Category Archives: Fairy Tales

“Jane and the Beanstalk” by a Friend

Posted on November 16, 2007 by mousewords

A friend of mine has written a wonderful blog with a beautiful metaphor. I’d love to share it with everyone!  http://simpleblessings.blogspot.com/2007/11/jane-and-beanstalk.html  Her blog is on my blogroll, and I enjoy checking in with her often to see what she has … Continue reading →

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A Story for the Ages

Posted on September 26, 2007 by mousewords

  I started reading William Shakespeare’s The Tempest today. It’s one of my old favorites—first it was a brilliantly illustrated comic book version that captured my fancy, and from there I went on to read the actual text of the … Continue reading →

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Tales to Tell…

Posted on September 19, 2007 by mousewords

In here there be many tales to tell, says I… Tide of Tales ACEO   This be me celebration for “Talk Like a Pirate Day”…arrr They say dead men tell no tales…but live ones be sure to go on about … Continue reading →

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#756—What If??

Posted on September 19, 2007 by mousewords

A while ago I created an ACEO to commemorate the home run ball that broke Hank Aaron’s record. Since I wanted to have the artwork ready to go live as soon as the ball sailed into the air, I painted it … Continue reading →

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Voila!

Posted on September 9, 2007 by mousewords

It’s done! “Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters” Size: ACEO 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. Medium: Ink and watercolor on watercolor paper See the Work-in-Progress steps here. I absolutely loved the way this one turned out–the warm tones are a departure … Continue reading →

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Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters

Posted on September 7, 2007 by mousewords

Here’s a bit of background on the artwork I have on the work-in-progress board: This will be the next installment in a series of hidden picture fairy tale art I have been doing. For the Art Helping Mountain Gorillas auction, … Continue reading →

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Love Gives Us Wings

Posted on June 28, 2007 by mousewords

I’m continuing a series of hidden-picture, storytelling art pieces. Thus far, I’ve completed “Beauty and the Beast” and “Sleeping Beauty”–and yesterday, I added the third card, which is “Thumbelina.” Completely familiar with the story–like most people who grew up reading … Continue reading →

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Of mousewords and Man

Posted on June 25, 2007 by mousewords

I love hidden pictures. As an art enthusiast, I enjoy searching for them. As an artist, I can’t help drawing them into my work. My inclination is to incorporate meaning into the work through the use of symbolism and stories—in … Continue reading →

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