In Welsh, the name 'Aderyn' means 'bird', and is of particular interest to me. (I love birds, particularly birds of prey).
This piece is now called "Aderyn", and is a mythological illustration, a Spring moment of transformation, ambiguity, elemental sensibilities, and feminine introspection, trimmed in Celtic weave bordering and 'stone' work.
The myth allusion is the Welsh tale of Blodeuwedd - pronounced arguably as 'blod-EYE-weth' or 'blo-day-wathe' - who was created from the flowers of oak, broom, and meadowsweet blooms by two great magicians to be the most beautiful bride for the great hero Lleu Llaw Gyffes. Her name means 'flower-face', essentially.
In her story, she is transformed again into an owl to forever roam the night, as a punishment.
I'll save the story for a later post, on the same subject.
But in some cases, Bloduewedd is considered the goddess of Spring and owls, maintaining a vital and shape-shifting aspect to her persona.
I started this piece a long time ago, truth be told. But in the process of starting the painting, I discovered it needed a different direction, and due to a number of components, this different direction took time off from production before being fully realized.
I worked on other pieces, keeping this unfinished yet persistent concept in the back of my mind. I knew I would finish the start of this version eventually, but I needed a new direction for the second attempt before I set down to finish the first attempt, first.
Here is the final *first* attempt, and it is named alternately, "Aderyn", taking on a more personal aspect:
This is only the initial version; the next incarnation of this concept is going to be reborn in a small series of Welsh mythos illustrations that balance the enigmatic line between animal and human shape. It's going to play with totem motifs and natural elements, and chiaroscuro. All traditionally.
I'm excited!
I've been asked, so yes, you can purchase your own print of "Aderyn" for your home collection, a friend, or to share, HERE.
New! iPhone and Samsung Galaxy cases as well as Tote Bags are also available with "Aderyn" featured art:
And as always, if you have any ideas or questions, contact me directly HERE.
Mairin-Taj
This piece is now called "Aderyn", and is a mythological illustration, a Spring moment of transformation, ambiguity, elemental sensibilities, and feminine introspection, trimmed in Celtic weave bordering and 'stone' work.
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| Process shot, on the board. |
The myth allusion is the Welsh tale of Blodeuwedd - pronounced arguably as 'blod-EYE-weth' or 'blo-day-wathe' - who was created from the flowers of oak, broom, and meadowsweet blooms by two great magicians to be the most beautiful bride for the great hero Lleu Llaw Gyffes. Her name means 'flower-face', essentially.
In her story, she is transformed again into an owl to forever roam the night, as a punishment.
I'll save the story for a later post, on the same subject.
But in some cases, Bloduewedd is considered the goddess of Spring and owls, maintaining a vital and shape-shifting aspect to her persona.
 |
| Process shot, in the studio. |
I started this piece a long time ago, truth be told. But in the process of starting the painting, I discovered it needed a different direction, and due to a number of components, this different direction took time off from production before being fully realized.
I worked on other pieces, keeping this unfinished yet persistent concept in the back of my mind. I knew I would finish the start of this version eventually, but I needed a new direction for the second attempt before I set down to finish the first attempt, first.
Here is the final *first* attempt, and it is named alternately, "Aderyn", taking on a more personal aspect:
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| Traditional media on hot press, 10x14", Spring 2015 |
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| Detail One, 2015 |
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| Detail Two, 2015 |
This is only the initial version; the next incarnation of this concept is going to be reborn in a small series of Welsh mythos illustrations that balance the enigmatic line between animal and human shape. It's going to play with totem motifs and natural elements, and chiaroscuro. All traditionally.
I'm excited!
I've been asked, so yes, you can purchase your own print of "Aderyn" for your home collection, a friend, or to share, HERE.
New! iPhone and Samsung Galaxy cases as well as Tote Bags are also available with "Aderyn" featured art:
And as always, if you have any ideas or questions, contact me directly HERE.
Mairin-Taj
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