By Feather, Leaf, Bark & Stone
I have some beautiful offerings for you to celebrate National Poetry Day ( 6th October).
First is from Marry Waterson, who has made a few films with and for me ( we have one on the shortlist of a poetry film competition at the moment, a collaborative poem with Ian Duhig). This one features Michael Sheen, words by me, film by Marry and love how she has used my ink otters.
The otter used in the film is the bottom right hand one. I am going to sell these 4 otters to raise money for the Trussell Trust. Bottom right otter is £350, the other three are £250 each. ( All four are now sold, and the questioning otter increased just a little in price as I gilded a part of them) 100% of the money will go to the Trussell Trust. And if you have enjoyed the film and wish to make a small donation to the trust as a result, please do.
Michael had filmed a couple of pieces, and I sent the second to Seven Fables. Next morning Chris and Davina sent me this:
Feather, Leaf, Bark & Stone with Michael Sheen from Seven Fables on Vimeo.
Again, if you enjoy the film please make a small donation to the Trussell Trust, but only if you can.
You can buy a copy of Feather, Leaf, Bark & Stone via all good indie bookshops, and Solva Woollen Mill and Seven Fables have signed stock.
On Sunday 27th November I will be in the Globe at Hay with John Mitchinson and The Poetry Bookshop, Hay, doing an event that celebrates The Lost Words 5th Birthday. The Lost Words was Hay Festival Book of the Year, and I won the Hay Festival Medal for Illustration for my work on the book. Please get your tickets from The Poetry Bookshop to secure a place.
It was also Bookshop Day on Saturday and the Books are my Bag fox bags were released into the wild. They are limited edition, and again, available from all good bookshops ( who also sell online) so get yours while you can. And thank you so much for all the love that came my way from indies yesterday. The feeling is mutual.
In amidst all the busy activity Robin and I drove up a side road, found a place to park, with a view, and read for half an hour ( I was reading Orlam by P J Harvey, Robin was reading What We Owe the Future by William MacAskill). Far away by a hay bale I spied ears. I keep binoculars in the car for bird spotting. This is what I saw.
I want to turn it into a big painting, while it is fresh in the mind’s eye.
Meanwhile, in other news, Help Musician cards are available for order.
And Kris Drever is playing at Rhosygilwen in November.
Can you please tell me if the cover of your anthology is a labyrinth and what the significance of this image is. I am new to your work but I think I am going to love it.
It is a labyrinth, ancient symbol of many cultures. It’s a pathway to meditation. And much more.