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Wild swans. Elisa and her brothers (2018)
My second illustration to the tale of Hans Christian Andersen "Wild Swans". Elisa and her swans.
Caliph Stork (Pastel) 2019
Swan Maidens & Other Birds! đŚ˘đŚđŚ
⼠Types of Wizards prompt
⼠Hello everyone! đđ˝ I know itâs been a long while since I wrote anything, but I am trying my best! I recently got back from vacation too so that was super fun! Anywho this post might be short but it seemed like such an interesting idea. Have fun & enjoy! Thank you!
Okay! So for anyone that doesnât know, swan maidens are a lesser known mythical creature from European origins. âThough I think they come from French origin? But I could also be wrong lol but anyway, swan maidens are women who can turn into swans & back again via a cloak of magical feathers.
I wanted to create a few headcanons of what they might be like, but also what other birds would be like too!
Swan maidens are considered the most elegant and charming due to their snow white feathers. However, they can be quite vain creatures if youâre not careful. Much similar to fairies of older tales, these maidens are vain and will take any opportunity to be noticed. Even if theyâre undercover.
Flaunting their feathers and fair features as they swim back and forth. Hoping to catch the eyes of other bird maidens or even humans. Or taking the opportunity to gaze at their own reflections. But, if you decide to ignore them or turn down their pretentious antics, be prepared for a mean trick or two. Expect a fair amount of shoes to go missing, your garden gets trampled or eaten, or they might just try to chase you off.
Owl maidens, unlike swans, are far less sensitive about their appearance and even towards humans. They are more curious than any, but you do not want to mess with them. Residing among tall treetops and mountainsides, they guard their domains from vicious predators or anything else that decides to make trouble. They are usually much larger than other bird maidens.
Those big intelligent eyes of theirs are always on the lookout, however, you might be able to catch them during the daytime if youâre careful enough. Considering theyâre nocturnal like their feathery counterparts. However, theyâre more like gentle giants and wouldnât hurt a fly. They actually like to people watch at times, preferring to sit back and enjoy themselves than start something.
Raven maidens are not necessarily elusive creatures, but they are definitely the hardest to find due to their timidity. Plus, their dark feathers usually help them blend in with any shadows or other darker places. They usually fly solo or can be seen in pairs, but itâs best not to get near them. Else theyâll run or fly away!
However, if you get too close or prove to be a scoundrel, theyâll might to trick you! Mimicking voices and other sounds is one of their many talents, and will often use this ability to hide their presence. Mimicking the sound of a running stream, rustling leaves, even other animals. But if youâre up to no good, you might end up at the wrong place. As they can mimic human voices too.
Parrot maidens are probably the most flamboyant creatures other than swan maidens, if not more so. Painting the sky with their vibrant colors makes for a wonderful display, and they can often be seen in a big cluster together showing off their looks. However, they are incredibly loud! Thatâs usually what gives their identity away in the first placeâŚ.
They sound more like clucking hens than parrots, chattering away from sun up to sun down about who knows what. However, due to that they are quite knowledgeable! Exchanging talks of various things is in their nature, as they are quite social, and you could gain something useful if you tried. Just trade them a story or something really pretty and theyâll tell you whatever you want!
Types of Fairies đ§ââď¸
⼠Hello! Now this draft is definitely a long one, but Iâve recently thought of this & it seemed so much fun! Thank you & enjoy! Also have a good rest of your summer everyone! đđ˝
Summer Fairies âď¸
Prefer living areas such as riversides or pond, maybe with some pretty vegetation. That way they can keep cool & still enjoy themselves during the day. Houses could be made out of large oversized shells, or using large leaves and lily pads to make walls or rooftops.
The only group of fairies that are willing to swim! Also the closest with marine animals and helps them care for their young. Such as teaching baby frogs or ducklings to swim, helping sea turtles find their way off the beach, or clearing waters for fish to swim!
Summer fairies can use their wings for shade since their wings are a bit larger than most. Much similar to how animals with big ears utilize them.
They have a lot of energy & love to go exploring! Usually one can be gone for hours before coming home with an armload of human stuff! Like cute buttons, bracelets, bottles, even some lost coins. Their rooms are a bit messy, but they make it work!
