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The new mascot for the Celtic MP3 music magazine, a dancing celtic cat!Related content
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I donΒ΄t want to be impolite or precocious, but this style is not "Celtic" by the meaning that it was invented by the so-called "Celts" or "Gauls" who were mentioned first by Greek historians ca. 700 BC and lived, according to archeological finds, from Spain over France, Great Britain, West and South Germany to parts of the Czech Republic and maybe farther East, but is rather Viking or the so-called "Tierstil" that came to Europe from the North (Scandinavia) to Great Britain and Central Europe around 600-800 AD.
See here [link]
(ItΒ΄s not the best of sources, but in this case, itΒ΄s well done.)
The "Celts" or "Gauls" had a different art and style. Like the bronze horse from Freisen (see link below, itΒ΄s in German, IΒ΄m sorry...)
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I donΒ΄t want to criticize you for calling this drawing "Celtic", just inform.
Your work is really good, thatΒ΄s for sure, only the term doesnΒ΄t fit. 
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No worries about it. However I'm sure that there's no need to educate me or any other people on the subject of Celtic art, as I'm positive many are aware of its origin in the early iron age, defined by the early cultures of Halstatt and La Tene.
But it is rather simple to dismiss the entire-ness of the culture to only it's early beginnings. Picasso was inspired by African artifacts and masks during one stage in his career, but you would agree it would go too far to call all his work 'African' because of it.
My personal work is mainly based on the later Insular Celtic style. The same styling used in illuminated manuscripts of a rather varied and large span in history. In essence the insular Celtic style is a merging of the earlier forms of Celtic art, and the 'animal style' that you've mentioned.
I can see the conflict in the naming of the style, especially since it's over such a long period. Early iron age to medieval times is a very long time indeed. It is because of the Celtic revival that the term 'Celtic' became largely accepted for a certain type of artwork, heavily influenced by insular artwork, as well as far earlier examples. And just as those styles, my personal style varies greatly as well, from my own developed styling such as this 'Celtic' Cat piece, to that being heavily influenced by early Celtic finds; [link]
Celtic is the generally accepted term for this type/style of art nowadays, and to call it anything else would be confusing to the general public to say the least. I know where you are coming from as well, but unfortunately I'll have to 'go with the flow' in means of categorising my work as it has been accepted under that terminology for several centuries now
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I guess youΒ΄re right. Too much confusion would it cause indeed XD
And we would run against steel walls.
ItΒ΄s really inspiring to read your answer. It made me rethink a bit, actually. Thank you.
IΒ΄d like to discuss more of these matters with you from time to time.
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I'd be delighted to discuss 
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IΒ΄m happy to hear that. Just please have patience with me if something sounds weird; my English isnΒ΄t the best and I often have problems to express what I mean in that foreign language...
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Thank you very much for this beautiful piece.
It inspired me to do this [link] hence the credit to your work in the comments.
I really like the pose and colors of yours. I am curious what did you use for the texture like effect?
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It was the crackling filter in PSP that I used on the colours
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Ok thank you so much for the information!
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I have loved this one for very long and I hope to one day get it tatooed (I once wrote to you to ask permission). I just need a celtic dog to match.
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I'd be honoured! All information in regards to using existing artwork as tattoos can be found on the info page here or on my website; [link]
But keep in mind I am also open to custom commissions
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Hey Ingrid,
Dit kunstwerkje vind ik erg geschikt als tattoo. A.s. maandag de eerste van onze kat Mexx, maar daarna, als de eerste bevalt, over naar de tweede op me ander arm. Dan vind ik een kunstwerkje als deze wel erg geschikt, maar ik zie ook dat het gebruikt wordt als symbool/logo voor een webwinkel van cd's of zoiets?
Wel gaaf dat je dit voor dat bedrijf kon maken!
Groet,
Erik Dignum
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Hoi Erik!
Ga gerust je gang! Het is de mascotte voor 'Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers'; [link]
En ik zou graag een fototje van het eind resultaat willen hebben als dat kan ^.^
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Very cool. It looks a lot like the MaPherson family crest cat. I like it. I really like the colour scheme and the texture you used in colouring it.
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Cool design, I like how it looks like stained glass.
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I like your version of celtic cat better than mine
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your work is great
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I really like your ceramic work
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Celtic MP3 music magazine
I didn't know that there was such a magazine. Very nice work on the design!!
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It's a blast! Go check it out: [link]
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This is a gorgeous design! I really like those subtle gold colors, and the linework is exquisite.
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gorgeous as ever! It looks a bit like a puma or a lynx to me.. problably because of the large feet.. I love big feet!
Lovely!
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I share the same 'malfunction'.. I just love big feet XD
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cute, I love it when you do stuff in this style! <3
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Sweetttttttt............................ ........................................ .......
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