Showing posts with label Travis Simpkins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Travis Simpkins. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Cleopatra. 69 - 30 BC. Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. by Travis Simpkins

Cleopatra. 69 - 30 BC. Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. by Travis Simpkins
Cleopatra. 69 - 30 BC. Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. by Travis Simpkins

 Portrait Sketch of
Cleopatra VII Philopater
( 69 - 30 B.C. )
Last Active Ruler of the
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt
reigned 51 - 30 B.C.
Lover of Julius Caesar and Mark Antony

Pastel Painting by
Travis Simpkins


 Cleopatra (1963)
 

Cleopatra (1934)
 

Caesar and Cleopatra (1945)


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Cleopatra. 69 - 30 BC. Queen of Ancient Egypt. Caesar and Cleopatra (1945). by Travis Simpkins
Cleopatra. 69 - 30 BC. Queen of Ancient Egypt. Caesar and Cleopatra (1945). by Travis Simpkins

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Paul Foster Case. Occultist and Freemason. Tarot. Builders of the Adytum. B.O.T.A. by Travis Simpkins

Paul Foster Case. Occultist and Freemason. Tarot. Builders of the Adytum. B.O.T.A. by Travis Simpkins
Paul Foster Case. Occultist and Freemason. Tarot. Builders of the Adytum. B.O.T.A. by Travis Simpkins

 Portrait Sketch of
Dr. Paul Foster Case
( 1884 - 1954 )
Occultist and Freemason
Author of "The Tarot" and other works
Founder of
Builders of the Adytum (B.O.T.A.)
Member of
Thoth-Hermes Temple of the Golden Dawn
(Alpha et Omega)
Member of
Fairport Lodge No. 476
Fairport, New York
by Travis Simpkins



Paul Foster Case - The Letter "G"


Paul Foster Case (1884 - 1954). Gravesite. Occultist and Freemason. Builders of the Adytum. B.O.T.A.
Paul Foster Case (1884 - 1954). Gravesite. Occultist and Freemason. Builders of the Adytum. B.O.T.A.


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Paul Foster Case. Builders of the Adytum. B.O.T.A. The True and Invisible Rosicrucian Order. by Travis Simpkins
Paul Foster Case. Builders of the Adytum. B.O.T.A. The True and Invisible Rosicrucian Order. by Travis Simpkins

Monday, January 19, 2026

Albert Pike, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, SJ. Morals and Dogma. by Travis Simpkins

Albert Pike, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, SJ. Morals and Dogma. by Travis Simpkins
Albert Pike, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, SJ. Morals and Dogma. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Albert Pike
(1809 - 1891)
Author, Poet, Orator and Lawyer
33rd Degree Freemason
Author/Editor of 
Morals & Dogma
Esoterika and other Masonic works
Past Sovereign Grand Commander
Supreme Council, 33°, SJ
Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite 
Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A.
Brigadier General
Confederate States of America (CSA)

by Travis Simpkins


The Masonic Roundtable - The Life of Albert Pike


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Albert Pike, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, SJ. Morals and Dogma. by Travis Simpkins
Albert Pike, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, SJ. Morals and Dogma. by Travis Simpkins
 

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Tarot. The Library of Esoterica. Jessica Hundley

Tarot. The Library of Esoterica. Jessica Hundley
Tarot. The Library of Esoterica. Jessica Hundley

 I'm enjoying the "Tarot" volume by Jessica Hundley from the Library of Esoterica.

 

To explore the Tarot is to explore ourselves, to be reminded of the universality of our longing for meaning, for purpose and for a connection to the divine. This 600-year-old tradition reflects not only a history of seekers, but our journey of artistic expression and the ways we communicate our collective human story.

For many in the West, Tarot exists in the shadow place of our cultural consciousness, a metaphysical tradition assigned to the dusty glass cabinets of the arcane. Its history, long and obscure, has been passed down through secret writing, oral tradition, and the scholarly tomes of philosophers and sages. Hundreds of years and hundreds of creative hands—mystics and artists often working in collaboration—have transformed what was essentially a parlor game into a source of divination and system of self-exploration, as each new generation has sought to evolve the form and reinterpret the medium.

Author Jessica Hundley traces this fascinating history in Tarot, the debut volume in TASCHEN’s Library of Esoterica series. The book explores the symbolic meaning behind more than 500 cards and works of original art, two thirds of which have never been published outside of the decks themselves. It's the first ever visual compendium of its kind, spanning from Medieval to modern, and artfully arranged according to the sequencing of the 78 cards of the Major and Minor Arcana. It explores the powerful influence of Tarot as muse to artists like Salvador Dalí and Niki de Saint Phalle and includes the decks of nearly 100 diverse contemporary artists from around the world, all of whom have embraced the medium for its capacity to push cultural identity forward. Rounding out the volume are excerpts from thinkers such as Éliphas Lévi, Carl Jung, and Joseph Campbell; a foreword by artist Penny Slinger; a guide to reading the cards by Johannes Fiebig; and an essay on oracle decks by Marcella Kroll.

