The vine witch is a fascinating character that is often found in literature and folklore. She is typically portrayed as a mysterious woman with a deep connection to nature and the vineyards. She possesses supernatural abilities related to plants and wine-making, which she uses to both heal and harm. The vine witch is often depicted as living in isolation, deep in the woods or in a secluded vineyard. She is believed to have a strong bond with the land and the vines, which she tends to with great care and precision. Her knowledge of plants and herbs is extensive, and she can create potions and elixirs that have powerful effects.
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Her knowledge of plants and herbs is extensive, and she can create potions and elixirs that have powerful effects. In folklore, the vine witch is known to have the ability to control the growth and quality of the grapes. She can enhance their flavor and aroma or, if angered, ruin an entire harvest.
Episode list
Draw the furry Koala family from Australia and then take flight while sketching a colorful Cockatoo. Mark explains how to create the 3D illusion on the 2D page.
S1.E2 ∙ Space Hamsters & Hamster Planet Tue, Nov 14, 2017Mr. Mark draws the ever huggable Space Hamsters and then draws their home on Hamster Planet. Mr. Mark begins with light blue lines, encouraging you to begin with "whisper" light pencil lines. Texture, shading and overlapping are the magical Renaissance Words that will make your hamsters pop off the page. Learn about the art of Alexej von Jawlensky.
S1.E3 ∙ Marshmallow Mania & Marshmallow Family Mon, Nov 20, 2017Marshmallow Mania is sweeping the world as you learn how to draw the Marshmallow Family. Begin your drawing with a light pencil line, then define with a dark pencil line. Just watch Mark, it's easy.
S1.E4 ∙ Eccentric Eel & The Royal Scroll Mon, Nov 20, 2017Learn how to draw a toothy eel swimming out of a cool cave. Then draw a majestic scroll - handy for all your celebrations. Former Disney artist, Tim Decker, is our guest artist, and we explore the art of Henry de Toulouse-Lautrec.
S1.E5 ∙ Ninja Eggs & Wormy Worm Thu, Nov 30, 2017Who lurks behind those shells? The Ninja Eggs leap into action and that's no yolk. Also, draw a friendly worm and say "hello" in Japanese. Auguste Renoir graces our Masters Gallery. After sketching in light pencil, don't forget to trace the lines with a darker pencil.
S1.E6 ∙ Pterrific Pterodactyl & Terra Nest Thu, Nov 30, 2017Shalom means peace, hello and goodbye. Learn to draw a dinosaur-age bird and watch the "scribble off" with former Simpsons and Disney animator, Tim Decker. Warhol is in our Masters Gallery. After sketching in light pencil, don't forget to trace the lines with a darker pencil.
S1.E7 ∙ Koala the Kid & the Frilled Lizard Thu, Nov 30, 2017Say "Hello" in Italian and travel to Australia to draw the cutest critters on the planet, Koalas. Draw a not-so cute frilled lizard too. After sketching in light pencil don't forget to trace the lines with a darker pencil.
S1.E8 ∙ Dino Baby & Dino Bum Thu, Dec 7, 2017Draw the biggest, baddest creatures ever to have roamed earth. Dinosaurs take center stage along with Vincent van Gogh. Start drawing with a light pencil line, then define it with a darker line. Also, learn to say hello in Hungarian.
S1.E9 ∙ Termite Tables & Extreme Towers Thu, Dec 7, 2017Conquer 3D frontiers by drawing termite tables and tall towers. Start drawing with a light pencil line, then define it with a darker line. Former Disney and Simpsons animator, Tim Decker, teaches us to draw a hairy Yak.
S1.E10 ∙ Vulture Scribble-Off & Bobo Bird Thu, Dec 7, 2017Fast and furious fun when Mark and former Disney and Simpsons animator, Tim Decker, race to draw a vulture. Learn to play "scribble-off." Georgia O'Keefe is featured. Start drawing with a light pencil, then define it with a darker line.
