Black Fairytale

This is another collaboration with  
And I have to say, this one was a great experience. From discussing about what goes into the collaboration and what we both want to see out of it, we eventually come to a mutual understanding. And I like to think that we both have a little bit of a surprise for each other. So over all... I think that's what collaborations should be like. And hopefully we'll have more chances to do something like this in the future! 

And if you would like to collaborate with me, please let me know, too.  

She sleeps; on either hand upswells    
 The gold-fringed pillow lightly prest:
She sleeps, nor dreams, but ever dwells
 A perfect form in perfect rest. - Lord Alfred Tennyson, "The Day Dream", 1842

Artist's Note
1. Pattern credit: Collected and modified from on-line sources. 
2. Background: Blue skies bluuuue skies by LualaDy 
3. Equipment: Cutting board, artisan cutting blade (#11)
4. Paper: castle, background and moon: Recollections Card Stock by Michael's Inc. (65lbs/176gsm). 
5. Size:  14 cm (5.5") x 21.5 cm (8.46")
6. Time: about 10 hours.
7. Scanned with Cannon Pixma MP280. Original version has no other manipulation except for cropping. The right image is compiled with Photoshop CS4. 

P.S.: This is new... Apparently I am thanking too many people individually. DA thinks I am a spammer! I am sorry that I cannot thank each and every one of you personally this time. But please believe me, I really appreciate your kindness!