by Ronesa Aveela | Sep 15, 2023 | art, Books, Kickstarter, Mythology and Folklore
The Firebird (Zhar-ptitsa) is a creature found in the wonder tale (volshebnaia skazka). She represents a rare treasure. Her eyes are crystals, and her feathers are silvery, golden, or orange-red and glow like embers. A single feather shines brighter than numerous...
by Ronesa Aveela | Apr 28, 2023 | art, Books, Mythology and Folklore
The cover of our forthcoming book, Magical Healing Trees in Slavic Folklore, is a painting that is part of Alphonse Mucha’s Slav Epic series. This series depicts key battles and cultural events among the Slavs. The first installment portrays a moment from the sixth to...
by Ronesa Aveela | Mar 1, 2023 | art, Artists
Don Quixote with brush, knight of good and love I lost a good friend and mentor while I was vacationing in Italy recently. I’ve had the honor of being able to incorporate his paintings into our own work, to share them with those who may not have known this master...
by Ronesa Aveela | Jan 20, 2023 | art, Artists, Authors, Books, Bulgaria, Bulgarian Art, Kickstarter, Rituals and Traditions
All the glitter of Christmas is over. The tree and decorations have been taken down. I miss the lights, the holiday colors and greenery of a fresh Christmas tree. Even the trees outside are bare. Nature feels empty. From time to time, I catch a glimpse of a red dot on...
by Ronesa Aveela | Aug 19, 2022 | art, Books, Kickstarter, Mythology and Folklore
In Whimsea Wishes Upon a Star, the little mermaid learns that she is a Rusalka, commonly known as a Slavic mermaid. In 2020, we were asked if we would discuss Rusalki, as this Slavic water spirit was going to be a contestant on the Blurry Photos Annual Miss Cryptid...
by Ronesa Aveela | Jun 10, 2022 | art, Artists, Authors, Books, Bulgarian Art
Years ago, when we started writing about Bulgarian and Slavic traditions and folklore, Nelly created all of the illustrations, but we wanted to do more to promote these traditions from Eastern Europe. We found a way by commissioning rising stars and well-known artists...
