Esmé Shapiro - Lightning Beasties mystic the mirror’s elegant oval is

the mirror’s elegant oval is framed in a richly weathered gold

In this hidden realm where folklore curls around the roots of trees

Lightweight and comfortable

it captures the mystery

Esmé Shapiro - Lightning Beasties mystic the mirror’s elegant oval isLightning 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