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“Welcome to our studio in the Highlands of Scotland. Whether you are a painter, or an art collector; someone who is interested in the world of Elphen Chronicles or a collector of published works; or someone who is simply intrigued by watching an artist at work, we do hope you enjoy peeking over my shoulder as I work away at my easel.
The purpose of this box-set of videos is to share with you the traditional oil painting processes that I exploited to produce this unique Masterworks oil painting ‘Starway to Shimmista’, created specifically for the wraparound jacket for my book, ‘Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer’. So do please join me on this Starway that takes me from the first drawing out of this oil painting, to the final brush-stroke; all of which was filmed in real-time and most of which is shared in this box-set - available to STREAM via our official accounts on :-
VIMEO - www.vimeo.com/ondemand/elphenchronicles
PATREON - www.patreon.com/artworkshopwithpaul
PATREON - www.patreon.com/paul_taggart_elphen_chronicles
‘Starway to Shimmistra’ is one of the twenty Masterworks oil paintings that chronicle the Elphen Folklore of ‘Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer’, a collection that took over five years to complete. It depicts the entire journey that Fizz takes across the planet Shimmistra, with her new-found Elphen companion, Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer and Swarm Leader; from their emergence through the Starway, to the ultimate goal and completion of Webstrand’s assignment, via Arktura and the Jade Lake and, a significant, not to mention momentous, meeting with Starfire, the Elphen Seer.
In addition to these Masterworks oil paintings, which form the basis of my book; I have also completed an extensive portfolio of over one-hundred, story-setting Vignette oil paintings, to accompany the narrative that chronicles this meaningful event, one witnessed by Fizz with life-changing consequences.
For these I developed a technique specifically for this collection, one that is unique to me. These Vignettes were also filmed in real-time, so that we could share the process, along with other behind-the-scenes films; all of which can be found as here on Patreon, as we continue to roll-out new content.
As always, this comes with best wishes from Eileen and myself, not to mention, Sunita and Liza and of course, our Elphen friends, Webstrand and Starfire.”
Paul Taggart
Artist : Author : Presenter : Producer
STREAM the nine-chapter, Video-StoryBook, Artist’s First Edition of ‘Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer’ via :-
PATREON – www.patreon.com/paul_taggart_elphen_chronicles
Vimeo - vimeo.com/ondemand/elphenchroniclestwo
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2023 – Paul Taggart has asserted his Rights as the Sole Artist & Author of Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles. ALL RIGHTS (including Music) owned by Paul W. Taggart, Eileen M. Tunnell, Sunita J. Gahir [The Three Quills]
The Three Quills studio, symbolising the trio of creative strands that are art & design, writings and music, as created by:-
Paul Taggart – Artist : Author : Presenter : Producer [Sole Author & Illustrator of ‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles©’]
Eileen Tunnell – Project Director, Producer, Video Auteur ‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’
Sunita Gahir – Design Director/Producer ‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’
Liza Mulholland – Music Director/Producer ‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’
‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’ Treasure Chest - bearing riches in art, music, writings and creative crafts, with plenty more to come.
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Lift the lid on ‘‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’ Treasure Chest, a magical trove filling with myriad gems of all things Elphen - bearing riches in art, music, writings and creative crafts - all to be found on www.patreon.com/paul_taggart_elphen_chronicles
Delve in and you’ll discover not only all nine chapters in the box-set Video-StoryBook - ‘Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer’, but also its upcoming companion Concept Music Album, featuring eleven full-blown music tracks with linking narrative.
•Total Nine-Video Box-Set running time 9hours 27minutes - find links to the nine chapters on this post [bookmark this on your device] www.patreon.com/posts/64900215
Nestling amongst the gems you’ll unearth another Video-StoryBook, ‘Starway Sapphires’, the first to be released of the Paintbox Tales from ‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’.
Rummage through the hoard to reveal a cache of Behind-The-Scenes Videos that let you into Paul’s studio, where you can watch Paul at his easel, creating the Elphen Masterworks oil paintings and storytelling vignettes, plus other Elphen artworks and illustrations.
Root out a wealth of How-to Tutorial Videos, so that you can watch-along, or work-along – whichever takes your fancy.