S1.E11 ∙ Phred D. Phish & Jellyfish Thu, Dec 21, 2017Dive into the ocean and learn to draw Phred D. Phish and a friendly Jellyfish. Say hello in Russian and explore the work of Henri Matisse. Begin your drawing with a light pencil line, then define with a dark pencil line.
S1.E12 ∙ Calamity Clam & Daring Dolphin Thu, Dec 21, 2017If you can't swim with the dolphins, learn to draw them. Mark dives even deeper to sketch a giant clam. Use your pencil as a NASA "imagination shuttle." Begin your drawing with a light pencil line, then define it with a dark pencil line.
S1.E13 ∙ More Termite Troubles Thu, Dec 21, 2017Termites are pests, but make a fun and funky drawing. Learn one of Mark's top tips, the "angle box," which will help your drawings pop off the page. Begin your drawing with a light pencil line, then define it with a dark pencil line.
S1.E14 ∙ Dragon Days, Grog the Grouper & Coral Tubes Mon, Jan 1, 2018Learn to draw a friendly dragon and then a gregarious grouper (fish) and colorful coral tubes. Sample the work of Claude Monet and learn the magic of shading and overlapping. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.
S1.E15 ∙ Sammy Sea Turtle & The Mermaid Mon, Jan 1, 2018Dive into the ocean with Mark. This emmy winning show features drawing Sammy the Sea Turtle and the Mermaid. Learn Mark's angle box, texture and shading to make you drawings pop off the page. Explore a painting by Mary Cassat. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.
S1.E16 ∙ Chummy Mummy & Pyramids Mon, Jan 1, 2018Journey back to ancient Egypt, and learn to draw the great pyramids and your new friend, "The Chummy Mummy." Former Simpson's animator, Tim Decker, challenges Mark to a "scribble-off." The words contour lines and horizon will give your drawings depth. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.
S1.E17 ∙ Great Eggs-spedition, Hamster Hwy & Dino Canyon Wed, Jan 17, 2018Mark explains the illusion of depth and teaches four important Renaissance words: contour, horizon, size and shading. We also travel to the Masters Gallery and take in the art of Edgar Degas. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.
S1.E18 ∙ King's Trumpet & The Snid Wed, Jan 17, 2018The King's Trumpet and the Snid will be some of the most fun you can have while drawing with Mark. Art from Pablo Picasso is featured in the Masters Gallery. Practice, positive mental attitude, shadow, shading and placement are the featured Renaissance words. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.
S1.E19 ∙ Fantastic Flags, Queen's Tulip & The Rose Wed, Jan 17, 2018Mark gets a little fancy (but not too much) showing you how to draw fantastic flags, Queen's tulip and a rose. The inspiring art of Elizabeth Catlett is featured in the Masters Gallery. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.
S1.E20 ∙ Doors of Opportunity & Art Shark Mon, Jan 22, 2018Mark opens the many Doors of Opportunity and dives deep into the Art Shark with a special guest artist. Practice and bonus are the Renaissance Words to study with your yay-work. The Masters Gallery blasts off with the Rocket by Middleton Manigault. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.
S1.E21 ∙ T-Rexina & Bronto Mama Mon, Jan 22, 2018Learn to say hello in Vietnamese. Then get ready to draw some prehistoric dinos with T-Rexina and Bronto Mama. Clean-up with the Suds Monster and take a walk in the Masters Gallery with Thomas Cleveland's Eye of the Tiger. Mark explains overlapping, shading, texture, contour lines and foreshortening. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.
S1.E22 ∙ Plumbing Planet for a Polar Bear Mon, Jan 22, 2018Mark gets down and dirty with the plumbing planet. Former Simpsons and Disney animator Tim Decker joins in on the fun as he demonstrates how to draw a cartoon Polar Bear. Shading and contour lines are the Renaissance Words. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.
