Sigils:

Symbols

designed personally for you

brought to life in art

It begins with you

A wish
A personal value
A yearning

On your journey in life, there are things that you want to hold close… it could be a milestone, a personal belief, a goal. Potted Earth translates that into a symbolic mark. What starts as an intention becomes a sigil.

Sigils are made to hold a feeling and provide you focus for what you want to keep close. They become anchors for your attention, giving your energy somewhere clear to land. Created to carry with you or to display as a constant reminder.

On our journey together, I will work with you to uncover what you want your sigil to embody. From there, the symbol is carefully created. Once complete, your sigil can remain a standalone design or be brought to life through a handmade one-of-a-kind ceramic piece or an original oil painting.

Black custom sigil symbol on a white background, designed by the artist with the meaning "Thank you"
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An artisan ceramic bowl with a lid and a carved sigil (symbol), emitting incense, placed on a wooden surface in a cozy rustic setting.
Close-up of a ceramic incense burner with a custom sigil/symbol design, next to a glass vase with green foliage against a dark background.

  • Sharing your Intention

We will start the process with a downloadable workbook and a personal one-on-one virtual meeting to begin sharing what you want your sigil to embody. We will discuss the energy, importance, and overall intention behind your statement or desire.

  • Sigil Creation

I will then translate what we discussed into a custom symbol. This is to be designed as a personal mark that will be entirely your own. During the process, I will reflect on what we discussed and allow the symbol to “come to life” with the energy within the intention.

  • Bringing it into Form

Once done, you will receive your sigil as a finished art original, or you can choose to have it incorporated into a one-of-a-kind ceramic piece or original oil painting.

Commissioning a Sigil

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Insence burner with a carved sigil, ferns sitting behind 
"I am absolutely enchanted by this piece."

I am absolutely enchanted by this piece. Beth has created a stunning incense burner that is both earthy and gorgeous, and it perfectly complements the aesthetic of my home. Beyond its beauty, it carries profound personal meaning: she designed a sigil embodying a mantra I repeat every time I see it or use it. When I do, I feel a gentle yet powerful reminder of resilience and purpose. This is more than functional art; it’s a daily ritual, a source of grounding, and a celebration of intention. I can’t imagine a more thoughtful, meaningful creation. Thanks, Beth!
~Amy

Symbolism is the language of the Mysteries. By symbols men have ever sought to communicate to each other those thoughts which transcend the limitations of language.

‍ ‍~ Manly P. Hall

Begin Your Personal Sigil

Ready for our one-on-one
process where we turn something
meaningful to you into a custom symbol?

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*Limited commissions available each month

A small ceramic incense burner with a lid and a sigil carving, placed on a wooden surface with a glass vase and green foliage in the background.
A notepad with a simple symbol on it, a fern in a ceramic pot, a feather, a stone, a candle, and a coil wire on a wooden surface.

Commissioned Sigils 

Black custom sigil symbol on a white background, designed by the artist with the meaning "Thank you"

“Thank You”

Black custom sigil symbol on a white background, designed by the artist commissioned with the saying "I only bow to mother nature"

I only bow to mother nature

“I create art to inspire wellness and meaningful connection, enriching lives through Nature's Beauty. my act
of Creating honors my passion and builds a legacy of light and resilience for my children.”

Black custom sigil symbol on a white background, designed by the artist commissioned with the saying "Love is my religion"

Love is my religion

Black custom sigil symbol on a white background, designed by the artist commissioned by a client.
Black custom sigil symbol on a white background, designed by the artist to mean "Don't over think it"

“Don’t over think it”

Black custom sigil symbol on a white background, designed by the artist commissioned by a client

“To experience mother’s love and abundance in all aspects of my life, and in that experience, reflect and share it with all her creations.”

Black custom sigil symbol on a white background, designed by the artist commissioned with the meaning "My place is among the stars"
Black custom sigil symbol on a white background, designed by the artist commissioned with the meaning "I honor my strength and discipline"

“I honor my strength and discipline”

“My place is among the stars”

Black custom sigil symbol on a white background, designed by the artist with the meaning "My life flows in slow harmony with time"

“My Life flows in slow harmony with time”

The artist, Beth Barnes, with curly hair laughing, crouching next to a tree in a forest, surrounded by green plants.

Hi, I’m Beth

I am a multidisciplinary artist who integrates symbolism deeply into my ceramics and oil paintings. My work centers on intention, presence, and the subtle relationships between people and the natural world. My sigils have evolved into personal language created for those seeking a lasting visual reminder. Each piece created to bridge meaning and material.

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