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Pocket Cats

Posted on May 1, 2014 by icekat

In honour of the children’s book I’m working on for the Pocket Cats series, Zoe’s Mermaid Tale, I started making some felt kitties. They will eventually each have a pocket to hang around a child’s neck, and a little zine … Continue reading →

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Adorable Minis for Swap

Posted on April 10, 2014 by icekat

So here are some of the 1:12 scale minis I’ve been making to swap with Mrs. Alderman on AFA. There are more bits I’m making, and some I’m getting printed (like cake and cookie boxes). The eggs, breads, mandrake and … Continue reading →

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Song of Creation

Posted on April 3, 2014 by icekat

Song of Creation is a watercolour painting of a tiger cub with butterfly wings, with a reddish-brown henna pattern (Indian celebratory designs usually painted on women’s hands and feet) that spills over onto the black mat as well. The title … Continue reading →

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Ostara March Hares

Posted on March 21, 2014 by icekat

Just a quick Ostara share. I think it’s cute, and it’s actually up for sale at eBay.ca, or you can contact me if you want the original. This card depicts two rabbits dancing in the moonlight around a carved megalith … Continue reading →

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More ATC Swaps Completed

Posted on March 19, 2014 by icekat

I’ve finished several more ATC swaps through March, so I thought I’d share. First up are the cards I did for my Magical Standing Stones swap. The first is the Callanish in Scotland, then the Marayoor Dolmen, and the Circle … Continue reading →

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Art Abandonment Hot Buttons

Posted on March 15, 2014 by icekat

So. Recently I was browsing the abandoned art group on Facebook, because I’ve had fun leaving my Sharing Kitties around Toronto now and then. It’s neat to see what other people leave around, and wish I’d been the one to … Continue reading →

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Sweet Merkitten

Posted on February 28, 2014 by icekat

I will sooooo miss this sweety. She’s one of my favourites. This Siamese  merkitten is 8×8″ and she’s trying to nap in the tidal pool. I used watercolour, Micron pens, gel pens, and coloured pencils on this. I’m particularly proud … Continue reading →

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Witches and Their Familiars

Posted on February 12, 2014 by icekat

These cards are for my Witches and Their Familiars swap. They are Calling the Spirits (with raven); Spellcaster (with tabby cat); Meeting of the Minds (with dog). These cards are, as usual, done with watercolour, micron pen, gel pens, etc. … Continue reading →

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Imbolc Cards

Posted on February 1, 2014 by icekat

Imbolc is a Wiccan holiday at the start of February. I participated in a swap for Imbolc ATCs, so I thought I’d share some images of this frosty sabbat. It’s sometimes mixed up with Candlemas, which is actually Christian and … Continue reading →

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Summon Me

Posted on January 4, 2014 by icekat

So Phrixy was on Tumblr and read something there about 5 things to “summon me.” Naturally she asked me what I’d pick, so I made an illustration of my summoning pentagram with the things I chose. Each of the items … Continue reading →

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