Tag Archives: faerie

Wearing Joy: Talismanic Clothing

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Francesca De Grandis

I am so happy that if I don’t share, I am going to burst. I am excited bc not only do i get to adorn moi, but my art has really taken a leap forward. For the first time in … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Writing, and Music, Spirit, The Whole Thing | Tagged blend, blouse, dye, faerie, joy, silk | 2 Comments

Fantasy Spring and Summer Wreath Tutorial

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Francesca De Grandis

Being a fantasy artist influences how I decorate my home. I might start by imagining how Faeries would adorn their abodes. In the case of a Spring and Summer wreath, I think they might make it sparkly, wild, and whimsical. … Continue reading →

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Greater than the Sum …

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Francesca De Grandis

Greater than the Sum of Its Parts—Combining Techniques: Tutorial and Painting in Honor of Goddess Brigid You can scroll past the tutorial for Product and Purchase Info. Click pics to see em full size and un-blurred. I like to combine … Continue reading →

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My cat has a flair for the ridiculous.

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Francesca De Grandis

Google bought YouTube so, after my vid, my other vids start. Or vids that have nothing to do with me. Argh! If you know a way to embed from my YouTube channel without this happening, pls tell me. Til then, … Continue reading →

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Faerie Woodland Altar Cloth

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Francesca De Grandis

I’m posting this here instead of Etsy bc I’m so in love with it that I have to show more pics of it than Etsy allows and share my process a bit. Click pics to see em full size and … Continue reading →

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Haiku

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Francesca De Grandis

Into the winter, I lack words for my feelings. But I do trust them. ************** Beloved Fellow Seeker, Thank you for your spiritual journey, because I can’t grow spiritually alone. I wrote a book, out of gratitude for you and … Continue reading →

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A Self-Publishing Author’s Life

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Francesca De Grandis

Hiya, Everything will be ready to go the printer within a week or two. Right now, I’m proofing galleys. How’s this for crazy: Write a book, create graphics, have graphics for almost every page, do the book cover, do the … Continue reading →

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Shut-In—Virtual Tagging

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Francesca De Grandis

A shut-in can do virtual tagging. Share this graphic! These are the times that define us.—Buffy, the Vampire Slayer (of course!) Heh, tagging by a shut-in. I even had to create a brick wall to tag, LOL. But I loved … Continue reading →