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Herbology
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The elusive Pumpkin Spider. Their markings only appear in late October.
Harpy Lady
I’ve been posting everyday for #inktober over on my instagram (Kovvac) but I will be posting some of my favourites here as well!
I will be making a whole bunch of Harry Potter stuff in the coming months in preparation of the Festival of Wizardry in September! I will be venting there and this will possibly become a t-shirt! This was a lot of fun to make.
Kavinsky’s OutRun album is definitely the soundtrack for this drawing.
Christmas Pattern!
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Today’s Illustrated Women in History was submitted by Amy Kovac @kovvac and will be included in the next Illustrated Women in History zine!
Charlotte Brontë 1816-1855
“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will.” - Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë
Charlotte Brontë has become one of the most well-known Victorian writers and her novel Jane Eyre is a classic that still sits on many bookshelves across the world. She brought a truthfulness to Victorian fiction through complex female characters and insight into the lives of women.
Charlotte Brontë lived a life filled with loss. Her mother had six children but passed away when Charlotte was only 5 years old. Her two older sisters also passed away at an early age while living under harsh conditions at a boarding school in Cowan Bridge. This tragedy undoubtedly inspired the events at Lowood School in Jane Eyre. Charlotte became the eldest daughter and was left to become a mother-figure to her three remaining siblings Anne, Emily and Branwell. The four Brontë siblings were homeschooled by their father and they became very creative and read avidly to pass the time. They would combine their ideas to create imaginary worlds that they would fill notebooks with stories about.
Charlotte moved on to become a governess and teacher but found her true calling and success in writing. Her novels Villette and The Professor were both well received but it was Jane Eyre that really earned her fame.
Jane Eyre became a successful novel during a time when stories about strong female protagonists written by women were very far and few between. Charlotte was only able to publish this novel under the male pen name Currer Bell and revealed herself to be female after it became successful. Jane Eyre is the story of a young woman who struggles to find her place in the world under strict social conditions and expectations for women. The novel challenges social norms that were very prevalent in the 1800’s and not often discussed, especially in popular fiction. Today, there are definite flaws to be found in the feminism of Jane Eyre but when you consider the limitations and oppression that women faced in Victorian England, Charlotte Brontë broke barriers through her writing.
Soon after Jane Eyre brought fame to Charlotte Brontë, she lost all three of her remaining siblings within a single year. She persevered through her extreme grief and married Arthur Nicholls. She soon became pregnant but tragically died from pregnancy complications at the age of 38. Charlotte Brontë will continue to live through the pages of her books and if you haven’t had the pleasure of reading her work, you should go out and pick up a copy.
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Yay! I’ll be in the next Illustrated Women in History zine. It is an amazing publication that is printed beautifully and it’s not too late to submit. Check the blog out!
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Etsy!
I’m finished Inktober! Hooray! I’ve added a few of my original drawings to Etsy for pretty dang cheap, so pick one up if you so wish.
Inktober #31: Dalgyal Gwishin
The Dalgyal Gwishin or Egg Ghost is a Korean spirit that haunts remote locations deep in mountains of forests. She is faceless. She brings death to all with no motivation or mercy. There is no way to communicate with the Dalgyal Gwishin, no way to bargain for your soul. Her pale, blank face will be the last thing you see.
(Well, that’s all folks! I missed one day this month but I did a drawing a day otherwise. It is SUCH good practice and I encourage everyone to try it. Even if Halloween isn’t your thing, do a daily drawing challenge any time of the year)
Inktober #30: Bean-Nighe
The Bean-Nighe or Washing Woman is a form of Banshee. She haunts lonely streams in Ireland and Scotland, washing the blood-stained garments of those about to die. If you manage to sneak up and get between her and the water you can be granted 3 wishes. If she hears you and strikes your legs with the bloody fabric, you’ll lose them.
Inktober #29: Akateko
The Akateko is a spirit that comes in the form of a red child’s hand. It hangs from Japanese Honey Locust trees and lures those passing by to come closer to the tree. Despite luring humans towards it, this spirit isn’t known to become violent and often only wants to cause fear. Sometimes the hand is accompanied by a beautiful young woman who stands nearby and is known to cause fevers in those who see her.