I had a small oops in the studio, and now I have two more slightly damaged copies of Vulture Culture 101 available. You can get one, or both, at a discount at http://www.etsy.com/listing/7625343.....-culture-101-a

I have a bunch of copies of Vulture Culture 101 that arrived recently, as well as some Vulture Culture 101 skull stickers! You can get both at http://www.vultureculture101.com/buy-the-book :)

Hey! Friday’s the last day of the month, and the last day to sign up as my Patron for February art mailings and the like! Sign up at http://www.patreon.com/lupagreenwolf :)

Oh hey, I haven’t mentioned my Patreon in a while! It’s an awesome way to get some art in your mailbox every month, including some exclusive designs and experiments that don’t end up for public sale. Plus I post WIP shots, news and other interesting bits and bobs. Head on over to http://www.patreon.com/lupagreenwolf if you like vulture culture, paganism and other nature-related stuff!

Every so often one of the copies of Vulture Culture 101 I get from the printer will have a small flaw. This one has a small tear in the first page. Otherwise? It's perfect! I'm selling it at a discount, though, so grab this while you can--it's the only damaged one I have right now. You can pick it up at http://www.etsy.com/listing/7572942.....-culture-101-a

If you want an undamaged copy, head over to http://www.etsy.com/listing/6998145.....ook-for-people

Just a reminder that I have literally dozens of listings for various destashed hides, bones and other craft materials over at http://www.etsy.com/shop/thegreenwo.....ion_id=7464254

Hey! Have you purchased one of my books from someone other than me? Maybe you got it at a bookstore, or online, or as a gift. Either way, if you have an unsigned copy of one of my works, and you want it signed but can’t bring it to an event where I’m at, you still have an option! I will personally put an inscription and autograph on a bookplate and mail it to you. If you’re in the US it’s just gonna cost a stamp, and a little more if you’re international, so you aren’t obligated to reimburse for postage.

Interested? Email me at lupa(dot)greenwolf(at)gmail(dot)com :) (And hey, if you need more books directly from me, you can find ‘em at http://www.thegreenwolf.com/books :)

Need a copy of Vulture Culture 101? Just got a new shipment of the book back in! It’s great for both new and experienced members of the Vulture Culture, and also designed so that you can hand it to friends and family who may be a little befuddled by your interest in bones, taxidermy and other natural history specimens. It even has some tutorials on things like bone cleaning, tanning, and more!

Get your copy--complete with signature by yours truly--at http://www.vultureculture101.com/buy-the-book/

Want to know what 2020 may hold in store for you? Curious about what patterns may be unfolding, or what may need extra attention? I’m offering 12-month Tarot of Bones readings to help you sort out what’s ahead! Each card represents one month of 2020 and something to keep in mind during that time. 12 month readings are $60 and may be purchased at http://www.thetarotofbones.com/prod.....month-reading/

I have been practicing divination since 1998; the Tarot of Bones is a set created by me, but I do other sorts of divination as well. To find out more, head over to http://www.thegreenwolf.com/readings/

Hey, everyone! I am packing up orders today (12/20) to ship tomorrow (12/21). This is your LAST CHANCE to get stuff shipped in time to arrive for Christmas! You can place orders at:

http://www.thegreenwolf.com/books - most of my books

http://www.thetarotofbones.com/shop - Tarot of Bones deck and book

http://www.vultureculture101.com/buy-the-book - Vulture Culture 101 book and stickers

http://thegreenwolf.etsy.com (art, books, Tarot of Bones, destashed art supplies)

http://thegreenwolf.storenvy.com (has some stuff not on Etsy)

Caveat: shipping MUST total at least $8 to qualify for priority shipping! (Or on Etsy, where I have a free shipping guarantee, your order total must be at least $35.)

As always, your friendly neighborhood self-employed creative thanks you for your support :)

Hey everyone! I just completed my BIGGEST DESTASH IN YEARS!!! I went through not just my crafting stash, but also my personal curiosities collection, and culled a LOT of bones, fur, fossils, tumbled stones, and so much more than what you see here. Everything’s available at http://www.etsy.com/shop/thegreenwo.....ion_id=7464254 and yes, I can still ship in time for Christmas!

Want to own one of the original assemblages used to create the Tarot of Bones? Many have gone into private collections, but I still have some of them for sale! Most can be found on my Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/thegreenwolf?search_query=tarot+original, though a few are over on Storenvy at http://thegreenwolf.storenvy.com/se.....tarot+original

Also, through the end of the year, if you purchase at least $150 in originals you’ll get a free Tarot of Bones deck and book!

