The Autumn Empress
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A fine art print of my original pen and ink drawing.
- 6x12 inches
- Textured, ivory cotton rag paper
- Printed with archival quality inks
- Hand-signed on back
- Includes copy of story
Story Behind the Drawing
In the Blue Ridge Mountains, white-tailed deer celebrate the Autumn Equinox with the Feather Crowning Ceremony. The ceremony, held in late September, begins with a potluck dinner. Each family brings their favorite homemade food — berry pies, nut breads, and leafy salads. After dinner, one doe is crowned the “Autumn Empress,” an honorary title for a female deer who worked hard to help the ceremony come together. The Empress is crowned with a feather headdress, complete with beads and sunflowers. Finally, the deer finish off the evening with a dance around the campfire.
