{"title":"ORIGINALS","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"blue-obsidian","title":"BLUE OBSIDIAN","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Obsidian \u003cem\u003e2025\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcrylic on canva\u003c\/em\u003es\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions W15cm x L20cm, unframmed\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 41226925-8762-4f1f-9b51-a42907ea3c88 --\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAbout:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe soul that still glows beneath the surface.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlue Obsidian\u003c\/i\u003e is a portrait of the search for the soul-self a testament to the resilience of the inner spirit. This piece captures the ache of longing for a version of oneself that feels lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe figure is marked by the geography of survival: skin carrying the calluses of endurance, hair turned white from shock, and a face of healing bruises. She is not broken, but she is beautifully, honestly marked. This painting is a spell for the silence that follows pain and a celebration of the magic that remains despite it. It honors the soul that survived and is simply waiting to be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Feel:\u003c\/b\u003e Luminous, haunting, and deeply restorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Impact:\u003c\/b\u003e A visceral, grounding piece that serves as a reminder of your own \"inner glow\" and the strength found in your survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Care | Original Works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eBecause \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"29\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eBlue Obsidian\u003c\/i\u003e is a layered, textured original, it requires a little extra tenderness to ensure its medicine remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003eThe Journey:\u003c\/b\u003e Your painting will be carefully wrapped in acid-free glassine paper to protect the surface, then nestled in a custom-fitted, moisture-resistant box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003eShipping:\u003c\/b\u003e All originals are shipped from London via a tracked and insured premium service. You will receive your tracking number as soon as the \"Blue Obsidian\" begins its journey to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003eTiming:\u003c\/b\u003e Please allow \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"21\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e5–7 business days\u003c\/b\u003e for me to personally prepare, pack, and bless the piece for transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eLong-term Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/b\u003e To preserve the vibrant \"Blue Obsidian\" hues, please hang your painting away from direct, harsh sunlight. While I use high-quality pigments, the sun is a powerful force that can fade even the strongest spirits over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/b\u003e If the surface gathers dust, a light touch with a clean, dry microfiber cloth or a soft-bristled brush is all it needs. Please avoid water, cleaning chemicals, or damp cloths, as these can disturb the \"calcified\" textures of the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003eFraming:\u003c\/b\u003e This piece is sold unframed, allowing you to choose a \"mask\" for it that suits your own sanctuary. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1\"\u003eAll artwork is the exclusive copyright of Esther and the Black Star Tarot. The purchase of any original painting or print does not transfer copyright or permit any commercial or promotional reproduction. All rights are reserved and protected.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akello Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55457822474625,"sku":null,"price":136.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/8660\/4929\/files\/Screenshot2026-03-22at19.08.40_4c49c0cb-cf05-4b15-8070-a94e0a3dea2c.png?v=1774207627"},{"product_id":"anpu","title":"ANPU","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e2025\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcrylic on canva\u003c\/em\u003es\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L50cm xW25cm, unframmed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eANPU\u003c\/em\u003e is a ritual on canvas, this piece explores the opening of the cervical vertebrae not just as a physical movement, but as a symbolic yielding of the ego.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, the act of kneeling represents a profound surrender, while the hand placed over the heart symbolises the cultivation of pure thought. It is a portrait of the moment I beg to be larger than my internal dramas, relaxing into a different body shape to help the mind find its way back to center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sacred reminder to snap out of the static and return to the heart.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ritualistic, grounded, and restorative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Impact:\u003c\/strong\u003e A powerful anchor for a meditation space or sanctuary, offering a visual \"pose\" for your own moments of release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 74890ca4-2dd1-4ea6-8f1c-d63fec5c6048 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Care | Original Works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eBecause\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"29\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eBlue Obsidian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a layered, textured original, it requires a little extra tenderness to ensure its medicine remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Journey:\u003c\/b\u003e Due to its unique elongated dimensions (50cm x 25cm), \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"67\"\u003eANPU\u003c\/i\u003e is shipped in a custom-built reinforced flat-pack to ensure the structural integrity of the canvas and the \"spine\" of the work remains unbent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003eShipping:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAll originals are shipped from London via a tracked and insured premium service. You will receive your tracking number as soon as the \"Blue Obsidian\" begins its journey to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003eTiming:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlease allow\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"21\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e5–7 business days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor me to personally prepare, pack, and bless the piece for transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eLong-term Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTo preserve the vibrant \"Blue Obsidian\" hues, please hang your painting away from direct, harsh sunlight. While I use high-quality pigments, the sun is a powerful force that can fade even the strongest spirits over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf the surface gathers dust, a light touch with a clean, dry microfiber cloth or a soft-bristled brush is all it needs. Please avoid water, cleaning chemicals, or damp cloths, as these can disturb the \"calcified\" textures of the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003eFraming:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis piece is sold unframed, allowing you to choose a \"mask\" for it that suits your own sanctuary. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1\"\u003eAll artwork is the exclusive copyright of Esther and the Black Star Tarot. The purchase of any original painting or print does not transfer copyright or permit any commercial or promotional reproduction. All rights are reserved and protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 459b99f0-e0f7-4b9e-8476-9a04d8b0f02c --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akello Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55457880834433,"sku":null,"price":314.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/8660\/4929\/files\/ANPU.png?v=1774211389"},{"product_id":"can-you-see-me","title":"CAN YOU SEE ME","description":"\u003cp\u003eJuly 2025,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Acrylic on Canvas board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L25cm xW20cm, unframed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 7cd84e0f-e1f2-452c-b921-f3ffc482ba19 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout this piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-token-index=\"0\" class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003eCan You See Me\u003c\/span\u003e is an exploration of the self gaze and self authorship. This piece captures the moment we stop hiding and allow ourselves to be fully witnessed. \u003c!-- notionvc: bdd83428-9685-409a-9c05-491263478a18 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-token-index=\"0\" class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003eThe Feel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Electric, raw, and unyielding.\u003c!-- notionvc: acd022e6-9521-4486-9395-6e68b337814b --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Care | \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eOriginal Works\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Journey:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike stretched canvas, this board is sturdy and slim. It will be shipped flat in a reinforced, puncture-resistant mailer, protected by acid-free archival tissue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canvas board is sensitive to moisture. Please display in a dry environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFraming:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a flat board, this piece is perfect for a \"shadow box\" frame or a traditional deep-set frame, which will add a sense of luxury to the raw edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--26321707794817__main\" class=\"shopify-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-information section section--page-width spacing-style color-scheme-1 relative\" data-testid=\"product-information\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-information__grid product-information--media-left\" data-product-grid-content=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ProductInformation-template--26321707794817__main\" class=\"product-details\n     sticky-content--desktop\" data-testid=\"product-information-details\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group-block\n    group-block--height-fit\n    group-block--width-fill\n    border-style\n    spacing-style\n    size-style\" data-testid=\"group-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group-block-content\n      \n      layout-panel-flex\n      layout-panel-flex--column\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eLong-term Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTo preserve the vibrant hues, please hang your painting away from direct, harsh sunlight. While I use high-quality pigments, the sun is a powerful force that can fade even the strongest spirits over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf the surface gathers dust, a light touch with a clean, dry microfiber cloth or a soft-bristled brush is all it needs. Please avoid water, cleaning chemicals, or damp cloths, as these can disturb the \"calcified\" textures of the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003eFraming:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis piece is sold unframed, allowing you to choose a \"mask\" for it that suits your own sanctuary. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1\"\u003eAll artwork is the exclusive copyright of Esther and the Black Star Tarot. The purchase of any original painting or print does not transfer copyright or permit any commercial or promotional reproduction. All rights are reserved and protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 31d87577-3121-4c25-afc1-35f091cd5bd5 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akello Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55457926807937,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/8660\/4929\/files\/CAN_YOU_SEE_ME_7da1b853-2117-49b1-90e6-a0144e4d2bdb.png?v=1774216871"},{"product_id":"bitches-brew","title":"BITCHES BREW","description":"\u003cp\u003e2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Acrylic on Canvas board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L25cm xW20cm, unframmed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout this art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBitches Brew\u003c\/em\u003e was birthed on a cold winter afternoon as a search for a warmth that would not be tempered. It is a painting of a psychic potion a drinkable sanctuary for the times when safety cannot be found in reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA concentrated glow for your personal sanctuary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, protective, and intoxicatingly deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Impact:\u003c\/strong\u003e A soulful, intimate piece that radiates the heat of self-nurturing and internal light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Care | Bitches Brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Journey:\u003c\/strong\u003e As an original on canvas board, \u003cem\u003eBitches Brew\u003c\/em\u003e will be shipped flat in an archival, puncture-proof mailer. I use moisture-resistant layering to ensure the warmth of the \"brew\" arrives exactly as intended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e This piece loves a warm, cozy corner. To maintain the intensity of the deep reds and ochres, please display away from harsh, direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFraming:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 20cm x 25cm size is perfect for standard framing, but a gold or dark wood \"floater\" frame would truly emphasize its ritualistic, antique feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: bd0fd9c6-5181-4829-8aa9-45e6ab803060 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eLong-term Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTo preserve the vibrant hues, please hang your painting away from direct, harsh sunlight. 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Please avoid water, cleaning chemicals, or damp cloths, as these can disturb the \"calcified\" textures of the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003eFraming:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis piece is sold unframed, allowing you to choose a \"mask\" for it that suits your own sanctuary. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1\"\u003eAll artwork is the exclusive copyright of Esther and the Black Star Tarot. The purchase of any original painting or print does not transfer copyright or permit any commercial or promotional reproduction. 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