I just restocked all my books on paganism and other nature-related topics, including Vulture Culture 101, so I have plenty to go around! Check ‘em out at http://www.thegreenwolf.com/books

Hi, everyone! If you want to support a self-employed artist and author with your holiday shopping, why not consider....me? I create a variety of hide and bone art, art as well as customized Breyer models, and I’m the author of several books on nature-based paganism and Vulture Culture, and I’m the creator of the Tarot of Bones.

Where can you find all this amazing stuff? Have some links!

http://thegreenwolf.etsy.com - my Etsy shop, which has all of the above

http://www.thegreenwolf.com/books - if you want to buy my books without using Etsy (note that the Tarot of Bones and Vulture Culture 101 have their own sites that are linked there, and you’ll need to order them from those sites)

http://www.thegreenwolf.com/readings - I do tarot and animal card readings as well, along with Pocket Osteomancy bone readings, including online

http://www.storenvy.com/stores/4331.....the-green-wolf - my Storenvy shop has some things you won’t find on Etsy!

http://www.ebay.com/str/thegreenwolfportland - my eBay shop, which in addition to my art and writing also has a bunch of original finish Breyer models for sale

http://www.patreon.com/lupagreenwolf - for a year-round gift, become my Patron on Patreon for as little as $1/month!

Got questions? PM me, or email me at lupa(d0t)greenwolf(at)gmail(dot)com :)

Just got a big box of copies of Vulture Culture 101: A Book For People Who Like Dead Things! This is the book you want whether you’re a newcomer to Vulture Culture, are curious about what this subculture is beyond just collecting a bunch of cool dead things, or want a book to hand to people who aren’t entirely sure why you have such a “weird hobby”. Paperbacks (signed!) and ebooks available at http://www.vultureculture101.com/buy-the-book/

Continuing to clean out my art storage area, and culling some things I’m probably never getting around to using. What you see here is just some of what I just got done listing to http://www.etsy.com/shop/thegreenwo.....ion_id=7464254

Dead Divination Day!

Sunday, October 20, 1pm – 6pm, the Raven’s Wing Magical Co., Portland, OR

Welcome to the intersection of the art of divination, and the world of Vulture Culture! Join author and artist Lupa as she introduces you to three unique forms of divination using animal bones and other dead things, including:

--Skull Scrying: meditative divination using an animal skull
--The Tarot of Bones: a unique tarot deck whose imagery is centered on animal bones
--Pocket Osteomancy: a bone-casting set that can be carried with you anywhere

You’ll learn about the origin of each of these divination systems created by Lupa, try them out for yourself, and have the opportunity to ask questions along the way. Better yet, your workshop fees include the books, bones and other materials you’ll need to practice these divination methods at home! Suitable for everyone from experienced readers to brand-new beginners.

You can register for one or more of these workshops by calling the Raven’s Wing Magical Co. at (503) 946-8951.

Skull Scrying – 1pm – 2pm - $35/person (includes Skull Scrying book and an animal skull to take home)
The Tarot of Bones – 2:15pm – 4:00pm - $75/person (includes Tarot of Bones deck and book)
Pocket Osteomancy – 4:30pm – 6:00pm - $35/person (includes Pocket Osteomancy book, casting cloth and bones)

Or register for all three workshops for just $120/person!

Please bring a refillable water bottle and snacks, especially if you intend to join us for all three workshops!

I’ve been saving up extra art supplies all summer, and I finally got a chance to destash them today! There’s a LOT more than what you see here; check out my current destash section at http://www.etsy.com/shop/thegreenwo.....ion_id=7464254

Do you want monthly packages of art or books? Want access to exclusive videos, WIP shots and other content? Want to help a self-employed artist not just survive but thrive? Be my Patron for as little as $1/month at http://www.patreon.com/lupagreenwolf :)

I have a new, Etsy-only book package available! The Ultimate Vulture Culture Pack includes everything I’ve created about Vulture Culture, as well as its intersection with spirituality. Here’s what you get:

--Books--

* Vulture Culture 101: A Book For People Who Like Dead Things - a great overview to the subculture of collecting, making art from, and learning more about hides, bones and other animal specimens. Includes tutorials, identification help, and much more!

