Medeina - Process
"Medeina or Medeinė (derived from medis (tree) and medė (forest)), often treated as
synonymous to Žvorūnė or Žvorūna (derived from žvėris (beast)), is one of the main deities
in the Lithuanian mythology and is similar to Latvian Meza Mate. She is a ruler of forests, trees
and animals. Her sacred animal is a hare.", Wikipedia
I chose Madeina as a classical representation of a supernatural protector. With tears she feels lost unable to help her sacred animal, the hare, while her protectors stay steadfast. The man made danger is incomprehensible to the deity.
The Stelmuze Oak in Lithuania is one of the oldest trees in the world, aged between 1500 to 2000 years old. It owes its longevity partially to the care of the public. In 1960 the oak was declared a natural monument and included in the list of protected objects. This tree is a profound symbol of the strength we can bring to nature if we choose to help instead of harm.
I began the process with studies of the animals needed for the composition.
Based on this drawing, I designed my Medeina.
With these resources, and some photos of flowers, plants, and industry, I sketched out a rough and started drawing Medeina.
Graphite drawing first.
Making certain corrections on the way...
And finally, getting the drawing professionally scanned (at GPC Labworks for me) for the production of high quality artist prints.
synonymous to Žvorūnė or Žvorūna (derived from žvėris (beast)), is one of the main deities
in the Lithuanian mythology and is similar to Latvian Meza Mate. She is a ruler of forests, trees
and animals. Her sacred animal is a hare.", Wikipedia
I chose Madeina as a classical representation of a supernatural protector. With tears she feels lost unable to help her sacred animal, the hare, while her protectors stay steadfast. The man made danger is incomprehensible to the deity.
The Stelmuze Oak in Lithuania is one of the oldest trees in the world, aged between 1500 to 2000 years old. It owes its longevity partially to the care of the public. In 1960 the oak was declared a natural monument and included in the list of protected objects. This tree is a profound symbol of the strength we can bring to nature if we choose to help instead of harm.
I began the process with studies of the animals needed for the composition.
Looking through my lifedrawings from the Drawing at the Rooster event in Ottawa, I found a sketch that suited the posture and emotional state for Medeina.
With these resources, and some photos of flowers, plants, and industry, I sketched out a rough and started drawing Medeina.
Graphite drawing first.
Using soft chalk pastel, I had to colour the composition from left to right, up to down, to ensure that the detail would not be smudged.
Making certain corrections on the way...
And finally, getting the drawing professionally scanned (at GPC Labworks for me) for the production of high quality artist prints.
That's amazing! Love it!
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Thanks Viviane.
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