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Dimensions
Image:
8.00" x 8.00"
Mat Border:
2.00"
Frame Width:
0.88"
Overall:
13.50" x 13.50"
The circle of life Framed Print
by Melinda Dare Benfield
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The circle of life framed print by Melinda Dare Benfield. Bring your print to life with hundreds of different frame and mat combinations. Our framed prints are assembled, packaged, and shipped by our expert framing staff and delivered "ready to hang" with pre-attached hanging wire, mounting hooks, and nails.
Design Details
The Circle of Life (re-uploaded version) was drawn in 2005 and is a prelude to my Cultural Zoo series. It was inspired by work recovered from the... more
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Comments (30)
Artist's Description
The Circle of Life (re-uploaded version) was drawn in 2005 and is a prelude to my Cultural Zoo series. It was inspired by work recovered from the archaeological Scythian burials as well Celtic, Saxon, and Viking art I had seen. It depicts the struggle for survival between a lioness and a stag. For the Scythians, the antlers of the stag often were associated with the tree of life and the circular format was chosen to represent the cyclical nature of life and death in the natural world.
About Melinda Dare Benfield
My passion for art came naturally from both sides of my family tree. However, most of my early inspiration and training came from my father who was gifted in many media. I also acquired a keen interest in history, anthropology, archaeology, and nature from my father. For me, art is a way of exploring the wide and diverse world and expressing myself within it. As a result, I work with a variety of media in a diverse number of styles, often simultaneously. Unfortunately, my curiosity and diverse interests often means that many pieces of art get left incomplete...or that I end up finishing pieces years after I began them. It also means that I have a tendency to dabble in experimental methods, materials, or subjects...
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Melinda Dare Benfield
Thank you, Timothy.
Timothy Livingston
Beautiful ink work!
Melinda Dare Benfield
Thank you so much Shijun. This one is an oldie but a goodie. I often refer to it as my LOGO even though I have never used it as such. I am thinking of adding watercolor to it.....just to see if I can push it to a new level.
Shijun Munns
Wonderful art!
Melinda Dare Benfield
Thank you Ivica. This is one of my private old favorites.
Ivica Stepic -Corto
Very imaginative, i like very much, Melinda!!
Melinda Dare Benfield
Thank you so much Marcia.
Marcia Lee Jones
Wonderful artwork!
Melinda Dare Benfield
Thank you for the feature in the Premium FAA Artists group. (Sorry, it took me so long to notice that it had been featured.)
Melinda Dare Benfield
Thank you for the feature in the 10 Plus group.
Melinda Dare Benfield
Update the image so that it now includes all of the recent product options. Enjoy.
Melinda Dare Benfield
Thank you Lauren.
Lauren Hammack
Really, really cool!!! Love your style!
Melinda Dare Benfield
Thank you Suzanne.
Suzanne Silvir
Beautiful and disturbing- like nature! This has a bit of a Celtic flare- but with your unique touch. Fave
Melinda Dare Benfield
Thank you Stan.
Stan Esson
Incredible art Melinda. Love the duality of this piece and detail. v/f
Melinda Dare Benfield
Thank you so much Ann.
Ann Nicholson
You have an incredible sense of design which really shows up in this piece. Wonderful!
Melinda Dare Benfield
thank you Debopriya for the feature in World Culture and Tradition group and Jerry for the feature in Abstract Experiments group.
Melinda Dare Benfield
Thank you for your kind words Karunita. Wishing blessing back to you as well.
Karunita Kapoor
Survival of the fittest! Great abstract- symbolism here! Good work, dear Melinda! Stay blessed!
Melinda Dare Benfield
Thank you very kindly Anne.
Melinda Dare Benfield
Thank you Maria for both of your lovely comments. They are very much appreciated.