For Sharon, writing is like breathing. She's been penning stories since second grade. Sharon is an avid reader, writer, gardener, and jewelry artist living near the Chesapeake Bay, the setting of The Green Man series and upcoming books.
Here in the US, the Green Man is almost an anomaly. You can find Green Man sculptures in larger cities such as New York and Chicago. Outside of the urban areas, the Green Man is often relegated to garden art and personal collections. It is humbling to see the amazing array of Green Men globally. …
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Are you in need of a last minute Halloween costume? If you would like to portray yourself as the Green Man, here are a few sources of Green Man masks: http://www.rainewalker.com/catalog3.htm These are exquisite, one of a kind, leather masks. Etsy.com has a variety of masks from various artists: http://www.etsy.com/search?includes%5B%5D=tags&q=greenman+mask Artist, Larry Wood has created…
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Spooks, witches, black cats and ghosts moaning “Oooooooooh!” Soon cries of “Boo!” and “Trick or Treat” will reign the streets. All Hallows eve is coming next week! The hunt for an outstanding costume is reaching a fever pitch. Here are a few Green Man related ideas. Steve Silk put together this blog post in 2008 on natural fashion:http://clattervalleygardens.blogspot.com/2008/12/three-ways-to-wear-plants.html…
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Throughout history, the Green Man has remained a mystery. There are many books and sites that discuss why the Green Man is a universal archetype. Luke Mastin has compiled an outstanding site devoted to the Green Man. You can visit the site by following this link: http://greenmanenigma.com/ Check out the gallery of Green Men. It’s…
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In my section of the world, the leaves are changing from green to brilliant hues of orange, red and gold. Festivals abound at this time of year and I was lucky enough to find references to an autumn Green Man … otherwise known as “The Berry Man.” Below are some photos and links: from:http://www.projectbritain.com/calendar/january/hollyman.html http://www.thelionspart.co.uk/octoberplenty/…
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