"My work chronicles my search for the spirit that touches the soul through the female and floral forms with a focus on color, expression, strength and the concept of the sacred feminine." - Michelle Leivan
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This piece is from the Kansas Wild Flower Series
it is a giclee print on paper signed by the artist Michelle Leivan
image size is 20" x 16"
Description
This is a reproduction of an original painting that offers a cheerful, stress reduceing addition to any setting needing a touch of vibrant color, a lift of spirit and relaxation.
Media
Fine art giclee print
Artist's Comments
This piece features the Kansas wildflower St. John’s wort. The dark spots on the petals are said to represent drops of St. John's blood. KSwildflower.org>
Saint John who had been sentenced to death was beheaded violently. Saint John’s splashing holy blood formed the red oil spots on the
translucent yellow leaves of St. John's wort . The Saint’s healing power passed to St. John’s wort and the plant was called the root of
Saint John.
The medicinal property of St. John’s wort for many different health problems raised it to a legendary level and made it the subject
matter of myths and folk beliefs.
In Ancient Rome they called the St. John’s wort the “demon scare”. It was a talisman hanged in houses for driving away and being
protected from the evil spirits. Besides that, it was believed to be protecting the house from thunderbolt and death. Ottoman soldiers
used to carry with them the oil of St. John’s wort for to treat wounds. Much more at StJohnsWortOil.com
The magickal herb
It was customary in Britain and Europe on St John’s Eve, to gather certain herbs, such as St John’s wort, vervain, trefoil and rue, all
of which were believed to have magical properties. St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) does, in fact, have scientifically proven anti
-depressant qualities. Drinks were brewed from it to cure madness, sciatica, epilepsy and paralysis. The salve made from the herb cured
wounds from spears and swords - or, so it is said.
Flowers of St John’s wort used to be collected in Britain and Europe on St John’s Eve (June 23rd) and worn on the body or hung over
doorways as protection against witches. It was also placed near windows as witches can look in to cast a spell. Even in recent times the
people of the Landes district of France would make crosses of wort on their doors.
In Britain, one old custom was for a maiden to pick a sprig of St John’s wort and wear it in her bosom until Christmas, by which time
the man who was to be her husband, and he alone, would see it and take it from her. More at WilsonsAlmanac.com
Customer Feedback
"Michelle is a wonderful artist and very professional to work with." - Cheryl Logan
"I love having a Leivan in my entryway, it brightens up the entire space." - Carol Turner
"I enjoy Michelle's wild flower series so much I had to have two!" - Karen Hiller
it is a giclee print on paper signed by the artist Michelle Leivan
image size is 20" x 16"
Description
This is a reproduction of an original painting that offers a cheerful, stress reduceing addition to any setting needing a touch of vibrant color, a lift of spirit and relaxation.
Media
Fine art giclee print
Artist's Comments
This piece features the Kansas wildflower St. John’s wort. The dark spots on the petals are said to represent drops of St. John's blood. KSwildflower.org>
Saint John who had been sentenced to death was beheaded violently. Saint John’s splashing holy blood formed the red oil spots on the translucent yellow leaves of St. John's wort . The Saint’s healing power passed to St. John’s wort and the plant was called the root of Saint John.
The medicinal property of St. John’s wort for many different health problems raised it to a legendary level and made it the subject matter of myths and folk beliefs.
In Ancient Rome they called the St. John’s wort the “demon scare”. It was a talisman hanged in houses for driving away and being protected from the evil spirits. Besides that, it was believed to be protecting the house from thunderbolt and death. Ottoman soldiers used to carry with them the oil of St. John’s wort for to treat wounds. Much more at StJohnsWortOil.com The magickal herb
It was customary in Britain and Europe on St John’s Eve, to gather certain herbs, such as St John’s wort, vervain, trefoil and rue, all of which were believed to have magical properties. St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) does, in fact, have scientifically proven anti -depressant qualities. Drinks were brewed from it to cure madness, sciatica, epilepsy and paralysis. The salve made from the herb cured wounds from spears and swords - or, so it is said.
Flowers of St John’s wort used to be collected in Britain and Europe on St John’s Eve (June 23rd) and worn on the body or hung over doorways as protection against witches. It was also placed near windows as witches can look in to cast a spell. Even in recent times the people of the Landes district of France would make crosses of wort on their doors. In Britain, one old custom was for a maiden to pick a sprig of St John’s wort and wear it in her bosom until Christmas, by which time the man who was to be her husband, and he alone, would see it and take it from her. More at WilsonsAlmanac.com
Customer Feedback
"Michelle is a wonderful artist and very professional to work with." - Cheryl Logan
"I love having a Leivan in my entryway, it brightens up the entire space." - Carol Turner
"I enjoy Michelle's wild flower series so much I had to have two!" - Karen Hiller