by Lisa Dunbar | Jun 19, 2025 | Books, Illustration Process, Miniatures
I read Kenneth Grahame’s classic tale The Wind in the Willows for the first time this month. A wonder weaver recommended it and I’m so glad that I followed her advice, for I simply adored it! There were so many moments that spoke to my heart. To...
by Lisa Dunbar | May 26, 2025 | Books, Illustration Process, Miniatures
Recently I made a miniature version of a tawny owl inspired by Old Mr. Brown, Beatrix Potter’s cantankerous owl. I was inspired to make the owl after receiving a request from a Wonder Weaver, who liked my miniature barn owl and wanted to learn how I made the...
by Lisa Dunbar | May 13, 2025 | Books, Craft, Illustration Process, Miniatures, Paper craft, Papercraft
This week I started a new diorama which is part of my Autumn Picnic project. The diorama features a barn owl reading a book. The barn owl was made using the spun cotton technique, meanwhile, I made the book from paper. As a finishing touch, I’ve started...
by Lisa Dunbar | May 9, 2025 | Miniatures, Paper craft
It’s teatime in the woods and there tea is served in cups made from tree nuts. Even though Easter has passed, I’ve continued working on my miniature picnic project inspired by Victorian customs and traditions and this past fortnight, I’ve been...
by Lisa Dunbar | Mar 30, 2022 | Book Review, Fairies, Fairy Illustration
Do you love storytime? I do! Very often, I put aside some time, make myself a cup of tea and sit down with a picture book. I find it very relaxing to read out loud and I love to look at pictures. Last week, I read the delightful book, All about Fairies, by Izzy Quinn,...
