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The Grindylow is a creature of British folklore, that lurks in rivers, ponds and marshes, and drags children to the deepest areas of the shallows.

They're sometimes known as Jenny Greenteeth.

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2021-03-05

This week's theme is 'Drake’s Leat' is a watercourse flowing from Dartmoor to Plymouth. According to legend, bewitched a spring “with magical words and starting away at a gallop, the stream followed his horse’s heels into the town.”

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2021-03-04

We're so excited! 🌊🦭⛵️🧜🌊
NEW book is released today from :
'#TreasuryOfFolklore –  &
by and , illustrated by !
https://t.co/r1bztZv2CT

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2021-03-04

This week’s theme is So here are a few of the aquatic dragons I’ve worked on in recent months. The 2nd and 4th images were private commissions, the 1st and 3rd are from the new book. 🐉

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2021-03-04

Japanese printmakers of ukiyo-e were fascinated by waves. In a different image to the classic wave Koga Kano shows the divers looking out at the wild churning rocky sea, watching the changing water-hills of the land of luck.

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2021-03-04