Jan 13 2023
Friday the 13th. A day, somehow ingrained in my imagination.
Steeped in folklore and superstition, its origins can be traced back to ancient times.
‘Northern Lights’, watercolour study, Kat Healy 2023In Norse mythology, it's believed…
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Jan 6 2023
He who should hurt the wren
shall never be beloved by men.
(William Blake, Auguries of Innocence c. 1803)
I’m not sure what sparked my curiosity about the wren this week. I think a mention on Twitter via the #folklore…
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Dec 31 2022
I hope you get to enjoy some Scottish traditions with family and friends.
A few of my favourites are ‘redding the house’, ‘first footing’ and…
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Dec 24 2022
Congratulations to Sophie (H) and Emily (A)! Your names were selected from the wheel-picker, and I would love to send you a signed ‘Dark Moon’ print (I’ll be in touch to confirm your address).
Dec 23 2022
Whenever I was frustrated writing my MA portfolio, I would revert to simple creative writing exercises to break-the-rage and rewire my brain.
Found poetry can be a simple, pleasing way to write something…
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Dec 21 2022
Please enjoy an acoustic performance from me this holiday season. ‘O Holy Night’, recorded at Slate Room Studios in December 2022.
Thank you to Thilo for the…
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Dec 20 2022
I’m launching my (brand new!) Newsletter ‘Kat Healy Kreates’ on Substack tomorrow: 21st December 2022.
Please consider becoming a subscriber to support my creative work in 2023.
I will share plenty of exclusive subscriber-only content…
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