Elemental Galleries
Illustrations & Perspectives
We infuse life into the elements with illustrations in a broad spectrum of art styles. Each of them contribute something unique, glossing distinct aspects of the element's essence. Here's but the start of things — to be continued! Meanwhile, close your eyes. Paint the elements on the canvas of your mind. Look up the legends and the references for seeds of inspiration. Enjoy the views.
Aboriginal Arctic Art (Inuit)
Aboriginal Arctic art (Inuit), focusing on themes of survival, animals, and spirits of the Arctic landscape, often using minimalistic forms.
Saami / Siberian Shamanic
Saami/Siberian shamanic art, featuring symbolic motifs of nature and spirit journeys in traditional forms.
Nordic Runes
Nordic runic and symbolic art, with inscriptions and designs featuring Norse mythology and nature motifs.
Slavic Folk Art
Slavic folk art, with bold colors and patterns inspired by nature, mythology, and village traditions.
Amazonian Art
Amazonian art, vibrant and nature-inspired, incorporating tribal patterns and depictions of local flora and fauna.
Mesoamerican Codex Illustration
Mesoamerican codex illustration, with intricate pictographs and vibrant imagery depicting myths, rituals, and history.
Aztec Codex Art
Native American Totems
Native American totemic art, featuring bold symbolic forms representing spiritual beings, animals, and kinship.
Native American Plains Art
Native American Plains art, incorporating beadwork, quillwork, and geometric patterns on practical and ceremonial items.
Chinese Ink Wash Painting (Shan Shui)
Chinese ink wash painting (Shan Shui), depicting serene landscapes with a balance of simplicity and atmospheric depth.
Japanese Ukiyo-e
Japanese Ukiyo-e, a woodblock print style capturing landscapes, everyday life, and famous figures in elegant simplicity.
Tibetan Thangka
Tibetan thangka, scroll paintings of Buddhist deities and mandalas, used as meditation aids.
Tibetan Sand Mandalas - 1
Tibetan sand mandalas (intricate geometric designs), symbolizing impermanence and cosmic harmony.
Tibetan Sand Mandalas - 2
Tibetan sand mandalas (flowing geometric forms), emphasizing mindfulness and balance in creation.
Mongolian Art
Mongolian art, blending nomadic traditions with Buddhist motifs, using vibrant colors and stylized figures.
Indian Miniature
Indian miniature painting, featuring finely detailed scenes from epics, court life, and nature, with vivid colors.
Bihar Madhubani
Bihar Madhubani painting, characterized by geometric patterns, vibrant colors, and folk themes often inspired by nature and mythology.
Orissan Pattachitra
Orissan Pattachitra painting, a traditional Indian art form with detailed depictions of epics and deities.
Madhya Pradesh Gond
Madhya Pradesh Gond art, a tribal style with bold patterns and vibrant colors, inspired by folklore and nature.
Rajasthan Phad Scrolls
Rajasthan Phad scrolls, colorful and narrative-rich, depicting stories of local deities and legends.
Balinese Traditional Painting
Balinese traditional painting, richly detailed and colorful, often portraying mythology, rituals, and nature.
Khmer - Thai Mural
Khmer-Thai murals, ornate and vibrant depictions of Buddhist stories and royal life in temple frescoes.
Persian Miniature Painting
Persian miniature painting, featuring detailed and colorful scenes from literature, nature, and history.
Moorish Geometric Art
Moorish geometric art, characterized by intricate arabesques and symmetrical patterns representing infinity and unity.
Ethiopian Iconography
Ethiopian iconography, focusing on religious themes with vivid colors, frontal compositions, and expressive figures.
Zulu / Sub-Saharan African Art
Zulu/Sub-Saharan African art, with beadwork, carvings, and symbolic designs reflecting cultural traditions.
Cretan-Minoan
Cretan-Minoan art, showcasing frescoes and artifacts with marine, natural, and ceremonial motifs from the Aegean Bronze Age.
Byzantine Iconography
Byzantine iconography, focusing on sacred figures with symbolic proportions and a luminous, gold-dominated palette.
Byzantine Mosaic
Byzantine mosaics, featuring intricate arrangements of glass or stone tiles depicting religious and regal imagery.
Roman Fresco
Roman fresco, with detailed wall paintings depicting mythology, daily life, and nature in vibrant hues.
Celtic Art
Celtic art, emphasizing abstract knotwork, spirals, and nature motifs reflecting a connection to spirituality and the natural world.
Celtic Manuscript
Celtic illuminated manuscripts, with intricate knotwork, spirals, and symbolic animal forms decorating sacred texts.
Renaissance Manuscript
Renaissance illuminated manuscripts, with ornate decorations and rich colors framing sacred and scholarly texts.
Gothic Stained Glass
Gothic stained glass, portraying biblical narratives and saints in richly colored, intricate window designs.
Egyptian Art - 1
Ancient Egyptian art, known for its highly stylized and symbolic depictions of gods, pharaohs, and the afterlife.
Egyptian Art - 2
Greek - Mediterranean
Greek-Mediterranean art, emphasizing harmony and proportion in pottery, frescoes, and depictions of mythology.
Assyrian - 1
Assyrian bas-relief, focusing on detailed depictions of royal life, battles, and mythical creatures in stone carvings.
Assyrian - 2
Assyrian symbolic art, emphasizing religious iconography and celestial motifs in intricate designs.
Babylonian - 1
Babylonian reliefs, illustrating scenes of daily life, mythology, and the grandeur of Mesopotamian civilization.
Babylonian - 2
Babylonian symbolic art, incorporating cuneiform scripts and sacred symbols into ornamental designs.
Aboriginal Australian Dot Painting
Aboriginal Australian dot painting, characterized by intricate patterns that represent the Dreamtime and connections to the land.
Maori Art
Maori art, featuring symbolic patterns like koru and spirals in carvings and tattoo designs, representing heritage and spirituality.