February 2016 – MisbehavingMaiar: Tumblr Archive

Sapientia serpent ring –

The serpent is one of the oldest and most widespread mythological symbols. In some cultures snakes were fertility symbols; they represented fertility, transformation, and rebirth. In others the serpent is believed to symbolize sexual passion and desire, wisdom, and power.

Throughout much of history the serpent was often considered one of the wisest creatures on earth, connected to the afterlife and immortality. It was been revered by many occultists as a creature representing hidden knowledge.

www.omniaoddities.com

yourlaranikaisakova:

Arakano by rittare art

Source: eldamaranquendi

theotherwesley:

loverofbeauty:

Paolo Roversi: Polaroid (1994)

Is that Vladimir McCrary in the nude? I can die happy now I guess…

katekaz:

My rough drafts for the Ages of Arda Anthology! Luthien before Mandos feat. Vaire and Nienna! Bard + thrush vs. Smaug ! As always my solution seems to be “put a bird on it.”

Source: katekaz

motherofbees:

My rough drafts for @aoaanthology!

I haven’t decided yet which LotR submission I want to submit yet:
– Ride of the Rohirrim
I wanted to draw Theoden riding into battle with the spirit of Orome.
“Fey he seemed, or battle-fury of his fathers ran like new fire in his veins, and he was borne up on Snowmane like a god of old, even as Oromë the Great in the battle of the Valar when the world was young.”
– The Army of the Dead following The Grey Company
(Upper left: Gimli & Legolas, Upper Right: Aragorn, Middle Left: Elladan, Gimli, Legolas)

– Aegnor & Andreth for my other submission
I plan on adding more decor in the final version UuU

– Please don’t repost/use/post my art on other websites without my permission –

Source: motherofbees

kallielef:

One of my first rough draft pages for the upcoming Ages of Arda Anthology project. I’ll be doing two works, so right now I’m deciding on composition for the first piece.

Source: kallielef