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Unicorn Jewelry Dish
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The unicorn is a legendary creature that has been described since antiquity as a beast with a single large, pointed, spiraling horn projecting from its forehead. In European folklore, the unicorn is often depicted as a white horse-like or goat-like animal with a long horn, cloven hooves, and sometimes a goat's beard. In the Middle Ages and Renaissance, it was commonly described as an extremely wild woodland creature, a symbol of purity and grace, which could be captured only by a virgin. A common belief is that the legend of unicorns were based on travelers' tales of rhinoceros and narwhal tusks. My thanks again to the Ceramic Art Studio and Shop.
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Nello and Patrasche (A Dog of Flanders)
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"A Dog of Flanders" is an 1872 novel by English author Marie Louise de la Ramée about a Flemish boy named Nello, a poor orphan with tremendous artistic talent and his faithful dog Patrasche. The classic tale spawned several adaptations, most notably a very popular Japanese anime series as well a few Hollywood films. I remember seeing the 1959 version on television as a kid and crying my eyes out. My thanks again to the Ceramic Art Studio and Shop.
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Creature from the Black Lagoon
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The Creature from the Black Lagoon (AKA "Gill Man") is one of the most original and iconic Universal Studios monsters and was designed by a woman named Milicent Patrick, a visual artist who also worked as an animator at Disney. Unfortunately as was the custom in that era, her boss Bud Westmore got his name on the movie's credits. Westmore ended up firing Patrick as he was jealous of her monster design's popularity and the publicity surrounding "The Beauty Who Created the Beast." Milicent Patrick never worked behind the scenes in Hollywood ever again. My thanks again to the Ceramic Art Studio and Shop.
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Blue Jay
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The blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) is a passerine bird in the family Corvidae, native to eastern North America. It lives in most of the eastern and central United States. Their vibrant coloration is not derived from pigments but is the result of light interference due to the internal structure of the feathers, which if crushed would appear a dull brown. Blue jays, along with magpies and ravens are my favorite corvids. My thanks again to the Ceramic Art Studio and Shop.
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