Furze Wisdom

In this watercolor, I have paired the wisdom and intelligence we associate with the owl to the gorse, or furze tree. ... more

by D Renee Wilson

Title

Furze Wisdom

Artist

D Renee Wilson

Medium

Painting - Watercolor

Description

In this watercolor, I have paired the wisdom and intelligence we associate with the owl to the gorse, or furze tree.

The bright yellow blossoms have a very long flowering season.
Between all of the different species of gorse, there will most always be sunny flowers to admire, hence the saying,
�When gorse is out of blossom, kissing�s out of fashion�.

The gorse has many layers of symbolism.

Here�s a quick rundown of the powers or the furze;
Intelligence, protection, healing, love, vibrancy, light, industry, independence, fertility, symbiosis, intuition, hope, courage.
While the furze does represent intelligence (because yellow is the color of the intellect), I choose the gorse blossom because its meaning is so much deeper.

Wisdom is not intelligence quotient.
Wisdom is a culmination of the head, heart, body, and soul.
Wisdom is discerning when to use what and just how much.

Just like most of my paintings, it was a personal reminder to seek balance and nature is where I find it most. :)

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June 20th, 2015