About the series

The Library of Esoterica explores how centuries of artists have given form to mysticism, translating the arcane and the obscure into enduring, visionary works of art. Each subject is showcased through both modern and archival imagery culled from private collectors, libraries, and museums around the globe. The result forms an inclusive visual history, a study of our primal pull to dream and nightmare, and the creative ways we strive to connect to the divine.

https://amzn.to/3Nj7Bey 

 

Buffalo Bill Cody. William F. Cody. Army Scout. Wild West Showman. by Travis Simpkins

Buffalo Bill Cody. William F. Cody. Freemason and Wild West Showman. by Travis Simpkins
Buffalo Bill Cody. William F. Cody. Freemason and Wild West Showman. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Colonel William F. Cody
better known as
Buffalo Bill Cody
( 1846 - 1917 )
Army Scout, Wild West Showman and Freemason
Masonic Knight Templar
32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason
Member of
Platte Valley Lodge No. 32 - North Platte, Nebraska
by Travis Simpkins




Buffalo Bill Cody: Beyond the Legend




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Buffalo Bill Cody. William F. Cody. Freemason and Wild West Showman. by Travis Simpkins
Buffalo Bill. Army Scout. Wild West Showman. Buffalo Bill's Wild West. by Travis Simpkins

Saturday, January 17, 2026

M.W. Robert G. Davis. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Robert G. Davis. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Robert G. Davis. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. by Travis Simpkins 


Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful
Robert G. Davis
Past Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Oklahoma
33° Scottish Rite Freemason
Grand Cross of Honour
Past Executive Secretary of the
Guthrie Oklahoma Scottish Rite
by Travis Simpkins



Robert Davis: Scottish Rite Temple. Guthrie, Oklahoma


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and


M.W. Robert G. Davis. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. by Travis Simpkins
Robert G. Davis. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. by Travis Simpkins 

Friday, January 16, 2026

Enchanter's Endgame. Book Five. The Belgariad. David Eddings. Fantasy

Enchanter's Endgame. Book Five. The Belgariad. David Eddings. Fantasy
Enchanter's Endgame. Book Five. The Belgariad. David Eddings. Fantasy

 I'm enjoying "Enchanter's Edgame" Book Five of The Belgariad by David Eddings.

 

 The fifth and final novel of The Belgariad. The ancient Mrin Codex foretold the battle between of the heir to the Rivan throne and the evil God Torak, which will decide the fate of the world. Garion, the Rivan heir, is far from ready to face Torak, who is awakening from a long, enforced sleep. Garion, Belgarath and their wily friend Silk slip out of the castle without telling anyone to travel to where this final confrontation will take place. A story of endurance, valor, loyalty and love by one of the most popular fantasy writers of all time. "Eddings' BELGARIAD is exactly the kind of fantasy I like. It has magic, adventure, humor, mystery, and a certain delightful human insight." - Piers Anthony on PAWN OF PROPHECY "Absorbing. Touches all the right Fantasy bases. Warring gods, political intrigues, supernatural creatures, and appealingly human magicians." - Publishers Weekly on QUEEN OF SORCERY "A graceful, fluid style of storytelling rare in fantasy writing.” - Publishers Weekly about the author: David Eddings published his first novel, HIGH HUNT, in 1973, before turning to the field of fantasy with The Belgariad, which hit the New York Times bestseller lists, as did his Malloreon series, The Elenium and The Tamuli series. Born in Spokane, Washington, he served in the United States Army and taught college English. His wife Leigh Eddings collaborated with her husband for more than a dozen years on numerous bestsellers.

https://amzn.to/49ns1M3 

 

M.W. Daniel Bartlett. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Maine. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Daniel Bartlett. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Maine. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Daniel Bartlett. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Maine. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful
Daniel Bartlett
Past Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Maine

by Travis Simpkins


Grand Lodge of Maine

For more info, please visit:

mainemason.org

 
M.W. Daniel Bartlett. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Maine. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Daniel Bartlett. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Maine. by Travis Simpkins

Caid McKinley, 33°. Ohio Council of Deliberation. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Caid McKinley, 33°. Ohio Council of Deliberation. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
Caid McKinley, 33°. Ohio Council of Deliberation. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Illustrious Brother
Caid McKinley
Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33°
Honorary Member of Supreme Council
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A.
by Travis Simpkins


Scottish Rite, NMJ


For more info, please visit:

scottishritenmj.org


Caid McKinley, 33°. Ohio Council of Deliberation. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
Caid McKinley, 33°. Ohio Council of Deliberation. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
 

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Castle of Wizardry. Book Four. The Belgariad. David Eddings. Fantasy

Castle of Wizardry. Book Four. The Belgariad. David Eddings. Fantasy
Castle of Wizardry. Book Four. The Belgariad. David Eddings. Fantasy

 I'm Enjoying "Castle of Wizardry" Book Four of The Belgariad by David Eddings.

