Cryptozoology Challenge

I’d never heard of this word till Spoonflower.com published it in their current challenge. Simply put, it is something to describe an animal or being of mythical origin. Their example was the Sasquatch, or Lock Ness Monster. So, I chose my favorite Celtic mythical image of life, death, rebirth, renewal, poetry and song; the Green Man & Woman.

This design was inspired by a little dresser I picked up at a yard sale for $5.00 years ago. It had been badly abused so could not be varnished. Naturally, I painted it.

Part of this was inspired by the fact that my husband’s birthday is in December, and mine is in May.

As soon as I saw this little dresser, I imagined the trees on the corners and the canopy being the heads of the two kissing Green People. My favorite side, is unfortunately, facing the wall.

It’s interesting to me how often inspiration simply comes, and other times, it must be cajoled, nurtured, ruminated upon. From start to finish, this dresser was only about a week in the re-making. And, it continues to give good service, both as inspiration for today’s challenge offering, and to brighten my every morning.

I would be very grateful for your vote on this entry. Go to Spoonflower.com. Sign in as a guest, or with your credentials. Click on the Discover menu option in the top bar, and the Design Challenge in the drop down. Enjoy all the wonderful creative images my fellow artists have generated. Vote for as many as you like. Kindly cast one vote for my Romancing the Green Man/Woman. Thanks again for your support.