Sometimes it’s the simplest White Witch portraits that are the most effective, like this one here, which substitutes glacial green for the ubiquitous blue tones that are usually used for the background. It’s part of a homeschool art lesson. Another simple, yet effective, witch, with a gray or pewter cast. She seems not so evil …
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White Witch Diversity, Part 1
Once again it’s time to present some notable and unusual depictions of the White Witch that I’ve discovered over the past year. Like this one, above, that’s suitable for a professionally published children’s book. The artist gave her no iris or pupils, which makes for a scary touch. Edmund looks very small and seems to …
Narnia 1979 (Part 1)
There’s been only one animated version of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and it was made by Bill Melendez of all people — who owned the same animation studio that made most of the Charlie Brown specials broadcast on American TV during the 1970s. If you were a child then, you probably have …
Jumpin’ Jack Tash
Here’s some more depictions I found of Narnia’s favorite baddie, Tash! The illustration above, by Trenton Long, adheres both to the book and Pauline Baynes’ iconic illustration. Tall, skinny, with man-snatching Bandersnatch claws, plus that pectoral collar and scraggly loincloth. The head is more pterosaur-like than avian, but his expression says he’s full of evil …
Worldbuilding Wednesday 6/3/26: What’s New in Narniaworld for 2026 (Narnia LXXV)
What new things have been planned for Narniaworld for the Summer of 2026? First of all, the Fire Festival! Based on Edinburgh’s world-famous solstice celebration, this event is for one night only, the shortest one of the year in fact. A parade, stilt-walkers, dancers, acrobats, fire jugglers and the like will entertain guests from sunset …
Summer of Narnia 2026
The Summer of Narnia begins yet again. This year, there’s plenty of excitement as Greta Garwig’s Magician’s Nephew movie continues to film and interest in Narnia is again beginning to crest. Above is a stained glass designed by Marc Burckhardt depicted the Inklings’ best known members. Williams and Barfield are less known than the two …
The Death of Jadis (End of the Summer of Narnia)
Since it’s the end of another Summer of Narnia, here’s a visual essay about endings … the ending (death) of Jadis! It’s a scene you don’t find depicted too often. I can guess that it’s too grim. It’s not an iconic event in the book like Lucy meeting Mr. Tumnus under the lamppost is. It …
Worldbuilding Wednesday 9/10/25: Aslan Cakes (Narnia LXXIV)
If you had all the money in the world, wouldn’t you want an Aslan-shaped cake for your next celebration? Aslan Cakes Royal Roar A red velvet cake sculpted in the form of a three-dimensional lion’s head with interior layers of mascarpone cream. It is covered with yellow and gold fondant airbrushed with lifelike details. …







