April 24 is the Feast Day of Saint Jonathon the Illuminator, who painted many fantastical beasts in the corners of manuscripts. He was almost excommunicated after portraying the Lobster Pope as a rabid fox, but managed to convince his superiors that it was actually a metaphor for strong drink. He was later canonized and became the patron of those seeking to produce compelling artist statements with minimal preparation.
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Saint Jonathon the Illuminator
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