Symbolism in the Digital Art

The elements

The elements of water, fire, earth and air were created by the Spirit who wandered over the waters on the first day and who on the sixth day saw that his creation was good.

Symbols of the Zodiac

The horoscope has a special place and dynamic in my work. I have made a digital painting of the following zodiac signs: Aries - Ram, Taurus - Taurus, Gemini - Twins, Cancer - Cancer, Leo - Lion, Virgo - Virgin, Libra - Libra, Scorpio - Scorpio, Sagittarius - Sagittarius, Capricorn - Capricorn, Aquarius - Aquarius, Pisces - Fish.

Symbols of the Planets

The Earth is influenced by the planets, including the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. I believe it is arrogant to think that humans would remain unaffected by them.

Symbolism of the Pentagram in the Digital Art

The pentagram, or pentacle, is a five-pointed star and one of the oldest symbols in the world: it was already in use over 4000 years before Christ. The name comes from the Greek word pentagrammon (πεντάγραμμον), meaning “five lines.” The pentagram is also called pentalpha, or “five alphas,” as five letter A’s can be recognized in its shape. Originally, the pentagram was a pagan, pre-Christian symbol. In the Middle Ages, mathematics was considered one of the seven forbidden arts. Because of its association with mathematics, the pentagram came to be seen as a negative symbol. The pentagram is widely used in Wiccan circles, where it is linked to the elements and spirituality. According to some accounts, Emperor Constantine the Great turned the pentagram into a demonic symbol, using it as a tool to convert pagans to Christianity.

Symbolism of the Ouroboros

The name comes from the ancient Greek οὐροβόρος and means tail-eater. It is a symbol from alchemy, and one of the oldest mythical symbols in the world. It appears in Aztec mythology, Chinese mythology and many others. It is an image of a snake or dragon biting (eating) its own tail, thus forming an eternal circle

The Gods in the Digital Art

Wiccans believe in a female goddess and a male god. The goddess is worshipped and invoked in the three forms of virgin, mother and old, wise woman. The male god, also called the horned god, is derived from the god of animals, hunting, death and the forests of antiquity.

The Sword and the Chalice

Sword and cup symbolize the male and female. The sword represents male aggression, literally cutting the knot. The cup represents the female, receiving, sharing and giving birth. Both qualities are represented in every human being. My greatest inspiration and quest, balance.

In the struggle between good and evil
it is usually the night that benefits most.
Because in the night demons rule.
Without the magic of light we are lost forever.
Cees Heijdel

In the struggle between good and evil
it is usually the night that benefits most.
Because in the night demons rule.
Without the magic of light we are lost forever.
Cees Heijdel

In the struggle between good and evil
it is usually the night that benefits most.
Because in the night demons rule.
Without the magic of light we are lost forever.
Cees Heijdel