Saturday, July 16, 2011

The Book of Symbols, Day 64: Thistle

Day 64: Thistle, gouache, 6x8 in., Otto



Evoking one who is barbed but has a soft heart, the thistle's prickliness is associated with self-protection, impenetrability, austerity and resilience...Nevertheless, the thistle also conveys love that endures suffering and labor that endures hardship.
- ARAS

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