Since I'm obsessed with heraldry, and no one to my knowledge has ever drawn an anthro Enfield, plus the forgotten, obscure mythical beasts of heraldry don't receive enough recognition these days, I decided to draw one myself. :) (If you don't know what an Enfield is, then see here: http://www.eaudrey.com/myth/enfield.htm )...Her name is Kelly, and she's strolling through the seaside fields and moors of the Irish Burren playing her tinwhistle. The background is referenced from an actual photo, but I added the megolith stone circles and the hillock she's standing on. The wildflowers and butterflies are all Irish species (yes, I did my homework!) :) I didn't design the zoomorphic knotwork, however (I'm not proficient enough to do *that* yet); it was from free clipart and I tweaked it to my needs. The little spiraled beasts are the letter "e", and the beasts in the corners symbolize the various aspects of her: fox, wolf, lion, greyhound and eagle. Hanging from her belts is a raven and hare skull, a badger claw, a strip of untanned rabbit fur for a "fleacatcher", her antler-handled knife, her whistle bag, and a herb/medicine pouch (my sis Illahie helped me with these). The flowers also symbolize her: dogrose, dog violet, dandelion, foxglove, etc. Anyways, this is all done only in ink, and I think I killed my pen (I *know* I killed my wrist!)...I'm going to color it now, so it *should*, in theory, look even better then, and hopefully I won't ruin it.

The original (and also color prints) will be for sale; if interested, please note me...serious inquires only, please--thanks! :)
Comments
beckyg Says:
Gah! Just gorgeous! So much amazing detail! *dies*
Talyn Greywolf Says:
like I said on DA Kelly is really cute ^^, it'll look awesome coloured Swannie.
Dragon of Hope Says:
wow. just really stunning.
StormCloud Says:
very nice!
Blaze Says:
oh my!!!!! Ô_____Ô;;;;;; is ... über gorgeous!!! im speechles!!!
Spookerz Says:
Holy crap...that's beautifully done
MollyMargay Says:
Very nice as usual sis! *favs*
Wursu Says:
Oh my, this is gorgeous. The details are killing my eyeses! I adore the concept.. GAH, I am speechless! x3 The details are so AMAZING! I adore the texture in the fur and the grass and bushes and trees, and how you did the hair - you're excellent at drawing hair! The concept with the knotwork is awesome too, as well as the pose, and the ideas with those flowers and all. And all her adornments! BWEE! *loves it*
SlushPuppy Says:
awsome. I did not know about Enfields before
Katana Says:
ooh pretty!