Here's the 2nd project of the semester.
The objective was to create two illustrations based on a piece of text that relates to a culture. The two pieces also had to relate to each other.
So..due to my love for all things Celtic. I illustrated the following pieces on the Celtic Hawk of Achill.
The information I used I found on this Celtic Symbols page which said:
Celtic tradition lists the oldest animal as the Hawk of Achill. As with many other birds, the hawk is a messenger of the various worlds. However, it is noted as being more skillful and stronger than most others of its species. To hear the cry of a hawk during a journey is an indication that it would be wise to be alert to upcoming situations that require boldness and decisiveness in order to keep from being thrown off-balance. The hawk was considered a noble bird that brought the sun within his feathers, and enabled recollection and the ability to progress.
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| size: 8.5 x 11 inches | colored inks & watercolor |
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| size: 8.5 x 11 inches | colored inks & watercolor |
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| some detail |
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| another detail shot |
How much time did I spend on these? Well...let's just say they were my priority and sleep was not an option, haha