Search out Bonus Features and Painting Reveals, in which we share, not only the music-making process, from initial ideas to recording sessions, but also many other insights into the various creative crafts that go into ‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’.
Craft-it-Yourself and release your inner creativity, with templates for different crafty items, such as the Colour Your Own Greetings Cards (with more to come).
‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’ Treasure Chest - bearing riches in art, music, writings and creative crafts, with plenty more to come.
“Welcome to The Three Quills studio in the Highlands of Scotland, from where we share with you the enchanting, fantastical world that is ‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’©. We so hope you enjoy the chronicling of Elphen folklore, as much as we delight in the creation of everything being shared with you, here in Patreon.
There are books and short stories, a music album and soundscape, original artworks and prints, tutorials and templates, plus crafty gifts.
A multi-media undertaking, released as video, published and audio volumes - in online digital and physical formats.
With cameras rolling continuously for Behind-the-scenes videos, we share with you the thoughts, processes and commitment everyone has put into bringing this storytelling endeavour to life, as written and illustrated by Artist & Author Paul Taggart; for this is a truly collaborative coming together of four creative professionals.
There are videos that invite you to peek over Paul’s shoulder as he works at his easel, portraying the adventures and quests of Elphen and their human changeling companions, for his extensive collection of paintings and illustrations.
You can experience how Liza’s compositions for the musical soundscape and for the Elphen album are developed, performed and produced; from her first discussions with Paul and subsequently as we switch to the sound recording studio.
Bonus Feature reveals of some of Paul’s Masterworks oil paintings and illustrations give you an insight into the stages they go through, from his first sketches to the final finishing touches; accompanied by snatches from the Elphen soundscape and snippets from the stories.
We look forward to your company and send best wishes from, The Three Quills studio, symbolising the trio of creative strands that are art & design, writings and music, as created by:-
Paul Taggart – Artist : Author : Presenter : Producer [Sole Author & Illustrator of ‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles©’]
Eileen Tunnell – Project Director, Producer, Video Auteur ‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’
Sunita Gahir – Design Director/Producer ‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’
Liza Mulholland – Music Director/Producer ‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’
REGISTER ON PAUL TAGGART’S OFFICIAL WEBSITE to receive personal updates - www.artworkshopwithpaul.com/members/registration.php
Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles official Patreon account - www.patreon.com/paul_taggart_elphen_chronicles
Paul Taggart’s official Vimeo account - www.vimeo.com/artworkshopwithpaul
Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles official FB page - www.facebook.com/paul-taggarts-elphen-chronicles
Greetings from our studio in the Highlands of Scotland, from where Eileen and I send you our best wishes for 2017 expressed in a ‘wee’ little animated card - CLICK ON THIS LINK vimeo.com/203155232
As many folk know, a little over twenty years ago we embarked on the first phase of a special project, Book 1 in my ‘Elphen Chronicles’. Now, after working intensely over the past five years on a substantial collection of large oil paintings, we are looking forward to sharing the second phase of this project, which centres on Book 2.
All will be gradually revealed over the coming months through our occasional newsletter and FB etc.
Meanwhile, do take care and thankyou for watching. If you are wondering about our online tutorials, be assured, we have made a commitment to continue with these and have no current plans to drop them. It is just that my Fine Art work continues to be concentrated on my Elphen Chronicles.
We also wish to extend our grateful thanks to Sunita Gahir, who, as our Design Director & Co-Producer is enabling us to proceed with this project and is responsible for the new look for the Elphen Chronicles.
And finally, a special thankyou to the talented Musician and Composer Liza Mulholland, who generously gave permission for her beautiful piece ‘Cadal Sàmhach’ – Track 3 on her solo CD Fine’n’Rosy.
Paul and Eileen
Paul Taggart
Artist, Author, Presenter, Producer
Oils : Watercolours : Acrylics : Pastels : Drawing
Official Website artworkshopwithpaul.com
All Rights Reserved for ‘Cadal Sàmhach’ – Track 3 on Liza Mulholland’s CD Fine’n’Rosy – lizamulholland.com/release-of-new-album-fine-n-rosy/
Liza’s own word from her CD sleeve notes.