 

 A magnificent epic set against a history of seven thousand years of the struggles of Gods and Kings and men - of strange lands and events - of fate and a prophecy that must be fulfilled!

THE BELGARIAD

It had all begun with the theft of the Orb that had so long protected the West from the evil God Torak. Before that, Garion had been a simple farm boy. Afterward, he discovered that his aunt was really the Sorceress Polgara and his grandfather was Belgarath, the Eternal Man. Then, on the long quest to recover the Orb, Garion found to his dismay that he, too, was a sorcerer.

Now, at last, the Orb was regained and the quest was nearing its end. Of course, the questors still had to escape from this crumbling enemy fortress and flee across a desert filled with Murgo soldiers searching for them, while Grolim Hierarchs strove to destroy them with dark magic. Then, somehow, they must manage to be in Riva with the Orb by Erastide.

After that, however, Garion was sure that his part in these great events would be finished.

But the Prophecy still held future surprises for Garion - and for the little Princess Ce'Nedra!

THUS CONTINUES BOOK FOUR OF THE BELGARIAD

https://amzn.to/3Nunw9I 

 

Luther Burbank. Botanist. Horticulturist. Agricultural Science. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Luther Burbank. Botanist. Horticulturist. Agricultural Science. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins
Luther Burbank. Botanist. Horticulturist. Agricultural Science. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Luther Burbank
(1849 - 1926)
Botanist and Horticulturist
Pioneer in Agricultural Science
33rd Degree Freemason
Member of Santa Rosa Lodge No. 57
Grand Lodge of California

by Travis Simpkins


Luther Burbank House and Gardens

For more info, please visit:

 

Luther Burbank. Botanist. Horticulturist. Agricultural Science. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins
Luther Burbank. Botanist. Horticulturist. Agricultural Science. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Pokey LaFarge. Musician, Singer and Writer. Riverboat Soul. by Travis Simpkins

Pokey LaFarge. Musician, Singer and Writer. New West Records. by Travis Simpkins
Pokey LaFarge. Musician, Singer and Writer. New West Records. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Pokey LaFarge
Musician, Singer
Writer and Actor

by Travis Simpkins


Pokey LaFarge - NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert


Pokey LaFarge - Evolving Through Preservation


Pokey LaFarge - Live


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Pokey LaFarge. Musician, Singer and Writer. Riverboat Soul. by Travis Simpkins
Pokey LaFarge. Musician, Singer and Writer. Riverboat Soul. by Travis Simpkins

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Magician's Gambit. Book Three. The Belgariad. David Eddings. Fantasy

Magician's Gambit. Book Three. The Belgariad. David Eddings. Fantasy
Magician's Gambit. Book Three. The Belgariad. David Eddings. Fantasy

 I'm enjoying "Magician's Gambit" Book Three of The Belgariad by David Eddings.

 

 Garion, Belgarath, Polgara and their companions face new challenges as they continue their quest to retrieve the stolen Orb before it can be delivered to the evil god Torak.When they reach the mile-high tower of Ctuchik, who has the Orb and whose followers practice Torak's cruel rites of human sacrifice, Belgarath must use all his strength, guile and sorcery as he faces his most fearsome enemy. Garion's strange powers continue to grow, as he plays an increasingly crucial role in this world's future. "Eddings' BELGARIAD is exactly the kind of fantasy I like. It has magic, adventure, humor, mystery, and a certain delightful human insight."- Piers Anthony on PAWN OF PROPHECY"Absorbing. Touches all the right Fantasy bases. Warring gods, political intrigues, supernatural creatures, and appealingly human magicians." - Publishers Weekly on QUEEN OF SORCERY"A graceful, fluid style of storytelling rare in fantasy writing.” - Publishers Weeklyabout the author:David Eddings published his first novel, HIGH HUNT, in 1973, before turning to the field of fantasy with The Belgariad, which hit the New York Times bestseller lists, as did his Malloreon series, The Elenium and The Tamuli series. Born in Spokane, Washington, he served in the United States Army and taught college English. His wife Leigh Eddings collaborated with her husband for more than a dozen years on numerous bestsellers.

https://amzn.to/49xfy7e 

 

