Illustrations

For examples of Stephen’s contemporary art and illustrations, do take a look at his own Bard of Cumberland website:

Bard of Cumberland – art – poetry – folklore – druids

Here are a few examples, and the books they relate to:

Dragon: Drake is a Household Spirit often taking the form of a small dragon. It’s sole job is to keep firewood dry. Only trouble is, Drake smells of rotten eggs, which can be quite off-putting to many home owners. More such tales in: Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin: an Encyclopedia of World Folklore

Unicorn: Unicorns on the Isle of Skye? The Beast of the Lowering Horn is an animal with unicorn-like features. More of this tale in Folklore of Scotland

Oak Man: The Vixen and the Oakmen is a well-known folk tale, but the Oak Man is also powerful Nature Spirit, a forest guardian. More in Folklore of the Lake District