LOST
A lost boot she thought. This could be my most favourite find yet.

Folktale Week 2023

7 illustrations over 7 days from the following 7 prompts:

  • LOST

  • INK

  • SEA

  • SLEEP

  • UNDERGROUND

  • ILLUSION

  • FOUND.

Boot And the boot spoke to her. Not in words you understand. Nor was it written. But it invited her in. And Little Red was not afraid. She loved adventure.

Boot And the boot spoke to her. Not in words you understand. Nor was it written. But it invited her in. And Little Red was not afraid. She loved adventure.

Sea She began to swim, into the depths. Then she saw her. And she knew what he needed to do.

Sea She began to swim, into the depths. Then she saw her. And she knew what he needed to do.

Sleep The rescue was exhausting. On dry land, Red fell into a fitful sleep. She knew they weren’t safe. They didn’t have much time.

Sleep The rescue was exhausting. On dry land, Red fell into a fitful sleep. She knew they weren’t safe. They didn’t have much time.

Underground The ground started to shake and rumble. The terrible creatures. Sharp teeth and claws. Their blind rage. Red needed to get her up into the trees.

Underground The ground started to shake and rumble. The terrible creatures. Sharp teeth and claws. Their blind rage. Red needed to get her up into the trees.

Illusion They could smell their prey. They gnashed their teeth. And spat with rage. And then, unable to see, they passed by in a frenzy.

Illusion They could smell their prey. They gnashed their teeth. And spat with rage. And then, unable to see, they passed by in a frenzy.

Found Little Red left the boot and the shoe. Swaying happily together in the breeze. A new pair in a new home, she thought. She scampered off... To find another adventure.

Found Little Red left the boot and the shoe. Swaying happily together in the breeze. A new pair in a new home, she thought. She scampered off... To find another adventure.