Thursday, May 6, 2010

Arctic Myths - Grizzly Bear Ogres

The Arctic Myths project that I have been waiting for, is starting. It looks like we will be dealing with Ogres in Arctic Myth. The first ones are Grizzly Bear Ogres which are actually Bear spirits in human form. They are grave robbers and corpse eaters - very nasty. I am continuously amazed at the density of the Inuit legends and stories. There are new beings, deities and creatures emerging all the time.
Neil Christopher, the project leader has interviewed many elders all over the Arctic in order to obtain these stories and it looks as though there are still many new ones to get.
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10 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 6, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    I'm loving these drawings! I definitely would not want to meet any of these guys, though.

    This project is just fascinating to see unfolding.

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  2. Ben HatkeMay 7, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    Beautiful sketches! You make it look so easy.

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  3. Larry MacDougallMay 7, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    Thanks Emma - No you would not want to meet these guys. They would probably think of you as dinner.

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  4. Larry MacDougallMay 7, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    Thanks Ben - I wish it really was as easy as you think I make it look :)

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  5. tinypearl5758May 8, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    Larry, I love your Grizzly friends. I am looking forward to seeing them in colour. Keep them coming, Love your work, good luck with your project. xxx

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  6. John R WohlandMay 8, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    Wow! I love your work! It reminds me of the art in my Uncle Wiggly books growing up.. and that makes me happy :)

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  7. Larry MacDougallMay 9, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    Thanks Tiny Pearl - there will be colour and ink versions of these guys.

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  8. Larry MacDougallMay 9, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    GYS - I don't know Uncle Wiggly but with a name like that it has to be good :)

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  9. Nonna GilevichAugust 1, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    amazing!!!! i am soo inspired by these

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  10. Nonna GilevichAugust 1, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    amazing! i am so inspired by these

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