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Published: 2018-03-13 15:15:20 +0000 UTC; Views: 93535; Favourites: 1556; Downloads: 0
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Kind of following up on my last artwork, wanted to improve on my ability to photobash a tree.
This is a bit of a free interpretation of the Yggdrasil myth, as some of the worlds are said to have the tree in the middle, also the snake is supposed to be around Midgard and not around the whole tree but... I'll just call it artistic liberty and go with it. xD
For those unfamiliar with this viking myth:
Yggdrasil is an immense mythical tree that connects the nine worlds in Norse cosmology. It is center to the cosmos and considered very holy. The gods go to Yggdrasil daily to assemble at their things. The branches of Yggdrasil extend far into the heavens, and the tree is supported by three roots that extend far away into other locations.
This is an entry for the MYTHOLOGY NORSE contest by majesticARTS
As usual, I've made a process animation you can watch here...
But this time I've also made a speed art video you can watch here:
youtu.be/HcLOwwoarx8
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Hahah well I take that as a big compliment, thank you! 
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Superb work and a wonderful and creative interpretation of said "myth".
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Thank you so much!
I did take a few liberties considering what we know about it but...
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It is wonderfully dramatic! I love it. I am very interested in ancient history and have always believed that all "myth" and "legend" has some basis, in some way in facts.
I also have a runestone ring that I just love and hope to get some runestones as well.
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I'm in love with monoliths and prehistoric sites, so I hear you.
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So am I! I would love to see Avebury, Stonehenge, Carnac and all those other places as well as visiting the Nazca lines and all of the ancient sites around the world.
Especially here! www.google.com/maps/uv?hl=en&p…
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Yeah don't miss out on Avebury! I know Stonehenge is easy to get to and it's always full of people so as much as it's absolutely amazing, I didn't enjoy it as much as other sites where there are barely any tourists.
North of Scotland is incredible too... I was in Orkney island in Autumn and I was alone in those stone circles... what I felt there I just can't explain. Just fantastic.
The only downside of the islands is you have to walk a lot or have a car available. I was going on bike and it was quite rough with the crazy weather. xD
I didn't know about the Chaco culture until now, but hey that should be quite easier for you to get to.
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I can only imagine about being among all those stones alone. I am very sensitive to places, even just walking into a building or a house I get a sense of whether that place has held happy people or not. I know it sounds odd but it is true. I have always been like that. I doubt I will ever get over seas to visit those places but I checked the time and travel to get to Chaco Canyon and it is 15 hours by car. Not bad! So I will put that on my Bucket List!
I am glad you got to see those places. Some of my ancestors came from over in that area of the world. I can imagine it would have been rough on a bike.
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I so would love to see some of the ancient american sites too. One day, one day...
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Beautiful art! What does the snake represent? I mean no offence, but to me, it feels a bit out of place?
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Is Jörmungandr, the world serpent
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Thank you so much!
And no offense taken heehee. The snake represents Níðhöggr, a dragon or serpent they believed to be at the feet of Yggdrasil, that eats the corpses of the convicted and all sorts of nasty people.
I could've omitted it but I wanted something to create depth with. Also didn't want a dragon head distracting the attention from the tree.
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You’re amazing work has been featured!
Mythology Feature
LA DAME DU LAC by LeGrebe
Hulijing by toedeledoki
Obstacles Removed by KV-Arts
Arabian Mythology - Djinn [Jinn], The Unseen by EmanuellaKozas
MAAT'S FEATHER by Vulpa-Art
Alabaster by Pancake-mix
Mythology is wonderful and eternal and is something that connects us all.
I hope you have enjoyed the beautiful artwork. Now please go and check out their galleries and give them some love. 
Let me know if there are any mythology art or literature pieces that you think should be featured (your own or someone else’s) and maybe I’ll put it up here.
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You’re welcome! It’s a great picture!! I hope you check out the other talented artists.
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You know, Vikings were known for their battle and war skills but when it came to story telling it makes you wonder who came up with this idea.
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It's all cause they didn't have TV or internet, too much time to think. xD
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Thank you so much, glad you liked it!
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Your work has been selected to receive a Award! Congratulations!!!
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I featured your beautiful art here
Weekly Feature 25A very long overdue feature.
I tried to include as many people as I could but because
I have been away so long the list is very long.
I owe it to the others in the next feature.
Enjoy!
Feature
Realm of the Fae by EnchantedWhispersArt
Looking for something bigger by Drake1024
Early morning haze by cornacchia-art Saga of Sages by Mihaela-V
Dreaming of Ghosts by PetyaPlamenova Hunter by aproman11
Forest Spirit by ThelemaDreamsArt
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I can't even begin to start to tell you how much I love this. That composition kicks well you know what.
You really motivate me to try harder on making amazing landscapes like these. I have a long way to go. But you really inspire me.
Love it very much.
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Wow, I'm happy to hear that, it means a lot to know my work inspires other artists.
I did focus a lot on composition, doing that in general lately. I still find that it's kind of hit and miss sometimes, but hopefully getting better. xD
Thank you so so much! 
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It's beautiful! I thought that the tree 3d, and then saw links to resources. I can imagine how much effort it took. The runes decided not to add? This is the coolest illustration of the Scandinavian myth, which I only saw. Very beautiful work!
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Thank you so very much Maria, I'm honored that you think so!!
Yeah, I thought about so many things to include and left out, especially the animals that are meant to inhabit the tree. Of course I could've spent a few more hours on it but also I have kind of promised myself that I would not spend over 30 hours on personal artworks anymore, it just seems like I get more from doing the process from start to end, as in, I learn more from that than from spending a veeery very long time on one single artwork.
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Feature here The Imaginarium - Members Feature
Art Work of the Month - and t it will be exposed on the front page of the group
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Weee thank you so very much, I'm honored.
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Amazing work, I've been away for a while, but I'm back now and can't wait to see your new works😁
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And thank you very much! ^.^
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This is crazy. Amazing scale & good attention to details. Love the different biomes of each platforms. Well thought!
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Thank you so much Dan, was sure fun to make!
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Congratulations 
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Weeee thank you so much!
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Una escena absolutamente increíble, tiene tantos detalles que siempre descubro algo nuevo.
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