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Dip pen illustrations and calligraphy by illucalliart.

Dip pen illustrations and calligraphy by illucalliart.

Rock climbing illustration

Wolf Fenrir. Loki's son.

Moonlight dance.

In Norse mythology, there lived a great beast. A wolf, but not just any wolf. This wolf is the son of Loki (how a humanoid fathers a wolf I surely don't know, but it's mythology so we won't overthink it) and the father of ALL wolves. The legend of Fenrir has many interesting stories attached to it, but perhaps the most well known is how Fenrir came to bite off the hand of the Nordic god, Týr (from whom we get "Týrsday, or Tuesday as it is now known). Týr was brave enough to place his hand INSIDE the mouth of Fenrir while the other Nordic god's bound Fenrir with a magical ribbon made by the dwarves. Fenrir, who was able to break every other chain up until the magical dwarf ribbon was unable to free himself, and bit off Týr's hand...

Knots and Crosses

Týr sacrificed his arm to the monstrous wolf Fenrir, who bites off his limb while the gods bind the animal. Týr is foretold to be consumed by the similarly monstrous dog Garmr during the events of Ragnarök.

The Celtic Cross is one of the most popular and enduring symbols of Celtic identity and culture. In the Dark Ages, as the Celtic populations of Britain and Ireland were converted to Christianity, they brought some of their older, pre-Christian style to the symbols of Christianity. What was born was the Celtic Cross. A unique blend of the Old Celtic religion and the new Christian religion.

Abstract nautical knots design that don't close, don't knot, don't tie and don't tighten.

Welcome to Valhalla!

WOLF FENRIR

A Celtic tree of life design

A Celtic Tree Of Life Design

A Celtic Knot fantasy design

Norse Wolf.

True Lover's Knot. Dip pen illustration and calligraphy by illucalliart.

Pain lets you know you are still alive.

Figure of Eight knot. Dip pen illustration and calligraphy by illucalliart.

Very nice celtic design

Reef Knot. Dip pen illustration and calligraphy by illucalliart.

Hugin and Munin. Thought and Memory.

Enthusiastic bright yellow looping ribbons, leading a melodic symphony of incandescent color. Illustrator Drawing + Photoshop Painting & Digital Effects

Basic Celtic cross design with two colors.

What I love about the Celtic style is that it conveys a sense of mystery. Like the artwork depicts something ancient and lost to time and history. That's why I think the Krampus is a perfect character to be portrayed in a Celtic style. The history of Krampus, as with most folklore, is shrouded in a past that isn't totally clear, and yet, it's presence continues to be known into contemporary times. This version, to me, looks kind of like a Tarot card. It's more simplistic and two-dimensional, but it's meaning implies centuries of history and hidden meaning.

Geometric green knots repetion pattern set collage with dark green at background. Based in Celtic Art

Vikings! cute pattern.

The Celtic harp is a triangular harp traditional to Brittany, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. In Ireland and Scotland it was a wire-strung instrument requiring great skill and long practice to play, and was associated with the Gaelic ruling class. In the Republic of Ireland, it appears on the coins and coat of arms. You'll even find it on the pints of Guinness that you have been guzzling down! The Irish Brigades of the American Civil War identified themselves with a green flag emblazoned with a harp. This version incorporates an angel into the construction of the instrument with the phrase "Erin Go Bragh" ("Ireland Forever") beneath the celestial looking harp. I wanted to recreate this image, but with a Celtic Hammer Club twist (as...

As I continue to learn different graphic design skills here is an example of what I am learning

Ragnar's raven.

Go squat for those booty gains, that's why squats are a girl's best friend! This mermaid fitness inspired design features the text "Top Knots And Squats” Perfect artwork for strong girls who don't skip leg day!

Knotwork and dots

Digital artwork about Vikings. Norse mythology is fascinating. Whether they are runes or archaeological artifacts the time of the Vikings holds many secrets and provides a wonderful foundation for incorporating them into art. Abstract interpretation of Odin's Mask Presented on a vector landscape.