The Magician - Archetype 1 of the "Alchemy" series (mixed media oil painting)

A magician is not someone who performs magic tricks or has to perform miracles. The real magic doesn't come from the outside and what we achieve with it, but from always taking a different perspective on things. Do you see opportunities where others only see problems? Are you creative and make the best of every situation?

Then perhaps you are also a magician! Especially if you are well connected with your inner self and have already gotten to know yourself in your full depth - or are at least ready to do so.

"The Magician" is 1 of 4 archetype add-ons to my Alchemy seriesin which I combine opposites and different states in a single image. While alchemy is generally about changing inner states and gaining a new perspective on things, the 4 archetypes describe the way you can move through your life.

The magician is accompanied by a white wolf and a gecko, both of which reflect the magician's colors in their own way and mirror their magic back to her.

The painting is done in many layers with collage, spray paint, acrylics and oils.

You can see the development process here: