The Leveret

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Across Winter Fields

Image: Photographer unknown.

See also the previous posts:
• Afoot
• Field Runners
• Running Hare

Friday, December 2, 2022

Ansu Kabia is a British actor best known for his role as Moses in Miss Scarlet and The Duke (2020-present).

He is also known for playing James Richards in the 2018 three-part BBC television series The Long Song (right), Ruthven Sykes in The Sandman (2022), and Tybalt in Branagh Theatre Live’s production of Romeo and Juliet (2016).

Above and below: Ansu Kabia as Tybalt in Branagh Theatre Live’s production of Romeo and Juliet.

The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company in partnership with Picturehouse Entertainment, broadcast Romeo and Juliet live from the West End’s Garrick Theatre to more than 1,200 cinemas worldwide on July 7, 2016.

Above: Charles Dance as Sir Roderick Burgess / Magus and Ansu Kabia as Ruthven Sykes in The Sandman (2022), an American fantasy drama television series based on the 1989–1996 comic book written by Neil Gaiman.

Above and below: Ansu Kabia as Moses in Miss Scarlet and The Duke, a Victorian era crime drama created by Rachael New and starring Kate Phillips as Miss Eliza Scarlet and Stuart Martin as Scotland Yard Detective Inspector William Wellington (aka The Duke).

Notes Wikipedia: “Eliza Scarlet is determined, clever, and wily. Series writer and creator Rachael New took inspiration for the character from Jane Austen’s Elizabeth Bennett (Pride and Prejudice). Born into a middle-class family, Eliza uses her appearance as a refined Victorian lady to her advantage when working on cases. But underneath Eliza is scrappy and feisty, much to many people’s surprise, which works in her favour. William and Eliza work on numerous cases together, though she is uncredited, causing disputes between them. Eliza employs the services of a known criminal, Moses, much to William’s annoyance. Moses is amused by Eliza’s gumption and they connect as outsiders to society.”

Says Ansu about his character in Miss Scarlet and The Duke: “I think my favorite thing about playing Moses is how in the shadows he lives. He’s completely self-possessed, knows who he is, confident about who he is. He’s a survivor, someone who can work his way through any situation.”

Continues Ansu: “Moses and Duke have a complicated relationship with each other. Moses would try to avoid Duke as much as possible, and Duke could try and catch Moses, if he can, which he can’t. But we have a mutual love and respect for Eliza, so that’s what brings us together.”

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Hare Décor

Image: Sculptor and photographer unknown.

See also the previous posts:
• Hare Décor – September 30, 2022
• Hare Décor – May 24, 2020
• Hare Décor – January 24, 2020
• Hare Décor – September 12, 2019
• Hare Décor – October 18, 2018
• Hare Décor – June 16, 2018
• Bronze Hare
• Ornamental Hare
• Hares at Play
• Resting Hare
• Standing Hare

Friday, November 25, 2022

Yesteryear

Images: Subjects and photographers unknown.

See also the previous post:
• Yesteryear (Part I)
• Yesteryear (Part II)
• Yesteryear (Part III)
• Yesteryear (Part IV)
• Yesteryear (Part V)
• Yesteryear (Part VI)
• The Art of Wilhelm von Gloeden
• The Art of Guglielmo Plüschow
• The Art of Felix d'Eon

And at The Leveret's brother site, The Wild Reed, see:
• Manly Love
• Reclaiming the Power of Male Touch
• The Archetype of the Double and Male Eros, Friendships, and Mentoring
• A Fresh Take on Masculinity

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Morning Light

Image: Subject and photographer unknown.

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Stained Glass Hare

Image: Artist and photographer unknown.

See also the previous posts:
• Wild and Clever, Bold and Free
• The Hare and the Moon

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Bel Homme

Image: Subject and photographer unknown.

Monday, October 31, 2022

The Time of Creation

See also the previous posts:
• Halloween Hare
• Hallowtide
• Hallowtide Transformations
• Just in Time for Halloween
• Halloween Hare (2011)

And at The Leveret's brother site, The Wild Reed, see:
• Samhain: A Time of Magick and Mystery
• The End Is Not the End
• At Hallowtide, Pagan Thoughts on Restoring Our World and Our Souls
• Resilience and Hope
• Hallowtide Reflections
• An All Hallows Eve Reflection
• Halloween Thoughts
• A Hallowtide Reflection
• The Pagan Roots of All Saints Day
• Holy Encounters Where Two Worlds Meet

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Running Hare

Image: Photographer unknown.

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Morning Light

Image: Subject and photographer unknown.

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Dancing Autumn Hare

Image: Maggie Vanderwalle.

See also the previous posts:
• Autumn: By Far the Most Paradoxical Season
• A Time of Transformation
• Autumn Hare 2008 | 2016 | 2018
• Autumn Hare | II | III | IV
• Song in Autumn
• In Autumn Fields
• Autumn Beauty

And at The Leveret’s brother site, The Wild Reed, see:
• Autumn: Season of Transformation and Surrender
• Autumn . . . Within and Beyond (2021)
• Autumn – Within and Beyond (2018)
• Autumn – Within and Beyond (2016)
• O Sacred Season of Autumn
• “Thou Hast Thy Music Too”
• Autumn Psalm
• “This Autumn Land Is Dreaming”

Saturday, October 8, 2022

The Art of Frank-Joseph Frelier

Notes Frank-Joseph on his website Frank Paints Dudes:

Frank Paints Dudes connects with men in nontraditional ways to create traditional paintings using ink and paint. Through live painting sessions, Frank gains insight into the subject, creating a short vignette of the human in that moment, through conversation and casual interview. His signature watercolor Figure Studies are quick paintings, done entirely within 20 minutes.

Originally from Texas, Idaho, and Montana, Frank attended Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Illustration. In addition to working as freelance illustrator, he has contributed to projects at Marvel Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, and Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light & Magic. He currently lives in Portland, OR.

To see some of Frank's non-dude art, check out www.Frank-Joseph.com.