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Hafr In reply to pallanoph [2010-08-16 20:35:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! It is a shame that Norse styles aren't more popular. You should try it some more though, what particular style did you try?

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pallanoph In reply to Hafr [2010-08-21 04:02:02 +0000 UTC]

Very welcome! I mostly did my own little take on the style... mostly referencing the portal of the Stave Church at Urnes as I felt hard pressed to come up with any other images. I wish I had the discipline and patience to be more true to the form, but perhaps that day is not too far off.

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Hafr In reply to pallanoph [2010-08-21 15:34:51 +0000 UTC]

Ah right, I love that stave church. :3

Here's a good overview of the various styles: [link]

And here's some more references for you:

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But like with anything else, it just takes practice. Urnes style is a pretty good style to practice with first; In fact it was the first style I practised with before I got a bit more daring to try my own original works.

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Hafr In reply to bear48 [2010-07-27 18:40:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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Hafr In reply to Wodenswolf [2010-07-10 01:59:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! It is a shame there isn't more people who do Nordic styles, they're a lot more fun to work with as well in my opinion.

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Wodenswolf In reply to Hafr [2010-07-12 09:59:27 +0000 UTC]

That's very true. However it's easier to stand out as an artist doing the norse style instead of drowning in the sea of celtic designs

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Hafr In reply to Wodenswolf [2010-07-13 12:24:00 +0000 UTC]

Haha true.

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Hafr In reply to AtarAtis [2010-07-08 20:08:45 +0000 UTC]

Just because they're my favourite deer really.

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Hafr In reply to 4-Q [2010-07-08 14:45:15 +0000 UTC]

It's actually a hybrid of Nordic styles I'm not very good at Celtic knotwork.

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4-Q In reply to Hafr [2010-07-08 20:46:17 +0000 UTC]

Ah. It reminds me of Celtic knots anyway, and it looks awesome. My dad makes celtic knot carvings out of wood.

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Hafr In reply to 4-Q [2010-07-10 00:16:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks lol. I love knotwork carvings made out of wood, I wouldn't mind seeing them if you have any pics.

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4-Q In reply to Hafr [2010-07-10 00:24:30 +0000 UTC]

I'll have to take some snapshots of some.

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Hafr In reply to 4-Q [2010-07-10 02:09:17 +0000 UTC]

Alright

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Hafr In reply to kittywinter [2010-07-02 01:00:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, it did take quite a while.

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