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Saturday, June 5, 2010
Faery, Snail and Rose - Pink Saturday
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For other wonders in pink visit Pink Saturday at Bev's place.
Hearts and Flowers
I have collected vintage cards, fairytale books, postcards, old photos and art pieces since I was a small girl.
Even before I could read, I spent hours looking at old cards, coloring books and illustrations in my fairytale story books. I am sure my love for art and even my own drawing stylings came from my fascination with them.
Mail was so rare, I saved every card and letter I received as a child. Some of those nostalgic items will be shared on this blog.
Quite a few of the vintage pieces I have collected reflect the life and times of history itself. The cards, postcards, antique photos and art from my collection are dated from the late 1800's, through WW2. Many of these old cards come from our darling little Grandmother Jenny. I have also included some items from the early 1950's which were given to me by my precious Gramma Gladys and dearest Nita.
In a very real way, this Blog is my way of honoring these marvelous inspiring artists and the ongoing influence they've had in my life.
I hope you will enjoy the beauty, tremendous skill and sometimes whimsical work of these long-gone artists as much as I have over the years.
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If you know any historical information concerning these cards, photos and postcards, I would LOVE to hear from you.
Some of the images in my "Cyber" collection are from CardCow. A big Thank you to Eric Larson for his permission to use them!
Even before I could read, I spent hours looking at old cards, coloring books and illustrations in my fairytale story books. I am sure my love for art and even my own drawing stylings came from my fascination with them.
Mail was so rare, I saved every card and letter I received as a child. Some of those nostalgic items will be shared on this blog.
Quite a few of the vintage pieces I have collected reflect the life and times of history itself. The cards, postcards, antique photos and art from my collection are dated from the late 1800's, through WW2. Many of these old cards come from our darling little Grandmother Jenny. I have also included some items from the early 1950's which were given to me by my precious Gramma Gladys and dearest Nita.
In a very real way, this Blog is my way of honoring these marvelous inspiring artists and the ongoing influence they've had in my life.
I hope you will enjoy the beauty, tremendous skill and sometimes whimsical work of these long-gone artists as much as I have over the years.
*** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***
If you know any historical information concerning these cards, photos and postcards, I would LOVE to hear from you.
Some of the images in my "Cyber" collection are from CardCow. A big Thank you to Eric Larson for his permission to use them!
A Fairytale Mind
This is a link to my favorite book reviewer. Rena Lanyon gives a well-written review from a youthful perspective.
Thank you dear Paula
Magic Moonlight Free Images
6 comments:
I love this image!!!
HAPPY PINK SATURDAY BETH,
WHAT A STUNNING ILLUSTRATION...I WOULD LOVE A COPY OF THIS FOR PERSONAL USE.
THIS IS THE REAL STORY: NO ONE IS THREATENED OR JEALOUS OF THE SNAIL BECAUSE HE IS SLOW...THEY ARE BUSY ENQUIRING OF INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE AND PAID SETH SNAIL NO ATTENTION. IT IS DURING THIS TIME SETH PULLS HIS MAGICAL WINGS FROM EACH SIDE OF HIM BELOW THE RIB CAGE AND TAKES OFF FLYING AT THE SPPEED OF SOUND. HE LOVES FAIRY FRANCIS AND WILL GLADLY TAKE HER ANY WHERE SHE WANTS TO GO.
FAIRY FRANCIS HEARD THAT THE LADY BETH WAS STUDYING HER ILLUSTRATION. SHE LONGED TO FLY FREE WITH SETH SNAIL BUT SHE NEEDED HELP.THE HELP OF BETH.
DID LADY BETH HELP FRANCIS FAIRY AND SETH SNAIL TO FLY FREE.
STAY TUNED
HAVE A LOVELY WEEKEND BETH
LOVE, HUGS, AND BLESSINGS
SIMPLY DEBBIE
What a fantastical image!! Indeed, travel via snail would be very slow, but perhaps she would like to see a bit of the under gardens... or give her wings a rest. This so speaks of how one would envision the realm of fairy land ... pure whimsical delight!
Have a BEAUTIFUL weekend, Beth! Today it is truly lovely out there!!
Wow! This is fantastic, I love your thoughts on the card and then Debbie came along with the real story. You two should write childrens books.
Wow, watching geniuses at work ... such imaginations!!!
Can't wait to hear the follow-up on this!
I agree Beth! Anything is possible when faeries are involved.
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