I don’t often post Cicely Mary Barker (1895-1973) pictures . My fault because I became sick of seeing them when I was a bookseller. Time to forget that nonsense. Beautiful Iris.

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The sister of Cicely Mary Barker ran a kindergarten and the little children became Cicely's much loved models. She painted the plants from life and if she couldn't find the specimen needed, it was often provided by Kew Gardens staff.

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CLOVER and other three-leaved plants were once considered gifts from the FAIRIES to protect us and bring GOOD LUCK.

Art: Cicely Mary Barker circa 1930

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The multitalented Bob Barker has added a new string to his bow...sculpture! Here's a glimpse at his fantastic new spring pieces: https://t.co/TMxqF0gQe0

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Congratulations on becoming an official children's book illustrator! You are such a talented edition to our manateam. Learn more about Erin Barker here: https://t.co/oUBrNruiaa

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İllüstratör Brooke Barker, "Sad Animal Facts" adındaki çizim serisinde hayvanlar hakkında bilmediğimiz acı gerçekleri sevimli bir şekilde bizlerle paylaşıyor. https://t.co/t45Xu3fCSQ

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Spring.
Mary Cicely Barker.
Snowdrop Fairy.

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In the on cold days like these, we're daydreaming about Cicely Mary Barker's flower fairies."

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Jasmine is said to attract love & money if grown either in or around the home. It is a powerful
aphrodisiac & is symbolic of the moon, dreams, & the mysteries of the night.
Mary Cicely Barker,
A Flower Fairy Alphabet,
c.1930

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Digital Dreams
Jrbarker Vr Kid by J.R. Barker https://t.co/7L3hW0h4Mg

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To create the sense that his pieces are glowing from within, Bob Barker applies white and then black to the canvas, which allows the white to glow through and makes it sepia-toned https://t.co/hiD3ArmMJ9

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In old German lore:
The shy little once did the snow a great kindness by offering up its colour when all the brighter flowers had sneeringly refused. In return the snow protected the snowdrop from all the harshness of winter. Illust: Cicely Barker

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CLOVER and other three-leaved plants were once considered gifts from the FAIRIES to protect us and bring luck.

Art: Cicely Mary Barker circa 1930

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X Marks the Spot - Northern Light by Bob Barker, £295 https://t.co/PGPPH637O9

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“It is frightfully difficult to know much about the fairies, and almost the only thing for certain is that there are wherever there are children.” ~ J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens

🎨 The Ribwort Plantain Fairy by Cicely Mary Barker

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Incredibly beautiful new Original "Happiness is..." due into the gallery soon by the incredibly talented Bob Barker - £5,950.00
https://t.co/VM5UmR0iT6
To reserve please call 01206 560395

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Born in Croydon, Surrey ~ English illustrator, artist, author ~ devout Anglican ~

Cicely Mary Barker ~ 1895~1973

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