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Published: 2010-08-13 03:53:13 +0000 UTC; Views: 6721; Favourites: 164; Downloads: 2213
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Description The Kelpie is a creature out of Celtic folklore. It is a water-dwelling horse that is said to come on to land to lure victims back into the water where it will drown them and devour them. The only way to distinguish it between an ordinary horse is that is always dripping wet, no matter how long it has been out of the water.

Sometimes the horse is said to take the shape of a woman, but as I already have a Jenny Greenteeth in my gallery (which will be re-done someday), I wanted to portray a different legendary creature.

Method: Acrylic and Prismacolor pencil on 11x14 inch Bristol paper.
Finished: August 2010
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LadyNeari [2022-04-08 03:35:03 +0000 UTC]

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Foxxette [2014-04-15 21:55:47 +0000 UTC]

I love Kelpie

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Terrauh In reply to Foxxette [2014-04-30 00:11:46 +0000 UTC]

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Foxxette In reply to Terrauh [2014-04-30 20:25:04 +0000 UTC]

; )

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DaydreamsOfFay [2012-04-13 00:35:18 +0000 UTC]

Lovely. This art medium definitely adds semention to the piece. I don't know, it makes the kelpie seem to have more depth. Good job!

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brynntheredonethat [2011-10-27 22:32:00 +0000 UTC]

I LOVE KELPIES. And I love how you drew this one!

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Terrauh In reply to brynntheredonethat [2011-10-28 02:58:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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brynntheredonethat In reply to Terrauh [2011-10-28 20:22:39 +0000 UTC]

No problem.

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Tsuki-Of-The-Moon [2011-02-17 03:55:53 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely stunning!

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Terrauh In reply to Tsuki-Of-The-Moon [2011-02-17 05:07:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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JannaFairyArt [2010-08-22 13:06:13 +0000 UTC]

Love the style of this painting! You did great job on the creature and love how you did the mists

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Terrauh In reply to JannaFairyArt [2010-08-22 15:12:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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starlight2infinity [2010-08-15 10:20:21 +0000 UTC]

so is this but just getting back to tell you now awesome too
I like the style of this one
the greens have a wonderful balance to them and just the hints of blue are perfect
I like how you created the mist, foggy look too

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Terrauh In reply to starlight2infinity [2010-08-15 15:51:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! The mist I just did a wash of acrylic and water and blended with my fingers. I went over it slightly in photoshop to balance the color so it didn't look too green.

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sombrefeline [2010-08-15 09:41:01 +0000 UTC]

Nice one, you manage to create a really creepy atmosphere

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Terrauh In reply to sombrefeline [2010-08-15 15:51:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much!

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Katerina-Art [2010-08-14 19:09:03 +0000 UTC]

love the colors you chose

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Terrauh In reply to Katerina-Art [2010-08-14 19:29:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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helgath [2010-08-13 22:59:29 +0000 UTC]

we have the kelpie aswell in scandinavia. here in iceland, its called Nykur. Pretty painting

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Terrauh In reply to helgath [2010-08-13 23:03:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much! I love hearing folklore from everywhere. I am of Irish heritage so I know those stories best

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helgath In reply to Terrauh [2010-08-13 23:18:23 +0000 UTC]

no problem!
NΓ€cken (the neck) of scandinavia is a related creature. Is a shape shifting waterspirit aswell that is usually in the form of a naked man that playes violin in rivers and creeks. sounds like a cool drawing concept, eh?

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Terrauh In reply to helgath [2010-08-13 23:58:05 +0000 UTC]

It does sound cool

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Raven0mega [2010-08-13 21:15:59 +0000 UTC]

It looks creepy and pretty at the same time Terrauh. I love it. =3

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Terrauh In reply to Raven0mega [2010-08-13 21:20:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! That's what I was going for

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illusorya [2010-08-13 15:13:47 +0000 UTC]

W-wowww....
I really like the legend... And your work it's fantastic!
I love how you color it!

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Terrauh In reply to illusorya [2010-08-13 15:15:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I am no good at drawing horses, but I really wanted to make this piece.

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illusorya In reply to Terrauh [2010-08-13 15:23:25 +0000 UTC]

Don't worry, dear.... I think you make a fantastic work with horse... And.... I trust in you! You will improve every time you draw!

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Terrauh In reply to illusorya [2010-08-13 15:33:59 +0000 UTC]

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ketlin [2010-08-13 12:54:00 +0000 UTC]

I love kelpies >

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Terrauh In reply to ketlin [2010-08-13 14:32:13 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it!

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ketlin In reply to Terrauh [2010-08-15 14:42:47 +0000 UTC]

I don't meet many people who even know what a Kelpie is. Isn't that sad?

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Terrauh In reply to ketlin [2010-08-15 15:46:29 +0000 UTC]

yes, but unfortunately not everyone is so knowledgeable in their mythology and folklore studies.

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Wytherwing [2010-08-13 10:14:44 +0000 UTC]

beautifully done!

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Terrauh In reply to Wytherwing [2010-08-13 14:32:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much for saying so!

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silvermoon822 [2010-08-13 04:21:30 +0000 UTC]

i like the sedate colors and the eyes of the kelpie! nice work on his mane and tail!

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Terrauh In reply to silvermoon822 [2010-08-13 04:37:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! Glad you like it

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