Welcome to the Thousand Weed Marsh

The Fall, Thistle Jam celebration was a new event to the Thousand Weed Marsh. Anyone with a finely tuned (or not so finely tuned) instrument made way to the glorious fête to enjoy a lovely, beauteous day. An oh so happy day!

An illustration from the studio of Robert Bridges!

Each print is created on archival paper and lightly hand repainted. It will be sealed in a flat cello bag and mailed First Class in a reinforced envelope within 3-5 business days.

Sheet Size: 13" x 19"

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After the winter snows died down and Old Father Wind had blown the clouds to a far-off country, Old Man Moon would rest out among the stars and longingly look down at places like the Iron Pot Valley and the Hiccuboro mountains. He contemplated such things as morning breakfast or what the folk of the Marsh were up to in their cozy, warm homes. This night though was a lovely one, and the old moon spied another who was sitting out among the tops of the osier trees watching him. They both sat in their places and contemplated one another as the cool of the night lingered. No words were needed. Had Old Man Moon ever spoke before? Hmm. That is a good question…

The limited edition print is created with archival ink and paper and has been lightly hand repainted, signed and numbered from a series of 250 prints. Each print is packaged in a plastic sleeve with cardboard backing.

A certificate of authenticity has also been attached to the back. Each print has been treated with an archival sealant, nonetheless, please do not display in direct sunlight.

"They headed out onto the Great Salt Sea that day, as that was what they did to make ends meet. The weather looked as if it would soon turn sour and Jackdaw grew skittish at the thought of a sea storm. The unhurried bear paid no heed to the ever tizzying bird and they soon found themselves in roiling storm laden waters. Brolly had caught something on his line and slowly proceeded to bring it in. Jackdaw felt quite on the pother and gave serious thought to flying off and leaving his friend. What could have been worse? He thought of the old sailor tales of the ‘Beast of the Salt Sea’ who they said caused the sea to boil before his appearance and to swallow weary sailors whole. Unbeknownst to them, from the deep, inky depths a great behemoth, a great beast of a fish arose with its wide maw open, looking to swallow the hapless, unknowing pair."

An illustration from the studio of Rob Bridges! Each print is created on archival paper and lightly hand repainted. It will come with a signed artist's certificate of authenticity on the back. The whimsical story written by the artist will be included on a separate sheet of paper. It will be sealed in a flat cello bag and mailed First Class in a reinforced envelope within 3-5 business days.

Sheet Size: 13" X 19." Thanks for looking.

"A book is a dream that you hold in your hand" is a wonderful quote by the great Neil Gaiman that accompanies the Father Bear illustration. A perfect gift for the book lover.

An illustration from the studio of Rob Bridges.

Each print is created on archival paper and lightly hand repainted. It will come with a signed artist's certificate of authenticity on the back. It will be sealed in a flat cello bag and mailed First Class in a reinforced envelope within 3-5 business days.

sheet size: 8" X 10" 11"X14" and 13"X19" available

Thank you for looking.

"Drugget J. Earbrew was an exceptional milliner’s apprentice. Rather, he was the one that did all the lumbersome work hefting an overfilled pack on his back full of the businesses implements, wares, and personal supplies of his trade mentor, Samuel Puddle (who this past summer you may have remember meeting). Mr. Earbrew was the one who took on the mending work and securing stays in boarding homes and inns when coinage was to be had. Why didn’t Mr. Earbrew take authority of the pair’s enterprise or start his own traveling business? This, dear reader, is unknown, as Mr. Earbrew is of the quiet sort and had an affection and feeling of duty for his peevish employer and friend.”

An illustration from the studio of Robert Bridges! Each print is created on archival paper and lightly hand repainted. It will come with a signed artist's certificate of authenticity on the back. The whimsical story written by the artist will be included on a separate sheet of paper. It will be sealed in a flat cello bag and mailed First Class in a reinforced envelope within 3-5 business days.

Sheet Size: 8"x10" and 11" X 14" Thank you for looking.

"Old Man Moon watching over the evening world found some nights just so… perfect and exceptional. In the clear evenings of late spring he especially enjoyed setting about over the Great Salt Sea and would take in its gentle waves and cool winds coming in off of the west. Old Moon would close his eyes and would draw in the salty sea air and slip into dreamful slumber."

An illustration from the studio of Robert Bridges!

Each print is created on archival paper and lightly hand repainted. It will come with a signed artist's certificate of authenticity on the back. The whimsical story written by the artist will be included on a separate sheet of paper. It will be sealed in a flat cello bag and mailed First Class in a reinforced envelope within 3-5 business days.

sheet size: 8"x10"

Thank you for looking.

"Through the winding roads of Hiccuboro. Through the rain, wind, and sleet-driven countryside, the Black Rider, (as he has come to be known) became legend throughout the outlying Iron Hill country. He came and went silently, parcels strapped to his riding cycle. He was never quite seen, his presence often realized by the deliveries made in the late night or wee hours of the mornings. Employed by the postal office in the territory of the Thousand Weed Marsh, even his overseers began to think of him as inexplicable, his voice and face forgotten. Solitary by nature and choosing a mysterious existence, he even directed his monthly pay to be placed in a paper bag on a mail hook outside the train depot. He comes and goes like a dream and he never missed a delivery. He rides ever on."

An illustration from the studio of Robert Bridges!

Each print is created on archival paper and lightly hand repainted. It will come with a signed artist's certificate of authenticity on the back. The whimsical story written by the artist will be included on a separate sheet of paper. It will be sealed in a flat cello bag and mailed First Class in a reinforced envelope within 3-5 business days.

Sheet Size: 8" X 10" or 11" x 14"

Thank you for looking.