S1.E23 ∙ Twinkie Skateboard Park, Towers of Talent & The Letter "T" Sat, Jan 27, 2018Get radical with Mark as we skate using our pencil power on the Twinkie Skateboard Park. We also travel to the Towers of Talent and draw out the letter "T". The Renaissance Words to study are: size, two point perspective and shading. Eight Bells by Winslow Homer is highlighted in the Masters Gallery. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.
S1.E24 ∙ Bob Du Lac, Lily & Bob's Mountains Sat, Jan 27, 2018Learn to say hello in Swedish. Mark begins with Bob Du Lac then travels to the Lily and Bob's Mountains. Guest artist Katie Sheldon get's in on the fun. We travel to the masters Gallery to get inspired by the beauty of a Roman helmet. Foreshortening, texture, shadow and 1-point perspective are the special Renaissance words. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.
S1.E25 ∙ Twisting Tornadoes of Talent & More Space Hamsters Thu, Feb 1, 2018Mark starts off with the Twisting Tornadoes of Talent and we get another visit from the Space Hamsters. Contour lines, shadow and foreshortening are the Renaissance words to remember and study with your yay-work. Former "Simpsons" and Disney Animator Tim Decker stops by and draws a wiener dog. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.
Dive into the ocean with Mark. This emmy winning show features drawing Sammy the Sea Turtle and the Mermaid. Learn Mark's angle box, texture and shading to make you drawings pop off the page. Explore a painting by Mary Cassat. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.
Many vineyard owners seek her assistance to ensure a successful grape harvest and to produce exceptional wines. However, her help always comes at a price, as she expects something in return for her services. The vine witch is also said to possess the power of divination. She can read the patterns of the vines and the wine, predicting future events and uncovering hidden truths. Many people seek her advice and guidance, believing that she can offer insights and solutions that are beyond human comprehension. In literature, the vine witch is often portrayed as a complex and enigmatic character. She is often depicted as a powerful and alluring woman, capable of both great good and great evil. Her knowledge and abilities make her a sought-after ally and a feared adversary. Her storylines often revolve around themes of nature, magic, love, and redemption. Overall, the vine witch is a captivating and mysterious character that adds depth and intrigue to stories. Her connection to the land and her supernatural abilities make her a compelling figure in folklore and literature. Whether portrayed as a benevolent healer or a vengeful sorceress, the vine witch continues to captivate our imaginations and offers a unique perspective on the world of wine-making and nature..
Reviews for "The Witch's Familiar: Delving into The Vine Witch's Animal Companions"
1. John - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with "The Vine Witch". The story started off promising with a unique concept of a witch who can control vineyards, but it quickly fell flat. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked depth, making it hard to care about their fates. The plot also felt rushed and underdeveloped, leaving many loose ends and unanswered questions. Overall, I found the book to be lackluster and unsatisfying.
2. Sarah - 1/5 - "The Vine Witch" was a total letdown for me. The writing was dull and lacked any sort of depth or descriptive language. The magic system introduced in the book was poorly explained and never felt believable. Additionally, the pacing was incredibly slow, making it a struggle to get through. I found myself constantly waiting for something interesting to happen, but it never did. Overall, I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for an engaging and well-written fantasy read.
3. Emma - 2/5 - I had high hopes for "The Vine Witch" as I love books with magical elements, but unfortunately, this one fell short. The main character felt flat and lacked any real development. The romance in the story was weak and lacked chemistry between the characters. The plot dragged on and became predictable halfway through, making it hard to stay engaged. Overall, I found "The Vine Witch" to be a lackluster read that failed to deliver on its intriguing premise.
4. David - 3/5 - While "The Vine Witch" had some interesting moments, I found it to be quite mediocre overall. The story had potential, but it felt underdeveloped and lacked depth. The world-building was weak, with little explanation of the magical elements in the book. The pacing was off, with slow moments interspersed with rushed ones. Though there were hints of a good story, it ultimately fell flat for me.