The Mysterious Deep Sea - Due Mar 23

Eye candy alert: here are some literal "old school" art pieces depicting ancient sea creatures up to no good:

A woodcut engraving of The Sea of Darkness by Olaus Magnus, from the early 1,500's

And a 16th Century illustration from Cosmographia by Sebastian Munster, based on creatures from another Olaus Magnus piece
 
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The illustratioms of those centuries are simply terrific!
I love how artists portrithed animals in general and sea monsters in particular!
Thanks for sharing! <3
 
AndromedasWitchery said:
The illustratioms of those centuries are simply terrific!
I love how artists portrithed animals in general and sea monsters in particular!
Thanks for sharing! <3
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Ditto. It's fascinating that for as long as humans have taken to the high seas, they've had tales and folklore sailing along with them.
 
nanner said:
Kerensa is also honoring some other aquatic mysteries with the infamous Nessie of Lock Ness, so she will be in good company with Kelpie. :yes:
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I’m planning on doing a Kelpie and a Selkie too, but not sure about the fourth one. Maybe Moby Dick! We’re coming home tomorrow from another week away, so I’ll get on to them next week!
 
I hope your trip has been fab, Kerensa. I'm working on a Moby Dick myself! I just love the imagery. :yes:
 
I'm sorry but I'm gonna have to withdraw. I love the theme and I love the artwork posted! But I don't know how to execute the ideas I have. Gonna keep lurking to see everyone's art though!
 
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