The Land Beneath the Waves. Sold
Lying in the western sea, beyond the setting sun was an enchanted
island off the West coast of Ireland. In Irish mythology and folklore
there were many names for this place. It was known as Tír Fa Thonn
(Land beneath the Waves), Tir na nÓg(the Land of Youth),Mag Mell
(the Plain of Delight) and Hy Breasil (Brasil’s Island). It was depicted
as a place of everlasting youth, beauty, health, abundance and joy.
This magical realm was reached by entering ancient burial mounds
or by going under water or across the sea. Sometimes the island
floated and at other times it was submerged. Time on this island
passed at a different pace to that on earth. No one grew old here
or suffered from illness. The flowers always bloomed and never died.
There was no sorrow or pain here; love was eternal.
when I ended up with mermaids and strange sea-creatures in this piece. It's a very magical place to simply sit and draw.
