Emma SanCartier
We haven't spotlighted a fairy tale artist in several months, so here is some lighthearted relief via the whimsical, folksy illustrations of Emma SanCartier.
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| 6 swans |
You could put a lot of things into the category of "folksy," but when I look at her prints, I think of medieval wood stamping with a pleasant, unique mix of Maurice Sendak.
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| the snow queen |
They are highly imaginative and superbly colorful, with luscious sweeps of the watercolor brush and veils of blues and oranges overlapping. She also uses patterns reminiscent of native textiles.
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| gerda takes flight |
And infuses the old tales with a little attitude.
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| little red riding hood |
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| rapunzel takes action |
Support Ms. SanCartier and snag some cool Christmas presents on her etsy shop.
As always, if you or someone you know is a budding fairy tale writer or artist, Spinning Straw into Gold wants to spotlight them!
Stunning work! These wouldn't be out of place in a children's book...there's just something about the faces, especially Gerda's. What a lovely idea to feature artists, I don't often come across new ones, thank you :)
ReplyDeleteThe one of Gerda is my favorite, and I wouldn't mind a series of pictures in the same style to hang in my little boys bedroom. c:
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