Hare Carving

I came across this beautiful ancient carving of a Hare on a pew in the Church of St Newlina, in St Newlyn East in Cornwall yesterday. It was quite dark in the church and quite by chance I put my hand on this very carving which has been worn smooth over the many years it has sat there. The church dates back to Norman times but I am not sure when the carvings were done.

MIDNIGHT MOONLIGHT STARLIGHT HARES

The latest of my Three Hares paintings is now framed and hanging in my gallery. The poem around the heart reads:- Midnight moonlight starlight hares
           Forever running joined by their ears
           Your meaning is hidden lost in time
           An ancient symbol of things divine

TED HUGHES

On Sat 10th Oct at 9pm BBC 2 are putting on a programme about the poet Ted Hughes, as he used to live here for a while this should be interesting and you may also get a glimpse of my painting of The Three Hares as the company who produced it have asked if they could use my painting in the programme!

Devon's Nature in Art

This is my symbol of the three hares created for my Devon's Nature in Art website, although based on the ancient symbol this is entirely unique. I have painted the border to look as if it was made from the lichen covered granite of Dartmoor and behind the three hares I have painted four scenes depicting the seasons. Winter is the ancient granite cross on Week down. Spring is a view of Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Summer is the heather clad Prestonbury Hill Fort above Fingle Bridge and Autumn is a view towards Haytor.
To see more of my paintings and find out about the Three Hares do look at my website www.devonsnatureinart.com

The Mystery of the Three Hares

A new little oil painting of mine, all about the mystery of the Three Hares. The little verse I have written around the painting reads.  The stars dust you in their mystery
                                         Your meaning lost in the depths of history
                                         Your image through artist's eyes evolved
                                         Your sectrets will remain unsolved.

ETERNITY

Here is my latest oil painting of the Three Hares, I have called it "Eternity" because I think this is a good interpretation of the meaning of this symbol, and around the heart I have written a little verse to go with my painting.

THREE HARES TRAIL LEAFLETS

I have not had a chance to visit all of the 17 Churches on my trail recently and they may have run out of leaflets, so please contact me if you would like me to post some to you. You can ring me on 01647 433287 or email ludgatefineart@hotmail.co.uk. Many thanks, Eleanor.