“Is there anything more beautiful for a new parent than to gaze on your sleeping child? To study your baby’s face, watch their little movements and the gentle whisper of their breath, knowing they are safe, secure and at restful ease; in such moments all seems well with the world. This was how I felt when my son, Roddy, was small, and loved those quiet times when I could simply watch him as he slept – indeed I still do! This is a tune I wrote for him and those precious, dream-like, end-of-day moments.”
Original track recorded in Gaelic – translating as follows:-
Quiet sleep, tranquil sleep
Dreams without dread
Quiet sleep, tranquil sleep
Let your head down, my babe.
Available now to watch, this 'Welcome' video in Paul Taggart's official account on Vimeo - vimeo.com/328285064
“Welcome to my studio in the Highlands of Scotland from where we bring you ‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’.
As a child, I was very solitary and often played, on my own, in my Grandmother’s garden. This was full of wild flowers and weeds, but in its depths there was an area, or a swathe, of green grass. It grew in a perfect circle and it was inevitable that I would sit in its very centre. Half closing my eyes I would suddenly be surrounded by a host of blue butterflies; these flew in a clockwise direction, it seemed, around me and I was entranced by their magic.
As an adult I always wanted to capture the essence of this magic, which is how, in the mid-nineties, I found myself bringing to life the mysterious creatures that are the Elphen. During the light of day, I would take up my brush and watercolour paints to work on a set of eighteen unique illustrations that were enchanting me. As I painted, the story of Elphen began to develop in my mind. I became so engrossed that all other paintings and books were forsaken in order to free my imagination and allow me to concentrate on completing my first book in the Elphen Chronicles, in which I recount a particular legend involving the Elphen Swarm Leader, Lacewing and an itinerant artist, by the name of Artimus Glin.
However, it had always been my hope to set aside enough time to work on a collection of oil paintings, with which to depict and chronicle another significant Elphen event. Fast forward a few years later and once again, the lure of the Elphen was too great to resist. I began work on another unique collection of Masterworks oil paintings - twenty in all - which were to take me well over five years to create.
As before, the Elphen folklore of ‘Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer’ took over my life, as I worked on these all-important Masterworks. The composition for each Elphen portrait and scene-setting painting was originally based on my first draft of the narrative. Soon, however, I found myself changing the interpretation of the story within these paintings, as the world of ‘Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer’ took hold. Ultimately the developing paintings had an ever-changing influence on the story until both my paintings and story reached a natural conclusion.
But this was merely the completion of the first stage for we were about to embark on the next exciting phase. The book had to be designed. We had a million ideas to explore. Why not some dedicated Elphen music? At the very least the Elphen song, which comes into the story? Our ‘wish’ list was growing as we added special items; the studio was filling with examples of uniquely produced work by talented craftspeople. What if we filmed the work-in-progress to share online so that people could peek behind-the-scenes at the various creative processes?
So where are we now? First off, the final and unique design for my lavishly illustrated book, ‘Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer’, has been completed by Sunita Gahir, our Design Director for which I produced a further, one-hundred-and-sixteen, vignette oil paintings. Quite different to my Masterworks, these vignettes, scattered throughout the book, portray even more insight into the Elphen folklore of ‘Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer’.
And how about something else that’s a little bit different, something unique to us? A new concept; something that reflects the work we’ve been doing online for many years. An illustrated audio-book maybe – or - what about something more than that?
Welcome to our Artists First Edition, Video-StoryBook. All nine chapters – AVAILABLE NOW from Paul Taggart’s official account on Vimeo - vimeo.com/ondemand/elphenchroniclestwo We refer to this as the Artist’s First Edition, because the entire Video-StoryBook was created, filmed and produced by us, in our own studio, here in the Highlands of Scotland. Video-StoryBook ‘Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer’ from Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles.”
As ever, this welcome comes with best wishes and all Elphen Happiness, from Eileen and myself, Sunita and Liza, not to mention our Elphen friends, Webstrand and Starfire
Paul Taggart
Artist : Author : Presenter : Producer
If you would like to be kept up-to-date please register on our main website – www.artworkshopwithpaul.com
or hit the FOLLOW button on Paul Taggart’s official account on Vimeo – www.vimeo.com/artworkshopwithpaul
+ Want to know more?
