Allegorical Mugs

There's at least one of these guys at every party: conversation hog; wise guy; introvert; party girl; observer; the intellectual, and that person who's way over their adult beverage limit. Wear this to a gathering and play spot-the-stereotypes.

Celebrate the relationship that transformed you into who you are. Not just for sweethearts, it symbolizes what parents have done for children, friends have done for each other, and teachers have done for students.

Just lookin at this happy little guy is an instant pick me up! Add coffee and settle into your happy place before you tackle that next task.

The priestesses of Artemis drank a poppy potion to help them talk to the goddess. After drinking this potion their prayers sounded like buzzing, so their followers called them Melissae, the Greek word for bees.

Manifesting is our ability to make the best of every triumph and challenge on our Journey. Celebrate Spring with this powerful reminder of your super power!

Has love made you more adventurous? Let the world know it. Check out my Love Series for the perfect gift for your BFF, sweetheart, or the newlyweds with unusual taste!

Flowers smell sweeter, food tastes better, and the world is a happier place when you're in love! Check out my Love Series and buy the perfect piece for your BFF, sweetheart, or the newlyweds with unusual taste!

Feel outta control? Don't scream and flail. Challenges bring opportunities to sharpen your kung-fu! Let this guy remind you that you're in control of how you react, and your reaction can make the situation more, or less, frenzied.

Philosophy - Allegorical Figure by Nicolai Abildgaard, 1800. Oil on canvas.

Modern Artist Palette with skull, Allegorical French Art Nouveau Drawing in Black White.

Canaletto's paintings were characterized by their vibrant colors, precise draughtsmanship, and a sense of depth and perspective. He often depicted famous landmarks such as the Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, and the Piazza San Marco, showcasing the splendor of Venice and its urban landscape. His works also captured the unique atmosphere and mood of the city, immersing viewers in the enchanting ambiance of Venetian life.

Allegorical Adoration of the Birth of a Prince by Johannes Ykens, 1659. Oil on canvas.

The Lost City of Atlantis was actually just an allegory invented by Plato to prove a philosophical theory. A bummer, I know.

green flower and seed

Illustration by Carlos Schwabe, ca 1900

Palace of Justice clock. This clock is situated on the north-east corner of the exterior of La Conciergerie (part of the Palais de Justice), on the Boulevard du Palais, on the Ile de la Cite, the River Seine, Paris, France. The clock, originally installed in 1370, has been restored several times. In 1585, two sculptures by Germain Pilon were added to represent Justice (right) and Law (left). Another restoration in 1849 replaced the timekeeping mechanism. The Latin inscriptions refer to the triple crown of Henry III of France (top) and timekeeping and the administration of justice and laws (bottom). Photographed after the re-gilding in the most recent restoration in 2012.

Angel of Death (detail) (1890) by Evelyn De Morgan is a vintage Victorian Era Pre-Raphaelite fine art featuring the Angel of Death coming for a beautiful young woman pleading for her life.

Love and the Maiden (1877) by John Stanhope is a vintage Victorian Pre-Raphaelite fine art love and romance artwork featuring Cupid (the god of love) meeting a beautiful young woman in the forest.

Night and Sleep by Evelyn de Morgan

Illustration of several red hearts in cold, deformed and cracked tones that represent the end of an intense and passionate love.

Old sea and map of Scandinavia with illustrations of wildlife and inhabitants. Carta marina, a map of Northern Europe. The title reads: Nautical chart and description of the northern countries and the strange things that occur there, drawn with great care in Venice in 1539 with the generous support of the Patriarch of Venice, the most honorable Mr. Geronimo Querini.

Digital remaster of the 1901 ornamental lithograph "Ivy" by Alfons Mucha. To see the other piece of this set created by the same artist, check my portfolio and find "Ivy".

Abstract artwork depicting the melancholy of autumn with ocher leaves typical of autumn and abstract elements in colors with notes of color in violet and pink remembering the past spring.

Dance of Death, 16th-century illustration. The concept is that of the Danse Macabre, a medieval allegory reminding people that death comes to everyone in the end. This anonymous artwork was published in Germany.

Epic gothic one liner. Having the quality of having a grim for ghastly atmosphere.

Border design for a magazine cover. Drawing by Heinrich Lefler, 1897

Abstract illustration representing the feast of nature at the end of the long dark autumn.

Sometimes you gotta work hard on a relationship: who's taking out the trash or paying for dinner, or snoring. Check out my Love Series and buy the perfect piece for your BFF, sweetheart, or the newlyweds with unusual taste!

These inquisitive fellows know that practicing discernment and honesty in any relationship can ensure lifelong friendships. Check out my Love Series and buy the perfect piece for your BFF, sweetheart, or the newlyweds with unusual taste!

Show your bravery in the face of adulting by sporting this depiction of your struggle. It says that you're ready to give up habits that are stopping you from achieving your dreams. Let others know that you ain't scared!

Overcoming the wreckage of cancer takes faith, luck, strength, and the support of professionals, family, and friends. I hope you find, and share, the optimism of this artwork and that through it you are fortified for whatever lies ahead.

Imparting Wisdom represents the eagerness of a child as a student of the world, and the challenge of being a parent or teacher who mentors.

La Danse Macabre. Coloured engraving of a dance of death. The medieval engraving comprises a group skeletons dancing and playing musical instruments. These images were religion-based, as an allegory on the universality of death. Taken from The Book of Chronicles, by Hartmann Scedel, published in Nuremberg, Germany, in 1493.

Let this little guy be a symbol of your dedication to finding your place in the world.

You worked hard to get this far and you're blossoming in the face of adversity. It's ok to take a break, but don't let flatterers and slackers distract you! Keep this image around to remind you to put your a** back in gear.

Etching by Félicien Rops, 1884. Allegorical illustration of love and death. Fine art print in symbolist style.