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Ninth Wave Designs

The creative work of Lisa Laughy

Category: Celtic Artwork

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The Promise of Spring

January 30, 2020

Imbolc has always held a special significance for me among the cross-quarter holidays. It may have less of an established awareness among those in the US, and is seems like a quieter and more contemplative mark of the passage of time through the cycle of the year, but there is a lot of interesting tradition… Read More The Promise of Spring

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Strange Jewels Found, Finally

November 29, 2019

It was over 20 years ago that I began a series of paintings on paper, inspired by Irish myth and the early medieval manuscripts of Ireland, the first of which were reproduced into a line of blank greeting cards. As I continued to make paintings I looked into having fine art prints made and found… Read More Strange Jewels Found, Finally

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  • I completed this small icon of a black bear wreathed in choke-cherry branches. It is painted on watercolor paper mounted
    by ninthwavedesigns 1 month ago
    I completed this small icon of a black bear wreathed in choke-cherry branches. It is painted on watercolor paper mounted
  • The Sacred Night Icon is now available for sale in the Ninthwavedesigns Etsy shop. You can find a link in
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    The Sacred Night Icon is now available for sale in the Ninthwavedesigns Etsy shop. You can find a link in
  • I’m starting to put the first layer of colors on this carved plaque - this COVID-19 virus molecule is sporting
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    I’m starting to put the first layer of colors on this carved plaque - this COVID-19 virus molecule is sporting
  • I finished painting this latest plaque, with the Covid virus in the center. I’m happy to have it completed, I’ve
    by ninthwavedesigns 1 month ago
    I finished painting this latest plaque, with the Covid virus in the center. I’m happy to have it completed, I’ve
  • I have a new post up on the Ninth Wave Designs blog - link in bio - a short essay
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    I have a new post up on the Ninth Wave Designs blog - link in bio - a short essay
  • I feel I am being watched every time I walk past my bench - maybe even judged a little! #ninthwavedesigns
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    I feel I am being watched every time I walk past my bench - maybe even judged a little!  #ninthwavedesigns 
  • I had some time over the weekend to work on adding a new page to the Alchemy Notebook. Here’s a
    by ninthwavedesigns 2 weeks ago
    I had some time over the weekend to work on adding a new page to the Alchemy Notebook. Here’s a
  • Inking a two-page spread in the Alchemy Notebook. This is the creative work that recharges me, refills the well. The
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    Inking a two-page spread in the Alchemy Notebook. This is the creative work that recharges me, refills the well. The
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    Making a little progress on this Alchemy Notebook painting.  #ninthwavedesigns   #alchemynotebook   #watercolor   #watercolorpainting   #alchemy   #transmutation   #alchemicalmiscellany   #lion   #eagle   #griffin   #sun 

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