Ancient Alchemy®
Est. 1994
San Diego, California, USA
Handcrafted Soaps, Herbal Balms & Candles
Crafted in the Wise Woman Tradition
...Other Crafty Curiosities!
- Art -
It's hard to stop at just one mode of creation...or such is how it's been for me! I've been drawing & painting since childhood, first inspired by the beautiful illustrations in children's picture books. I've continued to love painting mythic fantasy & very real subjects, beings seen and unseen - fairies, mermaids, witches, sasquatch, dragons and more. My art has appeared in several books, online magazines, and I regularly show at San Diego Comic-Con International's annual Art Show. Here is a sampling of my style. It can be found at my art *WEBSITE* with links there to purchase as prints, greeting & blank cards, mugs, pillows, and on a bevy of other useful products!
- Writing -
Writing is something else I've loved all my life; ...as a child writing stories and poems, ...through school as a newspaper editor, ...later obtaining completion from the Institute of Children's Literature, ...and as a beat reporter for my community newspaper. A recent story of mine in included in the following publication. I love to collect typewriters, too!
- Fiber Crafts -
As long as I can remember, I've been knitting and crocheting. I grew up in a family skilled in several textile crafts....knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting, embroidery, etc. I also learned to spin my own yarn! Here is a sample of some of my wares: handspun yarn for you to make your own projects, and some of my finished pieces. All and more are available HERE.
- Pyrography -
Another craft I enjoy is pyrography...the art of wood-burning. Here are some samples, and they are available HERE.
Thanks for checking out my other crafts!
~Carol