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Birthday in the park: Cicely Mary Barker, 1895-1973, illustrator .......... https://t.co/3alYYeTAiG

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2019-06-28

In astrology the sign of Cancer rules bees, which adore the flowers of the linden or lime tree (tilia). Ruled by Freya, goddess of love, the flowers are used in love spells, & the linden is a symbol of fertility, luck & prosperity, as are bees. Img: C. Barker

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2019-06-27

Honeysuckle (woodbine) is the birth flower for June, along with the rose. Twining around the front door it will protect your house from harm, & put into a vase it will attract money. To Chaucer “wodebyne” symbolised steadfastness in love. Image: Cicely Barker

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2019-06-20

"... What for some storytellers would be the premise of an entire book, film, or TV series, is, for Barker, just one small part of a macro-cosmic whole. ..." -- {Book Review} The Great And Secret Show: Clive Barker https://t.co/wTtAFKXTcR via

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2019-06-12

★☆★ El Jardín de las Hadas y las Flores de Cicely M. Barker ★☆★
Me encantan las hadas y los ángeles, los amo. La imaginación de la artista británica Cicely Mary Barker (1895 - 1973) es creadora de una serie de ilustraciones feéricas primorosas.
https://t.co/jVGZK2H1Bu

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2019-06-06

The tree month of starts on 10th June. King of the forest, it was sacred to the druids & used in their magic. The oak’s energy brings courage, strength, endurance & triumph, as the mightiest oak has grown from the smallest of acorns. Img: C. Barker

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2019-06-06

“My shoots are tipped with buds as dusty-grey
As ancient pilgrims toiling on their way.”
The Wayfaring tree is a sign that you are on or near a path. It was plentiful on the medieval pilgrim route from London to Canterbury.

Poem & Fairy: Cicely Barker, 1920s

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2019-05-30

BRISEIS / up close and angrier...
I read “The Silence of the Girls” by Pat Barker this week… and it left a huge impression on me. I loved it! I had never been particularly interested in the Iliad, but this story really opened up this story for me. I … https://t.co/U41EYoOD0F

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2019-05-21

I’ve been focusing more on values and composition for my pieces as of late. Also who knew painting the background first before painting the foreground would be fun.

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2019-05-16

***EU CABAL CUT UPDATE***
I reported last month that the “Cabal Cut” of Clive Barker’s “Nightbreed” would be receiving a new Blu-ray exclusive to the European market, featuring new footage and new scan. Unfortunately, the project has been cancelled for unspecified reasons

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2019-05-15

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the charming detail in this gorgeous by none other than
This is called 'Goldilocks in the Three Bears' Cottage' from ‘Fairytales for Mr Barker’ (2015) - £595.
https://t.co/H3BrF3UPbw

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2019-05-11

Jessica Ahlberg – The Giant’s house with Jack

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Original artwork by children’s book illustrator Jessica Ahlberg from the book ‘Fairytales for Mr Barker’ (2015).

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2019-05-11

Another era, when children dressed in their Sunday best, the girls with their ribbons & bows, and the boys looking so grown-up in their ties and sailor suits.
The Party - Cicely Mary Barker

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2019-05-07

The is the tree & is a symbol of the fire festival The cutting of hawthorn (May blossom) is sacred to the goddess Brighid, & signifies new life & fertility. Known as a faery tree, the hawthorn should never be harmed. Img: Cicely Barker

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2019-05-02

Outre Ken le survivant, ça cite Carpenter, Junji Ito, Druillet et même Clive Barker... On a le droit de trouver la structure des épisodes un peu répétitive mais perso j'ai fait des saltos arrière pendant 70 mn. Et puis quels visuels!! fonce c'est pour toi!!

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2019-04-20

Lily of the Valley is one of the lilies of Originally linked to Ostara, the ancient Germanic goddess of spring, the flower symbolises the arrival of new light & life. Since C15th it has been adopted as a symbol of the Virgin Mary Img: Cicely Barker.

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2019-04-18