#folktale week 2023

[julianplum]

🧡 🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟✨ // for day 3 of folktale week 2023: sea! // gouache on paper

a little study of scales, texture, and light for a larger project I'm working on! also made this one into wrapping paper because I CAN'T be the only one who wants to wrap fish presents for people????

[threegoblinart]

Folktale Week Day 2 - Ink

Day One "Lost"

[mattievictoria]

My drawing of Vasilisa The Beautiful for the final day of Folktale Week! I made it just in time ✨ For “Found”, I decided to depict the scene where Vasilisa has just been gifted the boon of light by Baba Yaga for completing all of her tasks, and with burning skull-staff in hand, Vasilisa quickly and easily finds her way home through the dark forest. I decided to try my hand at a different sort of fairy tale/illustration style for this drawing, and it was fun, but also challenging. I’ve been asked many times over the years to draw Vasilisa, and I’m glad I finally got the chance to!

[lunoceros]

Folktale Week, day 2 - Ink. To write a tale you need an ink.

[nantosueltas]

🌿🎉 SURPRESA ✨🌿🎉

This year I'll be getting back to my folky roots and participate for the first time of #folktaleweek2023 ✨🌷

The main idea is to bring you some of my favorite of Brazilian folklore, as I did you in this lovely fanart of a traditional clay sculpture of the Boi Bumbá.

Boi Bumbá, also known as "Bumba-meu-boi" or simply "Boi," is a popular folk festival celebrated in various regions of Brazil, particularly in the states of Amazonas and Pará. This traditional Brazilian cultural celebration is a unique and colorful event that combines elements of music, dance, theater, and folklore.

Boi Bumbá is a dynamic and diverse festival that showcases the rich cultural tapestry of Brazil, and it is a popular and cherished tradition for those who participate in and attend the festivities. ✨🎉

See you in Folktale Week! ✨🌷🌿🤲🏼

[avoyagetoarcturus]

Friederike Hauffe, the Seeress of Prevorst and Dr. Justinus Kerner for Folktale Week on Instagram: Day Four: Sleep. ☄️ Mrs. Hauffe (1801-1829) was a German mystic and "sleep-waker" who could see the future, communicate with ghosts and spirits, see the time of people's deaths, and sense magnetic fields. She lived in the house of Dr. Justinus Kerner as a patient for an unknown chronic illness for three years while he wrote a book about her visions and attempted to scientifically study ghosts, clairvoyance, and the afterlife.

[alnschmdt]

ink

[leeglanvilleart]

Folktale Week Day 4

[rachelthatsme]

All my pieces for Folktaleweek

[lunarvoyages]

folktale week day 4: sleep ✦ a slumbering giant in watercolour pencils and pencil crayon. every time i use watercolour pencils i have no idea if i’m using them right, ha.

[coreylemons]

Chaeya week 2023 day 1: Folktales

[threegoblinart]

Folktale Week Day Three - Sea

[mattievictoria]

For today’s Folktale Week theme of “Underground”, I had planned to do a drawing inspired by The Green Children of Woolpit, but didn’t have time/didn’t want to burn myself out (since I’m honestly feeling a little burnt out these days). If you’re unfamiliar with the story, here’s a short(ish) version: In 12th Century England near the town of Woolpit, two mysterious children —a boy and a girl— were found stuck at the bottom of a wolf pit. They did not speak English, they were skittish and apprehensive, and refused to eat anything but broad beans. The strangest thing, however, was that the children had green-tinted skin.

The children were taken into the care of a local squire, and eventually they began to learn English and the green hue of their skin dissipated. In time, the children claimed to come from “St. Martin’s Land”, a place underground enveloped in perpetual twilight, and they did not know how they got to Woolpit. While this story has all the hallmarks of a folktale, there are records of the young girl growing up and marrying a local lord, and sadly, records of her brother passing away. The theories surrounding The Green Children of Woolpit range from everything from Flemish refugees to extraterrestrials. We’ll probably never know the truth behind this odd story, but I find the way it has grown and evolved into a legend over the centuries fascinating! I hope when I have more time and stamina, I can revisit this concept and do a complete drawing of these two weird green little kids!

[lunoceros]

Folktale week, day 2 - INK Picture was inspired by Kornelia Funke book "Inkheart".

