It wanted to be the Patience Cat but became the Three of Wands
It started with a commission inquiry of a 70x100 cm picture. The largest paper I have is maybe 50x60 cm. So this size is huge. At least for me, and I have never ever painted such a big thing. So I went to get 2 canvases, one I can practice and one final.
I asked for some of the favourite pictures and we decided to paint a super cool landscape of his/her most loved panoramic spot, and I was waiting for the photos of these spots.
I was talking to some friends before starting the battle with large white surface, and during the chat I have made a sketch of the Patience Cat, and decided to give it a chance to grow. So I started to put on the layers, for the Cat. And at the turquise layer while drying, I have seen three lighter lines in a really good position. Like three wands, or like the Three Kings with the wands. Whatever, I thought, let's check the meaning of the three wands. And WOW! The card of confidence and a vision. And we were looking for a best view...
Learntarot.com says for example:
"On the Three of Wands, we see a figure standing on a cliff looking out over the sea to distant mountains. From this height, he sees all that lies ahead. This is a card of vision and foresight. When we want to see farther, we climb higher. By going up, we increase our range and remove ourselves from the immediate situation. We detach and gain perspective.
In readings, the Three of Wands can tell you to take the long view. Don't react to the heat of the moment, but step back and reconsider. See how the present fits into the greater picture. This card asks you to be a visionary - to dream beyond current limitations. It can indicate premonitions or other intuitions about what is to come.
Taking the long view is an aspect of leadership - another meaning of the Three of Wands. When we see far, we have the knowledge to guide others to their best future. Someone who knows the way can show it to those who follow. When you see the Three of Wands, know that now is the time to accept your vision and be confident that you can lead others to it.
A leader not only sees far, but he is willing to go there first, if necessary. The Three of Wands is also a card of exploration. Compare this figure to the Fool who is also on a cliff edge. The Fool steps out in innocence, not realizing he is going to fall to his fate. The adventurer on the Three of Wands is also willing to step out, but with full awareness of what he is doing. His courage is more informed, if less spontaneous. The Three of Wands encourages you to move fearlessly into new areas. Let the ships on your horizon take you far out into unknown seas." - http://www.learntarot.com/w3.htm
So I put on all the real gold left in the house, and accepted to have it as it wants to, as Three of wands.
And I have sent late night a daaark photo of the picture to ask what if? And I got quite a positive answer :D
So the It wanted to be the Patience Cat but became the Three of Wands is sold, but I looove the whole story about it:)
May it help your way!
70x100 cm acrylic on canvas.