The Hero’s Journey begins with an adventure into the unknown... 

Antonia "TJ" Cardella • February 5, 2019

Here is the latest from Antonia Cardella - Part of the Profound Pictures Series

When will any of us "step into the unknown"? When will anyone of us take a chance and dip our toe into the mystery? TJ's hero here is looking at something the rest of us can't see yet.

Here is this month's Profound Picture - artistry by Antonia (TJ) Cardella. You can learn more about TJ on our Profound Pictures Contributor's tab. She is a regular contributor to this series, where the artist/photographer selects a photo or work of art they have created and consider to be profound. Then the contributor describes why, or simply lets the image speak for itself, as she has done here.

I love TJ's work. It is original. It is completely from her. The art she produces is totally out of her imagination, combined with innate talent and developed skill. These are all de profundis - out of the depths of who she is.

Michael



Cave Bone Songs
By
Antonia "TJ" Cardella

The Hero’s Journey begins with an adventure into the unknown... Part of my as yet unpublished book, Bone Songs.



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