Lewis Carroll is one of our favorite banned book authors. One of the most iconic drawings from Alice in Wonderland is “The Mad Tea Party” which was first illustrated by John Tenniel. It teaches the lesson that positive human interaction is dependent upon open communication and respect for others. Many people have reinvented Alice in Wonderland over the years including Walt Disney and Karen Strum.
I was notified that the Icons Museum purchased a first edition copy of "Matilda" by Roald Dahl. The museum features portraits of Hollywood celebrities by artist Matthew Montero and four decades themed rooms displaying collectibles from that time period. They made“Matilda” a part of their permanent 80's retro room.
Tea consists of natural pigments that can be used to stain paper. Using watered-down tea is a great way to play with light and dark shading in a painting.
I offer henna at "Let Me Ink You" on the main drag into Clearwater where I am a licensed tattoo artist. My designs are duo-toned, using both black jagua gel and red henna paste. After I set the design you're able to relax in our recliners and let the tattoos dry in front of a fan while listening to music.
