Cailleach, old birdwoman

This large drawing (ink, pen and graphite) forms part of the world of Manu Fly to the Sea. It's details and textures become folded into the graphic novel panels and inform the visual world of the narrative.

Birdwoman is the narrator of the story. She often appears alone in the landscape, detached, observing. In this manifestation, she is Cailleach, the personification of winter: she herds deer, she fights spring, and her staff freezes the ground.

In Celtic mythology, Cailleach is seen as a seasonal deity or spirit, ruling the winter months between Samhainn (5 November or first day of Samhainn) and Bealltainn (1 May or first day of summer).

Beautiful high-quality giclée print on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth 305gsm paper (or the nearest paper, if printing fulfillment is in your country and not the London-based printer I use).

If there is a giclée printer near you, I can organise printing fulfillment locally.

What is a Giclée Print?

Giclée is a French term meaning “to spray”, referring to how an inkjet printer works and how giclee prints are usually produced. These large-format inkjet printers use small spraying devices that can both match colour and apply ink precisely. When this process is paired with high-quality inks and quality museum-grade paper, the result is a beautiful print. Blacks come out looking like carbon – gorgeous.

Size: 70cm x 100cm approx