The besties with mermaids! Since they both live by the water, both species like to trade stories from their homelands while they braid each otherâs hair (lol).
Autumn Fairies đ
These fairies typically live in tall sturdy trees, with their homes built along the thick branches or at the base of the trunks. While they usually utilize the gaps in the trees for their living space, you can also see a few little wooden homes in the area.
Theyâre also very good at camouflage since their wings are always various orangey caramel colors. Just like the fall leaves!
While theyâre not as adventurous as the Summer fairies, they have just as much fun in the comfort of their home! Usually busying themselves with all sorts of crafts and artwork: painting, weaving, baking, or even building. In fact, autumn fairies are responsible in making most fairy homes and architecture.
Best friends to furry critters! Itâs like the Disney Animal fairies in a sense, but these guys love spending time with all the little squirrels, rabbits, and birds as they prepare for winter. Although it can be tough work.
When it comes to their handiwork, autumn fairies can be very nitpicky. Even more so than the spring fairies! It doesnât matter the craft, theyâll always want to try something different.
Winter Fairies âď¸
The most secluded of all fairies, but thatâs likely due to the colder weather. These fairies typically live in small igloos along snowy hills or they make their homes from big openings in the icy cliffsides. But that sometimes makes it hard for visitors to reach them due to the high altitude.
Unlike other fairies, winter fairies are considered the most unique due to their soft feathery wings. While they donât entirely resemble a birdâs, their use for feathers are meant to keep them warm during the snowy months. Without having to worry about their wings freezing as well.
Despite being accustomed to the cold, they always enjoy a warm sweet drink! Sweets are actually their favorite meal, but it can be hard to start a fire in the winter. They act like those people who eat ice cream in the winter time!
Since flowers and vegetation donât really grow in their native areas, they often seek out pictures or make crafts that resemble flowers.
Probably the least afraid of larger animals, or even predators. But thatâs usually because some animals hibernate in the winter, and they sometimes become neighbors!
Spring Fairies đˇ
Homes could be made out of fallen hollowed gourds or over sized flowers. But there are times where large human items are converted into homes. If they fit the spring fairiesâ taste.
While they are not crude, spring fairies adore compliments! Similar to the older legends of fairies, spring fairies are always trying to stand out and sometimes even compete with each other! Not to be mean though, competition is all in good fun to them.
They believe that plants have feelings and are always very delicate when handling them. Flowers and trees actually seem to grow better when a spring fairy is around. Their wings are also prone to resembling flower petals, which make for very intricate patterns.
Some donât mind getting their hands dirty and some will faint at the smallest speck of dirt on their clothes. Itâs really a 50/50 with them.
There are legends and tall tales about spring fairies, that claim they were the first fairies to enter the world! Only when the rest of the four seasons came, is when they all branched out and their magic adapted. While itâs just an old tale and nothing more, others claim that is the source of the spring fairiesâ pride.
Pastel green 18th Century gown with a stomacher by L'Armoirede Mathilde, modeled by BĂŠrĂŠnice
wild about my lil birthday party setup // IG
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Herfstig aangeharkte landart van Nikola Faller in het Kroatische Osijek. Mooi, en bovendien is het ook nog beter voor de grond dan weg blazen.
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Icelandic horses at SkĂłgafoss, Iceland đŽđ¸
Just waiting for a fairy to pop out or something idk. I love how magical my home can be sometimes.
Early spring feels so refreshing each year. Even as a huge fan of the winter, I love when those fresh sprouts of green start popping up.
Congaree National Park, SC
What a special place this is. Here nested in the middle of my home state of South Carolina, between the Congaree and Wateree Rivers, is one of the last old growth forests in the South East United States. Filled with huge Bald Cypress, Tupelo, Loblolly Pine, and many other native trees. Walking through this floodplain forest is like stepping back in time to what many ancient forests here looked like. More posts to come about these amazing trees.
The camping site was abundant in fungi. The land was delivering some pretty cool surprises this weekend. Foggy summer days plus mushroom abundance made me so happy.
I love the Lowcountry more than I love most things. I canât get over this camping site.
Francis Marion National Forest, SC
Spring in South Carolinaâ¤ď¸
Bald Cypress trees along the Waccamaw River.