Hello there!
If I haven’t already, allow me to introduce you to my friend Ddraig “the Good.” I originally painted this illustration of him in watercolor, and I have made it available as a canvas print! This print is 1.25 inches thick, so it can be displayed with or without a frame! It will make a sweet little gift for that kiddo who loves fairy tales and heroic stories! Thank you for visiting my wee shop and keep reading below to find out more about Ddraig and the inspiration for the painting.
You were created with an imagination for a reason. So, it’s reasonable that your Creator intends for you to use your imagination to understand Him and his ways better. Your imagination can help you recognize truth, appreciate beauty, and practice what is good, especially if you’re a kiddo!
In Mark 10:13-16, Jesus tells all the adults in the crowd that they need to be more like children. The older we grow, the more worldly we become, which I realize is not news to you, patient reader. We can easily observe in ourselves and in others, even followers of the Way, a certain cynicism, judgmentalism (the worldy kind), snobbery, jealousy, covetousness, greed and materialism, a desire to impress others with our wealth, education, and other accomplishments, and being hard on those who seem less accomplished. These are just a few of the defects grown-ups tend to embrace if not careful.
And it starts in our youth, so beware! None are immune; however, little children are less inclined to such hypocrisies and ugliness. They also tend to trust their parents and other grown-up loved ones. They want to love and be loved. The Creator seeks such as these as his Son has plainly stated.
Another important child-like quality is the acceptance and enjoyment of their God-given imagination. Grown-ups often lose touch with their imagination, or they allow it to manifest in unhealthy ways. Imagination is a tool, so it can be abused. We, like children, can use our imaginations for the good. As C.S. Lewis suggests in the essay from which this quote is taken, sometimes fairy-tales are the best way to illustrate truth. Our imagination is a language that dives deep, much deeper than our reason, useful though reason is…and necessary.
Kiddos get this.
G.K. Chesterton wisely writes that “Fairy tales do not tell children the dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children the dragons can be killed.”
Grown-ups need to understand this as well.
So, don’t give up, Friend! Keep fighting “the good fight of faith,” as St. Paul writes in 1 Timothy 6:12. More will be revealed!
The quote on this shirt is from the essay titled “Sometimes Fairy Stories May Say Best What’s To Be Said.” If you haven’t read this essay, you can find it in Of Other Worlds, a collection of essays and stories by C.S. Lewis.
I want to thank my friend Ddraig for posing for the **watercolor illustration reproduced on this canvas print. Ddraig is one of the few good dragons left in the world, but he understands that, sadly, his kind have worked hard to give dragons an evil reputation. He desired to be a part of my project because he believes in redemption. He wants to encourage all to seek the good path. His favorite Bible verse is 2 Peter 3:9, which states, “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”
May your day is enchanting!
Nora Lamar
*Ddraig is pronounced a bit like “Thryg.” He is an ancient Welsh dragon! There will be more on that subject later!
**When I painted Ddraig, I was inspired by the dragon paintings by J.R.R. Tolkien, one of which you can find on the cover of his translation of Beowulf.
Shipping and Processing:
There is no charge for shipping. The average shipping time in the U.S. for this product is about 4-7 business days. This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Returns policy: All sales are final; however, if we made a mistake or the item arrived damaged, please contact us immediately. We want to make it right. Thank you so much!
Item description:
• 1.25″ (3.18 cm) thick poly-cotton blend canvas
• Canvas fabric weight: 10.15 +/- 0.74 oz./yd.² (344 g/m² +/- 25g/m²)
• Fade-resistant
• Hand-stretched over solid wood stretcher bars
• Mounting brackets included
• Blank product sourced from the US, Canada, Europe, UK, or Australia
Hello there!
If I haven’t already, allow me to introduce you to my friend Ddraig “the Good.” I originally painted this illustration of him in watercolor, and I have made it available as a canvas print! This print is 1.25 inches thick, so it can be displayed with or without a frame! It will make a sweet little gift for that kiddo who loves fairy tales and heroic stories! Thank you for visiting my wee shop and keep reading below to find out more about Ddraig and the inspiration for the painting.
You were created with an imagination for a reason. So, it’s reasonable that your Creator intends for you to use your imagination to understand Him and his ways better. Your imagination can help you recognize truth, appreciate beauty, and practice what is good, especially if you’re a kiddo!
In Mark 10:13-16, Jesus tells all the adults in the crowd that they need to be more like children. The older we grow, the more worldly we become, which I realize is not news to you, patient reader. We can easily observe in ourselves and in others, even followers of the Way, a certain cynicism, judgmentalism (the worldy kind), snobbery, jealousy, covetousness, greed and materialism, a desire to impress others with our wealth, education, and other accomplishments, and being hard on those who seem less accomplished. These are just a few of the defects grown-ups tend to embrace if not careful.
And it starts in our youth, so beware! None are immune; however, little children are less inclined to such hypocrisies and ugliness. They also tend to trust their parents and other grown-up loved ones. They want to love and be loved. The Creator seeks such as these as his Son has plainly stated.
Another important child-like quality is the acceptance and enjoyment of their God-given imagination. Grown-ups often lose touch with their imagination, or they allow it to manifest in unhealthy ways. Imagination is a tool, so it can be abused. We, like children, can use our imaginations for the good. As C.S. Lewis suggests in the essay from which this quote is taken, sometimes fairy-tales are the best way to illustrate truth. Our imagination is a language that dives deep, much deeper than our reason, useful though reason is…and necessary.
Kiddos get this.
G.K. Chesterton wisely writes that “Fairy tales do not tell children the dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children the dragons can be killed.”
Grown-ups need to understand this as well.
So, don’t give up, Friend! Keep fighting “the good fight of faith,” as St. Paul writes in 1 Timothy 6:12. More will be revealed!
The quote on this shirt is from the essay titled “Sometimes Fairy Stories May Say Best What’s To Be Said.” If you haven’t read this essay, you can find it in Of Other Worlds, a collection of essays and stories by C.S. Lewis.
I want to thank my friend Ddraig for posing for the **watercolor illustration reproduced on this canvas print. Ddraig is one of the few good dragons left in the world, but he understands that, sadly, his kind have worked hard to give dragons an evil reputation. He desired to be a part of my project because he believes in redemption. He wants to encourage all to seek the good path. His favorite Bible verse is 2 Peter 3:9, which states, “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”
May your day is enchanting!
Nora Lamar
*Ddraig is pronounced a bit like “Thryg.” He is an ancient Welsh dragon! There will be more on that subject later!
**When I painted Ddraig, I was inspired by the dragon paintings by J.R.R. Tolkien, one of which you can find on the cover of his translation of Beowulf.
Shipping and Processing:
There is no charge for shipping. The average shipping time in the U.S. for this product is about 4-7 business days. This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Returns policy: All sales are final; however, if we made a mistake or the item arrived damaged, please contact us immediately. We want to make it right. Thank you so much!
Item description:
• 1.25″ (3.18 cm) thick poly-cotton blend canvas
• Canvas fabric weight: 10.15 +/- 0.74 oz./yd.² (344 g/m² +/- 25g/m²)
• Fade-resistant
• Hand-stretched over solid wood stretcher bars
• Mounting brackets included
• Blank product sourced from the US, Canada, Europe, UK, or Australia
