Tag Archives: magic

Housewarming

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

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Mushroom Magic

Deep in the ancient oak woods a little sprinkle of magic has escaped. It’s sparkling in the leaves which are clinging on to the brach tips, quivering in the warm autumn breeze. And it’s popping up in wonderful shapes and … Continue reading

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Green Hues: Galashiels

The emerald forest glimmered with pools of golden light, and long shadows were pulled far across the earth. Even the air was infused with green light, and with each breath a deep sense of peace flowed. The forest itself sighed … Continue reading

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Sweet Chestnuts of Roslin

Deep in the old woods of Roslin Valley there live two very ancient tree ents. In the green shaded light of the summer woods you can make out their limbs and faces, which have grown here for over 400 years. … Continue reading

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Carefree Release

There are places on this earth where the knots holding reality in place are very loose. You can find them at the edges of things, where two constructs meet and weave, and there’s a path out through this woven space … Continue reading

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Echoes of Thundering Pool

Here are the rest of the photos I took at Thundering Pool in Northumberland a couple of weeks ago. The light is dim in the shaded hollow, and all the rocks are twisted and wrinkled into faces and shapes from … Continue reading

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Rose Shadows

Beneath woven rose shadows the fairies wait All delicate blossoms and shimmering laughing light Till the thorns claim blood.

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Thundering Pool

Tucked away in a northern corner of Northumberland lies the atmospheric Roughting Linn. The name has Gaelic roots, meaning thundering pool, and it has an undoubtedly mystical atmosphere. The path tumbles down almost unseen, from a farm track, through a … Continue reading

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Silver Trees

The stars spin in wide circles Around the ancient bear. Far below Silver trees circle the mound Drawing promises and secrets from the deep. Stardust reborn as startling white limbs Dipping into the ocean of night Weaving new fates In … Continue reading

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Rock Carvings

If you follow the curves of the River Esk a few miles upstream from my home, you’ll find these water carved rocks. Huge blocks of iron rich stone, thoughtfully cut by the passage of water and time. The easiest softest … Continue reading

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