The nude figure, male or female, is a timeless subject uniquely capable of exhibiting both strength and vulnerability simultaneously.
The perfect complement to any outfit.
A study in physical and psychological repose — not at all in the character of a portrait.
The torso or trunk is an anatomical term for the central part, or core, of many animal bodies (including humans) from which extend the neck and limbs.
A woman without any moves left to make.
Contour lines represent the changes in elevation of a surface. Danger lurks in rapidly changing curved surfaces.
Backbending trains the mind to remain equanimous in the face of adversity, requiring careful movement testing the limitations of the body and mind.
It's like… I've hit a brick wall.
The Goddess Ishtar descended to the underworld, the land of No Return, experienced death and acheived the impossible return to life again.
In ancient Greek literature, an eidolon is a spirit-image of a living or dead person; a shade or phantom look-alike of the human form.
A translucent surgical scar semi-encircles her navel and traces a crooked line to the top of her pubic bone.
The archetypal feminine sage is characterized by strength, strategy, and goal orientation.
The feminine mystic values solitude and feels very much at home in her own skin.
The final White Rose leaflet was smuggled out of Germany and intercepted by Allied forces, with the result that, in the autumn of 1943, millions of copies were dropped over Germany by Allied aircraft.
Sheltered daughter, runaway, or queen, when the "maiden" archetype is dominant in a woman's psyche, she exudes an effervescent, eternally youthful quality.
The "lover" archetype inspires deep communication, intimacy, sensuality, and creativity.
Where there is light, there is also shadow. The “shadows” of our persona create emotional blind-spots, tha passions and tendencies by which we self-sabotage.
Elegant, regal, and devoted to her marriage, the "Queen" represents loyalty and female sovereignty.
Leading even the most heroic men to ruin, the "coquette's" appeal lies in her emotional distance, ability to retreat, leaving the other pining in her absence.
Only stuprum manu offered her the desired libido
The woman loses control of her passions, and can not restrain herself from stuprum manu aut concubitus.
The "mother" archetype represents a woman's maternal instinct, the desire to create life, and to provide physical, mental, and spiritual sustenance.
Elegance personified. Graceful and dignified, her complex blend of erotic energy and cool objectivity fascinates men.
What am I to do today with so much time and so much sorrow?
Her emotional state is so fragile that the slightest thing can shatter her whole world.
A fount of love, affection, and sensuality, she lives in the moment and enjoys rich, tactile experiences.
Her sultry, supreme presence mesmerizes, but emotional poise keeps admirers at arms length. Desireé enjoys attention and connection which she attracts with her striking appearance. She is a woman with a deeply internal focus.
A mermaid is a mythical creature whose song lures sailors to their doom.
The High Priestess of Zor casts illusions over her being to resemble a human.
Bilocation is the miraculous ability to appear in two places at the same time.
You are young. Life is long. There's time to kill today. —lyric from "Time", Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon album circa 1974
Woman at Her Toilet (after Degas)
Psychosis is a symptom, not an illness. A mental or physical illness, substance abuse, or extreme stress or trauma can cause it.
