Portfolio - Paintings

The Healer

The Healer

Jo Hards

Awen is a Healer who lives deep in Welsh woodland. Few have found her, but those who know Awen trust her and know she will always be there to help...

The Healer

Jo Hards

Awen is a Healer who lives deep in Welsh woodland. Few have found her, but those who know Awen trust her and know she will always be there to help...

Beyond the Sea

Beyond the Sea

Jo Hards

This button eyed mermaid sits on the rocks, looking out across the sea. Mermaids have a somewhat varied reputation in European folklore. Is she protecting the land, dreaming of finding...

Beyond the Sea

Jo Hards

This button eyed mermaid sits on the rocks, looking out across the sea. Mermaids have a somewhat varied reputation in European folklore. Is she protecting the land, dreaming of finding...

Turn Back?

Turn Back?

Jo Hards

My concept for this piece was the idea of Little Red Riding Hood embarking on her trip through the woods to visit her Grandmother. The warnings are there that there...

Turn Back?

Jo Hards

My concept for this piece was the idea of Little Red Riding Hood embarking on her trip through the woods to visit her Grandmother. The warnings are there that there...

a moon gazing hare painting with mushrooms and fallen autumn leaves

Moon Gazing Hare in Autumn

Jo Hards

For thousands of years, hares have been viewed by many cultures as a symbol of fertility and abundance. Their mysterious nature and connection to the full moon made them sacred...

Moon Gazing Hare in Autumn

Jo Hards

For thousands of years, hares have been viewed by many cultures as a symbol of fertility and abundance. Their mysterious nature and connection to the full moon made them sacred...

Morrigan Macha & Badb

Morrigan Macha & Badb

Jo Hards

Inspired by Irish Celtic mythology, Morrigan, Macha and Badb (pronounced 'Bive') are three shape-shifting sisters, often considered to be three aspects of a single goddess known as The Morrigan. Here,...

Morrigan Macha & Badb

Jo Hards

Inspired by Irish Celtic mythology, Morrigan, Macha and Badb (pronounced 'Bive') are three shape-shifting sisters, often considered to be three aspects of a single goddess known as The Morrigan. Here,...

Rowan and the Tree Spirits [SOLD]

Rowan and the Tree Spirits [SOLD]

Jo Hards

Each time she tiptoed down that rocky path into the dark woods, Rowan was never quite sure whom she was going to meet. Every tree had a different personality. Some...

Rowan and the Tree Spirits [SOLD]

Jo Hards

Each time she tiptoed down that rocky path into the dark woods, Rowan was never quite sure whom she was going to meet. Every tree had a different personality. Some...

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