Coyote Swap - Due April 9, 2008

[Meran]

No, I hadn't sent one to them.. yet.
why don't you do that? That'd be a big help.. I seem to be getting a migraine.

[rkolig]

I've got an idea for this swap and will play with the idea this weekend. If it pans out, I'd love to join.

[Lagaz]

Hey you guys!! I actually seen this swap earlier, just been holding off till I got some of my other commitments done. Free time for me has been a bit of a b!@(#, so I'm trying not to spread myself to thin.

I'd love to make some Coyote cards...I even have a few ideas that I might be able to put onto paper.

Thanks for inviiting me....so keep a warm spot for me please!

[Meran]

Have added you happily; also can't wait to see what you come up with!

[Meran]

We still have plenty of time to add some players to our Mythic Coyote/Trickster swap! Anyone else? Am I gonna have to write you all some private messages?? Hmm?? Don't make me now!
A lot of you actually do these things all the time.. like Anne.. an Indian man with an image of Crow or Raven or Coyote around his head like a halo.. I can 'see' the card; heck, you probably already have some made!
And then anyone who reads Charles de Lint's books would have an inside track on this too!
Who else?

[EraserQueen]

Coyote Blue by Christopher Moore is a fav book of mine

OMG, is Anne not in this swap?

[Meran]

NO> Can you believe it? go bug her
(I've a paper cut on one of my fingers and typing is not going well)

[Meran]

and how is everyone doing on their cards?
I received some lovely coyote cards yesterday from Canuckdesz, safe and sound in their temporary home..

I have ideas for mine too, but haven't started them yet.. doesn't life just raise its ugly head too much sometimes???
And remember, these don't have to be ~coyotes.. it's the MYTH we're talking about.. the Trickster, so Loki, Spider, Anansi, all those are also part of this swap (and all their human AND animal forms..)

[TheeCoyote]

There are so many options! I have only firmed up one so far; trying to narrow down two more.

[Chronata]

I have made four Cards of trickster Tales!

I am very happy with how they turned out. I wouldn't be surprised if I was actually guided by a Trickster energy to complete these.
I have them show up often in my life, and I know all the stories. I usually tell them around campfires in October. There are so many "prometheus" stories about tricksters, and I love each variation.

Here is Brer Rabbit (I am a Splash Mountain junkie, so there's a passing nod to Disney in it)
and Coyote stealing fire, and bringing it to the People
and A Japanese kitsune fox spirit, shapeshifting at dawn,
and Waan the crow maan from the Aboriginal Australian tales, flinging his boomerang towards the sun

[Meran]

Robyn, those are EXACTLY what I had in mind for this swap... and a wonderful, diverse group you've made too!
It'll be cool to see this in person.. I'll pm my address to you.

[rkolig]

Here's what I came up with. I tried to incorporate some of the symbols that coyote stories have in them.

http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum...dex.php?n=5022

[Meran]

Mary, those are NOT what I had in mind.. however, the ideas behind swaps are to see how each person/artist interprets the 'task'.. and I think you did Wonderfully!! Godlike images, mythic/mystic images, all incorporate the 'task' I have inflicted on you all..
I like what you did, and would give extra points for going into old old imagery..
So, your task is done, then! and you did WELL..

[Chronata]

OOOh...I like those Mary! They are stunning in their design!

Wish I hadn't waited so long...I want to do more cards now.

I want to draw Monkey, and Fudugazi, the tortoise, and Papa Legba, the Voodoo Loa!

maybe I can just do them anyway...before Spring comes!

oh...and thanks Meran...I just picked up the book on Amazon. I think I need it!

[TheeCoyote]

I think they are way cool!
With a theme like this, there has to be a huge variety of interpretations and approaches. So much creative room.

[EraserQueen]

Hi Meran: My percolation came up dry I'm sorry! I LOVE this theme, but I can't make anything that looks good!

[Meran]

Boy, everybody's dropping out like flies! Oh well, that's just means the hard core is here!! lol
Got Chronata's wonderful cards yesterday... and I get to keep one, just one.. gah! but which ONE?

[rkolig]

Not me, I'm in. But they're going in the mail tomorrow. I redid the Coyote at night card. I just couldn't bear sending it, just didn't like it.

For some reason, I was thinking they were due the 1st of April.
Should I send it priority?

[Meran]

no, no, it'll be fine. don't spend extra money getting them here.. heck, I'm still in the design stage on mine.
that's one thing I found out about hosting: I can do mine late! hee hee

[rkolig]

I'm still in the design stage on mine.
that's one thing I found out about hosting: I can do mine late! hee hee

Yeah, I know how that is. I'm the same with Hansel and Gretel.
And lovin it!!