My Art - Wendy the (Very) Good Witch

Okay, I've often been asked why I go by Wendy the (Very) Good Witch. Well, first of all, I've always loved Hallowe'en and Witches. And secondly, I am a photographer and artist. So it was only natural for my art to center around the things I enjoy...namely Hallowe'en and Witches.

So one Autumn day several years ago, I decided to create a cartoon alter-ego of myself. Of course my name is Wendy, which by sheer luck just happens to be synonymous with Witches thanks to Casper's red cloaked side-kick. So I figured that I may as well stick with my own name. And I got to thinking that if I were a Witch, of course I'd be a GOOD Witch! Not overly good and sweet mind you, like 'Glenda the Good Witch'....but maybe mostly Good, with an occasional bout of naughtiness...ha!

So I sat down and attmepted to create my cartoon self. That is far easier said than done however. But alas, my alter-ego had taken form. Now of course there are differences. I mean, if I'm going to be a cartoon, then by golly I'm going to have skinny legs dagnabit. But I did try to give the hair and face a decent likeness. Then I decided that if I was going to be in cartoon form....why not wear clothes that I otherwise might be disinclined to wear out in public....like thigh-hi stockings and bustiers....ha! And last but not least....I needed to have a familiar, as all Good Witches should....so I added in my trusty black kitty Coventina, who also happens to be real.

So this was the first drawing of Wendy the (Very) Good Witch. Later, I'll share more of her adventures as she makes her way through cartoon holidays. Hope everyone is enjoying their first week of October!