Magickal Art by Morgaine du Mer
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I was a shy child and could usually be found with my nose in a book, endlessly daydreaming of far-off places, times gone by and magickal kingdoms. The seaside has always been especially enchanting to me. I enjoyed imagining my own fantasy world then. Now I live in it! And paint whatever or whoever curiously appears in my imagination. Sometimes whimsical, sometimes mythological, sometimes dark. I am inspired by nature, the metaphysical, and sacred places I have visited.
I am entirely self-taught. Years ago I did take a drawing class briefly; but apparently my work was so dreadful the instructor admonished me never to pick up a paintbrush! I unfortunately took that advice to heart and many years went by before I was brave enough to try again. After much trial and error, and the destruction of many erasers, I decided to paint whatever catches my fancy! Even if I begin with an idea in mind, I never know exactly who or what will materialize on the paper until I start drawing. I'm interested in all things magickal and the natural world. My quirky sense of humour often appears in my dark art. More of my work can be seen on my website, magickmermaid.com
I love working with pen and ink, acrylics and watercolours on a small scale. The original paintings from which I produce the prints are no larger than 9 inches by 12 inches and take many hours to complete. All artwork is hand-drawn, inked and painted individually; nothing is computer-generated.
I use state-of-the art equipment to create a print that is as close to the original as possible. Each print is made by me on Archival (acid-free) Matte paper with Archival Inks (lightfastness rated at over 100 years if displayed indoors under glass). Seven colours of ink are sprayed simultaneously onto the paper creating a dazzling array of hues. Known as Giclee, this is a more expensive process than laser and basic ink jet printing. The detail is sharp and the colours are vivid. Backboards are acid-free.
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***A word about packaging: Too much non-biodegradable packaging ends up in the ocean. All artwork is wrapped in new packaging; plain and environmentally friendly. Vintage items are wrapped in clean, recycled or recyclable packaging.
***Smoke and pet free home.
SHIPPING INFO:
USA CUSTOMERS: USA PRINT ORDERS are shipped via USPS First Class Mail with Tracking and Insurance included. Insurance covers the entire cost of the order including postage.
Arrival times vary according to location (usually 3-6 days from date of mailing). OR You can choose USPS Priority Mail with Tracking and Insurance included. Insurance covers the entire cost of the order including postage. Your order should arrive in 2-3 business days from date of shipment.
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: INTERNATIONAL PRINT ORDERS are shipped via United States Postal Service First Class International Mail. Insurance is included and covers the entire cost of the order including postage and VAT charged at time of purchase.
***Please note that the customer is responsible for any VAT, customs fees, tariffs, duties or local taxes in their country of residence.
*** ***If you are unsure, please contact your local customs agency.*** International Orders Delivery Times Canada-USPS international First Class Mail. Your order may take up to 2 weeks from mailing date to arrive due to customs.
Everywhere Else-USPS International First Class Mail. Your order may take up to 3-4 weeks from mailing date to arrive due to customs.
PRINT ORDERS are shipped 1-2 days after order placement. Your print is carefully packaged with an acid-free board in an acid-free sleeve and well wrapped for shipping.
VINTAGE ORDERS can be shipped via USPS Priority Mail with Tracking and Insurance or Parcel Select Mail with Tracking and Insurance. Insurance covers the entire cost of the order including postage. You can choose your shipping method at checkout. Any postage overage will be refunded.
RETURNS AND EXCHANGES:
Custom and Personalized prints cannot be returned or exchanged.
Unpersonalized prints can be exchanged or returned. Prints must be in original packaging and undamaged. Buyer is responsible for return shipping.
***About Druid Celtic Lunar Zodiac Signs ***
People have been marking the passage of time by the phases of the moon for millennia. Although it is impossible to say for certain because the lore and traditions were not written, many historians believe that both the Celts and Druids used a 13 month lunar calendar. The months and symbols differ from the solar calendar with which most of us are familiar. Druidic horoscopes are often mentioned in legends. Trees have long been a source of sacred folklore with each chosen to represent the months and having its own magickal properties. The Ogham symbols may have been devised by ancient Druids. As several of the symbols refer to trees, the ogham alphabet is often called the Tree Alphabet. The symbols are included next to the tree names which are shown in both English and Old Irish. The animal symbols are my interpretation based on various sources. The ruling planets of each sign are also noted. I have added very general attributes for each sign. The information provided here is just an introduction to the wealth of knowledge concerning Druid teachings and Celtic lore.
***About MagickMermaid Vintage Treasures***
I love shopping and collecting! I have also inherited several wonderful things. I wish I had a large enough home to accommodate all my finds. I have officially run out of space and hope to find good homes for them. :)
