The seven prompts for 2022 Folk Tale Week are: Fool, Tree, Star, Rebel, Costume, Potion, Victory. I want to encompass each prompt into a continued narrative. As mentioned, to push myself out of my comfort zone, to learn to work to others suggestions but also, just to enjoy and play with my illustration.
Darkness - Initial Narrative Draft
The Fool And the Tree (combined) - His unquestioned duty, like those before him and those after him, is to climb each day to the top of the tallest tree.
Star - And as he reaches the top, just as the sun goes down, he masterfully flicks tiny crystals into the deep blue to create a beautiful night sky.
Rebel - But why should he keep suffer all day, and work all night? Its time for a rest! And a trip to the distant village, perhaps, in xxx's clothes so not to be recognised.
Costume - He pushed open the gates to the village, and what a blinding sight. LIGHTS; strung from houses, hanging from poles in every colour. All blocking his magical, hand-crafted sky.
Potion - How could they do this to him? To work so hard for something not to be seen. He pulls his bag of crystals from his belt and throws them into the drinking well. The water bubbles and boils as he walks away.