#FolktaleWeek2023
Final 2023 print for #ArtAdventCalendar: I wanted to include a Canadian folktale in #FolktaleWeek2023 so for “found” I illustrated the Mermaid of the Magdalenes. I liked the idea that this fairytale is about something as prosaic as finding tinned sardines.

The rugged east coast Magdalene Islands 🧵
December 24, 2023 at 1:30 PM
Another recent print from #FolktaleWeek2023 for #ArtAdventCalendar: the Sídhe, the Aos sí, the fair folk, the good people, or the people of the shee from Irish folklore, who live underground. You may know the banshee, or Bean sídhe or woman of the sídhe. In fact the very word Sídhe is… 🧵1/n
December 22, 2023 at 1:17 PM
#folktaleweek2023 shortcomic SLEEP
Sandra has difficulty sleeping bc of terrible dreams!
December 19, 2023 at 6:27 PM
For #ArtAdventCalendar a #FolktaleWeek2023 print I made for ‘sleep’. The baku of Japanese myth was a chimera creature made from leftover parts, with the body of a bear, the claws of a tiger, the tail of a cow, the trunk & tusks of an elephant with the ears & eyes of a rhino, & it eats nightmares! 🧵
December 15, 2023 at 1:32 PM
I'll post my last two works for FolktaleWeek2023 later today, but for now, here is a Rifftrax of an old film that talks about the wonders of frozen turkey!
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November 22, 2023 at 4:15 PM
One of my pieces for 'Illusion', which took a different turn. Couldn't decide on the palette but now I think I much prefer the blue! For #folktaleweek2023✨

#childrensbookillustration #picturebookillustration #kidlitart #visdev #visualdevelopment #characterdesign #portfolioday #folktaleweek
November 21, 2023 at 2:29 PM
#folktaleweek2023 prompt 5: UNDERGROUND

Part 2

I took inspiration of an old medieval tale about dwarven king Goldemar kidnapped princess Hertlin.

She is of course upset, but Goldemar gets what's coming to him soon enough.
November 21, 2023 at 11:39 AM
This was my last illustration for @folktaleweek.bsky.social
I wanted to draw all the characters that have been in the previous prompts and all those stories I've encountered along the way.
#folktaleweekfound #folktaleweek2023 #kidlitart #folktaleweek
November 21, 2023 at 10:19 AM
Here's my #folktaleweek2023 DAY 6: Illusion

Inspired by the English Folktale, "The Small Tooth Dog"

#illustration #beautyandthebeast #illusion #watercolor #!8thcentury
November 21, 2023 at 1:38 AM
I managed to post art for all 7 of the #FolktaleWeek2023 prompts!

My thanks to @folktaleweek.bsky.social and all the organizers. I love seeing how all the artists interpret the prompts and love finding more wonderful artists and illustrators here!
November 20, 2023 at 2:38 PM
Folktaleweek Day 6: Illusion

The legend of Rocamadour tells the story of a castle that is often shrouded in fog and illusion. Travelers can get lost in the corridors and staircases of the castle, unable to find their way out.
#folktaleweek2023 #folktaleweekillusion #folktaleweek
November 20, 2023 at 9:48 AM
While the mouse is trying to fall asleep, there's something happening deep under ground.
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It's a mole, digging her way in an anxious rush. She find's that there is a house above her. Maybe someone will answer her call at this late hour?
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#FolktaleWeekUnderground #FolktaleWeek2023
November 20, 2023 at 4:18 AM
Couple sketches of my character from my 'Found' piece for @folktaleweek. Should finish it up later in the week.

#folktaleweek2023 #folktaleweek #visdev #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbookart #picturebookart #characterdesign
November 19, 2023 at 8:14 PM
Last day of #FolkTaleWeek: Found.
"The whole time it was right in your own backyard"

#folktaleweekfound  #FolktaleWeek2023

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November 19, 2023 at 5:17 PM
Last day of #folktaleweek , folks!
The story comes to an end (or does it not?) and it’s been great to see everyone’s work!
“In the end I FOUND the exit, but in this strange adventure I also FOUND some real friends”. #folktaleweek2023 #folktaleweekfound
November 19, 2023 at 5:13 PM
November 19, 2023 at 3:14 PM
“They had been traveling along the shore awhile, when
lo! there was a feather. And how it sparkled all by itself! ”
-Speak Bird Speak Again
Ibrahim Muhawi, The golden pail
#folktaleweekfound #folktaleweek2023 #folktaleweek @folktaleweek.bsky.social
November 19, 2023 at 2:57 PM
It's the last day of Folktale Week and today's prompt is FOUND

Looking forward to next year's!

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Make sure to check @folktaleweek.bsky.social and their IG account as well!

#folktaleweek #folktaleweek2023
November 19, 2023 at 2:35 PM
The last, 7th day of Folktale Week
FOUND #folktaleweekfound

I’ve had a lot of fun participating with my silent story this year. Thanks to the hosts for organising this inspiring challenge!
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#folktaleweek2023 #folktaleweek #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration
November 19, 2023 at 2:28 PM
I wanted to include a Canadian folktale so my final #FolktaleWeek2023 illustration for “found” is of the Mermaid of the Magdalenes. I liked the idea that this fairytale is about something as prosaic as finding tinned sardines. #art

The rugged east coast Magdalene Islands are all but barren 🧵1/n
November 19, 2023 at 2:18 PM
After Chang’e drank the forbidden elixir of immortality, she was banished to live on the moon. She was alone until she FOUND that the Jade Rabbit would join her for the rest of her days.

This is for #folktaleweek2023’s prompt, FOUND.

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November 19, 2023 at 2:17 PM
#FolktaleWeek Prompt 7 - Found
#FolktaleWeek2023 #FolktaleWeekFound #rainbow
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Thanks to all the organizers for an awesome Folktalke week!

@folktaleweek.bsky.social
November 19, 2023 at 1:04 PM
Mouse can't sleep. He can't stop thinking about the lost letter. Will the wise old mouse be able to find out where it goes?
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The hours go by. The thoughts never cease.
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#FolktaleWeekSleep #FolktaleWeek2023
November 19, 2023 at 5:17 AM
#FolktaleWeek2023 Day 5: Underground
Inspired by the Greek Goddess, Persephone

#illustration #FolktaleweekUnderground #persephone #portraitpainting #greekmythology
November 18, 2023 at 9:42 PM
Folktale Week Day 5: UNDERGROUND #folktaleweek2023 Lotti woke up. It had all been just a dream. While she felt relieved, her rabbit was still missing. She began searching for him, a growing sense of unease settling within her. Could the dream hold a hidden message for her? @folktaleweek.bsky.social
November 18, 2023 at 7:12 PM