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𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒉 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆

𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒉 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒓𝒂𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒌.

As I shared yesterday, I wasn’t even sure there was going to be a Saint John’s illustration today….but yet again I’ve learned that persistence does the trick.

My favorite part of this print? Perhaps the badger in the back playing a bongo.

This illustration will become a postcard for sure and I am still pondering on other sizes, I would to hear your ideas about that. Let me know!

I do wish you a beautiful day and for everyone who celebrates Saint John’s:

I truly hope the weather gods are kind to you and your children have an abundant feast with hopefully a fire jump tonight.

With love,

Iris Esther
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This week I've been working on an illustration for

This week I've been working on an illustration for Saint John's celebration tomorrow and I just could not do it. I must have made at least 20 versions. Whatever I tried, it didn’t feel right and the inner critics took over….Yes, I’m lucky owner of several inner critics, not just one…

And then lightning struck this morning. I shut the voices down ‘cause I remembered that I just want to spread a little sweetness into the world, ‘cause we all can use some extra of that, right? And with that in mind I went to work…

I guess I am sharing this to let you know that if you ever consider yourself not good enough and on the verge of quitting your creative job, just stop and send me a DM. I’ll cheer for you! Pinky promise.

Tomorrow morning I’ll share what these naughty little creatures are up to….
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Wouldn’t you have loved to visit this place when

Wouldn’t you have loved to visit this place when you were little? It is said that on this night people can understand the language of animals, plants have magical powers and the unseen world of fairies becomes visible…..I hope you love it as much as I enjoyed making it.

"𝐴 𝑀𝑖𝑑𝑠𝑢𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑟 𝑆𝑜𝑛𝑔 " will be in the webshop soon. Please save for later to have some fairydust in your pockets or share with your loved ones. I wish you a blessed Summer Solstice.

With love, Iris Esther
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Shhhttt….He’s still asleep…. Goodmorning,

Shhhttt….He’s still asleep….

Goodmorning, I hope you had a good night’s rest? I wish for you a day with little cares and lots of sunshine! 🌞
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DANCE AROUND THE MAYPOLE What a lovely week it h

DANCE AROUND THE MAYPOLE

What a lovely week it has been. At our children’s school there was excitement in the air. Dances were practiced, cakes were baked and white dresses were being swapped, borrowed and mended.

A while ago I started to draw up a series inspired by Waldorf celebrations. These drawings are super un-trendy. Yes, the ex-fashion stylist said that out loud.

Ever since I became a mother I just want the world to slow the heck down and embrace a feeling of new traditions, seasonal living and closeness to nature.

There are so many little details to discover in this illustration. It’s full of symbolism: Take the paper flower crowns. They háve to be made out of paper as they are a reminder of our essence as human beings: Creating. We are called to use our heart, head and hands to make the world a little more beautiful.

The coloured ribbons tell us that all our lives are intertwined. That we simply can not weave a meaningful life without each other.…

The symbol of the white dove stands for a Higher power: A guidance through life. Lovely detail: This is why so many white birds appear in fairytales, they are there to lead the way.

I'm really looking forward to see the kids dance this morning. Yes, I'll bring the tissues. A friend once said: This celebration really reminds us that there still is good in this world, that there is innocence to be found. I’d like to think she is right….

Swipe to see some of the illustration's details. Feel free to share.
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Good morning! Here’s a little work in progress.

Good morning!

Here’s a little work in progress.

She is part of a personal project of which I haven’t really figured out yet what I am going to do with, and that’s okay. Perhaps a new line of postcards? But what I do know is that it feels very good to work.

Can you guess what this girl is going to do?
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Wouldn’t it be great if there was a Spirit Anima

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a Spirit Animal for every child? I would love to hear if you have any animal requests?

I wish you a wonderful weekend!
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𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨
𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨.

Words by @morganharpernichols
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CUSTOM MADE Here's a little process of a custom

CUSTOM MADE

Here's a little process of a custom artwork I made for a young boy and his precious life compagnon. Oh, the bond we have with our pets…

If you would like me to paint you a custom artwork of your child in a magical wonderland, let me know in the comments below. I’m happy to answer any questions you might have.

Swipe to see a little part of the making process and the end result.

Just leave your questions here with me👇🏻
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