man range from historians to neopagan worshippers, from festival organizers to novelists, and from folklorists to participants in Renaissance fairs. Recently, though, some scholars have been asserting that the Green Man is not really a figure from older folk culture at all, but a modern invention. This post will begin an examination of this question: what is the Green Man, and what are his traditional meanings?
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The Green Man - Digital - 2009, Dia Sobin Well, my friends, it's that time of year again, and for those of us of paganistic persuasion, this is a day of celebration... the winter solstice. The Green Man - my interpretation above - is not normally associated with this day, but, instead, is generally associated with Beltane festivities in his guise as Jack-in-the-Green. But the Green Man is also an ancient symbol of death and rebirth... as is the Yule season. In Green Man: The Archetype of Our Oneness With the Earth, William Anderson writes: "There are legends of him (Khidr) in which, like Osiris, he is dismembered and reborn; and prophecies connecting him, like the Green Man, with the end of time. His name means the Green One or Verdant One, he is the voice of inspiration to the aspirant and committed artist. He can come as a white light or the gleam on a blade of grass, but more often as an inner mood. The sign of his presence is the ability to work or experience with tireless enthusiasm beyond one's normal capacities. In this there may be a link across cultures, …one reason for the enthusiasm of the medieval sculptors for the Green Man may be that he was the source of every inspiration." So my wish for all us is, may this season inspire wonder and magic in our psyches despite the onslaught of winter. Let's face it, 2011 was a rather brutal year... so, let's have some fun! And, I can think of no more festive song than this blast from the past, "Ring Out, Solstice Bells", from an old Jethro Tull album (and a personal seasonal favorite in the days of vinyl), "Songs from the Wood". For a further exploration of the solstice, see: Hail Winter Solstice Deus Sol Invictus. A Green Man found at Gloucester Cathedral For hundreds of images of Green Men - as architectural details - found around the world, try these pages.
This is an image that I created for David Farland’s Runelords property. I have had the pleasure of working with David on several occasions and it is always a pleasure. I hope there are many more opportunities to come. His Runelords series is one of the most unique fantasy settings I hav
This small Green Man face plaque features great details such as acorns and toadstools amongst his beard foliage. Inspired by the pagan god also referenced to as the Man of the Woods. H:15cm W:14.5cm D:2.5cm
