(DATABASE) Assignment 3: Final Artwork for sharing in class

Mazu – Mythopedia

The parts of Mazu’s character I noted was that she doesn’t speak, doesn’t marry, has 2 demon protectors whom she bested in combat and the ability to predict weather. She attempted to kill herself after failing to save her father from a storm which is what caused her to become a goddess. 

brie

https://mythopedia.com/topics/guanyin

Guanyin – the Chinese Goddess of Mercy and Compassion

• Characterized by her kindness+protection of those who are suffering

• All seeing, all hearing being who is called upon by worshippers in times of uncertainty, fear, and despair

• Typically shown standing on a dragon’s back, sitting on a lotus, or riding on clouds

• Usually accompanied by two attendants

• Wears a white robe + jade jewelry (green and white seen as signs of purity)

• Holds a willow branch in right hand, water vase in left

most of the lore comes from when she was human (pre-rebirth as Guanyin) -- flowers, fire, buddhist temple, birds

generally just a very kind figure who is extremely sympathetic and caring -- wanted to capture the welcoming, gentle vibe -- also the sort of yellow-ish tint that you can find in a lot of ancient Chinese illustrations?

Chloe Groth

Egyptian creator diety Ra, creator of the sun, moon, and humanity. Said to also hold the titles of God of the sun, of kings, and of order. Usually depicted with a scepter and ankh, and with the head of a falcon. The snakes on the sides represent a story where goddess Isis created a venomous snake from Ra's drool while he slept and poisoned him. She withheld the cure from him until he told her his true name, and gave his eyes (the sun and moon) to her son, Horus.

I tried to imitate the style of Egyptian art for this, it was very fun!

Aaron Scobbie

Henry Xu

Emily An

Angie Soberanis

Harry

Echo Weng

Kendra Heer