Crazy Horse, Rowena J Draper, Somerset
Acrylic painting on hardback card, set within a glass-fronted ornate frame. Inspired by my shamanic encounters with Navajo communities in the deserts of Arizona, this piece reflects on the quiet authority of ceremonial fire. It speaks to deep animism and the way flame can carry wisdom — if we are willing to offer something of ourselves and truly listen. Here, fire is an ancient teacher. A living presence that responds when approached with humility.
Flying Monkey, Rowena J Draper, Somerset
Mixed media acrylic painting with textiles on wood, set inside an authentic vintage ornate frame.
Gambling With Death Where The Wild Things Were, Rowena J Draper, Somerset
Acrylic on canvas. This whimsical piece came through while I was grieving the loss and extinction unfolding in our natural world and its sentient beings. The longer I’ve sat with it, the more seems to reveal itself. To me, it carries an echo of sadness, but it also speaks of hope – of connection to our power allies within the great Tree of Life. I always love hearing the stories and interpretations this piece stirs in others.
Grizzly Madonna, Rowena J Draper, Somerset
This is a mixed media piece on wooden canvas, incorporating acrylic paint, fabric, and a built-in light box with remote control pad. The work features a 3D-printed bear head and 3D resin hands holding an LED candle, creating a layered, illuminated effect that combines sculptural and light elements. This is more than a piece of art, this a living, interactive alter to the Divine Mother. The Mother archetype comes in many forms and some are wilder and less passive than porcelain.
I am, Rowena J Draper, Somerset
Acrylic on canvas. This painting holds the medicine of play and bravery.
Just the Beginning, Rowena J Draper, Somerset
Acrylic and lace on linen canvas. An intuitive piece marking the beginning of a journey into empowerment.
Influenced by her creative and nomadic life, Rowena is a self-taught artist who allows stories to spill onto the page for the listening eyes to hear. She believes that art has a life and voice of its own. Over the years, she has developed a rich and imaginative world of curious creatures and fairytale aspects drawn from deep within her psyche.
Rowena Draper welcomes enquiries for art commissions, murals and bespoke pieces. If you’re interested in commissioning original artwork, please get in touch with a few details about your space, idea or project, and Rowena will be happy to discuss possibilities.