#celtic design

[modark]

The Bardic Tradition

I made a long thread explaining in detail all the symbolism in this piece when I first posted it. That's lost to time now, thanks Elon. I'll try to rewrite it to the best of my ability in an abridged form.

The basic gist is that its a visual representation of the ancient Gaelic bardic tradition. Seated in the center is St. Colmcille, composing an old Irish hymn to St. Brigid, "Brigit bé bithmaith". He is holding hazel nuts, symbols of knowledge / inspiration in Irish legend. On the two pillars on either side of him are King David (left) and Orpheus (right), two famous poets from antiquity. Two legendary poets from Irish legend, Oisín and Amergin, are situated above each pillar respectively. The two fish are seen swimming "upstream" (as in the legend of the Salmon of Knowledge) toward a sheela na gig, a architectural feature / grotesque of early Irish churches which some consider to be symbols of femininity, meant to ward off evil. At the top of the image, hands from a cloud (representing God) release a white dove (representing the Holy Spirit) down to St. Brigid. She owes her angelic appearance to her being considered both a pagan goddess and Christian saint. She is guarding a flame, which symbolises poetic inspiration, and which can be seen floating above the heads of all the other figures.

[thesilicontribesman]

Iron Age Torcs Bracelets, The Yorkshire Museum, York

[lunarsigilart]

Celtic bird. My artwork

[amylouioc]

🌀Swirly Celtic Scarf Restock🌀

Thought it was getting too warm for scarves and then was very swiftly corrected! Small restock of my remaining Swirly Celtic Scarves on Etsy now if anyone’s interested.

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[beatrack92]

Celtic Iron Mask

[themanedwolf]

My Christmas gift to my brother. I carved out the design then stained it using a mixture made of food coloring. In the close up pic you can see a bit of shine from my polishing, I'm so happy.

[Image Description: Three photos of a buck deer skull that has been carved to bear two designs. The first design sits on the forehead and is a Celtic square knot. The second design is a triple infinity twist that goes down the nose. Both designs are carved with the blank spaces as holes and the raised lines stained a bright, light green.]

^is that how I do image descriptions?

[ahollowyear]

First one I think I'm happy with. Now to let it cure out of the dog's reach and then seal it. Beet, saffron, and blueberry in egg tempera. A touch of madrone, too.

[mintithecheetah]

Happy One Year to Tears of the Kingdom!

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[irishmeadows]

Eva McKee, Irish Artisan

Card with black pen-and-ink Celtic design and text of Saint Patrick’s Breastplate prayer, Box 1, Folder 1, Eva McKee Collection, MS.2005.06, John J. Burns Library, Boston College.

[confusednokia]

Somehow got stuck watching ancient aliens with my dad and they were studying these spiral crop circles in Northern England and they were wondering what these mean and why they were there. Like yes, I am also wondering why a circle in some crops, which are likely grown by someone who has decended from a Celtic nation, would draw a spiral, which is a common symbol in Celtic graphic design. It it that the crop owner is displaying their Celtic heratige....NAH MUST BE FUCKING ALIENS LAWL

i legit hate these people

[vcreatures]

The four leaf clover has long been associated with fairy magic and as such was highly sought after. While the plant itself has some magical properties it is the Clover Fairy that is much sought after. Far more elusive than the Shamrock Drake or the plant itself, the Clover Fairy is a much prized piece to any magical menagerie due to its potent magical uses. Their very aura is good for repelling magical forces or beckoning good luck. While dried, ground and ingested has miraculous healing properties. Such a prize does not comes easy as Clover Fairies are highly elusive and are known for their malevolent nature towards other beings. One has a single chance to capture one of these fairies or it can spell disaster. Clover Fairies are widely known to “pixie lead” would be advisories to their doom.

[lunarsigilart]

Today is International Day of Celtic Art!

Celtic art always inspires and fascinates me and I have a great appreciation for all artists working in this style. It is a great pleasure to interact with people who are passionate about Celtic heritage and culture. I hope to see much more wonderful Celtic art, and make more friends who share my passion and interest around the world.

[gottlyewr]

⸺ A 𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄 FOR EPONA !ㅤ𖦞

ㅤㅤㅤ11:11ㅤ𝇃ㅤㅤ۫ㅤ—ㅤWHERE YOU THERE?

⎯۪⎯⎯ׂ⎯⎯ׅ⎯๋⎯⎯۪⎯⎯๋⎯⎯ׅ⎯⎯ׂ⎯⎯ׅ⎯⎯๋⎯ׅ⎯

I called your name in quiet despair, gave all I had, lost in vain. Did you see the roses I laid for you?

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀★̸̷𝄒ׅㅤ 💭 ׅ ̷ㅤ.. ⠀where you there? ⠀

⠀̋⠀♥︎ . ᅠoldㅤ☆᪾ ࣪ . ㅤand ູᅠ͞ —ᅠweak

꒰͡⠀꫶ֺ⠀🗝️۠⠀𝅄ֺㅤgiving ㅤ𝄈ㅤmy一self ﹚𝄒ㅤ✴

〝 A futil–e⠀𝅭ㅤ❛ㅤ⛓️̸᪾ ﾟֵ ㅤsacrificeㅤ!

☆̷ ꜝㅤㅤ꯭ㅤㅤ﹫ fall–ing ﹚ᅠ࣪ on me າ "

[lackadaisycal-art]

A girl who loves the sea but is scared to learn to swim befriends a selkie who has lost her seal fur - can they find it among the human polution on the beach?

These are some old characters I decided to sketch a bit in uni today, sort of for mermay

[thesilicontribesman]

Celtic 'La Tène' Styled Iron Age Shield Fitting, St. Fagans National Museum of History, nr. Cardiff, Wales

[lunegrimm]

Finished book cover for a client. I was asked to work closer inspired by the art style found in the book of kells.