The
Hexenmeister (hex master) is the painter of traditional
Pennsylvania Dutch (actually Deutsch or German) hex signs,
commonly found at the peaks of barns in Pennsylvania and
the surrounding area. These circular hex signs have much
mystery, myth and confusion surrounding them. I was taught
that they were "painted prayers," invocations
and petitions made visible, asking God for the blessing
of protection for home and farm, good fortune, abundance
and prosperity or inviting guests to be welcome.
Like
many folk arts, their roots are not clear. This site is
devoted to th
e art, magik and practice of designing and
painting these symbols of my Pennsylvania "Dutch"
heritage, the tradition in which I was taught and the directions
in which I have taken it.
NEWS! Dutch Hex Signs are now available at Growing Concern in Calais, Maine
Visit us Thursday Evenings, 5-8 pm beginning June 11 at the Downtown Bangor Outdoor Market, West Market 
Street and Broad Street. You can also order your barn blessing or painted prayer online and arrange pickup at the market! Look for our vegetables and herbs at the market as well -- home grown with the same natural, old-fashioned care and wearing the label Stone Soup!
— Jj
Starwalker
