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BlunellLund ~ Goddess of Nature

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A deity from my story, Brínnland. Here is Lund, the impersonation of Nature according to Brínnish folklore; mother of all life and beings.


Lund is actually not believed to look like anything. According to Brínnish lore and some reports, she seems to take different forms depending on the person to whom she reveals herself (though she looks like a human female in any case).
Those who live in forests would most likely see a tree-lady whose skin looks like bark, like in the picture above; people who dwell by the sea would see a maiden made of foam and swirling sand; the folks who reside in the mountains would see an elderly woman emerge from a rock wall, all covered of rough gemstones.

As the impersonation of Nature, Lund is believed to live through every being - fauna and flora alike -, to whom she is a protector. For centuries, humans have worshiped her with a mix of love, respect and fear, as her mood is thought to influence all natural elements. Brínnish people have therefore developed an ecological way of living that is both protective and respectful of their environment; for example, they've grown a habit of thanking Lund for what she offers to them, as well as apologizing to her whenever they need to cut a tree down, to kill an animal, in short: to destruct a natural element in any way. They fear she could bring a deadly storm or a bad harvest if they don't pay this simple, yet due respect.

Some people who call themselves witches claim they've grown able to connect with Lund, and even to ask favors from her, through their prayers and some specific rituals. However, none of their assertions were proven true.

🏆 This artwork won the "Going Green " contest hosted by OmiArtists .


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Comments: 154

RicaSensei [2021-07-25 21:53:39 +0000 UTC]

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Blunell In reply to RicaSensei [2021-08-11 18:55:47 +0000 UTC]

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RicaSensei In reply to Blunell [2021-08-15 22:23:10 +0000 UTC]

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Re-l-art [2020-02-19 23:38:57 +0000 UTC]

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ricky4 [2019-04-29 03:01:27 +0000 UTC]

So far...this is your best work! Congratz!

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Blunell In reply to ricky4 [2019-04-29 09:41:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much, glad to know it's your fave!
Though I wouldn't call it my best from a technical point of view, as I've improved from the time I made this. I don't even like to think I have a "best", honestly... Kinda feels like undermining the rest of my work lol. Personally, I feel more satisfied with what I've done lately. To each their own!

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Alonbok77 [2018-09-23 16:15:45 +0000 UTC]

Awesome, well done.

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Blunell In reply to Alonbok77 [2018-09-23 16:46:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! 

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Alonbok77 In reply to Blunell [2018-09-23 18:41:53 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure

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Digiwip [2018-04-03 15:31:14 +0000 UTC]

Excellent lighting

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Shesvii In reply to Digiwip [2018-05-12 16:37:01 +0000 UTC]

The lighting is epic, the pose is perfect and the composition only makes the whole painting look better.
Your choice of a rather simple colour palette makes the green pop!

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Blunell In reply to Digiwip [2018-04-04 18:07:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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milkcupie [2018-03-10 21:45:54 +0000 UTC]

Damn Goals!!!     

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Mckill316 [2018-02-22 21:14:39 +0000 UTC]

Funny cause my hometown is called Lund.

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Blunell In reply to Mckill316 [2018-02-23 21:31:43 +0000 UTC]

I guess some towns' names in Sweden have Old Norse origins?

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Mckill316 In reply to Blunell [2018-02-24 13:00:41 +0000 UTC]

They likely do, its not really something that popped up in my mind. 

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RiEile [2018-02-21 15:02:59 +0000 UTC]

I love her foot and the soft lighting!

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Blunell In reply to RiEile [2018-02-22 09:05:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Acaciathorn [2018-02-02 18:23:14 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous!

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Blunell In reply to Acaciathorn [2018-02-11 20:33:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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cemac [2017-12-17 09:47:46 +0000 UTC]

I have included this amazing artwork in the new feature for December 2017 on the front of the journal. Please the journal so that more members may see your art, and thank you for being a member.

