Esmé Shapiro - Lightning Beasties marauder's map detail a creature of legends

a creature of legends

and the magic of the moment you find exactly what you’re searching for

a memento reminiscent of the challenge Harry Potter faced

the monstrous presence within Elspeth’s mind—and he’s no longer willing to share control

meditative making

Esmé Shapiro - Lightning Beasties marauder's map detail a creature of legendsLightning Beasties by Esm Shapiro captures a fleeting moment of magic, as delicate, ghostly creatures dance through the air in the wake of a lightning strike. A lone figure gazes upward, watching the storms strange companions flicker and glow against the night sky. Its a piece that feels both electric and dreamlike, as if the weather itself has come alive. Esm Shapiro is an illustrator and author of books for children. Her favorite place to paint is