+ Click here for MORE FREE-TO-VIEW Behind-the-Scenes Bonus Features & Feature Trailers from ‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’ - vimeo.com/channels/elphenchronicles
+ Watch Paul Taggart at his easel, painting his Elphen originals in our ‘Watch & Wander’ series – vimeo.com/artworkshopwithpaul/vod_pages
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2019 – Paul Taggart has asserted his Rights as the Sole Artist & Author of Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles. ALL RIGHTS (including Music) owned by Paul W. Taggart, Eileen M. Tunnell, Sunita J. Gahir [The Three Quills]
available now from Paul Taggart's official account on Vimeo - vimeo.com/ondemand/elphenchroniclestwo
“We all live in a world of scepticism, disbelief and doubt, but imagine instead, one filled with mystery and magic. This is no ‘wonderland’, but here wishes actually can come true in a way that you would hardly believe; a place where imagination is more precious than diamonds and diamonds are as common as sand.
It is within all our abilities to visit this far-distant land, but you will need good reason, for the journey is fraught with peril. Neither will you be the first, for many have sought the way. One such wayfarer was an Earthling by the name of Fizz, whose creative imagination and zest for life, leads her on a remarkable journey. A journey that was to change her life forever, on which, her guide is none other than the Elphen Swarm Leader, Webstrand.
We invite you to listen-along with me, as I personally read through the nine chapters of my unabridged, original chronicle, of this wondrous adventure, in which Fizz is taken by her new-found Elphen friends on a sometimes exciting, sometimes terrifying, voyage of discovery.
Watch-along, as I depict the story of 'Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer' through my scene-setting original Masterworks and the many story-telling illustrations that capture this epic tale.
All accompanied by Liza’ Mulholland’s original Elphen Music, that wends its way through the good times and bad, the joy and horrors, the magical and imagined.
If, like Fizz, you also come to believe in Elphen and search carefully along a star’s path, you may find what appears to be a small glowing ember in the undergrowth; but be on your guard, for once you start the search, it can soon become a quest.
Next time you look up into the royal blue of an evening sky and spy a falling star, think of the Elphen. Somewhere, not so far away, they are gathering their numbers to follow that star until it reaches Earth; where, hidden in the undergrowth they will find their treasure - an Elphen Egg that has traversed the Starfields to reach its destination. You may well see them on their journey home, carrying their egg between them. Tiny specks against the night sky; only visible when they cross a bright star, or the face of a full moon.”
As ever, this welcome comes with best wishes and all Elphen Happiness, from Eileen and myself, Sunita and Liza, not to mention our Elphen friends, Webstrand and Starfire
Paul Taggart
Artist : Author : Presenter : Producer
If you would like to be kept up-to-date please register on our main website – www.artworkshopwithpaul.com
or hit the FOLLOW button on Paul Taggart’s official account on Vimeo – www.vimeo.com/artworkshopwithpaul
+ Want to know more?
+ We invite you to join us in our ‘Welcome to Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’ video – vimeo.com/artworkshopwithpaul/elphen-chronicles-welcome
+ Browse through our behind-the-scenes FREE-TO-VIEW Bonus Features & Feature Trailers – vimeo.com/channels/elphenchronicles
+ Watch Paul Taggart at his easel, painting his Elphen originals in our ‘Watch & Wander’ series – vimeo.com/artworkshopwithpaul/vod_pages
+ Video-StoryBook conceived, directed, filmed, created, and produced by Eileen M. Tunnell (Paul Taggart Management and 'Paul Taggart's Elphen Chronicles' Project Director)
+ Print-StoryBook concept, design, creation and production by Sunita J. Gahir (Paul Taggart's Corporate and Publishing Design Director)
+ Original Music and Soundscape composed by Liza Mulholland ('Paul Taggart's Elphen Chronicles' Music Director)
Recording Musicians:-
Liza Mulholland (Piano, Accordion, Keyboard, Percussion)
Alasdair Taylor (Mandolin, Vocals)
Stephen Bull (Vocals)
Imke Henderson (Cello)
Bev Fraser (Brass & Wind)
Music Recorded by Stephen Bull (Recording & Sound Engineer) at Steve Bull Productions, Clachbeg Croft, Black Isle, Highlands of Scotland
'Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer' from 'Paul Taggart's Elphen Chronicles' published by The Three Quills, Highlands of Scotland, UK
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2019 – Paul Taggart has asserted his Rights as the Sole Artist & Author of Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles. ALL RIGHTS (including Music) owned by Paul W. Taggart, Eileen M. Tunnell, Sunita J. Gahir [The Three Quills]
available now from Paul Taggart's official account on Vimeo - vimeo.com/ondemand/elphenchroniclestwo
“We all live in a world of scepticism, disbelief and doubt, but imagine instead, one filled with mystery and magic. This is no ‘wonderland’, but here wishes actually can come true in a way that you would hardly believe; a place where imagination is more precious than diamonds and diamonds are as common as sand.
