Revamping the Library

 

Hello, my darlings. How do you like the new banner? I love libraries, especially the old, kinda creepy ones. That's where the best books are...and the darkest stories.

A few years back, I'd started a blog called Library of the Ancients. I had a great plan for the site. I was going to create posts about a wide variety of ancient histories and legends, along with links to more information, links to books on the subject, and shops where like-minded items could be purchased. Unfortunately, my timing sucks, and life threw my cool idea out the window.

Well, I'm going to try again. I absolutely love this blog, and I'm determined to make this a little library of information on histories, mysteries, and mythologies. And the older I get, the more I want to know about ancient religions and stories I'd never thought of before.

I'm not quite sure just how I'm going to catalogue everything yet, but I'll figure it out. When I try to do it on paper, I get overwhelmed and constantly second-guess myself. I'll get there. 

I've always had a love for ancient history and strange legends. Not just the ancient ones, but more modern mysteries as well. I thrive on it. It used to drive my grandmother crazy. She was a devout Christian and just knew I was going to hell because of it. My dad just told her to leave me alone as I'd grow out of it. Yea, that didn't happen. But I always looked at it as not just understanding the Christian faith, but all faiths. I understood at a very young age that these stories weren't just myths and legends; they were someone's religion.

I also fell in love with the ancient stories such as King Arthur, Beowulf, Queen Mebd, and so many more. I wanted to know all I could find about ancient kings and queens such as Alfred the Great and Boudicca. I just found it all fascinating.

I want to create a place where all those stories, religions, and legends can co-exist. Tales about vampires next to stories about blood-letting rituals. Sounds dark, and it kind of is, but it's oddly interesting. I'll be adding places you can find more information, links to books and videos on mysteries and legends, and weird tidbits of information just to make you think.

So, come along and see where this takes us. I can't promise miracles, but maybe I can convince the "others" to help me shape their stories and bring them all back to life.

Until next time,
Miss Chris!!!

Otherworldly Art: Meet the Nobility of My AI-Generated Fantasy Realm

 

I've always had a passion for the fantasy realm, even before it was a "thing". It was one of the reasons I created this blog and others like it. I found comfort in the fantasy realm, and I still do.

I grew up in the 70s and 80s. I found my passion for the genre through movies such as Conan the Barbarian, The Never-Ending Story, and Labyrinth. I was a huge fan of Greek and Egyptian mythologies, and read everything I could find about the fairy world. Today, that passion has only gotten stronger.

As a writer, I was apprehensive about using a chatbot for any reason. However, from the creation of my first AI image, I was hooked. I've spent years learning to create images that call to my youth and my love of gothic fantasy. And as such, I've created my first Gothic fantasy AI-image pack: Nobles of the Mythic Realms.

The Mindset Behind the Nobles

I had a blast putting this package together. I've created 6 high-resolution images (4096x4096 300 dpi) that would make wonderful 18"x18" art prints. Included in the package are the images of what I believe certain members of the otherworldly nobility would look like, including:

The Queen of the Fairies

In my mind, the Queen of the Fairies was fairest of the fair. She was both beautiful and brilliant, mesmerizing and magical, graceful and grandiose. She could command a room with a wave of her hand and a glint in her eye. 

Lord of the Elves

Though he was called the Goblin King, I always felt David Bowie would have been better named as the Elvin King/Lord. He just looked like he'd make a great Lord of the Elves. I will admit that Orlando Bloom made a VERY good elf. 

The Baroness of the Banshees

Okay, I may have invented this one, but I wanted to showcase a few darker characters. I was raised by my Irish grandmother and was always told to listen for the wail of the Banshee. I'm not sure how much of what she told me was actual myth or not, but in my mind, this is what I'd see if I ever heard the Banshee's wail...and it would be the last thing I'd ever see. 

The Path to Creation

As I was creating this collection, I not only learned how to create high-quality, 300 dpi images, but I learned why it's important to do so. I didn't want to offer images that would become fuzzy and dull upon printing. I wanted to offer crisp images that others would be proud to exhibit. Each of the images found in this package is print-shop-ready and would look stunning in any dark academia or fantasy collection. 

The Nobles of the Mystic Realms Digital Art Pack can also be used as NPC portraits for RPG gaming communities. I've played in a few online RPG gaming rooms and enjoyed creating the characters that moved the game from one quest to the next. 

Along with the Fairy Queen, the Elvin Lord, and the Banshee Baroness, you'll meet the Abbess of the Elementals, the King of the Gnomes, and the Duke of the Goblins. 

I'm also offering all of this for the low price of $12. That's only $2 per high-resolution image that can be used over and over again. 

A Personal Invitation

I'm very proud of this collection and invite you to come check it out. You'll find 6 high-resolution Gothic art prints, each 300 dpi, for only $12. Use them to decorate your Gothic fantasy space or to add a new flair to your RPG stories. 

I'm living proof that you CAN teach an old dog new tricks. Not only did I learn how to create a group of images that are aesthetically pleasing, but ready to be taken from the online world to the physical one. I can't wait to get busy on my next collection. I hope you'll join me for that one as well.

Until next time,
Miss Chris!!!

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