George MacDonald
2012
Lona
14×17″ mixed media on paper June 8, 2012 Buy prints Inspired by the following passage from Lilith by George MacDonald: In Lona the dazzling beauty of Lilith was softened by childlikeness, and deepened by the sense of motherhood…. She drew my heart by what in me was likest herself, and I loved her as one […]
2012
There is No Cheating in Nature, A Truth Must Be Involved
9×12″ watercolor on paper September 8, 2012 Buy prints Inspired by the following passage from Phantastes by George MacDonald: For there is no cheating in nature and the simple unsought feelings of the soul. There must be a truth involved in it, though we may but in part lay hold of the meaning.
2012
I Shall Die For Love of a Maiden
9×12″ watercolor on paper July 29, 2012 Inspired by the story of Cosmo in Phantastes by George MacDonald, specifically the following passage: Meantime, how fared Cosmo? As might be expected in one of his temperament, his interest had blossomed into love, and his love — shall I call it ripened, or — withered into passion? […]
2012
Beauty Doth Not Pass Away
14×17″ colored pencil and pen on paper June 8, 2012 Buy prints Inspired by Within and Without by George MacDonald, specifically the following passage: And weep not, though the Beautiful decay Within thy heart, as daily in thine eyes; Thy heart must have its autumn, its pale skies, Leading, mayhap, to winter’s dim dismay. Yet […]
2012
The Little Ones
8×10″ pastels on paper June 14, 2012 Buy prints Inspired by the following passage from George MacDonald’s Lilith: “I did not open my mouth, for I was afraid of frightening them, and sure I should learn more by listening than by asking questions. For I understood nearly all they said–at which I was not surprised: […]