"Ostare"
I had a blissful day to paint today, I've been carrying this sketch with me for a few weeks and was strangely hesitant about her colors. I also wasn't quite sure who she was. When she first appeared in my sketchbook I called her harpy. Her face however seemed a bit to sweet for that. (although I'm quite certain even harpies have their good days). As you might have noticed I lean toward soft colors in spite of myself. Pale however wouldn't due, the bird woman called for bright plumes and turned out so regal I realized she must be a spring goddess. So Ostare she is, I found so many spellings for her I hope I selected the proper one.
I found an account of her having a rabbits head and woman's body. I'd love to paint her in that form as well. I believe the same article called rabbits her minions which made me grin. Don't you love the idea of rabbit minions?
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11 comments:
She is so sweet faced!!! I adore what you have done with her hair!!! Darling!!!
This is great work!
Greetings,
Saskia
Hello, i came across to visit from Moonlight & Hares, it was the name of your blog that intrigued me and a lovely place it is too. Beautiful illustrations. Rabbit minnions - that conjures some wonderful images in my head!
I love her.
Beautiful Cat! I love her "plummage"! :-)
Rabbit minions would totally rock! ^-^
Thank you for the kind comments (bird woman is preening :) You all have me picturing rabbit minions hopping in the moonlight!
Lovely! Her feather cloak is fabulous.
I want a coat just like that!!
Just browsing through some Faeteam blogs and ran across this beautiful little goddess. Love it!
I love your new painting! She reminds me of my bird cage skirt dolls who also have bird nests on their heads with eggs in them!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and reading my little story-there will be more art and stories to come!
Take care!
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