Postcard: Maleficent

Animated Maleficent fits the traditional “crone” archetype perfectly. I was so enamoured with the recent re-telling of the Disney classic, where her character becomes relatable, and is given great depth. We see her develop from an innocent child, through a bitter betrayal, to become the “Mistress of Evil” that she is touted to be. Yet, Maleficent is not beyond redemption, and although she does make mistakes, she is a strong enough character to learn from them, and better herself for the benefit of those around her that she loves. The climax of the film is the most important, with a kiss on Aurora’s forehead, Maleficent proves that true love comes in a variety of manifests. Adaptions like this, that take on a feminist re-write are very much needed in a society that still promotes the idea of a Prince Charming and often tends to oppress the idea of powerful, independent-thinking women. This is why I chose to illustrate the beautifully faceted Maleficent.

My artwork is printed in fantastic full-colour on 300gsm heavyweight acid-free cardstock. The artwork side has a matte protective coating, while the back is left uncoated to allow you to write lots of wonderful messages to all your friends and family! These postcards are A6 in size.

All orders come wrapped in biodegradable and/or upcycled packaging, and I would love to encourage you to re-use the packaging as much as possible to give it a good long life!