It is within all our abilities to visit this far-distant land, but you will need good reason, for the journey is fraught with peril. Neither will you be the first, for many have sought the way. One such wayfarer was an Earthling by the name of Fizz, whose creative imagination and zest for life, leads her on a remarkable journey. A journey that was to change her life forever, on which, her guide is none other than the Elphen Swarm Leader, Webstrand.
We invite you to listen-along with me, as I personally read through the nine chapters of my unabridged, original chronicle, of this wondrous adventure, in which Fizz is taken by her new-found Elphen friends on a sometimes exciting, sometimes terrifying, voyage of discovery.
Watch-along, as I depict the story of 'Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer' through my scene-setting original Masterworks and the many story-telling illustrations that capture this epic tale.
All accompanied by Liza’ Mulholland’s original Elphen Music, that wends its way through the good times and bad, the joy and horrors, the magical and imagined.
If, like Fizz, you also come to believe in Elphen and search carefully along a star’s path, you may find what appears to be a small glowing ember in the undergrowth; but be on your guard, for once you start the search, it can soon become a quest.
Next time you look up into the royal blue of an evening sky and spy a falling star, think of the Elphen. Somewhere, not so far away, they are gathering their numbers to follow that star until it reaches Earth; where, hidden in the undergrowth they will find their treasure - an Elphen Egg that has traversed the Starfields to reach its destination. You may well see them on their journey home, carrying their egg between them. Tiny specks against the night sky; only visible when they cross a bright star, or the face of a full moon.”
As ever, this welcome comes with best wishes and all Elphen Happiness, from Eileen and myself, Sunita and Liza, not to mention our Elphen friends, Webstrand and Starfire
Paul Taggart
Artist : Author : Presenter : Producer
If you would like to be kept up-to-date please register on our main website – www.artworkshopwithpaul.com
or hit the FOLLOW button on Paul Taggart’s official account on Vimeo – www.vimeo.com/artworkshopwithpaul
+ Want to know more?
+ We invite you to join us in our ‘Welcome to Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’ video – vimeo.com/artworkshopwithpaul/elphen-chronicles-welcome
+ Browse through our behind-the-scenes FREE-TO-VIEW Bonus Features & Feature Trailers – vimeo.com/channels/elphenchronicles
+ Watch Paul Taggart at his easel, painting his Elphen originals in our ‘Watch & Wander’ series – vimeo.com/artworkshopwithpaul/vod_pages
+ Video-StoryBook conceived, directed, filmed, created, and produced by Eileen M. Tunnell (Paul Taggart Management and 'Paul Taggart's Elphen Chronicles' Project Director)
+ Print-StoryBook concept, design, creation and production by Sunita J. Gahir (Paul Taggart's Corporate and Publishing Design Director)
+ Original Music and Soundscape composed by Liza Mulholland ('Paul Taggart's Elphen Chronicles' Music Director)
Recording Musicians:-
Liza Mulholland (Piano, Accordion, Keyboard, Percussion)
Alasdair Taylor (Mandolin, Vocals)
Stephen Bull (Vocals)
Imke Henderson (Cello)
Bev Fraser (Brass & Wind)
Music Recorded by Stephen Bull (Recording & Sound Engineer) at Steve Bull Productions, Clachbeg Croft, Black Isle, Highlands of Scotland
'Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer' from 'Paul Taggart's Elphen Chronicles' published by The Three Quills, Highlands of Scotland, UK
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2019 – Paul Taggart has asserted his Rights as the Sole Artist & Author of Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles. ALL RIGHTS (including Music) owned by Paul W. Taggart, Eileen M. Tunnell, Sunita J. Gahir [The Three Quills]
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Paul Taggart
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PAUL TAGGART
Scottish Highlands-based professional Fine Artist & Author, Paul Taggart has a passion for painting - his life’s work - with more than forty years as a practising Professional Fine Artist to his name. Having regularly exhibited in commercial and public galleries in his earlier years, he turned to private sales some thirty years ago and enjoys a dedicated following.For his principal selling collection, mainly comprising paintings in oil; Taggart specialises in traditional techniques that exploit a range of processes. For his various Masterworks collections, Paul Taggart has traditionally worked on dedicated projects that focus on his signature feature – the importance of light and its influence within a composition. His work covers a wide variety of genre, including landscapes, figurative pieces, conversation works and most especially, ‘living studies’.
