Thanks for the comments, everybody!
Issabella wrote:
Griatch, What wonderful of Christmas card. It is worth seeing it in detail. I like seeing how good you manage to transmit that magic atmosphere. Thanks for sharing it with us. Merry Christmas.
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Thanks, there are a lot of details in this one, I tried to catch the twilight just at the edge of day/night since this is when the Vittra were supposed to be around the most. Glad you think the atmosphere is there.
mahvin wrote:
Love it! Getting ready to hang my Vaette picture in the new home.
Awesome! Hope it looks good.
Nidhogg wrote:
Beautiful Christmas card neighbor, happy holidays for you.
Thanks, the same you to you.
Wallace wrote:
Nice! ![Painting :paint](./images/smilies/painting.gif)
Thanks!
Pat625 wrote:
Splendid, beautiful! Also, I love the story that explains and enhances the card.
Yeah, I don't think most people are familiar with these various Scandinavian myths I like to try to depict in my Christmas card, so some explanation is usually needed. Glad you like it!
Erisian wrote:
I always love seeing your work Griatch and this one is really beautiful. Every now and then, something inspires me to look deeper into Scandinavian folklore and you have done that with this painting.
Glad you think so, Erisian - there is a special sort of melancholic tone to much of the Scandinavian mythology and stories, it's a special feeling to them even though my paintings often try to bring out the lighter aspects (Christmas spirit and all). You should look up "Bland Tomtar och Troll" of you are interested.
bilbo9955 wrote:
Your Christmas cards are one of the highlights of every Christmas for me. Keep them coming. If you ever stop, I won't know when Christmas comes.
Those are very kind words, glad you think so.
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It's been a long-running tradition; unfortunately actually posting these to friends and family gets more expensive every year as people post fewer and fewer cards and letters overall in the age of internet.
ofnuts wrote:
Ah, the sacred Oversize Acorn of the Vaette. Can it be used to fix the droop of the horizon? **ducks for cover**
Otherwise nice and funny as usual. Love the sun{rise|set|whatever}, the skies and the reflections on the ice.
Haha, yes, it does droop a bit. I suppose there should really be more of a hint of a more distant flat horizon beyond the bend.
Thanks for the feedback, as usual!
level_0 wrote:
Griatch,wonderful!
I like this image that illustrates the story and revives our child's soul.
A child's soul is always good to have, especially this time of year.
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Glad you like it!
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Griatch