UK-based artist Tach Pollard transforms gnarled tree roots into fantastical creatures inspired by European folklore. The sleek sculptures have spindly legs and long cloaks, which give them each an air of mystery. Pollard began collecting tree roots when he was a child, but didn’t start carving them until much later in life. He predominantly works with oak tree roots, but has recently begun to work with hawthorn in the last few years. “Hawthorn is a mystical tree with much folklore attached, such as stories about how Merlin the magician was eternally trapped in a hawthorn tree, explains Pollard. More
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Explore Greg Harder's 11475 photos on Flickr!
Last week the game I worked on was release, here are samples of what I did. More to come in the next few days as I sort through everything.
The Mushroom Man - digital painting
This Minotaur coloring page features the creature from Greek mythology that is part man and part bull. Try our Minotaur coloring page with your child.
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Though Halloween has now passed, we can't help but want to write about this amazing costume by Replica Prop Forum member Penwiper. Her Weeping Angel
Sculptor Tach Pollard (previously) works with sustainably sourced hawthorn wood to form lustrous sculptures of mythological figures. After carving the wood, the UK-based artist finishes it with blow torches to form the dark bodies that contrast with the pale, peaceful faces on each sculptural figure. Pollard draws inspiration from myths and spiritual traditions from around the world, including Inuit and Celtic traditions, and is particularly drawn to the notions of shapeshifting and sea creatures. More
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A selection of 40 angel statues and angel figurines, and fairy statues and figurines, for wholesale. All look whimsical and can sit in your home or garden.
Living sculptures make amazing outdoor decorations which blend the art of decor with floral designs
