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The Star, Revisited
06/16/2024
Promise, hope, and new beginnings!
Written by
Todd Powelson
Morpho Athena
12/01/23
Your soul is a butterfly!
Written by
Todd Powelson
The Last Supper
11/23/23
New artwork for the first episode in a series on Jesus and his time in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Death
05/02/23
The rest is silence.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Four Kings
12/27/22
Kingly kings!
Written by
Todd Powelson
Animal Destiny: New Moon Night
09/05/22
A quiet silhouette across the night sky.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Wild Garden: Ten
07/26/2022
Green flowering vine
Written by
Todd Powelson
Animal Destiny: Knight of Fire
06/23/2022
WHOOSH!
Written by
Todd Powelson
Hanged God Odin
06/22/2022
I know that I hung on that windy tree.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Athena Throws the Great Dragon Down
12/31/21
Athena throws her demons down!
Written by
Todd Powelson
Fallen Angel, Fearful Man
09/26/21
It's hard living through an apocalypse.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Birth of Venus
09/12/21
The evening/morning star, our planet Venus, has kept me good company on many mountain strolls.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Animal Destiny
09/10/21
Thanks, little buddies!
Written by
Todd Powelson
Heracles
09/07/21
The myth of Heracles, a.k.a. Hercules, is one of the first stories I remember reading as a little kid.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Strength
07/11/2021
Gentle hand gesture give wild predator hugs.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Unique Bird Forms
07/10/2021
With this artwork, I am interested in tracking the movement of the woman's arm geometry through time as they follow a bird's flight.
Written by
Todd Powelson
The Star
07/08/2021
The image above is inspired by the Star tarot card, which often shows a woman pouring water into water and onto the land.
Written by
Todd Powelson
A Mask for Dionysus
07/06/21
.. and sometimes, as I roamed, it seemed like the green was watching and aware of me too.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Set and the Dismemberment of Osiris
10/9/20
This is a dream image.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Planting Osiris' Spaceship in the Underworld
ORIGINALLY POSTED (to Instagram) July 30, 2020
A #dream image that has stuck with me for years and pressed itself into my imagination.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Queen of Cups
ORIGINALLY POSTED (to Instagram) June 8, 2020
Written by
Todd Powelson
Athena
ORIGINALLY POSTED (to Instagram) May 6, 2020
'Nother new Athena
Written by
Todd Powelson
Crow
ORIGINALLY POSTED (to Instagram) FEBRUARY 27
Whenever a raven or crow soars and squawks overhead I have to stop and watch it fly out of sight.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Athena
Updated and Rewritten 11/22/20
Athena is recognized as the goddess of civilization, wisdom, arts & craft, inspiration & creativity, strategy, skill, strength, & justice.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Dryad
ORIGINALLY POSTED (to Instagram) NOVEMBER 16, 2019
I've finally finished this new artwork, Dryad
Written by
Todd Powelson
Dragon
ORIGINALLY POSTED (to Instagram) SEPTEMBER 7, 2019
New artwork, called Dragon
Written by
Todd Powelson
Three
ORIGINALLY POSTED (to Instagram) AUGUST 1, 2019
New artwork, called Three
Written by
Todd Powelson
The Tower
ORIGINALLY POSTED (to Instagram) JULY 10, 2019
I can’t even imagine what those who experienced the fires more directly must have felt.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Animal Destiny: Mountain Lion
ORIGINALLY POSTED (to Instagram) JUNE 17, 2019
New artwork I finished over the weekend.. Animal Destiny: Mountain Lion
Written by
Todd Powelson
Animal Destiny: Buck
ORIGINALLY POSTED (to Instagram) MAY 8, 2019
I just finished this new artwork.. Animal Destiny: Stag
Written by
Todd Powelson
Animal Destiny: Horse
ORIGINALLY POSTED (to Instagram) MARCH 13, 2019
I think this artwork is finally finished.. Animal Destiny: Horse
Written by
Todd Powelson
Between the Trees
ORIGINALLY POSTED (to Instagram) SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
I think I've finally finished this new artwork, called "Between the Trees". See the evolution of the idea.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Alive With Moonlight
ORIGINALLY POSTED (to Instagram) JULY 25, 2018
Tall trees reach into the sky, branches creating new eye shapes for the moon to peek through with each step. These moon eyes became hypnotic, watching the moon watch me.
Written by
Todd Powelson
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Additional Digital Art
The Art of Dave McKean
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON JUNE 13, 2010
Digital artist, painter, printer, sculptor, photographer, graphic designer, illustrator, film director, and musician.
Written by
Todd Powelson
True Worlds
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED (to Instagram) AUGUST 9, 2018
I call this "True Worlds".
Written by
Todd Powelson
Coyote
ORIGINALLY POSTED (to Instagram) OCTOBER 3, 2018
It started a few months ago last spring with a pair of coyote I'd sometimes run into. I'd spot them up the hills. By the river.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Figure Drawing Archive
03/31/2020
My Figure Drawings archive.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Divine Delirium
ORIGINALLY POSTED (to Instagram) OCTOBER 17, 2019
New digital drawing, Divine Delirium
Written by
Todd Powelson
Animalia at the Urban Arts Gallery
ORIGINALLY POSTED (to Instagram) AUGUST 15, 2019
C'mon down tomorrow to Urban Arts Gallery for the Gallery Stroll Animalia art reception 6-9 pm.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Pale Blue Dot
ORIGINALLY POSTED (to Instagram) APRIL 19, 2019
Come on by the Urban Arts Gallery, Pale Blue Dot exhibit and see my art, Wisdom Dreams, and additional pieces celebrating world Sophia.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Machine & Magic at the Springville Art Museum
ORIGINALLY POSTED (to Instagram) DECEMBER 8, 2018
I had a great time tonight at the Magic And Machine show at the Springville Museum!
Written by
Todd Powelson
Winter
ORIGINALLY POSTED JUNE 16, 2018
New artwork, called "Winter" - My art seems to run a season or two behind (or maybe ahead)
Written by
Todd Powelson
Moon
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON NOVEMBER 1, 2017
My newest artwork, called Moon. See it, along with many other new pieces, all month @urbanartsgallery. Reception same night as gallerystroll , November 17.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Medusa
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON AUGUST 25, 2017
Written by
Todd Powelson
Psychopomp
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON JUNE 18, 2017
A psychopomp is a guide, an escort accompanying souls to the afterlife. They can also serve as guides through the various transitions of life.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Emperor
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON MAY 21, 2017
Some new artwork, called the Emperor. I caught a vision of this chap one day while sitting and listening to a lecture, and I immediately had to draw the dude down.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Life Drawing
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON OCTOBER 9, 2016
It’s easy for me to focus on drawing what is in my imagination, and forget to draw from life. It’s always a good and important exercise to draw the human figure, and draw what you see.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Owl
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON JULY 24, 2016
I was asked if I’d come up with some new artwork for HawkWatch International, so I said “Sure!”
Written by
Todd Powelson
Deer @ The Springville Museum of Art
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON APRIL 10, 2016
Written by
Todd Powelson
Nature Looks Back At You
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON MARCH 13, 2016
You may also see that Nature also looks out through your eyes as well. We are all important pieces, helping complete creation.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Hello! I Luv U
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON DECEMBER 24, 2015
Happy Holidays!
Written by
Todd Powelson
Winter Trees
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON DECEMBER 6, 2015
A giant tree face that looked back at me.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Sphinx
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON JUNE 21, 2015
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Blackbird Singin’ In The Dead Of Night….
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON APRIL 26, 2015
I finished this here flock of birds
Written by
Todd Powelson
Artwork for HawkWatch International
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON MAY 18, 2014
Any opportunity to draw a beautiful bird is a good opportunity, especially if it helps promote raptor preservation.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Western Caduceus
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON OCTOBER 5, 2014
The snake, the bird, and the trees all kind of merged into one image in my minds eye and became this caduceus drawing.
Written by
Todd Powelson
The Dragon Walks The Earth
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON JANUARY 1, 2014
A new Dragon for the New Year!
Written by
Todd Powelson
The Dragon
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON DECEMBER 1, 2013
Its the Dragon!
Written by
Todd Powelson
Maple
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON NOVEMBER 3, 2013
Every year around this time I start to think about an old digital painting I did a few years back called “Maple”.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Finally Finished Phoenix!
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON OCTOBER 20, 2013
I think of these birds as fiery phoenix, circling around the woman’s head like souls or spirits, or maybe thoughts and ideas. Either way, they are waiting to take shape in this world.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Artwork at the Rio Grande
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON OCTOBER 13, 2013
Last Sunday I hung some of my artwork at the Rio Grande Cafe in downtown Salt Lake. A bunch of my artwork really…
Written by
Todd Powelson
Firebirds (in the Face!)
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON AUGUST 25, 2013
I didn’t think that I’d be posting more of these birds so soon, but they’ve become an important part of a project I’m working on and am really excited about.
Written by
Todd Powelson
The Wolf at the Urban Arts Festival
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON JULY 21, 2013
Thanks to everybody who came out to the Urban Arts Festival yesterday!
Written by
Todd Powelson
Angels, Demons & Animals
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON JUNE 16, 2013
Todd Powelson’s Angels, Demon’s and Animals opens June 11 – July 27 at the Utah Arts Alliance Main Street Gallery
Written by
Todd Powelson
HawkWatch International Benefit Poster
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON JUNE 9, 2013
The show celebrates everything fierce and frail about birds, as well as attempting to link humanity back to its animal roots.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Ghost in the Machine
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON APRIL 6, 2013
Here is a new piece I finished recently called “Ghost in the Machine“.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Bird of Prey
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON FEBRUARY 17, 2013
Another piece I finished a little earlier this week. I drew most of this using Adobe Ideas, but finished up in Illustrator.
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Todd Powelson
Ghost
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON JANUARY 10, 2013
Here is a picture that I finished last night. It is really a sketch for another idea I have brewing in my mind, but I think it also stands pretty well on its own as a finished piece too.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Music is Another Planet
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON JANUARY 8, 2013
Music is another planet.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Figure Drawing with Adobe Ideas 2.5
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON DECEMBER 2, 2012
It has been a while, but it is always nice to take the time and draw from life.
