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Published: 2019-12-25 15:19:18 +0000 UTC; Views: 456; Favourites: 17; Downloads: 0
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~ Winter Morning ~


For 's Task 5: Personal Life. Merwyn and her son Aidan reading a book on a peaceful winter morning.

  • Eating habits: Merwyn likes eating fruits, cakes, dairy and drinking fruit ciders. Here, you can see a tray with raisin oat cakes and milk;
  • Sleeping habits: She and Aidan sleep together until he turns 8 because she's worried about his health (he's got a form of epilepsy);
  • Subject of study: Literature and theology. She likes reading the Scriptures, teachings of church fathers as well as heroic poems (especially those with Christian heroes, like "Elene", "Christ and Satan", or "The Dream of the Rood"). Here, they are probably reading psalms which she has Aidan memorize. She also likes music: she plays the harp and composes songs.
  • Sense of humor: None She's very serious; she pretty much only laughs with Aidan;
  • Quirk: Daydreaming. Merwyn finds the world in her head much more engaging that the one outside, falling into daydreaming so much that she often loses contact with the real world;
  • Usually adopted team role: I've depicted her in the role of mentor for Aidan. As he will later become a priest, all their reading will come in handy. She often reads and preaches to her subjects, both her female attendants and the townsfolk.

Media: acrylics

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Happy Holidays, and have a wonderful season however you're celebrating!       

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Comments: 24

Certain-Oddities [2020-03-13 00:08:58 +0000 UTC]

This is so cute but also beautiful! They look so happy and cozy together
I love the composition and the colors, it's very warm and lovely

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HelevornArt In reply to Certain-Oddities [2020-03-25 22:29:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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Drayah [2020-03-07 01:46:38 +0000 UTC]

This is such a lovely piece, such a cozy little scene of mother and son. Beautiful work!  

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HelevornArt In reply to Drayah [2020-03-09 14:56:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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StoryMaker91 [2020-02-06 17:17:48 +0000 UTC]

This is a very soft, sweet scene. It looks like one of the few times Merwyn gets to be truly happy and content. I must say I'm curious about those poems. Are they real? What's their plot? I also can't help but wonder which psalms she likes the most/has memorized. There are a lot of them after all. 

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HelevornArt In reply to StoryMaker91 [2020-02-07 15:39:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the comment and the questions!!! Yes, they are Old English heroic Christian poems, from the 7th/8th century. "Elene" is about Helen, mother of Constantine, finding Christ's cross, and she is presented as a warrior queen; "Christ and Satan" is about Satan's fall and Christ's encounters with him (especially the epic battle of the Harrowing of Hell); and "The Dream of the Rood" is the story of the Crucifixion told from the point of view of the cross which is presented as Christ's soldier. Basically "Beowulf", but with Jesus - they are as amazing as that sounds!

Hmm I think psalm 18 would seem especially epic to Aidan, so I think he'd like that one As for Merwyn... I think she'd be more into those psalms about how faith eases suffering and about the promise of a beautiful afterlife.

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Torag1000 [2020-02-02 13:29:00 +0000 UTC]

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HelevornArt In reply to Torag1000 [2020-02-07 14:34:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! It's a tapestry, Merwyn has probably woven it in a plaid pattern. Yes, you're very right about taht - his epilepsy is interpreted in the story as some kind of divine punishment for his ancestors' mistakes (like his mother's adultery), or at least as a trial on his/his mother's faith by the more indulgent priests.

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Torag1000 In reply to HelevornArt [2020-02-17 23:59:13 +0000 UTC]

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HelevornArt In reply to Torag1000 [2020-03-01 13:08:33 +0000 UTC]

Yes, that's right!! As unfortunate as it is as an illness, it has a mystical aura when regarded from a medieval standpoint, so it felt like an interesting theme.

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UnaOwens [2020-01-16 20:14:50 +0000 UTC]

How precious this is! I love the coloring of the fur on the ground! It look's so soft! 

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HelevornArt In reply to UnaOwens [2020-01-17 15:21:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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MegaMaeve [2020-01-10 09:15:03 +0000 UTC]

Such a beautiful, homely picture!   Though she looks tired, Merwyn looks beautiful in her cold grey and blues, matching the winter sky behind her. Both she and Aidan look warm and happy and content - there's milk and cookies, warm furs, and books to read in mama's lap. The combination of warm and pale colors is lovely, and Merwyn and Aidan's rosy cheeks give them a lively, vibrant feeling. This is a moment of peace, just for the two of them

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HelevornArt In reply to MegaMaeve [2020-01-10 15:47:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the wonderful comment and for checking this out! She does look tired, as she sometimes has trouble sleeping (and older than she actually is here, which was not intended ), but the peaceful morning surely gets her in a cozy and joyful mood.

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dragondoodle [2019-12-27 05:55:28 +0000 UTC]

This looks so warm, happy, and comfortable! I love the atmosphere and the textures you've created, it looks so soft I want to pet it Awesome job!

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HelevornArt In reply to dragondoodle [2020-01-10 15:40:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, that's lovely to hear (Sorry for the late reply )

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rainbow000pegasus [2019-12-26 08:46:42 +0000 UTC]

Awesome work with all the textures!! This looks really lovely!

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HelevornArt In reply to rainbow000pegasus [2020-01-10 15:40:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! And sorry for the late reply.

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rainbow000pegasus In reply to HelevornArt [2020-01-13 21:27:37 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!
Don't worry about it!

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Ralen-Lykos [2019-12-25 15:43:56 +0000 UTC]

Very lovely, wholesome and cozy~ Well done

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HelevornArt In reply to Ralen-Lykos [2019-12-25 17:54:31 +0000 UTC]

Ah thank you! Merry Christmas!!! Hope you're having a great time!

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Ralen-Lykos In reply to HelevornArt [2019-12-26 09:34:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, it's alright. I hope you're enjoying yourself~

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akitku [2019-12-25 15:33:59 +0000 UTC]

Ah this is so cozy!!!! I love the way they look so warm and comfy! You didn’t d do well with the fur texture of the rug. The choice of colors is so fresh and pretty. And it looks like they’re having a great time! 

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HelevornArt In reply to akitku [2019-12-25 17:57:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much ^^ With all the unhappy family situations I have in my stories, I love depicting Aidan and Merwyn together because they get along so well.

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