John Bauer

Iceland is a country where stories are as important as history. When Vikings settled the island, they brought their tales with them. Every rock, hot spring and waterfall seems to have its own story. Cruel man-eating trolls rub shoulders with beautiful elves, whose homes are hidden from mortal view. Vengeful ghosts envy the living, seeking […]

Graphic Design, Illustration

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One of the most common questions I'm asked is if fairies have physicality, if they are tangible beings. This is rooted I think in the common idea perpetuated especially in new age and post-Victorian fairy belief that these beings are entirely energy or thoughtforms, creatures that can be perceived by the mind but lack physical reality in this world. So let's dig into this shall we? Arthur Rackham The simple answer is: yes, no, and maybe. Because, really, nothing with fairies is simple. The…

Folk Art Bear by bumblebeehollow | Redbubble

As part of my senior thesis project I illustrated and made a book of Icelandic folktales. Art and layout is inspired by illuminated manuscripts. All illustrations were done traditionally with gouache.