M.W. James R. Hanby. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Delaware. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. James R. Hanby. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Delaware. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. James R. Hanby. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Delaware. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful
James R. Hanby, Sr.
Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Delaware

by Travis Simpkins


Not Just a Man, a Mason

For more info, please visit:

masonsindelaware.org

 
M.W. James R. Hanby. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Delaware. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. James R. Hanby. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Delaware. by Travis Simpkins

Henry Clay. American Statesman. Lexington Lodge No. 1. Grand Lodge of Kentucky. by Travis Simpkins

Henry Clay. American Statesman. Lexington Lodge No. 1. Grand Lodge of Kentucky. by Travis Simpkins
Henry Clay. American Statesman. Lexington Lodge No. 1. Grand Lodge of Kentucky. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful
Henry Clay
( 1777 - 1852 )
American Statesman
9th U.S. Secretary of State
7th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
United States Senator and Congressman
for the state of Kentucky
Freemason
Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Kentucky
(1820 - 1821)
Member of
Lexington Lodge No. 1
Lexington, Kentucky
by Travis Simpkins

 Henry Clay - American Statesman

Lexington Lodge No. 1


 For more info, please visit:


Henry Clay. American Statesman. Lexington Lodge No. 1. Grand Lodge of Kentucky. by Travis Simpkins
Henry Clay. American Statesman. Lexington Lodge No. 1. Grand Lodge of Kentucky. by Travis Simpkins

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

M.W. Matthew T. Szramoski. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Virginia. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Matthew T. Szramoski. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Virginia. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Matthew T. Szramoski. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Virginia. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait of
Most Worshipful
Matthew T. Szramoski
Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Virginia
Executive Director
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Former Director of Development
Supreme Council, 33°
Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite
Southern Jurisdiction, USA

Oil on Canvas
by Travis Simpkins

based on a photo by Shawn Eyer

George Washington Masonic National Memorial
 
George Washington Masonic National Memorial - Alexandria, Virginia
George Washington Masonic National Memorial - Alexandria, Virginia

For more info, please visit:

gwmemorial.org

and

grandlodgeofvirginia.org

M.W. Matthew T. Szramoski. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Virginia. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Matthew T. Szramoski. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Virginia. by Travis Simpkins

Masonic Symbolism. Master Mason Emblems. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins

Masonic Symbolism. Master Mason Emblems. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins
Masonic Symbolism. Master Mason Emblems. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins

Four Paintings of the
Master Mason Emblems
Masonic Symbolism

Oil on Canvas
by Travis Simpkins

added details by Janet Simpkins

Created for
Joel H. Prouty Lodge
Auburn, MA
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

Masonic Symbolism. Master Mason Emblems. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins
Masonic Symbolism. Master Mason Emblems. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins

Masonic Symbolism. Master Mason Emblems. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins
Masonic Symbolism. Master Mason Emblems. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins

Masonic Symbolism. Master Mason Emblems. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins
Masonic Symbolism. Master Mason Emblems. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins

Masonic Symbolism. Master Mason Emblems. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins
Masonic Symbolism. Master Mason Emblems. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Margaret "Peg" Bellis. St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Millersburg, PA. by Travis Simpkins

Margaret "Peg" Bellis. St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Millersburg, PA. by Travis Simpkins
Margaret "Peg" Bellis. St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Millersburg, PA. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Margaret "Peg" Bellis
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Millersburg, Pennsylvania

by Travis Simpkins

For more info, please visit:


 

M.W. Stanton T. Brown. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Missouri. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Stanton T. Brown, II. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Missouri. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Stanton T. Brown, II. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Missouri. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful
Stanton T. Brown, II
Past Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Missouri
Member and Past Master of
Buckner Lodge No. 501
Missouri Lodge of Research
Harry S Truman York Rite College #167
Royal Order of Scotland
33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason
Valley of Kansas City
by Travis Simpkins

The Missouri Masonic Library

The Grand Lodge of Missouri
The Grand Lodge of Missouri

 For more info, please visit:


M.W. Stanton T. Brown, II. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Missouri. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Stanton T. Brown, II. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Missouri. by Travis Simpkins

Saturday, January 10, 2026

R.W. Eduardo Crocamo. Past District Grand Master. Panama Canal. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

R.W. Eduardo Crocamo. Past District Grand Master. Panama Canal. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins
R.W. Eduardo Crocamo. Past District Grand Master. Panama Canal. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Right Worshipful
Eduardo Crocamo
Past District Grand Master, Panama Canal
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

by Travis Simpkins


Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

For more info, please visit:

massfreemasonry.org


 
R.W. Eduardo Crocamo. Past District Grand Master. Panama Canal. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins
R.W. Eduardo Crocamo. Past District Grand Master. Panama Canal. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins