Myths and Legends of Russia: the Illustrations

[himmapaan]

Let us have more pictures, shall we? Several of us are experiencing December blues and quite unable to rouse ourselves to the spirit of the season. I hope these may provide a few moments' entertainment at the very least.

I never did manage to post these illustrations here. I did post a link to my dA gallery instead a few months ago, but links are

Comments

[_siddal_]

So much beauty! And indeed, the perfect panacea for winter blues :-) Thank you so much for sharing your lovely creations.

[himmapaan]

Thank you so much! :D

[sidhe_etain]

I know I've already told you this, but the Baba Yaga illustration is one of my favorites of that tale, ever!

Gorgeous work, truly.

[himmapaan]

Thank you so much, Grace! I've also probably told you already that it's one of my own favourites of this set, too. :D

[genericzombie]

himmapaan, I don't know if you remember me -- I do a poor job of commenting here and staying active on deviantart, but I've been following your art posts for quite some time.

And I suppose I just wanted to echo _siddal_ and thank you again for sharing your creations. I find not only your art so very inspiring and beautiful, but also your words. It is always wonderful to read your updates. :)

[himmapaan]

I do indeed remember you - both here and on dA! :D (one can't forget such a wonderful username! ;)).

Thank you so much for your kind comment; I'm very touched that you like to read these entries as much as see the pictures. :)

[phyrbyrd]

So lovely! The crane in The Fox and the Crane especially caught my eye - such a clever and striking use of negative space. And the Firebird, standing out in such blazing red.
I know it's a very cheeky question, but would you mind terribly if I used that image as an LJ icon for a little while? I've been using the one I have for nearly two years and I should find a new one - and your Firebird is so beautiful.

[himmapaan]

Thank you!

I don't mind at all; it would be a pleasure. :D Thank you. :D

[phyrbyrd]

Thankyou very much!

[himmapaan]

Yay, it's there. :D

[alexandral]

Thank you so much for posting these wonderful illustrations. You caught the style of old Russian illustrations so well!!!

[himmapaan]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad and very touched that you like them! :D