John Slavin Art

Jack with Worm and Fork

The Traveller hero Jack is a fisherman and on his way to a place far up the burn known as Land of the Ravens -- where folklore magic comes true in a very real world of danger, evil, and a great Golden Eagle who saves the day.

Original
Acrylic on canvas
40cm x 40cm
Can be seen at John Slavin Morningside

Jack-Marigold-Hungry at Pool

Scene from the traditional Scottish Traveller tale 'Jack and the Two Ravens' by Duncan Williamson (1928-2007). Created for exhibition and animated film work by Christine Martin of ScotlandsMusic 2022.

Original
Acrylic on canvas
55cm x 46cm
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Jack and Mother in Cottage

‘Don’t do it, son! Please, for your mother’s sake have nothing to do with the Ravens. That old wizard gave them magical powers and no one can do anything to them.’ From the Traveller story 'Jack and the Two Ravens' told by Duncan Williamson.

Original
Acrylic on canvas
50cm x 40cm
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Raven Boys in Jeans

The Raven boys created by Grandfather Magician from two ravens wh0 fell from their nest . . . in story of 'Jack and the Two Ravens' traditional Traveller tale by Duncan Williamson.

Original
Acrylic on canvas
61cm x 50cm
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Marigold Holding Hungry at Window

Illustration of Marigold in her grandfather's house with Two Ravens, her uncles, who wish to marry her. From traditional tale of Scotland's Travelling People, 'Jack and the Two Ravens' told by Duncan Williamson (1928-2007).

Original
Acrylic and Ink on canvas
50cm x 50cm
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Black Horses Black Ravens

Illustration for the final episode of 'Jack and the Two Ravens' when Marigold and Jack are pursued by the Ravens -- both parties with magical rings to transform into any shape on the Earth.

Original
Acrylic on canvas
50cm x 40cm
Can be seen at Taigh na Teud

Magician with Hat and Raven Eyes

The wizard who has changed two young ravens into boys; illustration from the traditional Traveller tale 'Jack and the Two Ravens' by Duncan Williamson (1928-2007).

Original
Acrylic on canvas
61cm x 50cm
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Jack and Marigold on Magician's Shoulders

Portrait of the heroes with the creator of the Ravens from Duncan Williamson's 'Jack and the Two Ravens' traditional Scottish international story ATU 313.

Original
Acrylic on canvas
31cm x 23cm
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Marigold Trees and Ravens

Marigold is a prisoner of her uncles the Two Ravens in Duncan Williamson's international story, 'Jack and the Two Ravens' from the oral tradition of the Scottish Travelling People.

Original
Acrylic on canvas
46cm x 46cm
Can be seen at Taigh na Teud

Hares and Hounds

A scene in the metamorphosis of Jack and Marigold from Duncan Williamson's Scottish Traveller tale 'Jack and the Two Ravens'. In the private collection of Mrs Christine Martin, Breacais, Isle of Skye.

Original
Acrylic on canvas
40cm x 50cm
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Marigold, Hungry and dead Ravens

'A rush of feathers in the sky, right down on top of them great Eagle came, took one in each foot and claws, shook them both till dead.' From the Scottish Traveller tale 'Jack and the Two Ravens'.

Original
Acrylic on canvas
50cm x 40cm
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Marigold and Ring at Well

Folk heroine Marigold of 'Jack and the Two Ravens' traditional story from the Travelling People of Scotland throws magical ring into the well to finsh the story of her escape from the Raven outlaws.

Original
Acrylic on canvas
50cm x 40cm
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