#Brid

[herpsandbirds]

Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus), family Thraupidae, order Passeriformes, Costa Rica

photograph by Gary Ladner 

[babanasaur]

Dragonify SleepyLycan

Dragonify done for SleepyLycan!

[avakkins-alter]

🚃ΞΞΞΞ | ふね

[stompanieart]

in response to this ask from the very lovely @moonslantern, i have created art

why modern? why pajamas? why the jason momoa pose? because sometimes you have a vision and you cannot escape it.

i had a blast doing this, so you know, send me the stupid shit you want drawn with way too much effort considering the result!

bits and bobs under the cut

first off, this picture is hilariously small, because i initially didn't mean for it to be more than a sketch, and forgot to change the resolution before it was too late.

next, this would have been posted a lot sooner if i hadn't A. decided to make it so much more complicated than it needed to be, B. basically relearned how to use clip studio paint, and C. changed my entire work flow in the process.

BUT the outcome of all that was that i not only finished this whole piece--a rarity for me--i did it in a reasonable amount of time, and i had actual fun doing it. i may really start drawing again, and that's so exciting 🥹

here's a close up of rolan's face, because god damn am i proud of the freckle brush i made

and here's how i originally intended to render, but the style just didn't suit the uuuuuhhhhh subject matter

[muffinpines]

Butter loves to cuddle with my sister on the couch so much that even though my sister is out at an appointment right now but she'd rather sit alone on the couch than hang out with me 😒

Panko on the other hand is obsessed with me and keeps digging into my hair until she's out of breath

[realwest9000]

Bird cocktail

[autumnal-blues]

It took me a long time to get the momentum going for this work but I finally finished it.

I created this as a devotional piece for Brigid, in thanks for her keeping the fire of creativity alive in me. Here she is depicted as a more modern incarnation an artist enjoying solitude among nature.

I hope this brings joy to other devotees and fans of celtic/irish folklore 💙💙💙

[stearleart]

Blue raven ink drawing

Drawing of a raven drawn in blue ink

[hwanang]

Brid with a big problem [ GODDESS OF VICTORY：NIKKE ]

[dianasson]

Gorgeous article on Brighid, Brigit, Bride by Morgan Daimler.

[esperfruit]

Treated myself after seeing this in a GameStop during my vacation ^^

[literallys-illiteracy]

[ID: Pen on paper sketch of Gryfalcon bird. Top right text: Brid.

Bottom right text: Gyrfalcons are white birds of prey and the largest ‘true’ falcon in the world at a recorded 135 cm (53in) wingspan. Gyrfalcons live in the tundra of the northern hemisphere and feed on smaller birds and mammals. The Gyrfalcon is the national bird and national animal of Iceland.

End ID.]

[misforgotten2]

He didn’t invite anybody to his wedding for . . . well, obvious reasons.

1959

[stompanieart]

i've started to actually map out Brid's tattoos and like

why would i do this to myself

[brokenbonesartafterdark]

It's cold out so I hope everybody's able to stay warm! Bird's brought you some coffee! ☕️🚅

[fiantacleasai]

How I’m Celebrating Imbolg

As a Brighid devotee, I thought I’d share how I’m spending Imbolg with my partner!

I’m personally celebrating the evening of January 31st through February 3rd! Most fire festivals were more than a one day event and I didn’t want to pack everything into 1 day anyways.

On January 31st, we put out our Brat Brídes, hanging white cloths on our door.

Then we candle painted! Using little tea lights, we painted with the hot wax onto some larger candles

I had my own flame tending shift so I finished that

Today, February First, we got all of our supplies for the day and went to the park to spend some time in nature while drinking our coffees. I found a dandelion to bring home for Brighid’s altar and also some rosemary!

Then we came home and started baking some bread, specifically Garlic Braided Bread and also made our own butter

We are preparing a bit of a feast, we got some apples and 3 different kinds of cheese (baking some brie!) to go with the bread along with some mashed potatoes.

Some bread and cheese will be offered to Brighid.

After we eat, we’re going to do some Imbolg divination spreads for the season ahead

Lastly for the night, we will make a Brighid’s doll (Brideog) and a Leaba Bhríde to put her in.

Tomorrow, February 2nd, we will be walking the bounds and grounds, doing some cleansing and cleaning and then some warding around our home.

Then we will be baking some Rosemary and Lemon Curd Tassies! (recipe below) We will offer one to Brighid as well.

On February 3rd, we will be meeting up with a friend to conclude our festivities

We’re going to go to a cemetery and commune with the spirits

Then we’re going to find some natural material for making Brighid’s Crosses and do them while we’re out!

Finally we’re going to go to a local plant store and buy a new houseplant, and plant our intentions for the season while potting it.

What’re you doing for Imbolg??