Esmeralda, the Singer

​I always find it interesting how each of my characters develop their own story and I am so glad they are all willing to share them with me.  Esmeralda is no different.  My first inspiration came from the movie, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them".  I loved the singer's long nose in the movie but with her ears she looked 'fae-like'.

​This may have been where I planned to start, but my paths always seem to go off on different directions - so in comes another new path/inspiration.

​  If Esmeralda (which by the way - she is soooo glad I finally spelled her name right!) was going to be a singer, she was going to need bling!  I love the costumes of the jazz era and it was handy that "Chicago" hit the TV late night showing to give me some additional inspiration.

​​Now to be a performer, one must have lots of bling.  The lights hitting the stage, reflecting off jewelry and sequins, and all that jazz!  Good thing (as a Brownie), Esmeralda loves lot of bling!  Bling is like the light of Magic... all sparkly and new.   As Leprechauns have their pot of Gold... Brownies have their Bling!

​Finally, after following all the paths Esmeralda took me on, here she is for her Debut!  To me she has a little look of Barbra Streisand like in "Hello Dolly"... so, introducing her to you, here is...

"Esmeralda!"