Tag Archives: fairytale

At the Edge of Dreams

Posted on January 20, 2016 by greenmackenzie

Somewhere at the edge of dreams, at the edge of night and day, a golden hare races through the dappled flowers and grass. Chasing the shadows between sun and moon he runs over the mountains curving paths at the … Continue reading →

Posted in art, Elemental tales, mythology | Tagged animal, art, dreams, fairytale, hare, magic, myths, painting, totems, watercolour | 69 Comments

A Ravens Tale

Posted on December 29, 2015 by greenmackenzie

Yesterday I wandered without a plan, deeper and deeper into the tangled woods. The path twisted and turned through unfamiliar corners, while I was lost in the distraction of my thoughts. As the weak winter light began to fade, … Continue reading →

Posted in Celtic, change, Elemental tales | Tagged cailleach, Celtic, elemental, fairytale, goddess, magic, nature, scottish, spiritual, stories, trees, winter | 28 Comments

Liquid Gold

Posted on December 4, 2014 by greenmackenzie

There’s a space between the world we know, and the otherworlds of Gods, ancestors and myths, and this space is as thin as a slender golden thread. Filled with boundless light and endless tales, it shimmers in between our thoughts, … Continue reading →

Posted in Celtic, mythology, spiritual | Tagged dreams, fairytale, King Arthur, magic, myth, nature, photography, scotland, sunset, water, winter | 45 Comments

Royal Relics

Posted on July 12, 2014 by greenmackenzie

This wonderful characterful unicorn is part of a fairytale Scottish relic commissioned by King James V. It has stood in the central courtyard of Linlithgow Palace since 1538, just one year after the young Scottish King married the sophisticated and … Continue reading →

Posted in history, mythology, weekly photo challenge | Tagged fairytale, history, love, magic, myths, photography, postaday, royalty, scotland, travel | 48 Comments

Housewarming

Posted on November 12, 2013 by greenmackenzie

So here’s something a little different. Two of my gorgeous friends, and my lovely mother-in-law, have all just moved house. So I decided to paint a housewarming card, print it, and send it to each of them to wish them … Continue reading →