Word pictures

The connection between visual art and written art is not an obvious one, but it is a strong one. It is possible to enjoy one without the other, but having an understanding of both creates a whole new feeling and a deeper understanding.

With classic literature, an understanding of the art from the period in which the piece was written will help you better understand the nuances and subtle jokes within the story that you may not have gotten otherwise.

This theory can be applied to any genre, though. Even a general knowledge and appreciation for art will add a new layer to your intake of any story. Knowledge of color and symbolism may help you catch some foreshadowing in your favorite fantasy novel. Or perhaps the rhythm and pacing of a story will remind you of a specific style of painting you appreciate. Or the setting described in your favorite YA novel will remind you of a certain gritty-style photograph.

All of these nuances of detail and association elevate your experience with literature and vice versa. Picture books do this for us. The art is right there next to the words, allowing the colors and lines to evoke feeling and understanding beyond what the text holds on it’s own. In other genres, though, most of the time we must find these layers on our own. Whether it’s pairing Dickens’ Great Expectations with Turner’s Rain, Steam, and Speed or Bardugo’s Six of Crows with your favorite European-Urban photo you found on pinterest.

No matter your taste in art or literature, they go hand in hand. Enjoy not only reading your favorite stories, but seeing them, too.

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NEW NEW NEW

In case you don’t follow me on social media and haven’t seen this announcement yet, I have started a Celestially Created store! It has long been my dream to own a books/ literary gifts shop and I am finally able to start getting this dream off the ground. As much as I love writing, I also love getting others excited about books, whether that’s reading them, writing them, or simply taking a step back and appreciating the fact that they exist.

I am under the opinion that everyone can like reading. There is a book out there for everyone, whether it’s modern or classic, a thick fantasy novel or a beautiful picture book, a beach read or an intense psychological thriller, a physical copy or an audiobook (or dare I say an ebook!). The variety in the book world is awe-inspiring and it seems like some people don’t realize that there is something out there that they’d like to read if they would just go out and look. And that’s my goal. To show the beauty of words — the magic of reading. And what better way is there to do that than through art, gifts, and of course, books themselves?

Currently, this shop holds various books (most of them antique at the moment), literary-themed prints, and Christmas ornaments perfect for any bibliophile. There is so much more to come, though, so be sure to follow me on social media (linked below) to stay up-to-date!

Like I said, this dream is just starting, hovering off the ground if you will. Because of this, I am not yet able to attach the store to this website, although that will hopefully be coming soon. If you are interested in any of these items or anything you see posted on social media, please DM me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest and I’ll get back to you! Or you can go to the Contact tab on this site and email me that way!

Thank you all so much for all your support and reading my blog over the past three years or so. I can’t wait to see what else is in store for Celestially Created in the future!

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