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minouette.bsky.social
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 🧵
My illustration of the Mermaid of the Magdalenes is a blue and black linocut print on 11” x 14” paper embellished with gouache. The upper left corner shows the red cliffs, beach, shipwreck and crate and tins on the shore. The upper right shows the meeting of all the fishes with many different species including the black lobster, merman, sardine, clam, starfish and more. In the centre are waves, clouds as ocean transitions to sky and a large tin of sardines. Across the bottom is the mermaid combing her hair looking longingly at the shore.
December 24, 2023 at 1:30 PM
minouette.bsky.social
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
My linocut print shows an Irish earthen mound or sídhe at night covered in dark green grass under a cyan blue starry sky with moon. The base of the mound is marked with grey rocks and there is a shaft-like entrance with post and lintel rocks that is black inside. Below this is a black region underground and then there’s a gathering of 6 human-like Aos Sí, 3 men and 3 women in long robes printed in a gradient of green and gold ink who appear to glow and have pointed ears. They wear flowers and branches and antlers in their hair. 11” x 14”
December 22, 2023 at 1:17 PM
akkivvv.bsky.social
#folktaleweek2023 shortcomic SLEEP
Sandra has difficulty sleeping bc of terrible dreams!
December 19, 2023 at 6:27 PM
minouette.bsky.social
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! 🧵
My linocut baku in a traditional tatami mat Japanese bedroom with paper screen walls, next to a child sleeping on a futon. The baku is a chimera in green with the claws of a tiger, body of a bear, cow’s tail, eyes and ears of a rhino and trunk like an elephant. It has golden curly cues on knees, elbows and eyebrows and red wavy lines emanating from its body. The comforter on the bed is printed on a blue and white patterned origami paper.
December 15, 2023 at 1:32 PM
wb8979.bsky.social
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
sirjanakaurart.bsky.social
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
akkivvv.bsky.social
#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
lauratresoret.bsky.social
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
debrastyer.bsky.social
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
minouette.bsky.social
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!
A grid of 9 of my Lino block prints showing (left to right, top to bottom): 1) Minotaur in his labyrinth with club & pink ball of string 2) the suzuri no tamashii with a black ink stone with stand, ink stick & blue & white jar full of black & brown ink brushes There are 2 black mounted battling samurai arising from the ink. 3) my zaratan as huge sea turtle diving in turquoise blue sea, with small island in its back with some trees & tiny campfire with ship & sunset sky 4) my baku in a traditional Japanese tatami mat with sleeping child on futon 5) my pink fairy armadillo with the announcement for the week & prompts 6) the Sidhe under fairy mound 7) the White Cat with acorn crown, locket & gown, prince and cat courtiers 8) the Mermaid of the Magdalenes with ship wreck, meeting of the fishes, sardine can, and mermaid on rocks looking longingly at shore 9) 2 masted sailing ship printed on wood veneer in blue with each sail and flag on different patterned papers
November 20, 2023 at 2:38 PM
lauratresoret.bsky.social
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
wb8979.bsky.social
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
A drawing of a winter scene, cut away to reveal what's underground. Below a green house and the snow covered backyard, a mole wearing gold glasses is digging it's way through the cold, hard dirt. The words "Folktale Week #5: Underground" surround the mole and it's tunnel. Cartoon drawing, showing a close up of the mole. She comes to a halt, as several panels of wood suddenly block her path. The mole looks at the wood, thinking about what to do next.
November 20, 2023 at 4:18 AM
sirjanakaurart.bsky.social
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
teconlene.bsky.social
Last day of #FolkTaleWeek: Found.
"The whole time it was right in your own backyard"

#folktaleweekfound  #FolktaleWeek2023

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Original painting by Sara Olmos.
November 19, 2023 at 5:17 PM
martapilosio.bsky.social
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
randomlygen.bsky.social
*That’s* what was missing ❤️

@folktaleweek.bsky.social #FolktaleWeek #FolktaleWeek2023 #FolktaleWeekFound
November 19, 2023 at 3:14 PM
rachelthatsme2.bsky.social
“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
Boy sitting on horse on beach. There’s a glowing feather in front of them.
November 19, 2023 at 2:57 PM
thaismesquita.bsky.social
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
ewelinawolnowska.bsky.social
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!
@folktaleweek.bsky.social
#folktaleweek2023 #folktaleweek #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration
November 19, 2023 at 2:28 PM
minouette.bsky.social
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
My illustration of the Mermaid of the Magdalenes is a blue and black linocut print on 11” x 14” paper embellished with gouache. The upper left corner shows the red cliffs, beach, shipwreck and crate and tins on the shore. The upper right shows the meeting of all the fishes with many different species including the black lobster, merman, sardine, clam, starfish and more. In the centre are waves, clouds as ocean transitions to sky and a large tin of sardines. Across the bottom is the mermaid combing her hair looking longingly at the shore.
November 19, 2023 at 2:18 PM
lbhong.bsky.social
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.

@folktaleweek.bsky.social #folktaleweekfound
November 19, 2023 at 2:17 PM
kellyamangan.bsky.social
#FolktaleWeek Prompt 7 - Found
#FolktaleWeek2023 #FolktaleWeekFound #rainbow
authorkellymangan.com/portfolio

Thanks to all the organizers for an awesome Folktalke week!

@folktaleweek.bsky.social
A good kneeling with her beagle before a pot of gold with a rainbow coming out. She’s saying “good boy” to the dog.
November 19, 2023 at 1:04 PM
wb8979.bsky.social
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
Illustrated title card consisting of a crescent moon and stars on a dark blue background. The words "Folktale Week #4: Sleep" are above the moon. Cartoon drawing of a little gray mouse in bed, with the moonlight shining through his bedroom window. A small shelf with a book and digital alarm clock are in the background, with the time being 10:45 on the clock. His old frayed scarf hangs above the shelf, next to a picture of him holding an award of some kind. The mouse just lays in bed, too consumed in thought to sleep.
November 19, 2023 at 5:17 AM
debrastyer.bsky.social
#FolktaleWeek2023 Day 5: Underground
Inspired by the Greek Goddess, Persephone

#illustration #FolktaleweekUnderground #persephone #portraitpainting #greekmythology
November 18, 2023 at 9:42 PM
matejalukezic.bsky.social
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
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?
November 18, 2023 at 7:12 PM