* The Tarot of Bones Companion Book - goes into depth for my interpretations of and inspiration for the 79 cards of the Tarot of Bones, as well as sharing several unique tarot spreads

* Pocket Osteomancy: A Simple Bone Divination Set - a book about creating and using a simple divination set using bones and a leather casting cloth, as well as how to add to it if you wish

* Skull Scrying - how to perform the divinatory art of scrying using real animal skulls, how to select the best skull for your work, and how to interpret what you see

* Skin Spirits: The Spiritual and Magical Use of Animal Parts - my first book on the intersection of dead things and spirituality, this is a great guide on how to respectfully incorporate hides, bones and other remains in your spiritual practice

--Other Stuff--

* The Tarot of Bones Deck - this 79 card set (including a Happy Squirrel card!) is loosely based on the RWS deck, but with a much stronger natural history emphasis. Bones are the center of the art for each piece and convey the meanings of the cards; they are accented by other natural and found materials.

* Pocket Osteomancy Bones and Casting Cloth - includes an approximately 9" diameter deerskin casting cloth with tie strap, and the four bones needed for a basic Pocket Osteomancy reading

* Vulture Culture 101 sticker - features the sepia wolf skull image from the cover of the book Vulture Culture 101; measures 4" long

* FREE SHIPPING! YAY!

Your books will be signed by the author (me!). Please let me know if you would like them personalized.

You can get it at http://www.etsy.com/listing/7065709.....ture-pack-from

Just a quick note--the individual websites for both The Tarot of Bones and Vulture Culture 101 have free supplemental information for these creations of mine!

The Tarot of Bones site has brief meanings for the cards at http://thetarotofbones.com/the-cards, similar to what you’d get with a little white book with the deck. If you don’t have the Tarot of Bones Companion Book, these will still help give you a brief idea of how to interpret each card.

The Vulture Culture 101 site has larger, color versions of the photos in the book at http://www.vultureculture101.com/photos/. I had to have the book photos be black and white, otherwise the book would have been MUCH more expensive.

I hope this helps those of you who have one or both of these!

Hi, all!

I’m hoping that by now all of you who backed the Vulture Culture 101IndieGoGo or ordered books (prior to the past two weeks) have your books in hand; if you haven’t yet received yours, please let me know. You can email me at lupa.greenwolf(at)gmail(dot)com.

Also just a reminder that while the pictures in the book are black and white, there are color versions available at
https://www.vultureculture101.com/photos/ – I’ve seen a few people complaining already about the black and white pics, probably because they didn’t see the places in the book yet where I said “Hey, look! Color photos on my website!” So I’m helping to spread the word. And again, putting color photos in the book itself would have made it a LOT more expensive, so this is my workaround.

I know not everyone dives into a new book as soon as they get it, especially those of us who already have HUGE to-read piles. However, for those of you who have read it, would you be so kind as to leave a review? You can review it on Amazon at
http://www.amazon.com/Vulture-Cultu.....dp/1092885102/ or on Goodreads at goodreads.com/book/show/45572031-vulture-culture-101. Reviews help me get an idea of how people are enjoying the book. And the more reviews a book has on Amazon in particular, the more it will show up in search strings and so forth. Thanks for your feedback!

Finally, since this is a self-published endeavor, please do let others who may be interested know about the book! You know people I don’t, so you can get the word out to them, and help an indie author 🙂

Just as a heads-up, I often offer OOAK items, leftovers, and other oddities to my Patrons before I ever offer them publicly. If you want a chance to get first shot on everything from custom artwork to culls from my closet, become my Patron today at http://www.patreon.com/lupagreenwolf!

I have collected way too many art supplies over the years, and I’ve been slowly winnowing down the excess. If you’re in need of stuff to make stuff, my destash pile can be found at http://www.etsy.com/shop/thegreenwo.....ion_id=7464254

Okay, everyone! After basically spending most of my weekend packing and packing and doing more packing, I have gotten almost every preordered book out the door! The only exceptions are a very small handful of the IndieGoGo preorders; the rest of those are already sent out, and I also sent out all the other preorders, so if you’ve ordered a copy prior to today your book is on the way. (My local post office is VERY grateful that I used online postage instead of bringing them a couple of hundred packages.)

Aaaanyway, that means you should not be experiencing any more shipping delays if you order Vulture Culture 101. I typically go to the post office 2-3 times a week; if you need your copy to arrive by a particular date, please do email me at lupa.greenwolf@gmail.com.

Oh, and when you go to http://www.vultureculture101.com/buy-the-book you can not only buy the book itself, but also the official Vulture Culture 101 sticker!