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Lokeson Familyby ~tarkheki

Traditional Art / Drawings / Abstract

As you all know by now, I have a fascination with culture. Especially those foreign to my own, and VERY much so those that are ancient in origin.

For some time now I have been learning via a University setting, private tutoring of a Professor, people, and convoys about Scandinavian culture. It came as a "cultural exchange" when the head-of-my-studies wanted to engage the local Aboriginal communities about theirs. Being married to a women of Saami origin, he found the need to learn the local Aboriginal cultures [and takes great interest in them from a personal stand].

Anyways, long winding story short, the local Scandinavian Cultural Center has been hosting me for lessons, and specific key members asked me to attend a Cultural Festival in Dec that represents their history, culture, and Oral Traditions. In this event, we can sell products of Contemporary and Traditional origin [lots of Dala horses ahoy!], and it's an honor to be included amongst people who feel you have the foundations to accompany them on representation. Like with the aboriginal communities, I take this responsibility VERY seriously.

About the image:
Loke and Angrboða book-end their 3 lovely children; Hel, Fenrir, and Jörmungander. Gold on an earthy Forest Green, the family of Jötunn celebrate their existence in a playful dance-of-jötunn. Under, the phrase "Jötnar" is written in Old Furthark.
From left to right: Loke, Hel, Fenrir, Jormungander, Angrdoða.

~Wolfson9999 Jun 25, 2012

Really nice design! Might I ask what animal Loki is suppouse to resemble? I've read quite alot about norse mythology, being Swedish myself, jet has never encountred it.

*Thorskegga Jan 9, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

Wonderful!

*Lithium-Tears Oct 29, 2011 Professional General Artist

This is lovely!! as always your lines are so crisp and fluid

I saw the title and thought "is this Thor related?" I keep seeing fanart of Loki from the recent movie everywhere, which probably oversimplified everything. Is it the same Loki? *knows absolutely nothing about Norse mythology*

I read that Scandinavian countries are some of the most egalitarian countries too...this made me happy to hear and want to pack my bags

~tarkheki Oct 30, 2011

No, I would say mine is "Loke", the one from the Norse Myth and Oral Traditions. NOTHING to do with that horrible movie by a long shot.

Yah, I'm making plans to move to Denmark for a year. I'll tell you how it is!

*Lithium-Tears Oct 31, 2011 Professional General Artist

Haha yea didn't think so

WHAT! that is awesome. I can't wait to hear about it. Do you plan to move soon?

~tarkheki Oct 31, 2011

Hopefully by Next Sept. HOPEFULLY. XD

~allegroassai Oct 15, 2011

Hee, my inner geek exploded with glee at this one - been reading lots about European early history and the Norse Pantheon (as they are part of my national and historical heritage) and can even kinda 'read' Futhark, so I revelled in this minefield of inspiration ^__^

Beautiful work of art, as always, with smooth lines and pretty proportions. Your designs look clear and your style is recnognizable, no matter which cultural background you are moving in.

I hope you are going to enjoy attending the imminent gathering and will receive many sources of inspiration from it.

~egyptiancatgoddess Oct 12, 2011

Beautiful!

~tarkheki Oct 13, 2011

Thanks! <3

~egyptiancatgoddess Oct 15, 2011

Always welcome!

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