Duncan Rowan Ireland has been described as a storyteller, a minstrel, a bard, a balladeer, a talebearer, a tome keeper, a troubadour, a trouveur, a jongleur, a gleeman, the storybook guy, a story wizard, and the tallest hobbit you’ll ever meet.
He crafts elaborate and unexpectedly unfolding storybooks and scrolls of preposterous proportions.
It is what my nieces/nephews/nixs call me.
Whitney Caine
Meeting Duncan was a pivotal moment in my that inspired my own creative reawakening and participation in community beyond what I had known was possible before. Duncan is a social and creative alchemist, who utilizes his unwavering optimism and love of people to bring us together, share ideas, and inspire creative process within one another. I am grateful to call Duncan a close friend, one whom I’ve had many magical community building and art inspiring adventures with. He will go at great lengths for his love of art and creative vision, including taking a vow of silence while he wrote Spiraling Towards Centre, which aided his ability to be present with hundreds of different people for 4 days. It was their essence, experiences, and wisdom alongside his own, that fueled the creation of the story itself. In this way his art goes beyond any selfish desire and focuses on the importance of connections with those around him. It is truly a blessing to witness where his art has taken him on his journey and I can’t wait to see how many more live become artfully inspired and joyfully creative because of his influence. I love you Duncan! Thank you for being you.
Bry Rousselle
Hero Laird
The StoryBook Experience to me is a gentle reminding journey of inner reflection, outward adventure and a deepend truth of learning to discover who we really are & what friendship truly is. From his magnificent Oak Tree presence to the mystic calm of his timbre, Duncan is an energy of unique experience. In our interactions I am reminded to consciously slow down, indulge in the creative, embrace adversity with hope and replace chaos with calm. 🤗❤️ ☕️ 🐱 🧙♀️ 🏖️🍩🍦🍄🌲🍁🐝🪡🧵❤️🧡💛💚💙💝💕🤎💜
April Schram
Trina Tigeris
Hero Laird
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Derek Ace
From the very first moment of meeting them it was a warm and genuine interaction that lead to several creative projects and encounters over the years. Watching the audience follow along with Duncan as he takes them into a place full of magic and imagination!! A place where everyone is safe, welcomed and encouraged to be themselves. I've personally have been emotionally moved by his book, as well as others because it speaks to all ages and stages of life. From kid to adult the language and visuals are appropriate for all. It's hard to find such a beautiful, pure book these days but Duncan has ensured the message of encouragement is for everyone
Sincerely Mx.Amour Love
A test shoot trying out the new stop motion setup.
