Today is the 19th anniversary of Rich Mullins' death. Andrew is spending the day posting his favorite lyrics, and I'm spending the day watching old concert videos. Did you know that Armulyn the Bard, with his kind, scratchy voice and his irreverent hope-filled joy is Andrew's tribute to his songwriting hero? "Sometimes, music is the moon."If you haven't heard Rich's music, or you'd like to remember him with us, here's a playlist to get you started.
Arundelle in clay
Sandra sent this in to show us her daughter's ingenuity in creating Arundelle out of Sculpey clay. The bit of purple in her leaf-hair makes me happy, as does the texture on the trunk. And look—there's even a face!
Forum fun: Oskar's quotes, Hollish school adventures, costuming, and thank yous. Plus a LOT more. Go browse around! :-)
Wingfeather Tales artwork in progress
Check this out—Joe Sutphin, who illustrated The Warden and the Wolf King, is illustrating one of the Wingfeather Tales. He's posted two in-progress sketches over the last week. It's fun to see how the details develop.First, from last week:[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BJrLzToj7-P/?taken-by=joesutphin[/embed]And this, from Sunday:[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ6ETM-Dnjq/?taken-by=joesutphin[/embed]I love watching artists work. :-) Joe's Instagram is full of mice, monsters, and other fun things. Click one of the photos above to follow him!
In the forum, we've got multiple new challenges in the Oskar's Quotes game, and Steph is looking for costume ideas beginning with the letter B. Go join the fun!
Glipwood Festival
Last week Andrew went up to Michigan for a school fundraiser and concert, which would have been fun enough—but there was also a FESTIVAL.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BJd862sgCTV/?taken-by=andrewpetersonmusic[/embed]How cool is that?
Abby's Leeli
Look at this sweet drawing Andrew got last week. Isn't she darling? I especially like her hair and the expression on her face. What do you think she's thinking?Abby, thanks so much for sending this in! We love her.
Have a wonderful Monday, everyone! I spent my morning hanging out with a librarian friend and fabric-shopping with Sara Cobbler. What are you up to today?
Forum fun this week: Oskar's quote game, a welcome back to school, what we're all reading right now, and whatever topic you want to talk about—start us a thread!
Here and there
Yesterday morning Andrew and his family collapsed in a heap at the Warren after eight whole weeks in Europe and a long, long, long trip home—and lo, it was very good. Dear Petersons, we are so glad you're home.Meanwhile in the forum, we've reached a milestone: One hundred topics! Elia noticed that we were right at 99 and did a most wonderful thing. Go check that out. And while you're over there, here are a few other exciting things happening:
- Oskar's Quotes: A Game! Super fun.
- Politics in pre-war Skree: Kingdoms, borders, kings, mayors? What was it like?
- Innocent or evil? One deep conversation. (Warning: Spoilers for book 4!)
You people are a joy, and it's so fun to play with you and hear your thoughts. Let's get started on the next hundred forum topics. :-)
Kalmar and a quote (spoiler)
Today's fan art is from Peter, who also sent along an excellent note. What I appreciate most about this drawing is the expression on Kalmar's face—sad, noble, uncertain—and the attention to detail in the claws and sword belt. Here's his letter:
We love your books! I am eleven and I have read all of them by myself. They are awesome!! When Kalmar was fanged this is what I think he looked liked, or at least I tried to draw the picture in my mind. As you can see I'm not a very good artist, however I love to draw and find it quite an enjoyable pastime. In the words of Barnabas Remsill an old Skreean philosopher: "Art is a window into the mind of the artist, and can be looked at in many a different way." I hope you like my drawing, and I love your twist to the story of how Janner sacrificed himself for all the Cloven, and his brother. The epilogue to book four was one of the best book endings I've ever read. Thank you for writing such a great book series.
For the Hills and the Hollows,Peter E. Rand
As a native of the Hollows, I also appreciate that salutation at the end. ;-) Thanks, Peter! Keep drawing!
This week's fun in the forum: Books that tell us who we are, Fight songs, and more Sly sneakery. Go browse around, and start us a topic! :-)
Ouster Will and Yurgen's son
Happy Tuesday, folks! Yesterday was a busy day in the library and I missed posting here, so today I shall rectify two wrongs at once by posting some long-overdue fan art. Its creator sent it to Andrew quite awhile back with this note:
My name is Joseph Brandenburg and I am 14 years old. This is a picture of the evil Ouster Will slaying the son of Yurgen.If you don't put this on your website then, in the immortal words of Loshain P'stane, "You will be most certainly and brutally slain. Or at the very least I'll chop off a finger or two. Or three."Sincerely,Joseph Brandenburg
Frankly, I do not know how we have survived. And Joseph's art certainly belongs on this site. Just look! Epic. And you'll want to zoom in, too, and check out the metallic glimmer of the dragon's scales. Thanks for the art, Joseph, and for our fingers.
This week's fun in the forum: The funniest book on the face of Aerwiar, Andrew's sly sneakery, books that tell us who we are, and a huge celebration—one of our resident authors just finished the first draft of his book! I love the community we have going here, guys. :-)