“Whilst I have developed my own method of working, the ‘craft’ of my painting owes everything to a repertoire of processes rooted in an established heritage of traditional methods. Without the specialist knowledge passed down from artists through the centuries, it would not be possible for me to work in the style that I have carefully nurtured and developed over my professional life as an artist.
It is a method that requires an unhurried approach, with each oil painting built layer upon layer, to capture the very heart of the subject. I use a complex range of bold and subtle heritage techniques to create depth, in order to produce a seemingly three-dimensional space filled with light, space, mood and movement.
There is nothing to surpass the sheer richness of oil painting - a medium that can be opaque or transparent; thick or thin in its application; where the surface of the painting, being physical, affects light falling on it. The use of traditional techniques such as glazing and tinting, enriches and enhances the surface quality of the paint and I use these traditional techniques extensively to achieve the quality I seek.
My goal - to capture the very essence of a moment in time – one that will evoke a memory, or an emotional reaction.”
ART WORKSHOP WITH PAUL
Paul's enthusiasm for painting is reflected in his popularity as a tutor. Having developed a step-by-step method, through fully narrated demonstrations, these were translated into the published word in the form of unique 'artstrips©' the basis of Paul's fourteen books and published tutorials on the subject of learning to paint.
NOW HIS PASSION IS SHARING WITH A WORLD-WIDE AUDIENCE, THROUGH AN EVER-GROWING COLLECTION OF ON-LINE Painting & Drawing Tutorials.
‘Paul Taggart's Elphen Chronicles’
Wholly conceived, created, illustrated and written by Artist & Author Paul Taggart – Books 1 & 2.
"Next time you look up into the royal blue of an evening sky and spy a falling star, think of the Elphen. Somewhere, not so far away, they are gathering their numbers to follow that star until it reaches the earth. There hidden in the undergrowth they will find their treasure, an Elphen Egg, which has traversed the Starfields themselves to reach its destination. If only you believe you may see them on their journey home, carrying their egg between them. Tiny specks against the night sky, only visible when they cross a bright star, or the face of a full moon." Paul Taggart
'Paul Taggart's Elphen Chronicles' 'storytelling' corner in our studio in the Northern Highlands of Scotland, from where we bring you everything in The Elphen Treasure Chest, a magical trove filling with myriad gems of all things Elphen - bearing riches in art, music, writings and creative crafts.- all can be seen on www.patreon.com/paul_taggarts_elphen_chronicles
Delve in and you’ll discover not only all nine chapters in the box-set Video-StoryBook - ‘Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer’, but also its upcoming companion Concept Music Album, featuring eleven full-blown music tracks with linking narrative.
•Total Nine-Video Box-Set running time 9hours 27minutes - find links to the nine chapters on this post [bookmark this on your device] www.patreon.com/posts/64900215
Nestling amongst the gems you’ll unearth another Video-StoryBook, ‘Starway Sapphires’, the first to be released of the Paintbox Tales from ‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’.
Rummage through the hoard to reveal a cache of Behind-The-Scenes Videos that let you into Paul’s studio, where you can watch Paul at his easel, creating the Elphen Masterworks oil paintings and storytelling vignettes, plus other Elphen artworks and illustrations.
Root out a wealth of How-to Tutorial Videos, so that you can watch-along, or work-along – whichever takes your fancy.
Search out Bonus Features and Painting Reveals, in which we share, not only the music-making process, from initial ideas to recording sessions, but also many other insights into the various creative crafts that go into ‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’.
