#tomte

[filurig]

two character's ive had in mind for a while but finally got myself to design, ylvarg (he/him) and faství (she/her)! they are old friends of gullmar !

ylvarg is a passionate linguist and polyglot (in the sense that he can understand many different languages... due to troll anatomy he cant speak any other than trollic), while faství is a tomte who loves to travel and be all over the place - otherwise, she wouldn't make the trek from her home in ångermanland to gästrikland every year to meet up with her friends during winter!

#fantasy #folklore #troll #gnome #tomte #oc #original character #oc art #pareidolia tag #oc: faství #oc: ylvarg #yes i just copy pasted the tomte from the other thing i made yesterday for her SORRY I ENDED UP LIKING THE DESIGN FOR HERRR

[caleod]

25-12-23

#moleskine #sketchbook #sketch #daily #dailyart #dailydrawing #dailypainting #dailysketch #sketchaday #artoftheday #art #artbook #artists on tumblr #watercolor #gouache #painting #fineliner #drawing #gnome #tomte #snow #winter #mushrooms

[imaginationshow]

A Swedish gårdstomte I drew yesterday. Trying to connect to the style of the late 1800 when artists like Jenny Nyström, Carl Larsson and John Bauer shaped the collective image of our fairytales and myths.

I was inspired to do this when I found two 120 year old original pen and ink fairytale illustrations at the secondhand the other day. A real find! And I even managed to find what books they originally were published in. More about that some other day.

#tomte #gnome #santa #or #elf #? #illustrators on tumblr #henning cedmar brandstedt #artists on tumblr #sketchbook #sweden #sweblr

[educationaldm]

Not every folklore creature is a fairy. A note on Scandinavian Folklore from @HumonComics and the nature of whether they are good or bad. http://humoncomics.com/not-a-fairy 

#Scandinavian #Folklore #Fairy #Humon Comics #Real World #Mythology #Nuckelavee #Troll #Huldra #Well Man #Nisse #Tomte #Leprechaun #Tengu #Nix #Lantern Men

[chrissabug]

GOD JUL

As the winter solstice approaches and the darkness falls, we celebrate the return of the light and the renewal of the year. . May the Yule Goat, evergreen wreath, and Christmas tree bring blessings and magic to your home.God Jul, Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays! 

Okay, I'm a little late for the actual Winter Solstice, BUT somehow barely made it in time for Christmas Day! When I was out for a run yesterday morning I had this idea flash in my mind, so I rushed yesterday and today to whip out this artwork! It is always SO nice when inspiration is flowing.

This piece is very much inspired by the holiday traditions in Scandinavia, and specifically Sweden since that's where I am

#godjul #merrychristmas #sweden #lucia day #gnomes #gothic illustration #gothic art #pagan #witchery #yule #yultide #solstice #faerie #witchcore #tomte

[lokiravenwood]

In the process of creating a physical manifestation of my 2023 Yule Tomte

He is coming along very nicely, just need to Finnish some painting, but until he is finished, here is an idea of what he will look like, as provided by a fun little AI that my wife found.

He has not yet reveled his name to me yet, but I do hope he gets along with the other Tomte that are already living here

#pagan #norse mythology #norse gods #nordic folklore #nordic #tomte #nisse #gnome #scandinavian folklore #holly #antlers #viking #merry yule #yuletide #yule #ai art #ai image #norwegian #swedish #norway #sweden #iceland #greenland #folklore #seidr

[lepetitdragonvert]

Tomtepojke

1917

Artist : John Bauer

#john bauer #1917 #tomtepojke #tomte #house #maison #swedish artist #swedish art

[whatthefoucault]

For hot beverage week of the Stream Ink Cozy Recovery January prompt month, the gnome ghusbands have snuggled down in their pyjimjams with a nice cup of acorn coffee. I aspire to be this cozy.

