Interesting how there are so many variations of that poem. The first time I read it, it was written in James O'Barr's graphic novel "The Crow". It was much more sinister and ominous in that one though. And I've never read it past seven! Great efforts 
@burvantill Beautiful. I love the feathers and the limited palatte
Knock on Wood.
Knocking on Wood is one of history's most enduring superstitions. It comes from thousands of years of mythology, folklore, and religious beliefs that trees are sacred, and believed that trees housed gods and nature spirits. People have laid hands on the trunks of a trees to seek favors from tree gods and nature spirits, and have believed that knocking on wood would wake up and shake out mischievous tree sprites and fairies.
I think these little tree sprites would happily stay napping if it wasn't for that pesky woodpecker!
If you're interested in my working process, I've posted a summary here.
@Elinore-Eaton Wow!!! This is so beautiful!! I love the concept of it so much. I love trees and mythology.
Good enough! 
@Braden-Hallett killer work! That little glow and steam is such a nice touch haha.
Hi Everyone, here is my entry!
Farmers, beware of the black sheep!
@Norman-Morana thanks I could hear the sizzling as I worked :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_closed_eyes:
@Elinore-Eaton, @Braden-Hallett, @Norman-Morana that's some seriously quality work!!! Very inspiring. Well done!
@chrisaakins Thank you so very much for your kind words.
@Amanda-Jean Thank you so very much!
@Norman-Morana Lovely. I am a HUGE fan of your work
Lucky rabbit's feet are only lucky if you're not the rabbit.
Love how this turned out.
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@lmrush Thank you so much
@Heather-Boyd Thanks...me too!
Here's my entry.
@Chip-Valecek I am new to the forum and to the contest can you tell me when they usually announce the contest prompt? And when is the deadline for the artwork to be submitted? Thank you
@Olga-Herrera The prompt is usually announced within the first week or so of the month. From there you have all month to work on it. Create a new thread to share your process or get feedback. Then submit your final piece to this thread by the last day of the month.
Irish Superstition: To stave off sorrow a solo magpie brings to its passerby, another brings joy.
I am very happy how this turned out. The subject matter is very close to my heart this past year. 
I hope you like it.
Interesting how there are so many variations of that poem. The first time I read it, it was written in James O'Barr's graphic novel "The Crow". It was much more sinister and ominous in that one though. And I've never read it past seven! Great efforts
