arrogance

"Arrogance diminishes wisdom." - Arab proverb

"The etymology of 'arrogance', 'arrogantia', gives us not simply 'pride' but together with pride, a presumptuous usurpation, arrogating to itself what properly belongs to another."
- A.D. Nuttall, "The Alternative Trinity - Gnostic Heresy in Marlowe, Milton and Blake".

Here are some of my favorite Etsians who are NOT purveyors of arrogance. How do we tell?
Judging by their work, they are merely minding their own beeswax and baring their beautifully creative souls in the world. By doing so, they don't have time to claim anyone else's land or stuff.

{This all brings me back to Colorforms. Given all our differing shapes and colors, why can't we all just make beautiful pictures together?}


CrudeThings creates circus- and fashion-inspired wiggery and original couture. How could you possibly be mean-spirited or arrogant while creating (or wearing) the Cotton Candy Cobweb Coat:




and Lana's latest, Enid...




Jenn aka Stiletto Heights offers luscious collages, prints, chic cards, and even a book so you can have a collection of her work for your coffee or tea table. Herewith her
"Ghosts of Manderly II".





Harry Stooshinoff walks in nature near Lake Ontario daily to gain inspiration for his paintings. His Paintbox landscapes, such as "Blue Summer" will feather any nest with beauty.





Hope you had a great Epiphany and danced under the incredibly full moon this week.
Kuan Yin and Bear-boy sure did - see first photo.
Admitting to these things BTW is not arrogant but it is human or at least nature-all.