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Some more GREEN MAN action!! Cernunnos/Greenman tattoo commission for a friend. There are a litany of horned gods that litter European myths and folklore. It’s hypothesized that the oldest, Celtic version of this horned god was named Cernunnos. The greenman is a reference to carvings that dot the corners of medieval cathedrals, churches, castles and grave stones that depict faces of foliage that is thought to be another iteration of the horned god that is a keeper of the forest and steward of nature. ➖ #celtichammerclub #cernunnos #greenman #hornedgod #celt #celtic #oldways #heathen #wicca #wiccan #nature #naturegod #godmask https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc0RkekrJxk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Slavic mythology: Dazhbog [Sun] This illustration was painted on three different pieces of paper so the image is a bit asymmetrical when parts are arranged together.

Painting is hard. #sneakpeek #drawing #painting #watercolors #fairytale #fantasyartist #fantasyart #oldgods #oldoak #oaktree #treegod #elf #naturegod #elfknight #knightinshiningarmor #arrows #summer #artinprogress #illustratorsoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #samantha_johnson_art

Cernunnos/Greenman tattoo commission for a friend. There are a litany of horned gods that litter European myths and folklore. It’s hypothesized that the oldest, Celtic version of this horned god was named Cernunnos. The greenman is a reference to carvings that dot the corners of medieval cathedrals, churches, castles and grave stones that depict faces of foliage that is thought to be another iteration of the horned god that is a keeper of the forest and steward of nature. ➖ #celtichammerclub #cernunnos #greenman #hornedgod #celt #celtic #oldways #heathen #wicca #wiccan #nature #naturegod #godmask https://www.instagram.com/p/CMAKnALH9pX/?igshid=1j3sihpbh04pc

Do you love beer?? I do! Are you fascinated by the mysterious legend that is the GREEN MAN? You should be! For those that don't know, carvings of mysterious, leafy faces dot the corners, crevices and doorways of many medieval churches and castles. Is it just merely a decoration, or something more? - Experts seem to think that the green man bears more significance than simply a stylistic choice. While the real story behind this viny creature will remain a mystery, there is no doubt that his influence has been felt for centuries. Legendary figures that we still enjoy hearing about today such as Robin Hood, Peter Pan, the Green Knight from Arthurian legend are all based on the green man archetype. The green man is also present in many modern folk festivals welcoming back the warm summer weather after a long cold winter. - In this interpretation of the green man, the foliage that comprises his face is hops and barley. The ingredients of beer! I also used very heavy black shading to create a more tribal look. I thought it would be a cool concept to use the green man and the weight of his backstory to express my love for delicious brew! 🍻🌿🌱🍃 ➖ #celtichammerclub #greenman #johnbarleycorn #folk #folklore #myth #mythology #celt #celtic #hops #barley #beer #ale #draw #drawing #heathen #wicca #wiccan #nature #naturegod #oldways #knotwork #green #originalart #history #jackinthegreen https://www.instagram.com/p/BxcGXFbHBBM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lwkc01e4y97l

So. Our power went out after midnight last night. Which sucks. I'm hoping it will be back soon because I have a ton of work to do, and I use a double drawing lamp set up so I can see. But hey, at least I've got sunshine! Going to make use of this natural light while it lasts. #painting #drawing #fantasyart #fantasyartist #sunshine #watercolors #naturegod #oldoak #studiotime #naturallight #makingdo #artpost #workinprogress #artistlife #illustration #illustratorsoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #samantha_johnson_art

Artwork ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ NFE Stump ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Print Variant⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #naturegod #deathcycle #lumberjack #forestspirit #wardingoffsickness #seedling #rottenwood https://www.instagram.com/p/CBWh_RJn2SM/?igshid=1qkgkl91hg8aa