Craft-it-Yourself and release your inner creativity, with templates for different crafty items, such as the Colour Your Own Greetings Cards (with more to come).
‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’ Treasure Chest - bearing riches in art, music, writings and creative crafts, with plenty more to come.
“Welcome to The Three Quills studio in the Highlands of Scotland, from where we share with you the enchanting, fantastical world that is ‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’©. We so hope you enjoy the chronicling of Elphen folklore, as much as we delight in the creation of everything being shared with you, here in Patreon.
There are books and short stories, a music album and soundscape, original artworks and prints, tutorials and templates, plus crafty gifts.
A multi-media undertaking, released as video, published and audio volumes - in online digital and physical formats.
With cameras rolling continuously for Behind-the-scenes videos, we share with you the thoughts, processes and commitment everyone has put into bringing this storytelling endeavour to life, as written and illustrated by Artist & Author Paul Taggart; for this is a truly collaborative coming together of four creative professionals.
There are videos that invite you to peek over Paul’s shoulder as he works at his easel, portraying the adventures and quests of Elphen and their human changeling companions, for his extensive collection of paintings and illustrations.
You can experience how Liza’s compositions for the musical soundscape and for the Elphen album are developed, performed and produced; from her first discussions with Paul and subsequently as we switch to the sound recording studio.
Bonus Feature reveals of some of Paul’s Masterworks oil paintings and illustrations give you an insight into the stages they go through, from his first sketches to the final finishing touches; accompanied by snatches from the Elphen soundscape and snippets from the stories.
We look forward to your company and send best wishes from, The Three Quills studio, symbolising the trio of creative strands that are art & design, writings and music, as created by:-
Paul Taggart – Artist : Author : Presenter : Producer [Sole Author & Illustrator of ‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles©’]
Eileen Tunnell – Project Director, Producer, Video Auteur ‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’
Sunita Gahir – Design Director/Producer ‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’
Liza Mulholland – Music Director/Producer ‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’
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Welcome to my private studio in the Highlands of Scotland, from where we share with you a selection of my original Masterworks paintings and our current offering of Limited-Edition Prints, in the Fine Art section of my website. It is in my very soul to create works of art, I have a passion for doing so, which has been my life’s work. The 'craft' of my painting owes everything to a repertoire of processes rooted in an established heritage. When you visit my Original Masterworks gallery and click-through on any individual painting, you will discover the story behind each subject depicted in my paintings along with a description of the composition and the method of its creation. In the main my works of art are ‘narrative’ in nature – my intention being to tell a story, to portray an event/scene that strikes a chord, or is meaningful in a particular time-frame. All this and more on Paul Taggart’s blog - www.artworkshopwithpaul.com/blog
What do you reckon to Paul Taggart's snazzy waistcoat, an original design, created and produced by Ruth Black Textile Artist? Check-out those fabulous shimmering Elphen wings, which are constantly changing colour as Paul moves under different light conditions - an amazing technique that Ruth Black developed especially for this waistcoat (which you can see being made in this free-to-view film - vimeo.com/ondemand/elphenchronicles/242025844….
Spotted the embroidered pocket border? What about the five hand-made buttons (each featuring a significant Elphen rune? The Three Quills emblem is an exquisite example of Ruth Black's skill with embroidery, as are the 'kissing Elphen' on the reverse of the waistcoat (must get a photo for that to share!!) More on the embroidered items resting on the table, so watch this space, as they say!
