Welcome to Earth Empress gallery of original artwork by Shakaya Leone!

REACH OUT if you would like more details such as more photos, a Fee List or to purchase.

If you see something you like that is SOLD I am accepting commissions.

Please inquire at customerservice @ earthempress.com

All artwork is titled, signed on the front and back, varnished and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

 

Portraits

 

 

The Scent of Her~ SOLD

 

 

SOLD

 

Commission

 

SOLD

 

magnolia woman

 

       the matrix is love                          wild dove~ SOLD

 

 

 

breathing softness~ SOLD

 

 

 

 

                              we’ll all be forged anew~ SOLD

 

 

        

   portrait~ commission                 portrait~ commission

 

 

      

                       she dreams with whales~ commission

 

The Light That Remains Collection

 

 

 

since a young girl I’ve had the experience of direct connection to the Divine
that quiet, intimate relationship between soul and Source
it’s never been about religion for me
it’s about RELATIONSHIP

this year after walking through some profound challenges

my connection to Source called me to paint again
but instead of my whimsical florals, faces appeared:
women in prayer, saints, nuns, young girls
and a single white dove carrying an olive branch
each crowned with a golden halo made of gold leaf
I called this collection THE LIGHT THAT REMAINS
my intention with these paintings is to reminds us that even in our darkest moments
a quiet light is always waiting to break through
they call us back to stillness, to our faith we often forget
and to the peace found in simple, heartfelt prayer

 

SHE WHO LISTENS~ SOLD

humble, holy, and deeply human… plain, serene, without adornment clothed in stillness and faith
the spirit of Mary not as a religious icon but as the soul of surrender
even though i didn’t set out to paint ‘Mother Mary’ her presence simply arrived…
that universal energy of compassion, humility and divine femininity came through my paintbrushes
clothed in simple linen, head bowed in prayer she carries the quiet grace of a woman
who has said yes to something far greater than herself…

GOLDEN PRAYERS

draped in turquoise and gold she kneels in quiet devotion
a vision of grace and strength
inspired by a classic image of an unnamed saint
this portrait reimagines her not through doctrine but through beauty~
the shimmer of gold leaf, the softness of lace, the timeless act of prayer
for me she represents the eternal feminine in communion with the Divine

KEEPER OF FAITH

grounded, radiant and full of presence
draped in her habit with a wooden cross resting against her heart
she stands as a quiet pillar of faith
her inner gaze is serene, her features strong
the face of a woman who has lived her devotion
not merely prayed it
to me she embodies the sacred resilience of women who hold faith through every season
the ones who keep the light alive simply by enduring in love

FIRST VOW~ SOLD

the name of this painting evokes the solemn yet hopeful beginning of her path…
she’s clothed in black and white, her young face glows with the light of innocence and untested faith
her closed eyes envision the hope of prayers just learned
spoken not from duty but from the pure joy of devotion
there is something both tender and timeless in her…
the way the dark nun habit frames her luminous skin
the quiet courage of her choice…
though she seems barely grown, her serenity speaks of an old soul
one who already knows that peace is found in faith and surrender
to me, she is the Novice… innocence meeting eternity

DOVE OF PEACE~ SOLD

a white dove, wings outstretched, descends through a field of golden filigree
in her beak, an olive branch, the ancient emblem of peace and promise
her eyes are gentle, full of innocence and light
and even her small folded feet seem to pray as she nears her landing
she carries the essence of the entire collection:
faith, surrender, and renewal
the peace that follows devotion
the light that remains when all else quiets
the shimmer of gold leaf around her recalls heaven’s glow
but also the holiness found here on earth, in each heart that still hopes

PRAYER BY CANDLELIGHT~ SOLD

eyes closed, hands folded, she kneels beside a single bright candle
its flame encircled by a golden halo of light
her long braids fall softly over her shoulders
her white nightgown glowing in the candle’s warmth
there is a sense of both stillness and radiance here…
a young soul communing with something vast and loving
in her, I see the continuation of innocence made strong
a child of light carrying her own quiet divinity
the candle, humble yet powerful, mirrors the glow that surrounds her
a reminder that the same flame that lights the world also burns within each heart
she is a prayer embodied
a whisper of faith, purity, and the divine presence that shines from within

FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS

this new collection was born from silence, from a heart that had broken open twice
and found itself listening more deeply than ever before
in the months that followed I began painting women in prayer
women whose quiet strength, faith and surrender reflected something
I was learning to trust again, deeper than ever:
the presence of the Divine within and all around us
one of the women I was drawn to paint was Queen Esther
a girl who had the gift of courage, to stand up for what is right even when it’s dangerous,
saving her people
as someone who was suddenly orphaned at the tender age of 16 I related to her trusting in God’s plan
that miracles would manifest not only be for myself
but for thousands of women around the world who I am connected to