#gnomes #whimsical #cute art #gentlebeard #tomte #nisse #cozy #art

[aduialel]

Our little tomte family

#merry christmas #tomte #nisse #tonttu

[dendro80]

Today its been studies all day. And some time to just relax, decorate the house and enjoying the day. Finally some tomtegröt (porridge). In old Sweden, porridge was often put out for the house elf at Christmas (he looked like a smal gray santa). ✨

In nordic mythology, the house elf is a small being that looks like an old man with a long beard. They are usually dressed in gray and have a gray or red beanie. House elves are strong and good at work. They live close to people, usually in a stable or a barn, but sometimes in the same house as the people. A house elf is grumpy and doesn't want to be seen. But secretly he keeps track so that the people are kind to the animals and take care of the farm in a good way. If the people take care of themselves, they can get help from the house elf with many of the chores on the farm, and the elf creates security on the farm. But if the people, for example, don't give the animals enough food, they can suddenly get a kick in the ass, or an slap from someone they can't see. Then it's the house elf who is on the move and wants them to tighten up. A house elf can be several hundred years old and usually stays on the same farm for several generations of owners. Elves are basically quite friendly and caring creatures, as long as you don't annoy them. To show appreciation and keep house elf happy, people could set out a dish of porridge with a dollop of butter in it on Christmas Eve. Then the house elf was happy. ✨

A translation from Swedis radio, allways loved folklore.

December 2023 ✨❤️

Avesta, Dalarna, Sweden

#sweden #swedish #my photos #swedish folklore #swedish culture #culturalheritage #cultural history #nisse #tomtenisse #tomte #dalarna #gaylife #swedish food #december 2023 #julmys #god jul #swedish home #swedish history #xmas decorations #christmas tree #christmas decorations #food #homesweethome #holiday #good things #swedish tradition #swedish traditions #my life #my home #enjoythelittlethings

[maneki-art]

Si vous cherchez une carte de Noël / de vœux / de fin d 'année / hiver bref, une jolie carte à envoyer , n'hésitez pas: j'en ai maintenant toute une collection !

Et surtout RedBubble a des promos en ce moment ! -25% sur les cartes postales, -30% sur les cartes de voeux et jusqu'à -40% sur pleins d'autres produits !

Profitez en, ça ne va pas durer !

#clip studio paint #digital art #illustration #rudolph the red nosed reindeer #krampus #faun #deer #reindeer #goat #lutin #elf #nisse #tomte #snowman #greeting card #christmas card #redbubble #artist promo #me I'm the artist

[filurig]

sat down and finally gave gullmar some fresh fits that he deserves......

#oc #original character #tomte #folklore #oc: gullmar #origin wise gullmar actually isnt a pinebill tomte (which is what most gnomes around the vätterunda area are) #but he's from the midlands front which contains a mixture of different tomtar from all over the country #(there are more forest tomtar there though just bcs of where its located) #so i tried incorporating a bit of a mixture of tomte vibes in his clothes.. #like curved patterns from harefoots +arrow patterns/colours from oakclaws/pinebills #pareidolia tag #also sorry for just like character design stuff lately ive been artblocked to fawk!!! -.-

[victusinveritas]

Please remember to leave a bowl of julgröt (Christmas porridge) for the tomte on Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas everyone, I hope the Yule Goat is good to you.

'Woman putting out porridge for the Tomtar' (1912) by John Bauer

#john bauer #art #scandinavian folklore #tomte #christmas #yule #weird little guy

[sleep-beneath-the-willow]

Gnome illustrations by Rien Poortveliet

#rien poortvliet #gnomes #gnome #illustration #Nordic #cozy #nissen #tomte #woodland #comfy synth #Spotify

[kairunatic]

"I feel like I'm even more of a masochist than I previously thought"

That's basically what he said

Well at least he didn't ask us to spank him or verbally abuse him or some shit

#housamo #tokyo afterschool summoners #Mystic Christmas #Tomte

[soranatus]

What if Santas were small and numerous… By Jessica Mahon!

#character design #art #christmas #santa claus #nisse #tomte