[nantosueltas]

#FolktaleWeek2023 November 14: Ink ✍🏼

Cordel literature is a form of popular literary expression that originated in the Northeast of Brazil. Its name derives from the way pamphlets were traditionally displayed and sold: hanging on strings in markets, squares, and fairs. These pamphlets are printed on simple paper, often with colorful illustrations, and contain narrative poems that address a wide variety of themes, such as legends, love stories, social issues, political critiques, historical events, adventures, and everyday tales.

In addition to the literary aspect, cordel literature plays an important role in preserving Northeastern culture and traditions by transmitting popular stories, beliefs, values, and customs from generation to generation.

Woodcut prints are traditionally used for illustrations in cordel literature. Woodcut is a relief printing technique where an image is carved onto a block of wood (usually a hard wood like boxwood or hardwood). The artist carves the desired image onto the surface of the wood, leaving the raised parts that represent the figure or illustration. This wooden block is then inked and pressed onto paper, transferring the image onto the paper surface.

The woodcut illustrations in cordel literature are distinct for their handmade style and unique aesthetic, often featuring simple lines and striking details. Artists who create these woodcut prints have specific skills to carve the wood in a way that creates clear and sharp images that complement the poems and narratives of cordel.

While digital methods are used for illustrations nowadays due to technological advancements, woodcut prints are still highly valued for their connection to tradition and authenticity in cordel literature.

[rpgsandbox]

Beyond The Pale is a tabletop RPG adventure inspired by Jewish history, folk tales, and mysticism. This setting aims to highlight the unique folklore and beliefs cultivated by the Jewish people, presenting them in an old-school RPG format. It explores themes of oppression and persecution alongside hope and love, set against a backdrop of idyllic country life. 

Azazel, King of Scapegoats

To ensure the authenticity and sensitivity of this portrayal, the core development team (including the writing, art, and layout) all identify as Jewish. Members of the religious community were consulted throughout the development of this book to ensure that the themes and images represented in the text were not perceived as offensive or derogatory.

The adventure was written with Cairn in mind, but is close to being system-neutral and easily adapted to other “Old School” roleplaying games. The book will be about 94 pages. A5 size. 

Explore the Tree of Life

The events of this module take place during a week-long celebration, the Days of Remembrance, during which the PCs will need to gather information, solve mysteries, and overcome threats to prevent a great cataclysm. 

A map of the region

The places in this book are based on an actual territory in the western part of the Russian Empire known as The Pale of Settlement, which existed from 1791 to 1917. For over a century, Jews were restricted to this region. Jews often lived together in small, market towns called shtetls. During that time, hundreds of thousands of Jews were killed as a result of pogroms. Even with these restrictions, Jews in Europe were able to cultivate a rich culture and language. The village in this adventure, Kest, is based on one such place.

A groschen, the local currency

The village of Kest and the surrounding countryside is populated with all manner of folk: erudite scholars, scheming politicians, jealous tricksters, lumberers, labor activists, folk witches, and many, many more! As they move about the countryside, characters will explore ancient ruins, dark forests, and broken lighthouses in their efforts to prevent - or assist - in a cataclysmic event.

Rifka. She carries a secret.

The setting of Beyond the Pale is populated by all manner of creatures, beasts, and monsters. The vast majority of these creatures are the result of meticulous research and study of Jewish folktales, myth, and legend. As the PCs explore the town, the forest, and the dungeons of the Pale they will encounter beasts unfamiliar and wild: an unrelenting dybbuk, a vengeful mazzik, the malicious Alukah, and many more. 

Some of the creatures you'll meet in the Pale

At its core, Beyond the Pale is still an old school adventure. Characters are expected to explore deadly dungeons, surviving on wit, critical thinking, and a bit of luck. The book will feature two distinct dungeons for the PCs to explore, each designed around a real symbol of Jewish identity.  

All of the magic items in Beyond the Pale are sourced directly from Jewish esoterica, belief, folk tales, and mysticism. Two years were spent researching and writing this book, great care has been taken deciding how to represent some of the symbols, imagery, and personalities include in the book.

Some of the relics the characters may discover

Kickstarter campaign ends: Thu, December 21 2023 10:00 AM UTC +00:00

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