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"El Conejo In La Luna"

10/19/2018

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I recently did a project for Reading A-Z. They worked in conjunction with a Mexican team on an ancient myth, El Conejo En La Luna, translation, The Rabbit In The Moon.

The story is based on the legend of Quetzalcoatl and his encounter with a little rabbit who offered itself to the starving god. Quetzalcoatl touched by her offering elevated her to the moon. Then brought her back to earth, leaving her image to live forever in the moonlight.

Here is part of a lovely letter I received from A-Z after the projects completion.

"Just a notice that the artwork for this legend is officially approved. The editor thought it turned out beautifully!  Also, another member of the Spanish team sent her compliments . . . 

"The art for this book is rather moving. It looks like fine art. This story is engrained in the folklore of Mexico, so it deserves fine art.  Very beautiful."
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I was thrilled!  Below is my painting of Quetzalcoatl in human form.

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I thought this story was meant for me on so many levels!  I love ancient myths, "dragons" and of course rabbits!  The area I live in is called the Conejo Valley, or Rabbit Valley.  I have always had rabbits running through my yard, every day and every night!
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Also, when I was a little and looking up at the moon with my grandmother, I always saw a rabbit! There are a lot of configurations for the rabbit in the moon, but my art director let me use the one that I've always imagined!  

​​Below are a few additional images from the book.

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Siri link
10/21/2018 08:16:47 pm

These are beautiful, Carol. They deserve those lovely comments. Gorgeous!

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