by Nate Long | Oct 5, 2022 | Illustration, Journey Work
Meeting Owl and Wasp I have a vision while meditating in the woods this evening, where Owl came to me. In the crotch of two giant tree limbs coming out parallel to the ground is a hole where a large family of bright red wasps live. I know I’m supposed to go into...
by Nate Long | Sep 29, 2022 | Book, Illustration, Journey Work
Owl Journey 2013-2014 (2022 edition) Owl Journey is a short book of writings and illustrations by Nate Long “Owl” from the years 2013 and 2014, written as journal entries telling of the discoveries of a new spiritual calling. It also chronicals the spiritual journeys...
by Nate Long | Sep 2, 2022 | Illustration, Journey Work
Nature Does Not Know Chaos : A dusty mass of antelope race across the heated grasslands.A wall of smoke and flames race behind after engulfing the mountain side.A moving, pushing, upending wind tears through the smoky and dusty skies. But there is order and pattern...
by Nate Long | Jul 25, 2022 | Illustration, Journey Work
Bear : I am on my journey and I am in the Wood, alone, and it is very quiet, ominous and unnerving. Then I hear rustling and look to see Bear poke his nose through the trees. Fear rises in me as I am aware that the bear could attack suddenly. I hold very still and I...
by Nate Long | Jun 21, 2022 | Illustration, Journey Work
Dogs ; While out on a journey of reflection, I see the following: Wolf, Coyote and Fox are lounging and relaxing in the sun. A stray dog comes and lays down with them, without a fuss from anyone. This is my journey Nate Long “Owl” pen and ink with digital...
by Nate Long | May 24, 2022 | Illustration, Journey Work
Hero : I have never seen myself as a warrior or a hero But I am feeling an excitement within To step into a unique field of battle Not to face fear of tomorrow’s unknowns But to confront the shadows already within There is a sword I’m being asked to wield...
