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A majestic unicorn for today. Created with graphite pencil on Strathmore drawing paper and inked with Micron Pigma Brush Pen in black.
I have been really enjoying the inktober event. Not only seeing everyone else’s contributions, but also for my own creativity. I am not one to usually like to ink, but lately I have found it quite zen. I remember telling my fellow comrades on #Zero2Illo that I really hated inking. When asked to clarify why, I found that I really could not answer except that I just wasn’t experienced enough with it. Now that I have been dabbling ever since, I find inking more and more relaxing than frustrating. Thanks to Inktober, I am able to improve my skills even more.
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Cute Baby Unicorn Fantasy Jewelry -HEART GLASS PENDANT is a lovely necklace perfect all of those who love of beautiful mythological creatures. Show off your unicorn pride.The Baby unicorn has a little ladybug perched on his rear. He is looking intently at the insect and I wonder what he is thinking. Set against a hot pink background.
The glass cameo pendant is set in a 1″ x 1″ antique bronze heart shaped bezel.
It comes with a Antique inspired bronze chain. The chain is 24″ in length but can easily be adjusted to any length. Buy yours today
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The past week has seen a cosmic collision of my computer going mad and a wonderful new opportunity arriving with a very short deadline, which equals a black hole down which most of my time has been sucked. Very much cheered by selling one of my last paintings - rather poignant, as it was one of the last personal pieces I did before needle felting took over my life and soul.I've been creating versions of these little Germanic toys for many years now, and they are a big feature in the collection I designed for Gisela Graham, which should be in the shops next autumn.
The toy unicorn painting is now on its way to America, the last one in a trio - they live on as a card set, in the shop here.
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Prince Andy and the Misfits: Shadow Man
Gammons, Karen. (2011). Prince Andy and the Misfits: Shadow Man. Mustang, OK: Tate Publishing. ISBN 10-9781616636197. Litland.com recommends 14+, appropriate for younger advanced readers.
Publisher’s description: Andy thought he was just an average sixteen-year-old kid… But one day his world is completely turned upside down as he learns the unbelievable truth of his identity: he is the prince of a faraway kingdom called Filligrim in the Valley of the Misfits a magical place where pixies, elves, wizards, and dragons are just as likely to be inhabitants as humans. He was brought to this world following his birth the only way to keep him from being murdered by his evil malicious grandfather. Sounding more like a fairytale than reality, Andy at first thinks he must be dreaming. But then his aunt Gladdy reveals even more astonishing news: his mother, the Queen of the Misfits, is in trouble; she’s been captured by goblins, and it’s up to Andy to rescue her. Still in shock, he makes a decision that will forever alter life as he’s known it. He will return to Filligrim and, with the help of six heroic Misfits, will embark on a mission to save the kingdom from the clutches of evil. In Prince Andy and the Misfits: Shadow Man, Andy encounters one adventure after another as he works to uncover a traitor, rescue the queen from goblins, retrieve a stone of immense power, and solve the mystery surrounding the Shadow Man the sinister mastermind behind it all. And perhaps most importantly, he must ultimately discover if he has the heart to become a true prince.
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Land of the free, home of the brave. Now nearly forgotten, these words from our national anthem once were as commonly used as any slang today. And thanks to our free market economy, we aren’t compelled to only read shallow tales mass-produced by a few publishing moguls. We now have many independent authors who are quite good. Which brings us to Prince Andy and the Misfits, another “good ol’ fashioned” story of chivalry, honor, and a dash of romance.
The story’s main character is a popular 16-year old, so this makes the book likeable and of interest to older readers, especially reluctant ones. However, the story line isn’t about high school and so its content is appropriate for all ages.
This doesn’t mean the action scenes are lame by any means. Early on, Elsfur beheads three knockers with his sword! However, in the style of the best of classic literature, our author goes beyond gore, distinguishing for readers a “just” battle. Authority and hierarchy are realistically portrayed, as is clear leadership. The characters experience life lessons that are easily applicable to our own real lives too. And after all, traditionally that was a purpose to good children’s literature :>)
As we fol
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Do you have a twist in your book? Something that you want to surprise the reader at a key moment? Have you dropped clues along the way?
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...I know this isn't exactly 2 colors.
You can view the full size image at my blog:
Jay.me Art & Stuff =)
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The part of me that dreams up stories is quite separate from the part of me that goes to the supermarket for food, drives my car, or does the accounts. It is a fragile part, since it needs to feel safe before it emerges. Yet it is also a strong part, because it is always there deep inside me even if it does not feel like coming out. I am talking, of course, of my muse.
Traditionally the muses are young women who appear in Greek and Roman myth. First there were three, then seven, then nine. They had names, and they specialized in poetry, music, dance, history, astronomy. But obviously nine muses are going to be vastly overworked in our modern age, when nearly everyone seems to be writing a book or making music or doing other muselike things. So my muse is not a daughter of Zeus. He’s male for one thing, and he’s a unicorn.
I can tell when he is sulking. In some environments he emerges, delighted and curious and playful. He likes open spaces, mountains, beautiful gardens, candles, sunshine, snow, independent shops, second hand bookstalls, car boot sales, interesting artwork, music, colours, animals, the moon, stars, sparkly things. He dislikes noise, grey streets, traffic jams, litter, crowds, fluorescent lighting, mobile phones, dentists, and men in suits. He likes to be given little treats – a coffee in pleasant surroundings, a walk in a scented garden, ten minutes of sitting in the sun, a candlelit bath with incense and wine, an open fire on a cold day. In short, he has to be charmed.
