I did this article a while back when I created my design of the Green Fairy (or Absinthe). It is perhaps a bit long for here, but I hope …
I did this article a while back when I created my design of the Green Fairy (or Absinthe). It is perhaps a bit long for here, but I hope you enjoy it. I have been enjoying the intriguing history of this little fairy and she has inspired me to create my own version of her. She was the muse said to represent the potent liquor known as Absinthe. A naughty and mischievous lady, but very seductive. She is also referred to as La Fee Verte or Green Fairy. She was part of La Belle Époque, or “beautiful era”. A period in France’s history that began during the late 19th century and lasted until World War I. It was a golden time of beauty, innovation, and peace between France and its European neighbors. A time of cabaret, and cancan, and art flourished with Impressionism and Art Nouveau. She inspired famous artists and writers of that time, and was a favorite of the bohemian culture. Some of the more famous imbibers she inspired were… Verlaine, Rimbaud, Poe, Wilde, Mary Shelly, Hemingway, Somerset Maugham and Jack London. Absinthe often has a dazzling green color (depending on the brand). The color usually came from the chlorophyll content of the herbs used in the distillation process. The main ingredient being Wormwood. But it not only inspired, it also drove some mad. It is said to be a contributing factor when Van Gogh cut off part of his ear. Below a quote from Wilde. Oscar Wilde / “After the first glass you see things as you wish they were. After the second, you see things as they are not. Finally you see things as they really are, and that is the most horrible thing in the world.” Absinthe also enjoyed great popularity in New Orleans at that time but was banned in the U.S. around 1912. One place of great renown was “The Old Absinthe House” in the heart of the French Quarter, at the corner of Bourbon Street and Bienville. Many celebrities passed through their doors as well … including P.T. Barnum, Mark Twain, Jenny Lind, Enrico Caruso, General Robert E Lee, Franklin Roosevelt, Liza Minelli and Frank Sinatra. / / This is just a taste of the rich history that follows the Green Fairy. There is so much more and only a search away if you would like to delve deeper. I hope you enjoy my illustration of this fascinating Green Fairy and her intoxicating past. I offer my rendition of her here on T-shirts, wall art and cards.
Hello everyone, thanks for stopping by. I already feel welcomed here on RedBubble. Just to let you know, you can see more of art at my…
Hello everyone, thanks for stopping by. I already feel welcomed here on RedBubble. Just to let you know, you can see more of art at my OFFICIAL SITE In addition to the prints on sale here at RedBubble, I also have t-shirts available through my ONLINE STORE Thanks again, / Ted
Hey all you FB’ers! I’ve started a public page on Facebook (since my personal profile’s fairly private). It’s basically a hub for my art,...
Hey all you FB’ers! I’ve started a public page on Facebook (since my personal profile’s fairly private). It’s basically a hub for my art, art store and forum for discussion, videos, music etc. Some come and join will ya? / http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=22506585286&ref=share I also have a FB group ‘The Ted Kimchee Store’ that you can join as well: / http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19811062224&ref=mf Thanks now go have some Kimchee! / Ted
Hey everyone, I’ve posted a video portfolio of pretty much everything that’s in my website in a little video on youtube. Check it ou…
Hey everyone, I’ve posted a video portfolio of pretty much everything that’s in my website in a little video on youtube. Check it out here And thanks ahead of time for the clicks! Ted / official website
Hey all, Probably the most influential artist on my work, and also a pretty awesome dude, Quinton Hoover...
Hey all, Probably the most influential artist on my work, and also a pretty awesome dude, Quinton Hoover is now on redbubble! I found Quinton’s work in the 90s when some friends were playing Magic: The Gathering. I actually started collecting the cards because of the awesome art on them, and it was Quinton’s Regeneration that kicked it all off for me. Since then his work has improved even more, and his most recent stuff shows his skill and elegance with the colour harmony and textures. Anyway, I can’t big him up enough.. so go and check out his work , comment, favourite, and generally make him feel welcome. He is exactly the sort of artist we want on this site.
Hi all – I’ve had paid work illustrating the children’s book “The Puzzle King” and it is finally published! The author has just emailed m…
Hi all – I’ve had paid work illustrating the children’s book “The Puzzle King” and it is finally published! The author has just emailed me the url. This is very exciting and thought you might like to see it. I illustrated both the cover and inside. I’ve used my maiden name. Here it is: The Puzzle King By Nina Cordelia Craft and Illustrated by Hillie Dijk
I decided to start a journal of all my homepage suggestions, chosen and unchosen. Check out / My Homepage Suggestions Part 1...
I decided to start a journal of all my homepage suggestions, chosen and unchosen. Check out / My Homepage Suggestions Part 1 / My Homepage Suggestions Part 3 / My Homepage Suggestions Part 4 Gimme Some Orange! / / Wrong Turn / / The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe / / Under Your Love Spell – Alternative / / Under Your Love Spell / / Goth – Alternative / / Good Faeries vs Evil Witches / / Aliens – featured 01.09.2009 / 7 Deadly Sins / / Tea Time / / Art 4 Charity – All images below are from the group Art 4 Charity / / Paper Love / / 2009 – International Year of Natural Fibres – Doreen’s Redbubble Homepage Challenge / / Onomatopoeia! / / Samurai Pizza Cats / / Treasure Island – Doreen’s Redbubble Homepage Challenge / / Marionette Dolls and Puppets / / Fairy Tales/Fable – aglaia b’s Redbubble Homepage Challenge / / 1950’s Lamps – Colleen Milburn’s Redbubble Homepage Challenge / / Illustrations about the Farm – Sanne Thijs’ Redbubble Homepage Challenge / / Muscly Men – Colleen Milburn’s Redbubble Homepage Challenge / / Illustrated Orchards / / Orchards / / Breast Cancer Awareness / / Daffodil Day featured 21.08.2009 / Undies / / Art by (some) of the Redbubble Team / / Also, on an unrelated topic, I just want to say how much I ♥ this image! Beatles / / 3d Illustration Art / / Mario / / Tatt-Tastic / / Popcorn / / Sausage Dogs / / Gingerbread / / I ♥ Tim Burton / / Reflections / / The Cure / / Sexy Art from Sexy Artists Artists are from my forum discussion Redbubblers! Market yourselves HERE! / / Moo Moos / / The Volkswagen Rainbow / / Energy Drinks / / Jeans / / Theme: The Office / /
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