Monday, March 29, 2010

Legend of the StarMan

This is a character I have been developing for a picture book, but he may find his way into Winston's story at some point if he can't find any other home.

Deep in the forest where the wind never blows
In a far away cave where the sun never shines
Lives a man made of stars and the branches of pines

8 comments:

Susan said...

Hi Ginger! Love your new format and Winston's adventures! I've been considering doing a blog for Cosmo, but not sure if I should wait until my book is much closer to being finished - which is going to be awhile! I LOVE Starman he is truly beautiful with his prickly hair and glowing stars. Is he Native American inspired? I love NA legends and am working on a scene from one now, can't wait to reveal it!

Also, I passed the Renee Award on to you just now. You have been a source of creative support and inspiration for many months to me and it means a lot - I truly appreciate it. So grab the award and enjoy! Cheers...Susan

Ginger*:) said...

Hi Susan, The starman was born out of those few lines that I wrote ... and is more of a Native Arctic character. When I visited Alsaka I was fascinated by the native peoples and their own legends. So I made one up of my own. Hopefully it will find its way into a book one day, and if not I will keep at least a Dummy on my desk to remind me of those wonderful people that I met.

Once I had written the first verse I was determined to fit it into a story.

Thank you for the Renee Award ~

Debbie Clandening said...

I love your starman.

theartofpuro said...

our character is great!Love the colours!The stars are so brighting!

Ann Pilicer said...

Just beautiful Ginger! Great work. Wonderful use of color and detail. Great job! :D

valerie walsh said...

loving this ;) Have a lovely Easter holiday :D

trowbridge chronicles said...

Hi, Ginger. I like the brilliant color contrasts and the light and shadow that you displayed in this illustration.

Roberta said...

He is SO cool! I love this mysterious character!