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I Spent 4 Years Illustrating Forgotten Creatures From Welsh Folklore (19 Pics)
I'd love to introduce you to my latest art book which has been over four years in the making.
'Welsh Monsters & Mythical Beasts' is an illustrated compendium exploring the mythical creatures of Wales, comprised of ink and watercolors. You may have heard of the Red Dragon (Ddraig Goch) featured on the national flag of Wales. Sadly, here in Wales, many of our other beasts are being forgotten.
I felt to sad to see that my culture is loosing such an amazing array of creatures and legends that surround them. Therefore, I decided to bring them back to the forefront of Welsh culture and introduce them to a new generation by sharing our rich mythology with the world.
I'm so excited about this art book, there's so much contend and so many unique creatures, I hope you will love it too!
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Gwiber
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Ceffyl Dŵr
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Y Mari Lwyd
Ryan Deschanel 5 years ago
Germans : "We got Krampus. Krampus ist very frightening." Welsh : "hold my whiskey."
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Tylwyth Teg
Gail Nicholson 5 years ago
This is my favourite, although not because a lot of the others are more like nightmares (which actually, I love lol). The detail, and the expression, and the way you have incorporated branches and autumn leaves into the mane, it's both beautiful and dangerous looking, perfect! Your art is amazing, thank you for showing us all these creatures! I love mythology and monsters and I'd heard of several, including this, but not all of them, so you're doing a great job!
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Llamhigyn Y Dŵr
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Y Ddraig Goch
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Ceiliog Neidr
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Cath Palug
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Bwbach
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Twrch Trwth
Jackeline Torres 7 years ago
This remingpds me of Lil Chauncey from Stars vs the forces of evil
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Ceiliog Neidr
Chris Freeman 5 years ago
Wow, looks remarkably like illustrations of some dinosaurs today. I love all of your drawings, I truly hope they get made into a book with descriptions to help preserve your heritage.
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Danger Radish
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What do you think ?
Freya the Wanderer 7 years ago
Beautiful pictures. Accompanying descriptions of these critters would have been a nice addition.
Enuya 7 years ago
I agree. While people from Wales may know something about those monsters, for most people from other countries they are totally unfamiliar. I am from Poland and I know almost nothing about Welsh mithology.Your illustrations look very interesting and I want to know more - of cours, I can Google it (and I will), but descriptions would be very helpful.
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Kerrie 7 years ago
This book looks amazing, and I love that it is preserving the cultural heritage of Wales.
minerva15 7 years ago
I have Welsh heritage. After reading this, it prompted me to go ask about these to my welsh grandparents. I learned a lot! Thank you!
Collette J Ellis (Post author) 7 years ago
That’s awesome :3 I’m glad you enjoyed and they inspired you. There’s lots more info in the book x https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/collettejellis/welsh-monsters-and-mythical-beasts-v2
Load More Replies... Freya the Wanderer 7 years ago
Beautiful pictures. Accompanying descriptions of these critters would have been a nice addition.
Enuya 7 years ago
I agree. While people from Wales may know something about those monsters, for most people from other countries they are totally unfamiliar. I am from Poland and I know almost nothing about Welsh mithology.Your illustrations look very interesting and I want to know more - of cours, I can Google it (and I will), but descriptions would be very helpful.
Load More Replies... Kerrie 7 years ago
This book looks amazing, and I love that it is preserving the cultural heritage of Wales.
minerva15 7 years ago
I have Welsh heritage. After reading this, it prompted me to go ask about these to my welsh grandparents. I learned a lot! Thank you!
Collette J Ellis (Post author) 7 years ago
That’s awesome :3 I’m glad you enjoyed and they inspired you. There’s lots more info in the book x https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/collettejellis/welsh-monsters-and-mythical-beasts-v2
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