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Todd Powelson
It’s Adobe, Duh!
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON OCTOBER 19, 2012
Today my interview was posted and I had artwork was featured on Adobe’s Creative Layer blog, Facebook, and Twitter pages. Check it out!
Written by
Todd Powelson
AMF Artwork
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2012
Mind falls into the physical world, takes a look around, and lives a life.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Elements and Angels
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON JULY 29, 2012
I mentioned last week that I’d been thinking of self-publishing some of my work. Well, I’ve started by collecting a couple of series that I finished over the last year or so!
Written by
Todd Powelson
One Sweet Dream…
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON JUNE 17, 2012
On my walk I came across a herd of deer maybe ten or twenty yards up above me, grazing near and running through the scrub oak.
Written by
Todd Powelson
New Digital Drawings
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON FEBRUARY 26, 2012
Today I am posting a couple new Adobe Ideas drawings that I’ve recently finished.
Written by
Todd Powelson
My Dead Friends
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON JANUARY 15, 2012
If we let the domestic arts die, resurrection seems unlikely at this time.”
Written by
Todd Powelson
Imagination
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON JANUARY 8, 2012
Imagination is something I made a few years ago, but has been on my mind a bit lately.
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Todd Powelson
Artwork at Whole Foods
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON DECEMBER 4, 2011
My artwork will be up through December, with a reception on December 7th from 6-7 pm.
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Todd Powelson
Sunflowers
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON AUGUST 11, 2011
The Sunflowers are few years old by now, but they kind of suits the season. Plus I love sunflowers and bees.
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Todd Powelson
Woman
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON AUGUST 7, 2011
A drawing was done on my iPad using Adobe Ideas.
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Todd Powelson
iPad Drawing
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2011
I’ve included some of my iPad drawings in this post.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Fall
Art
We live in a haunted place.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Summer
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON JANUARY 29, 2018
Out from the forest
Written by
Todd Powelson
Spring
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
Your body is a planet, orbiting the heart, spirit, star.
Written by
Todd Powelson
World Egg
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON FEBRUARY 11, 2018
It was a snake all coiled up around itself, rolling down towards me. I watched the snake uncoil, and saw it was guarding an egg
Written by
Todd Powelson
Rattlesnake & Butterflies
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON JULY 9, 2016
Butterflies flying all around, above that rattlesnake in the grass. Beautiful.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Wisdom Dreams
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Sophia‘s great spirit steps down into Her earth body.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Wisdom Descends
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON JUNE 5, 2016
The sky and cloud colored fabric morph into a celestial wing, and in the geometry of that wing you can see hints of animal (primarily bird) shapes following close behind.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Wisdom Rests
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON OCTOBER 2, 2016
By associating the sun, planets and stars with a human and animal form, they suddenly become much more relatable.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Infinite Worlds
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON FEBRUARY 14, 2016
Do I really think that this Universe wears a human form?
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Todd Powelson
The Ninth World
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON JANUARY 10, 2016
Brahman is everything, but is also known as the Trimurti, moving through the universe wearing one of three cosmic forms.
Written by
Todd Powelson
The Eighth World
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON NOVEMBER 29, 2015
I look up to the Sun and see this giant living being.
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Todd Powelson
The Seventh World
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2015
The dreaming Earth. She is dreaming of the Sun, Moon, and Stars… but mostly She dreams of the clouds and sky, mountains and lakes, green, and ever-changing life.
Written by
Todd Powelson
The Sixth World
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON AUGUST 2, 2015
The Sphinx guards that secret knowledge too through her riddles, and will destroy you if you’re not careful and can’t answer her questions.
Written by
Todd Powelson
The Fifth World
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON JUNE 14, 2015
In ancient Egypt, there was the idea that the human soul was made up of five different parts. These different parts, when combined with the physical body, are what make up a human being.
Written by
Todd Powelson
The Fourth World
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON MARCH 8, 2015
I saw a gigantic dragon.
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Todd Powelson
The Third World
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON FEBRUARY 1, 2015
“The Third World” is the human world.
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Todd Powelson
The Second World
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON JANUARY 10, 2015
I’ve never considered myself to be a wildlife artist, even though I love being out in Nature. And I love animals! The Second World is the animal world.
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Todd Powelson
The First World
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON NOVEMBER 23, 2014
I love the patterns and geometry those branches make as they reach for the sky. I love to see the patterns their roots make as they dig into the dirt.
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Todd Powelson
A World of Potential
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON NOVEMBER 16, 2014
found myself thinking about how these minerals became the basic building blocks for other, more complex life.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Floating Dragon with Sky Beast Clouds
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON FEBRUARY 23, 2014
The Dragon looked down to the mountains and rivers.
Written by
Todd Powelson
Wings Across the West
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON AUGUST 10, 2014
There is something special about our feathered pals.
Written by
Todd Powelson
The Wolf
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON NOVEMBER 15, 2015
The Wolf was an end and a beginning.
Written by
Todd Powelson