“Welcome to this gallery featuring the original Storytelling Vignette Paintings created for my illustrated book, Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer. Each vignette portrays a section of the text in pictures, to bring to life the imaginative narrative of the story. A visual chronicle of the journey that Fizz takes with her Elphen companion, Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer.
The sixty-nine complete pieces of artwork, feature one-hundred and twelve separate illustrations -each capturing a moment in time, or portraying an element; whilst others are part of a sequence of events.
For these vignettes I needed something special and so it was that I developed my own, unique method of painting, to give them the ‘imaginative’ quality that would evoke the style of my writing.
Each illustration is worked through five principal layers, although the third, fourth and fifth layer includes more than one work-through to achieve the desired effect for the finished artwork. The first drawing out, is followed by detailed ink-line drawing of the composition, then a third layer of spot-colour washes. A fourth layer, comprising mono-tonal underpainting establishes the crucial light and shade tones in the subject, to give it depth and form. Finally, the fifth layer is applied, comprising a full colour palette of finely wrought glazes in oils.
Comprehensive films showing these vignettes being created are available to watch as behind-the scenes Bonus Features for everyone who subscribes to the Elphen Treasure Chest on either Patreon or Vimeo.”
Paul Taggart
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Adventurous Fizz
from Chapter 1
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
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Adventures in Fizz's Galleon Shed
from Chapter 1
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
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Challenging the Retsbol
from Chapter 1
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
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Meeting the Tibetan Monk
from Chapter 1
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £2,500
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Battling the Sycamosaur
from Chapter 1
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
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The View from Fizz's Lofty Eyrie
from Chapter 1
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £5,000
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The Distinctive Sea Admiral
from Chapter 1
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £5,000
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The Well-Informed Postie
from Chapter 1
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £5,000
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Midnight Raid
from Chapter 1
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £2,500
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Something Stirs in the Dead of Night
from Chapter 1
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £5,000
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What Could It Be?
from Chapter 1
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
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Caught by Surprise!
from Chapter 1
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
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Webstrand, Swarm Leader and Tooth Gatherer
from Chapter 2
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
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Preparing Fizz for her Adventure
from Chapter 2
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
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Webstrand's Despair
from Chapter 2
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
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Webstrand Summons her Swarm
from Chapter 2
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
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Webstrand's Moonlight Gathering
from Chapter 3
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
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The Swarm Await Their Leader
from Chapter 3
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Safely Stowed in Webstrands Pouch
from Chapter 3
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Three Moons of Shimmistra
from Chapter 3
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £5,000
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Shimmistrian Flora
from Chapter 3
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Raknid, the Web Builders
from Chapter 4
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £2,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
A Door Opened
from Chapter 4
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £5,000
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Floating on a Sea of Bubbles
from Chapter 4
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Window onto the Planet, Shimmistra
from Chapter 4
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Breakfast for Fizz
from Chapter 4
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £5,000
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Starfire's Trophies from Earth
from Chapter 4
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Starfire, the Elphen Seer and Wizard
from Chapter 4
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Elphen Nest Queen
from Chapter 5
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £5,000
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Elphen Eggs Travel through Starfields
from Chapter 5
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Harvesting Starfall
from Chapter 5
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Starfire and the Bendilix
from Chapter 5
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £5,000
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Buoyed by Astroplast Seed Capsules
from Chapter 5
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £5,000
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
The Missing Teeth
from Chapter 5
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
PRIVATE COLLECTION
This original Elphen Vignette painting is no longer available through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing another original Elphen painting please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Release the Cradle
from Chapter 5
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Mis-shapen Buds Began to Writhe
from Chapter 6
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Turn the Cradle. It's a Trap
from Chapter 6
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
They Dropped Vertically Down the Canyon
from Chapter 6
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £5,000
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Trapped as the Mouth Closed Shut
from Chapter 6
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £5,000
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Apocalypse Tree
from Chapter 6
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £5,000
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Elphen Armoury
from Chapter 6
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Starfire's Armulet
from Chapter 6
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Starfire, the Warrior
from Chapter 6
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
The Jade Lake
from Chapter 7
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £5,000
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
A Field of Stars Rose Towards Them
from Chapter 7
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Star Gems, sighed Webstrand
from Chapter 7
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £5,000
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
An Eye Gem becomes a Wearers Companion
from Chapter 7
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £5,000
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Battling the Shades
from Chapter 7
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
A Phalanx of Elphen Protect Fizz
from Chapter 7
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Something Behind Fizz!
from Chapter 7
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £5,000
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Time Slowed Down Once More
from Chapter 7
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Keeping Watch
from Chapter 8
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Zand the Changeling
from Chapter 8
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Undeniably There!
from Chapter 8
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Changeling Nephrite Rune
from Chapter 8
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £5,000
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Transmuted Deadly Shades
from Chapter 8
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
A Scaled Bladderworm
from Chapter 8
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £5,000
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Zand's Changeling Bracelet
from Chapter 8
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £5,000
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Fizz's Wings Beat Into Action
from Chapter 8
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
I'm So Sorry Fizz
from Chapter 8
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Fizz's Changeling Bracelet
from Chapter 8
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £5,000
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
You Mean That Was Real?
from Chapter 8
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
The Starway Sentinel
from Chapter 9
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
The Monster Bellowed Deafeningly
from Chapter 9
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
The Magic of Fizz's Favourite Bamboo Stick
from Chapter 9
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £5,000
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
The Starway Likes Me!
from Chapter 9
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
You'll Stay for a While?
from Chapter 9
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Forgettle Nettle Pollen
from Chapter 9
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
Had It All Been a Dream?
from Chapter 9
Webstrand, the Tooth Gatherer
Available for Private Purchase £7,500
This original Elphen Vignette painting is privately available for purchase through Paul Taggart’s studio. If you are interested in discussing a possible purchase please click here to message us privately and we will be pleased to make contact to take it from there.
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