Love Me, But Lead Me
Love Me, But Lead Me This rather beautifully illustrated image is advertisement by Cabochard for one of their perfumes. Like the earlier post about Corday’s advert for Possession this again incorporates unicorns. Unlike the previous advert posted these unicorns are not in subdued in captivity but leaping around with the women who we must assume [...]
Possession de Corday Perfume (1965)
Possession de Corday Perfume (1965) Apparently Corday used unicorns in a number of different advertisements. The example above shows a model in front of a unicorn tapestry known as “The Unicorn in Captivity” from the Unicorn Tapestries. This is a Dutch 15 Century tapestry which is currently housed in the American Metropolitan Museum’s Cloisters. “A [...]
Why Are unicorns So Awesome?
This is a short stop motion video which explain why unicorns are so special by RainbowUnicornKitty via Unicornomics
John Broadley’s Jubilee Special
John Broadley’s Jubilee Special A beautiful illustration by British illustrator John Broadley depicting a very stylized version of the crest of the United Kingdom which features the solar Lion in opposition to the lunar Unicorn. I found this in amongst a lot of other work on John’s Flickr stream. I don’t have any other infromation [...]
Illustrating the Edinburgh Marathon
Illustrating the Edinburgh Marathon My good friends Amelia Johnstone and Peter Hathaway have recently teamed up for a collaborative project going by the name of Run to Draw. After much training they will be embarking upon their first full marathon in Edinburgh on the 26 May 2013. Not only will they be running the full [...]
Birth of a Unicorn by Paul Nosa
Birth of a Unicorn by Paul Nosa This embroidery entitled ‘Birth of a Unicorn’ is by American artist and fellow #boyswhosew Paul Nosa. Paul has developed his own portable bicycle/solar powered sewing machine. The Solar Rover is a portable sewing machine table made entirely from aluminium. To sew anywhere anytime the Rover is powered by [...]
Finding the Unicorn: Tapestries Mythical and Modern
Finding the Unicorn: Tapestries Mythical and Modern 17 April to the 1 June 201 An exhibition entitled ‘Finding the Unicorn: Tapestries Mythical and Modern‘ opens at the Fleming Collection this month in London. Based around the medieval Hunt for the Unicorn tapestry series this exhibition will feature the work of West Dean Tapestry Studio and [...]
The Brave Little Tailor and the Unicorn
This old illustration is one of those that has been collated to produce Taschen’s new book The Fairy Tales of the Brother’s Grimm. The little tailor demanded of the King the promised reward; the King, however, repented of his promise, and again bethought himself how he could get rid of the hero. “Before thou receivest [...]
Unicorn Leads the Harlem Shake
Unicorn Leads the Harlem Shake Knitting Show stall holders captured in their natural habitat being led in a Harlem Shake by a mysterious unicorn.
Plush Unicorn Bouquet
Plush Unicorn Bouquet ThinkGeek have been selling bouquet’s of plush unicorns as a magical alternative to red roses for this valentines.Who can argue with the vendor’s logic: Think about it. Unicorns are magical. Love is magical. Unicorns are beautiful. Love is beautiful. Unicorns never fart. Love tries to fart in the other room. A unicorn [...]
Dissect a Unicorn Pop-Up Book
Heirloom: Dissect a Unicorn Pop-Up Book This magical unicorn pop-up book was made by Alison Woodward aka Alison Wonderland. The book allows you to dissect a unicorn popping through the different layers of the little creature’s internal organs. The end result shows a beautiful and enchanting meadow which is revealed once the unicorn is completely [...]
Crocheted Unicorn Plush Toy
Crocheted Unicorn Plush Toy This cute crocheted unicorn plush toy was made by the lovely ladies of Barry Stitch & Bitch group in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. Luckily Santa noticed the magical activities of these crafty ladies and picked up this unicorn for my Christmas stocking. Having tried, and failed, at crocheting once [...]
Papercut Unicorn Christmas Card
Papercut Unicorn As expected I received a number of unicorn related gifts and cards during this festive season. This rather exquisite Christmas card was hand cut from white paper by fairy tale illustrator Layla Holzer. It is a most magical papercut unicorn which can be lit up by a small white light from within the [...]
Laura Bifano’s Menagerie
Laura Bifano’s Menagerie This painting is taken from Laura Bifano’s Menagerie series of paintings. The works draw upon her love of animals and 1980s computer games. You can view the full series of Laura Bifano’s Menagerie works on her website here. This 8-bit-esque unicorn is also available as a print from her Etsy store should [...]
Julian Baker’s Unicorn
Julian Baker’s Unicorn This photograph is from Julian Baker’s ‘The Jungian Forest’ series of images produced in 2010. Julian Baker is an artist and writer who regularly asks ‘Whatodes it mean to be naked?’ through is photographic work. Find out more about Julian’s work at www.julianbaker.com
Charlotte Cadzow Unicorn Pot
Charlotte Cadzow Unicorn Pot This lovely ceramic jar is the work of Scotland based ceramicist Charlotte Cadzow. Charlotte draws inspiration from her observations of the Scottish landscape as well as from ancient mythologies to create her paintings and ceramic work. Visit her website to find out more about her practice. www.charlottecadzow.co.uk
Trans-gendered Unicorns
Cartoon via www.pbfcomics.com Pink Unicorns I came across this little sketch on Twitter earlier. Having been reading up on unicorns and their symbolism for some time now I had gotten lost in the old beliefs about this creature. For centuries the unicorn has been held up as a figure of masculinity.Ancient Greek writers like Ctesias [...]
Unicorn Lair ‘discovered’ in North Korea
Unicorn Lair Discovered North Korea’s state news agency, KCNA, has reported that a unicorn lair has been found by archaeologists in Pyongyang. The unicorn was said to have been ridden by the ancient Korean King Tongmyong, founder of a kingdom which ruled parts of China and the Korean peninsula. The report states that the KCNA [...]
Julia Pott’s Unicorns
Julia Pott These images by Julia Pott were commissioned for the Christmas shop front displays at designer store Hermes on New Bond Street, London. Julia Pott is an animator and illustrator who has worked for numerous high profile clients. She has produced visuals for Bat for Lashes and The Decemberists’ music videos. She now works [...]
The Naming of the Animals
The Naming of the animals by Adam from a Dutch bible illuminated c.1440. Adam blesses the unicorn whilst Eve stands behind him in prayer.
The Unicorn from the Stars
FATHER JOHN: Tell me what you have seen where you have been. MARTIN: There were horses … white horses rushing by, with white, shining riders … there was a horse without a rider, and someone caught me up and put me upon him, and we rode away, with the wind, like the wind…. FATHER JOHN: [...]
Eerie Unicorn Photograph
Despite a fairly thorough search I can’t find out anything at all about this image that was sent to me today. It’s a shame as it’s one of the most interesting unicorn related images that I’ve come across for quite some time. I love the creepiness that the image exudes. All I’ve managed to find [...]
The Book of Job (39: 9-11)
Will the unicorn be willing to serve thee, or abide by thy crib? Canst thou bind the unicorn with his band in the furrow? Or will he harrow the valleys after thee? Wilt thou trust him because his strength is great? From the 1611 King James’ translation of the Bible.