Snow White's Wicked Queen ~ a most gorgeous Witch!

Inspired by Walt Disney and his wonderfully talented animators, I wanted to do my own rendition based on my favourite witch ~ the wicked Queen in Snow White. My painting was done in prismacolor pencils. It measures about 9 by 12 in. I think that I shall render again this beauty in her more deadly state, that of the old hag holding the poisonous apple! 

I must add, if you have never treated yourself or your children in seeing Walt Disney's Snow White, then please grab a seat, pop some popcorn, and settle in for a wickedly good time!  Halloween may not seem the time for Snow White to many, but after seeing this grim fairy tale, you might just change your mind!  This film is absolutely amazing and I am in awe of its magical artistry each and every time I see it.  Having premiered in 1939, Snow White was a break-through film of its time and gave audiences a glimpse into this new art form of animation that would become the classic standard in the Industry, thanks to the genius of the visionary Mr Disney. 

The Witching Hour

The hot days of summer are passing, and I am definitely looking forward to the cooler temps of Autumn. There's a feeling about Fall that excites my senses. My creativity goes into overdrive and my usual night-owl habits get all the more intense. There's just something purely primitive and instinctual within me as the nights get longer and a full harvest moon is covered by slow moving clouds in a darkened sky. The changing leaves, the chill in the breeze, the cry of the crow are the tempting delights of All Hallow's Eve... I know that I'm not the only one who feels inclined to be deliriously happy and well content during this festive time of Halloween, but there is a certain magic in the air that simply stirs my soul. 

As my witchy friend, Theodora Brumball, often chants:

"Tonight is the Night

The time of Spirit

And of the Witching Hour

The night to fear it

Tonight is the night

White moon is full

Night of the Vampire

Night of the Ghoul

Tonight is the Night

When the un-dead rise

The dark surrounds you

And the black bat flies

For Tonight is the Night

Of All Hallows Eve

Time of Ghosts and Goblins

The Time to Believe"

Theodora Brumball © Weird Contessa Studio Creations™

The Witching Hour poem ©1985-2011 Gina LF Draker

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