The Heart of the Forest by delbeke
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A great big hug and thank you to Lynn (lwperkins) for the gift of GillBrooks 3D-Real-O-Rama. Great product.
I want to thank all the other artists for commenting and favoring on my last image. Your support overwhelms me. And "Pops" I loved your comment. lol Hope this is better.
Okay, here's the scoop. My source has returned from traveling around the Forest and has lots to tell. I've been told that many, many years ago, eons really, even before my time (and that's old) :o) A wizard of great renowned planted a small Oak tree in the Lost Meadow near two big boulders and put a spell on it that made the little Oak sapling 'glow' with a beautiful bluish green color. He told the Leaf and Grass Fairies to watch over it as it grew.
I must mention something about the Leaf and Grass Fairies. They are not the cutest or prettiest faes in the Forest, actually they are quite homely. They have big heads, long arms and ears and big hands. Their feet have evolved into one big toe with a very sharp toenail. This helps them climb the trees with ease. They have grass and flowers for hair, except for the queen, she has long fibrous strands of root. They have a wonderful talent for nurturing and are fastidious. Everything is inspected and checked before it is planted and I mean everything, from the Spanish moss that hangs on the branches to the mushrooms that grow in the grass. If doesn't come up to standard, well... we don't even want to talk about that, but I am told the fairies can be ruthless. Yet, they can take a tree that's gone scraggly and make it into a majestic specimen of loveliness that any bird would be proud to call it home.
As the years went by the little Oak grew into a mighty Oak Tree shading the Lost Meadow. Something else was happening during those years. The Grass fairies traveled long distances to find other trees to be planted near the Oak, just in case it got lonely it would have something to communicate with. Hey, this what I've been told. You think I make this stuff up? Well,...I've never heard the trees talking to each other, but anything is possible in the Forest. I did know a man who talked to trees. Yup, it's true. He said, "They were alive and grew, you could talk to them and they didn't answer back. :o)
So, from that little Oak sapling grew what is known as the 'Heart' of the Forest. It sits exactly in the middle of all the Forest and all the other trees radiate from it in a circle. It is said The Oak has magic powers. It has been reported that if someone or thing, be it a fae, troll, dog, cat or even a bird is lost, they will find their way to the 'Heart' of the Forest and sit beneath the Oak and be regenerated with it's magic power, refreshed by the Leaf and Grass Fairies and then sent on the right path.
If you go down Mapledrop Lane, right on the Peacock Path and keep going until you come to the great blue brambles and squeeze through the round opening and follow the Lost Path, you will eventually come to the Oak Tree. You are now lost. But not to worry, you have the big oak to give strength and the Fairies to make sure any bumps and bruises are taken care of and give you a warm cup of Sassy Elm and mint tea. Then lead you to the right path to home ... or so I am told. :o)
IMPORTANT! The National Wildlife Federation has sent out an alert to help save the 'Teddy Bear' Black Bear's habitat. If you could paste the link and go to the site and read what it is about and if you feel you want to sign the petition please do. No money is involved and you will be helping another animal/ animals who will be losing a home. Thank you so much for your time.
https://online.nwf.org/site/AdvocacyJServSessionIdr005=z3ost6s7m2.app45b&cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=495
Comments (64)
stevey3d
Wonderful image! Superb detail and a lovely character! Terrific narrative too!
doarte
A RICH CONTRIBUTION TO THE GREEN WORLD OF LOVELY THOUGHT
Mousson
WOWWWWWW wonderful !!!!!!!!!!!!
Bossie_Boots
Oh my word what an awesome scene im really liking this Telka character what a brilliant imagination you have love the story superb work hugs lou x
bpclarke
Great story and imagery. Very well done. Bunny
mcv
Superb story telling in both this artistic and lush picture and in your imaginative prose too!!!
flaviok
Já estava com saudades da arte e das histórias maravilhosas minha amiga, é de encher os olhos e o coração, e nos tornar mais humanos, soberbamente feita, aplausos mil It was missing already of the art and of the wonderful histories my friend, is of filling the eyes and the heart, and to become more human, done soberbamente, applause thousand
Daramski
Fantastic scene and composition, great characters and lighting, brilliant render:)
lwperkins
I'm so glad you liked the forests--they seemed so right for you! And the fairies seem right being not pretty--they are magic workers and not just decorative fairies, though their wings are astonishingly beautiful! What a wonderful story, it brings an extra magic to the image!
lethalliam
Awesome scene, great work on it and cool story. :)
pjlawson
What a beautiful scene! Excellent characters, terrific forest and I love your storytelling. You have a great imagination!!!
bakapo
wonderful story and scene... well done, these characters are fun!
npauling
The oak has grown into a fine speciman. A lovely render and those fae look so different. Great story.
pcezanne1
Lovely scene and story -- pure green! It must be tough trying to keep an eye non those swift creatures and try to spell their whole name at the same time. Guess that's why "fae" works so well!
MarciaGomes
EU ADORO SUAS HISTÓRIA ME FAZ VIAJAR EM TEUS CONTOS DE FADAS E FLORESTAS MÁGICAS.FASCINANTE OBRA EU AMEI AS FADAS TUDO PERFEITO POSES,ILUMINAÇÃO NÃO SEI O QUE DIZER EU AMEI,AMEI,AMEI.++++++++5 I ADORES THEIR HISTORY DONATE TO TRAVEL ME IN YOUR FAIRY TALES AND MAGIC FORESTS. FASCINATING WORK I LOVED THE FAIRIES EVERYTHING PERFECT POSES, ILLUMINATION DOESN'T KNOW HIM/IT THAT SAYING I LOVED, I LOVED, I LOVED .++++++++ 5
pops
As always a wonderful story and a very enchanting and beautiful image
lorddarkwolf
cool artwork!
Tigi63
Klasse Bild.sehr schöne Arbeit
mikeerson
LOL.... You told me I had an imagination - LOL, cool stuff... I like the idea of roots, grass and flowers for hair... I saw Bruce Willis on Jay Leno last year with a geo pet on his head - lol... your story reminded me of it... What do trees say to the dogs when the dogs do what dogs do??? You don't know? Talk to your trees and tell them I said Hi... REALLY COOL PICTURE
Akhbour
Great stuff, image and story, very well done!
morghana
Splendid realization! Gorgeous scene!!!
ValleyDesires
Great words and image. Excelllent.
artice
AWESOME IMAGE AND A GORGEOUS STORY...:-)
chrissy16
Fantastic work !
lior
Very creative and wonderful arwork!
AGentleMuse
Wonderful story telling, beautiful scene and work!!
magnus073
Really first class work all around Alexis, I can't wait to share this with my nieces when my internet at home is fixed. I'll go follow that link now :)
flavia49
Splendid image, great compositio bravo!!!!!
amirapsp
I love your work and the story with it rocks...Hugs
Cimaira
beautiful, very original and creative!