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| Rowan blossom(2001) : acrylic paints,stitching and beads on linen (50x40cm) |
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| Blossom on a 100 year old rowan tree in a suburban garden. |
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| Rowan tree in natural habitat, Sma' Glen, Glen Almond, Central Scotland. |
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| Wild rowan , Sma' Glen, Glen Almond, Central Scotland. Rowan tree images by Margaret The name rowan may be derived from the old Norse word ruan. In Gaelic rowan is coarann or Rudha-an, meaning "the red one",possibly because of it's autumnal red berries and foliage. Sometimes called the mountain ash, the rowan is common in the British Isles and frequently grows high on mountain sides,sometimes clinging to a rock face after a seed has germinated in a crack between rocks.In ancient times rowan trees were planted in gardens and churchyards to ward off evil spirits.Today people still plant these trees in their gardens as a symbol of protection and good luck. I hope my artwork also brings good energy to it's surroundings. |
