I chose the Norse goddess Idun, who represents youth and fertility and is known for the magic apples that prevents aging, which is the reason behind the Aesir gods' immortality. The first sketch is similar to what you would see on something like a tapestry where Idun is placed in the center with surrounding decorative elements and the focus is on the magic apple. The second sketch has reference to her story of being kidnapped by the shapeshifting giant Thjazi and eventually rescued by Loki as their respective bird disguises. The borders are inspired by Nordic wood carvings, as shown in the annotated sketch. I want the first piece to feel grand and to focus more on Idun's power as an Aesir god rather than her story; the second one has more of a fairytale/narrative style.
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