For quite a while I did not know what my muse looked like and called him vaguely “my artist”. But gradually over the years he took form. He first showed himself to me when I won a short story competition – I went shopping with the intention of spending my winnings on something special to remind me of my success, and came back with two unicorn book ends. They were rather sweeter and pinker than I imagined, but of course they were my muse as a foal…
(I have been wondering if this means he is a twin – does anyone else have a unicorn as their muse?)
Later, browsing around Hay-on-Wye during festival week, I came across a poster of a more grown up unicorn, which I have on the wall of my study. I burn candles and incense on the shelf beneath it if I need his advice. I painted the wall behind him red for inspiration. He watches me as I write peering over my shoulder and breathing magic mist over my computer. Naturally, he is on the south wall for creative development (he’s into feng shui at the moment).
The unicorn is quite an interesting muse to have. He is a shy creature who will only respond to gentleness (the traditional maiden), and yet has potential for aggression when threatened (a sharp horn). Unicorn horn also has magical properties – it is supposed to bestow eternal life in powdered form, and can transform poison into sweet wine. Unicorns have a spiritual connection sometimes associated with the Virgin Mary and the Angel Gabriel, and are also associated with healing. They are usually shown as being horse-like, which means they can be ridden (but presumably not bridled). They are everywhere you look, and yet they do not exist except in the imagination.
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When we last left this matchup, we were deadlocked at 1 to 1 as the moderator cited the need for “further tests… to determine the range, power, and accuracy of Unicorn horn lightning bolts.”
After painstaking research, the matchup resumes thanks to this rare and telling photograph.
It seems that it is rainbows and not lightning bolts that unicorns shoot out of their horns. From this photo, we can also determine that the trajectory of the beam is straight and true (if one assumes that Robocop’s computer-guided targeting is accurate and, of course, we do).
As for the effects of this beam, the photo does not give evidence. However, we may infer that the unicorn’s position beside Robocop indicates a partnership between the two (note that the Unicorn, or UniCop, is protecting Robocop’s exposed backside from counter attack). Robocop’s acceptance of this arrangement suggests that Robocop values the unicorn’s effectiveness in battle: no small endorsement coming from such a decorated police officer.
The lions have charged that the photo tells another story: that the unicorn’s rainbow is a passive rather than aggressive spell, and the unicorn is protecting the object(s) of Robocop’s unwavering justice from harm and/or healing their wounds.
Both interpretations could be possible where it not for further evidence of the Robocop/Unicop partnership, captured by an amateur wildlife photographer equipped with a Nikon Watercolor2000 with a 15x zoom lens.
The moderator therefore declares that the category “One on One Battle” go to the Unicorns, making the final score: Unicorns 2, Lions 1.
Congratulations, Unicorns, you move on to Round 2… just as soon as we break the tie between Dinosaurs and Princesses.
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August issue of Stories For Children Magazine
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I'm still working on this one--the jackel looks like a mule deer and the cow needs help! Did you know that there's no animal starting with "x"? If you know of one, please let me know. For a long time now, I've wanted to work on something with an alphabet...thanks for the challenge, Roberta!
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(four cats and bad needlefelting habit to support...)
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from the Cartoon Gallery (Wait a little bit for the thumbnails to load, and look for Theodore Geisel. )
Какая прелесть!!! Такие добрые милые игрушки!!!
Congrats on your new opportunity, and sale of your painting. I love visiting your blog because you are so talented! You inspire me.
The painting is beautiful, it makes me feel calm and peaceful. What a very lucky new owner. :)
I saw your Gisela designs on Pinterest and didn't realise at first they were yours. They're absolutely beautiful and I want them all!
Jess xx
The disguised Horse Girl is so sweet - she dreams of adventures in fairy lands, but is looking sad, because she thinks this will never happen!...
It's so nice to hear about your new project, Gretel! I'm looking forward to see your creations! The cards are wonderful! By the way, your "Sophy higher than the Moon" is next to me on my desk and I look at it whenever I want...
Happy expecting for the Spring!x
Excellent news, Gretel! I love Gisela Graham designs, and now I can start spotting your work amongst them!
Glad to read a new posting. I wondered what you were doing. As a new reader, I am backtracking through your blog archives and enjoying your walks and rides particularly. I so miss the English countryside, whether in snow or sun.
Hello my friend,
I see a new collection in my future.....Gretel Parker ornaments!!!!
LOVE these...OmGosh..will we in the USA be able to purchase them?
You are such a creative soul...we will meet someday...we will meet someday...my new mantra!!!!
janet xox
The Empty Nest
How great to be designing for Gisela Graham, I shall look for them in the autumn. I finally posted the package to Zimbabwe this morning by the way.
just love the work...it makes me feel happy!
They are gorgeous Gretel, I love toys like these, they make me feel the world is still a good place with special things in it. Something I am in sore need of reminding sometimes. Thank you for making me smile.
Gretel, good to hear that your computer issues, aka problems in real speech, have been mended.
That wistful watercolor painting is lovely. Somehow, I think that you will be creating many future watercolors. Your photographs and videos of the landscape that surrounds you surely indicate where you might already being putting brush, water and color to paper?
I do like those wooden decorations, too. It's interesting to see your design sensability translated to three dimensional little beings, that have solid, not soft, edges.
xo
I love the mouse fairy on the horse - I'll be looking out for when Christmas shopping time comes round :)
Well done Gretel - very well deserved!!
Insanely creative, you are.
good luck from Portugal on your deadline...hate them!
love the little toys..... so cute....