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Blunell In reply to cemac [2017-12-17 21:59:46 +0000 UTC]

Faved! Many thanks for the feature, and for your kind words as well!

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TheLastVirtuaroid [2017-11-28 16:45:10 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing. Congrats on earning 1st place. 👍

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Blunell In reply to TheLastVirtuaroid [2017-11-28 20:52:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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TheLastVirtuaroid In reply to Blunell [2017-11-29 00:55:10 +0000 UTC]

De Rien...

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Blunell In reply to TheLastVirtuaroid [2017-11-29 00:57:20 +0000 UTC]

Oh, tu parles français ?

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TheLastVirtuaroid In reply to Blunell [2017-12-26 00:55:35 +0000 UTC]

Not really. But I don't mind learning more of it.

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SeerLight [2017-11-28 04:39:00 +0000 UTC]

Oh my glob!! This one is gorgeous! The sheer amount of details is mindblowing! O:

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Blunell In reply to SeerLight [2017-11-28 13:36:58 +0000 UTC]

Aww thank you so much!!

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SilverSugar [2017-11-19 05:44:27 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations on the DD. Very well earned! Simply gorgeous.

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Blunell In reply to SilverSugar [2017-11-19 11:49:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for your kind comment!

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SilverSugar In reply to Blunell [2017-11-20 13:15:31 +0000 UTC]

You're most welcome~!

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Kaleidechse [2017-11-11 11:20:56 +0000 UTC]

This painting is really beautiful! The mystical atmosphere and graceful pose are very fitting for a goddess, and the stone carvings are very intriguing.

The lighting looks amazing. I like the rays of sunlight that get refracted in the misty/dusty air and on the floating specks. The backlit leaves are very well done, and it's great how you use the indirect lighting on the bark.

Lund's description is also fascinating to read - I love learning about the ideas behind an artwork.

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Blunell In reply to Kaleidechse [2017-11-11 15:35:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for taking the time to write this thorough comment!

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UnbridledMuse [2017-11-05 03:36:12 +0000 UTC]

this is absolutely gorgeous! Damn you're good!

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Blunell In reply to UnbridledMuse [2017-11-05 23:18:31 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thank you so much for the lovely comment!

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UnbridledMuse In reply to Blunell [2017-11-08 01:36:13 +0000 UTC]

you're very welcome!
I just love the way you did her skin/bark.  
Do you have any plans for other gods or elementals?

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Blunell In reply to UnbridledMuse [2017-11-08 13:30:49 +0000 UTC]


I don't know if I'll make other beings like this, and that one is the only one of her kind; but the appearance she takes depends on who sees her, so she may at least have two other forms that I may draw in the future

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UsamahDraws [2017-10-30 22:43:14 +0000 UTC]

The leaves and lighting are pretty awesome, i like the little specks as well!  Well done with the stone designs too!  Congratulations on the DD! WHOAS!

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Blunell In reply to UsamahDraws [2017-11-01 11:38:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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JassysART [2017-09-26 17:38:20 +0000 UTC]

   
your beautiful Deviation is such a   Deviation of the group   and I have chosen it to deserve a special Feature here Jassys Faves Feature

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JassysART [2017-09-25 13:11:42 +0000 UTC]

  I would be happy if you join my group

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DixieRamone [2017-07-01 13:46:27 +0000 UTC]

Exquisite! 

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Blunell In reply to DixieRamone [2017-07-03 18:09:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Lilyas [2017-06-08 21:28:03 +0000 UTC]

Really, this is an excellent work! Congrats for winning the contest and a DD!

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Blunell In reply to Lilyas [2017-06-11 13:14:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for your nice words, it means a lot to me!

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Ururuty [2017-06-02 04:46:19 +0000 UTC]

nice work

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Blunell In reply to Ururuty [2017-06-02 08:06:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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monsterhunter32 [2017-06-01 22:23:42 +0000 UTC]

Amazing Job!!

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ColtonthePhantom In reply to monsterhunter32 [2017-06-02 04:09:01 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing.

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