Filming for Chapter 1 complete as are the first twenty pages of this nine-chapter video-book 'Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer' in Paul Taggart's Elphen Chronicles. Happy Days ........ we're having an absolute ball. Eileen & Paul :) PS Want to know more? Pop over to our official Paul Taggart account on Vimeo - where there are a ton of free-to-view Bonus Features which you can watch through our dedicated Elphen Chronicles channel - vimeo.com/channels/elphenchronicles
Paul's storytelling chair didn't stay empty for long ........ first days filming completed for our video-book, Watch & Listen to Paul Taggart's Elphen Chronicles, Chapter One of 'Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer'. More filming in the works. Happy times. E&P :) PS Follow Paul Taggart's official account on Vimeo to keep in touch - vimeo.com/channels/1213834
Purchased our videos through Vimeo? Subscribed to our previous website? But so far not received our April 2023 e-newsletter, featuring our exclusive Spring offer plus Latest News from Paul Taggart’s Studio? To ensure we have your correct email address, please subscribe to our e-newsletter on our website – click on the artworkshopwithpaul, Paul Taggart Fine Art or Elphen Chronicles tabs and the subscription form will appear. All this and more on Paul Taggart’s blog - www.artworkshopwithpaul.com/blog
We welcome you to Visit & View our Galleries of Original Paintings and Prints from Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles – a significant collection of over one-hundred illustrations for my illustrated stories, ‘Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer’ and ‘Starway Sapphires’. Artworks that I have produced to transport you on the visual journeys that chronicle the life-changing discoveries of Fizz and Zand, with their Elphen companions, Webstrand and Weftwing - this and more from - www.artworkshopwithpaul.com/post/visit-view-the-galleries...
Purchased our videos through Vimeo? Subscribed to our previous website? Subscribed to Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles account on Patreon? But never received our May 2023 e-newsletter featuring Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles? To ensure we have your correct email address, please subscribe to our e-newsletter on our website - www.artworkshopwithpaul.com/post/didn-t-receive-our-may-e...
Welcome to our studio in the Highlands of Scotland, from where we bring you the enchanting, fantastical world that is ‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’. Lift the lid on The Elphen Treasure Chest, a magical trove filling with myriad gems of all things Elphen. There are books and short stories, a music album and soundscape, original artworks and prints, tutorials and crafty templates, plus more in the making - this and more in the blog on my official website - www.artworkshopwithpaul.com/post/free-to-view-behind-the-...
Watch and Listen along to our uniquely created Video-Storybook editions of the Elphen Chronicles, in which Paul reveals the enchanting world of Elphen, through his illustrated storytelling of Elphen folklore and personally narrates the stories. Watch & Listen along to the full nine-chapter book, 'Webstrand,the Tooth Gatherer' and the short story 'Starway Sapphires' - this and more from Paul Taggart's blog - www.artworkshopwithpaul.com/post/watch-listen-along-to-th...
“Greetings from our current workspace, temporarily relocated from our beloved Steading studio to our dining room (a long story), where we continue to work in front of our open fire, which you will see featured in our New Year greetings video.
2023 has been a challenging year across the world and the stream of interruptions we have experienced since our site was attacked in September 2022 is certainly put into perspective, when compared to the plight of others – for we can only ‘imagine’ the stresses and strains of those whose lives have been turned upside down throughout 2023.
We have much work to catch-up on in 2024 – not to mention many friends to catch-up with – so here’s hoping we can get off to a decent start this coming New Year, for there are lists upon lists of tutorials need filming, Fine Art projects to get off the ground and Elphen Chronicles stories and music in the making, due for release – all will be revealed as these come to fruition.
Meanwhile, keep safe and sound and thank you for your continued interest in our work and for reading this e-newsletter and watching our ‘wee’ New Year message.
With best wishes, from Eileen and myself,”
Paul Taggart
Artist, Author, Presenter, Producer
Welcome to our studio in the Highlands of Scotland, the creative home of Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles – from where we bring you this behind-the-scenes feature (just one of many) and invite you to peek over my shoulder, as I create one of my original borders, for the unique illuminated letters that feature in the illustrated short story, Starway Sapphires’, from my Paintbox Tale - this and more in the blog on my official website - www.artworkshopwithpaul.com/post/free-to-view-behind-the-...
Nestling amongst the gems in the Elphen Treasure you’ll unearth the Video-StoryBook - ‘Starway Sapphires’. This stand-alone, illustrated story is the first to be released of the ‘Paintbox Tales’ from ‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’. Watch and listen along to the Video-Storybook, in which I narrate my illustrated Paintbox Tale, featuring decorative illuminated letters and miniature Masterworks oil paintings, as well as animation and additional visual features, all that portray this magical Elphen folktale – accompanied by original music composed uniquely by Liza Mulholland, for ‘Paul Taggart’s Elphen Chronicles’ soundscape and the upcoming Concept Music Album - - this and more in the blog on my official website - www.artworkshopwithpaul.com/post/starway-sapphires-a-fant...