I have an obsession with the work of Patricia McKillip. I was first introduced to her books by a former roommate who encouraged me to read In the Forest of Serre, when I'd run out of Robin McKinley books to devour. I read it in a couple days and was hooked. McKillip has a talent for creating original folk lore, fairy tales that have no roots in our earth's history. It's all vividly detailed, moving, and unexpected.
And there's SO much of it. Twenty-seven novels from 1973 - 2008 and I'm delighted to have only scratched the surface of that collection.
I'm currently almost done with The Shadow of Ombria and as captivated as I am, I had to take time out to draw Lydea, with the late prince's rings tied up in her fiery hair.
Oh wow, that's beautiful.
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ReplyDeleteBeth, I'm partial to redheads too, I think that's part of why I had to draw her.
I love the new illustration Melody, its soo awesome!!! Great job! Truly!
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Gorgeous! I have never heard of those books but I will have to check them out!
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Great illustration!!!
ReplyDeletelove how you did the hair!:=D
Soooo gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous! If I am ever blessed with a daughter someday, I'd love to frame this and hang it in her room.
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