#driftwood horse sculpture

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Follow Up To Nargothrond World Building

Part one

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World Building Masterlist

Please feel free to ask more!! General posts are hard because I didn’t have specific categories to cover so feel free to send categories! You can also see my world building prompt list for inspiration I always take requests

Nargothrond hosts a guild of talented smiths and metalworkers. Many are Noldor but a few are Sindar. Weapons are most commonly forged but a variety of useful implements and tools as well as occasionally more creative and artistic projects. The forges are located near the main entrance and have high windows to allow for natural light. Part of the forges are underground but much of the structure and ceilings are above ground.

Like in Menengroth, delicate sculptures of trees with beautifully engraved leaves and flowers decorate many of the larger halls and wind around supportive structures in corridors and entrances. A wider variety of bright colors are used in Nargothrond however (in Menengroth a wide variety of subtle and earthy colors are used with small pockets of spring green and other flora inspired colors). Likewise in Nargothrond, tiny glass beads are utilized to add to the sculptures.

The architectural style is modeled after both Noldorin and Sindar as well as Telerin styles. The greatest influences are of course Menengroth but also the homes built into the sea cliffs around Alqualondë and some of the architecture at the mountain bases in Tirion.

Trade continues well into the First Age with the dwarves of the Ered Luin. Physical and mineral resources are exchanged as well as knowledge and aid with specific projects. It’s common for a small group of Nargothrond’s scouts to accompany traders and visitors back East at least part of the journey to offer both companionship and added protection. The same is offered when traders or visitors travel to the Ered Luin.

Trade routes towards the Havens of the Falas are also maintained for a period and the friendship between the two realms is strong. I think the Arafinwëans greatly missed the ocean and this connection was important to them. It was common for Finrod to wear little gifts given to him from the Falathrim like bits of coral, driftwood or sea glass.

River glass is sometimes made intentionally by submerging drawn bags of glass piece in shallow, quick moving parts of the river sometimes for years at a time. This is a similar practice to Telerin glass workers. This glass is used mostly in jewelry and ornamental pieces like wind chimes.

Rock and turtle doves are used to deliver messages at short distance, usually within the realm of Nargothrond or its closest allies (closest by physical proximity). For longer distances or messages of more sensitive information, elven messengers are used by horse or by the waters. Outside of the fortress of Nargothrond itself, many scouts and residents also use raptors for hunting and various tasks.

Most residents are multilingual. Court is held in Sindarin though private discussions among the Arafinwëans sometimes use Quenya or Telerin. A number of creole dialects develop in Nargothrond. Many Sindar residents show interest in the Telerin language which is actually closer to Noldorin Quenya than to the Sindarin dialects of Beleriand.

As a mark of respect to Ulmo, hunting and fishing in the Nan Tathren is forbidden and residents go there rarely. Even without this ban, many eerie stories originate there and the elves tend to avoid it, despite its great beauty. Finrod does occasionally travel back towards the twilight meres however.

Orchards dot the hills on the outskirts of the Talath Dirnen. These are maintained mainly by those who live outside the fortress itself. It relies greatly on pollinating creatures including bees, butterflies and bats all of which are particularly revered by the Northern Sindar,

As always please feel free to ask more!

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[msamba]

Life size driftwood horse sculptures by UK sculptor Heather Jansch

Life size driftwood horse sculptures by UK sculptor Heather Jansch #WomensArt pic.twitter.com/nf25ZZPwr0 — #WOMENSART (@womensart1) March 21, 2023

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Punk Rock Pony

My punk rock pony came about as a revamp of an existing piece. Those of you that follow my work may recognize Bisou the draft horse. This piece received many likes and was favorited quite often but I felt like it could be something more.

First, I lengthened the bridge of her nose, darkened her muzzle and increased the size of her eyes. Then I decided that I didn't like her as taxidermy hanging against the wall. I pulled her off the plaque and lengthened the neck so she could be a sculpture. Sorry - I forgot to take pictures in process! Around the time that I converted her to a sculpture, I read an article by Daniel Swanick that highlighted the work of Jeffro Uitto. Jeffro creates amazing sculptures from driftwood.

His horse busts inspired me to kick Bisou's look up a few notches and go punk rock. I created a series of wool ropes that I felted aggressively so they would hold their shape when they dried. Using a Joomchi process similar to felting, I also created paper rods. I flipped Bisou's mane all to one side and then attached the rods and ropes. As a final step, I also added some light, random swirls on the nose and cheek. It gives a marbled effect and makes it look like my girl has tattoos to go with the righteous haircut. Here are some photos of the final product.

This girl is one of my most favorite all time! My punk rock pony was accepted into the GALEX 56 Exhibition at the Galesburg Community Arts Center. The exhibition opens April 1 and was juried by world renowned artist Claire Ashley so I am humbled to be included and excited to see the other pieces in the exhibit. Read the full article

[womensarts-blog]

Life size driftwood horse sculptures by contemporary UK artist Heather Jansch ♀️

[bobby-the-dapper-duckling]

Driftwood sculptures by Heather Jansch.

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[nettculture]

Amazing animal sculptures from James Doran Webb at https://jamesdoranwebb.com/ "Crackerjack", driftwood, 360 x 80 x 240(h), weight 510 kgs, © James Doran Webb

[colasipper]

Just a #driftwood #horse #sculpture in the lobby of the #Stanford #art gallery. (at Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University)

[cosmicanger]

UK sculptor Heather Jansch (1948-2021), known especially for life-size driftwood horse sculptures

[omedapixel]

If you don't mind me asking, wcif the driftwood/metal horse sculpture in your photoshop reshade mimic tutorial preview?

it’s actually an ea object, from the pets ep!! i just recoloured it 😊

[artisanmiami]

Teak root horse head sculpture. Made of teal driftwood branches. Item 356239 measures 24x18x28” $295. - #teakrootwood #teakroothorse #teakrootdecor #teakrootconsole #teakroottable #recycledwood #reclaimedwood #miami #fortlauderdale #browardcounty #southflorida #soflo #palmbeach (at Artisan Furniture & Finds) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRqqWqxj4qs/?utm_medium=tumblr

[womansart]

Heather Jansch, UK sculptor who creates life-size horse sculptures from driftwood

[ronbeckdesigns]

James Doran-Webb, the incredibly talented driftwood sculptor whom we wrote about previously, has expanded his work from majestic horses to terrifying driftwood dragons that seem prepared to terrorize the village folk in the surrounding countryside.

[gender-trash]

imo the terrifying skeletal driftwood horse in the san francisco airport is the most ominous airport art i’ve ever personally seen but this thing is a close second

Encounter: this giant ominous robot-thing I just ran into lurking in the San Jose airport