The tie that binds

This is one of the most technically challenging digital artwork I've done in a while. It is based on the sacred geometry symbol called "The Flower of Life". To those not familiar with what this so called "Flower of Life" is, wikipedia is a good place to start. I hope that you will find it interesting. This artwork is dedicated first and foremost to my wife and kids and the rest of my family (I love all of you), to my dear Brothers at Doric Lodge No. 316, to all the Freemasons, and to my friends. Meditate on it and watch it bloom. S&F

Happy 176th birthday to the great author and father of American literature Bro. Samuel Langhorne Clemens a.k.a. Mark Twain of Polar Star Lodge No. 79 A.F.&A.M., St. Louis, Missouri.

FraternalTies would like to congratulate the Brothers from Harmonie Lodge No. 699, Amherst, New York on being added to Academia Lodge No. 847's list of "Traditional Lodges". Exemplary craftsmanship, dear Brothers! We hope to follow your lead.http://academialodge.org/resources_lodges.php

This is a replica of the George Washington Inaugural Bible given to me by Bro. George Filippidis the 250th Master of St. John's Lodge No 1, AYM, F&AM in the Grand Lodge Of The State Of New York. It is the Bible that Bro. George Washington (and several other U.S. Presidents) took his Presidential oath on. It is now under the custody of St. John's Lodge No.1. Thank you Bro. Filippidis for this wonderful gift.

Two days ago, Brother Sebastian Maceac from my mother lodge Doric No. 316 asked me to design a Masonic inspired tattoo for him. My original idea was to make something that is based on the Flower of Life and keep it really simple. But as I was designing and selecting my images, I found myself looking within and meditating about my own life. Images and abstract ideas began swirling in my head and I couldn't help but to use a lot of them and express them through this artwork. Some people find it a little busy so I encourage you to look at it as a whole and not to over-analyze it. Simply select your display resolution below and download (the large view and download icons are on the upper right hand of the preview box below- it will show up when you hover your mouse cursor over the box). Enjoy!

S&F,

John Paul Gomez

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These photos were taken on September 2011 Installation of Officers. Location: Doric Lodge No. 316, Thornhill, Canada. Browse at  your own risk!

Temple Wizard W.Bro. Roy Gomes shows the Brethren how to grill a chicken THE RIGHT WAY.

Bro. Stefano Amelio receiving the secrets...

The Most Interesting Freemason in the world, Bro. Chris Branco.

Newly elect WM Raoul Gomes with the sacrificial chicken.

Bro. S.M. with Justin Bieber.

All kidding aside, we all had a very wonderful, though provoking, inspiring, challenging and most of all- FUN night! Thank you to everyone who have attended the Doric Lodge No. 316 Installation of Officers. Congratulations to newly elected WM Raoul Gomes and to the elected and appointed officers. Good times ahead!

Sorry... Can't resist. This is just too good to pass up. This is the last one I promise.