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I present to you a timelapse of the ink illustration of Ardhanarishvara, a unified embodiment of the Hindu god Shiva and the goddess Parvati. They are accompanied by their child, Ganesh, and Shiva’s serpent Vasuki.

Though Ireland and India are considered separate cultures, they are bonded via the Indo-European language tree. What is known commonly as the fairies is better known in Irish as the sidhe, which shares the same root word as Shiva, referring to something pervasive, all encompassing. Both can be malevolent or benevolent, depending on the context, and contribute to cycles of death and rebirth.

I am open for commissions of all kinds, whether for illustration, traditional animation (using the same tools as here) or otherwise, so shoot me a message if you’re interested. Also, let me know if you want to see more live illustrations like this! And what else you’d like to see in my style.

I present to you the festival of Lir, held for his children who have been transformed into swans through a scornful spell. They are: Fionnuala, Aodh, