The Dark Green Goddess from the Emerald Isle
This is a piece that I did for the
THE DIVINE FEMININE
Warriors, Demons, and Whores Challenge.
She is – Morgan (Morrigan): Celtic; Goddess of War and Magic. In some ancient stories “The Dark Green Goddess from the Emerald Isle” is mated with the Merlin, in others she is the Lady of the Lake, and in many versions she is the sister of Arthur.
Morgan has her good side but is mostly known for her deep dark shadow side. She was said to be a shape-changer who could turn from ravishing beauty to hag, to crow. She reportedly also knew how to utilize the full spectrum of Earths Energy for good or bad.
I was inspired by the artwork here on RedBubble of: AlexandraG, AmandaGWright, artistmind, Reynaldo and more to be loose and expressive with my line work and color. With this piece I think that I made that next step.
10×8 IN. Ink, Pencil, and Chalk Pastel on Watercolor paper.
The Dark Green Goddess from the Emerald Isle belongs to the following groups:
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doreen01
Beautiful, expressive, great cold light!!!
Terry Hinkle replied
Thank you Doreen. That lighting was fun to do. :}
Waleska Luker
Terry Hinkle replied
Thank you so much. This is exciting. Just put her up today and now featured in your wonderful group. I am honored!
ViktoryiaN
Cool colors! Very beautiful artwork!
Terry Hinkle replied
Putting these colors down and spreading them around was fun. A little different for me. I am so happy that you like her.
RebeccaWeston
A mystical beauty XX
Becca
Terry Hinkle replied
Thank you Rebecca. The dark side can have a beauty…
JonoCarrick
Brilliant. You captured her essence and soul majestically.
Terry Hinkle replied
I am so happy that you could see/feel it. Thank you.
MoonSpiral
I know I already told you, but I do love this. It is looser, and yet you are still able to capture extraordinary emotion!!
Terry Hinkle replied
What a wonderful comment… thank you Tammy.
Barbara Glatzeder
the colours and the expression are excellent, love the feel of the chilly wind :-))
Terry Hinkle replied
Thank you so much Barbara. Glad that you could feel it :)
Tempe
beautiful, stunning,,,, bloody hella you got talent.
cheers
Terry Hinkle replied
And Cheers back to you! I really appreciate your comment. Thank you so much.
Tony Ryan
Wonderful aesthetics on this woman. Really powerful and attractive. Has aspects of the wife of Mel Gibson from the movie Braveheart.
Terry Hinkle replied
I hadn’t thought of that Tony, but now that you mention it, she does remind me of his wife in Braveheart. She was a beautiful and strong woman. That was quite a complement. Thanks!
maria paterson
wonderful strong painting, love the colours and lovely flowing link to the bird
Terry Hinkle replied
Thank you very much. And that you could see and feel that flowing curve to the crow. Wonderful!
Sarah ORourke
Truly beautiful, both in image & feeling… love the colours too :)
Terry Hinkle replied
Thank you very much Sarah. So happy that you liked her.
carss66
awesome work
Terry Hinkle replied
Thank you. I feel the same about your drawings.
mimi yoon
you leave me speechless, terry…. and you tell me one day when you get better, you’d do a pastel of me…. my gosh, terry, my jaw drops with each new piece of yours…. : )
Terry Hinkle replied
The feeling is mutual then!
We both have new creations to look forward to.
Thank you so very much Mimi.
Let’s keep having fun! :}
Edzie
Divine work! Well done!
Terry Hinkle replied
That is so nice of you. Thanks!
Ushna Sardar
Terry Hinkle replied
What a great thing to open up RedBubble today and see that this picture of Morgan has been picked to be featured in your great group. Thank you so much Ushna – you made my day! :)
Hidemi Tada
very fantastic Terry. great work.
Terry Hinkle replied
Thanks Hidemi! :)
Ming Myaskovsky
Extraordinary!
I know you get this alot… but you are incredibly amazing! :)
Terry Hinkle replied
I don’t think a person would ever get tired of hearing that they are “incredibly amazing!” I am sure that I never will. You made my day Ming. Thank you.
Rhinovangogh
Well done! I like the “caught in a motion” feel of it. Very nice. Cheers, Rhino
Terry Hinkle replied
I am so excited that that motion comes through. Thanks Rhino!
johnny hancen
SWEET! i can dig it! awesome.
Terry Hinkle replied
Thanks Johnny. This was a fun one to do.
EmanueL Galas
What can I add to the many other kudos? Congratulations on a major work!
Terry Hinkle replied
Thank you for such a wonderful comment.
RavenSoul
Simply Inspiring!
Terry Hinkle replied
Thank you Vonne. She was fun to draw.
Naomi O'Connor
Terry I am in absolute amazement of you superb works of art. I especially love this one. Do you draw fellow Red Bubble artists? Ha Ha
Naomi x
Terry Hinkle replied
Naomi, I am so happy that you like the work that I am doing.
Thank you for all of your kind remarks.
And yes – I do draw fellow artists
Please send me a bubble mail with your ideas.
Kendra Taber
I really get drawn into this one ..love the blues so soothing to eye. Perfection Terry!!!
Terry Hinkle replied
What a beautiful comment.
Thank you so much Kendra.