Today I'm sharing another page at Art Journal Journey I created in my large art journal. For this, I'm once again joining Yvonne from Meggy's Way with her theme A World of Fantasy.
Today we continue the tale of King Long Shanks who has been tricked by some unscrupulous tailors. In case you missed Part 1 yesterday, you can see it here.
"Back in the fabled Land of Amphibians everyone was preparing for the lily pad parade. King Long Shanks was dressed by his tailors, then led the parade through the town."
"No one said a word until a young tadpole shouted that the king was naked. Everyone laughed, except the Queen who gave part of her skirt to cover King Long Shanks."
It may be a fantasy, but it's also a love story.For this page I created in my large art journal, I started with another slightly different green patterned scrapbook paper to which I added the images and the text I wrote and printed. And even though I covered up the majority of the background, there are circles everywhere, which means I can also join Moo Mania and More with their theme of Circles.Bleubeard and I are delighted you chose to stop by today and hope to also see you at Art Journal Journey AND Moo Mania and More.
Nice story, this seems to be the froggy version of 'The Kaiser's new clothes'. Have a great Sunday, Valerie
ReplyDeleteOh Elizabeth, what an awesome fantasy story. I loved your version of it much better than the one we know in the UK [The Emperor's new Clothes] Yes, it is a love story as well, what fine lady would tear up her gown to cover her husbands modesty unless he was her true love. Mind you she is wearing a very fetching set of bloomers.
ReplyDeleteThank you for these fabulous pages for my AJJ theme, I think you are enjoying this theme as well. I have certainly started off this Sunday morning with a smile after reading your post. Have a super day.
Yvonne xx
I am in LOVE with your story of the fabled Land of Amphibians! Your version is really a highlight - the lady did the right thing to help her naked husband over some troubles ... now she is standing free in her cute underwear, she does not care!
ReplyDeleteHave a happy Sunday! Rike xx
Great images! I love your take on this familiar story. And you're right, it is a love story that you created too.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday,
Alison xxx
I'm not a frog person, but you sure make me want to hang out with a few right now.(lol) Very cool and fun layout! Hugs...RO
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love this Dr.E.! Great entry for AJJ!
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday!
Hugs, Susi
Great images! I love your take on this familiar story. And you're right, it is a love story that you created too.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday,
Alison xxx
Sweet ending to your story.
ReplyDeleteLove this Elizabeth! I also saw the first instalment which was also great! I have never heard of this in frog version - so fun! As someone commented we know it as the Emporer’s new clothes in Canada as well, but this is way more fun. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this. So bright and colorful. It makes me smile. And I love the fairytale.
ReplyDeleteThe queen is so nice to help cover up the King. And there is a good backstory too and how this applies to life, isn't there? Great page. It was a fun 2 days of posts that I really enjoyed. I hope we get to see King Longshanks again-this time in some clothing perhaps? Happy rest of the weekend. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteWow... lovely!
ReplyDeleteEine wundervolle Umsetzung für das Thema von Moo-Mania!
Ein herzlicher Sonnengruß... von Heidrun
I love that it's a lovely story. And a fable for our time!
ReplyDeleteAdorable your Art Journal page Elizabeth !!, I love this love story too, and love the scrap paper with circles. So amazing and interesting!
ReplyDeletei wish you a very nice new week, big hugs, Caty
A delightful turn as a love story :) The King now knows who the only loyal one really is! I love these illustrations. The facial expressions capture so much.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! I like this version. :)
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous spread, Elisabeth
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at MOO MANIA & MORE.
Have a wonderful new week
And wow, thank you so much for joining MOO MANIA & MORE.
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful entry!
Elizabeth, your queen is the heroine of the story- what devotion and love for her frog king!
ReplyDeleteA great page and I have to tell you, i am still giggling over Long Shanks! teeheehee
Jackie xo
Delightful, Elizabeth - the story and the page.
ReplyDeletefabulous! xo
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