ANOINTED

a woman in the quiet glow of prayer
she doesn’t need adornment
her beauty radiates from her soul
from the courage to approach
from the love she offers without reservation
she is perhaps Mary Magdalene, Mary of Bethany or perhaps the unnamed woman who knelt at Jesus’ feet
with nothing but her love, her tears and her courage
their tenderness and unreserved love echo through this piece inviting us into a moment of holy intimacy

Soul Scripts

 

having travelled the world inspired by many cultures,
soul scripting is an intuitive process i have tapped into
that reflects light codes and symbols from ancient cultures
and my imagination that transcend words–
a soul language…
if there is a word or quality that you would love to anchor into your life
or embody i use that and in an abstract way create a composition
for you that your spirit will recognize…
you choose the background colors if you wish or I will

noir $11,ooo~ SOLD

 

ephemeral $7777~ SOLD

 

 

aurora $5555~ SOLD

 

pure $777~AVAILABLE

 

zen soulscript $4444~ SOLD

 

 

mystery $2222 ~ SOLD

 

 

epiphany $4444~ SOLD

 

 

shimmer $1111~ SOLD

 

 

 zen soulscript $3333~ commission

 

 

serendipity $8888~ SOLD

 

 

chocolate $5555~ SOLD

 

 

crescendo $4444~ AVAILABLE

 

 

 

 

landscapes

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the jewels in her crown~ SOLD

 

 

 

the palace gates are open wide~ SOLD

 

 

song of saudade $2888~ available

 

 

abstracts

 

 

where the light shines in $11,ooo~ SOLD

 

 

 

where innocence plays $4444~ available

 

 

 

winter invites spring~ $3333 commission

 

bold surrender $15,555~ available

 

 

 it’s your world~ SOLD                rebel path ~SOLD

 

whimsical

 

 

    black swan and fairy                       dreamer~ SOLD

 

 

happy bear~ commission

 

 

    

hold your magic close~ SOLD              her grace~ SOLD

 

   *eternal love (natural pigments)~ commission

 

 

black swan ~SOLD *natural pigments

 

   

     her edges are soft                     ballerina~ commission

 

 

flowers are invisible prayers~ SOLD         soften~ SOLD

 

 

 

 

                    she sees with a thousand eyes~ SOLD

 

 

    

quaintralle~ SOLD       her faith is a lantern~ SOLD

 

 

   

                             we are stardust ~ SOLD

 

 

  

frida ~ SOLD

 

 

    

belle, cocoa~ SOLD                belle, champagne~ SOLD

 

 

   

                                   belle, turquoise

 

 

Available

 

 

 

 stay wild~ SOLD                   hummingbird~ SOLD

 

 

 

                     the heart knows before it’s known~ SOLD

 

 

shakaya’s studio

 

 

 fragrant dawn~ SOLD          dissolve into bliss~ SOLD

 

 

love letters heaven & earth~ SOLD        morning~ SOLD

 

 

                          altar of faith & grace~ commission

 

 

                           bloom where you are~ SOLD

 

 

                                  the shape of her ecstacy~ SOLD

 

   

                                    minimalist nude~ SOLD

 

reflections~ SOLD

 

   

                  my mother sang to me in the womb~ SOLD

 

  

the softest cathedral~ SOLD

 

 

arising~ SOLD

 

 

   

cosmic goddess~ SOLD       shadow goddess~ SOLD

 

 

 

   spirit animal~ commission          spirit animal~ SOLD

 

 

SPRING COLLECTION click here!

 

About Shakaya Leone

After a decade of mentoring women I am over the moon to be offering my original paintings…

Guided by my Muse, Earth Empress, I have been inspired to paint portraits of the Divine Feminine, Florals and Abstracts of Light.

Women responded, my paintings were selling!

I also began receiving requests to teach my method and style– A new career was born at age 55, I happily say ‘Yes!’.

Paint with me in my online journey Meet Your Muse. Reach out to commission something special for you. with beauty, Shakaya

 

 

 

https://earthempress.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DISCLAIMER: All artwork is the sole property of Shakaya Leone and is held under copyright even after purchase. The images, artwork and contents of this website may not be copied, collected or used for personal or professional gain without the written permission from Shakaya Leone. All images of artwork sold or otherwise are retained by artist. Shipping not included unless stated otherwise at time of purchase. Failure to complete all timely payments on payment plan may result in forfeiting the painting including payments made. All sales and Deposits are in USD, and are FINAL. Prices subject to rise without notice. Extra duties or taxes may apply.

 

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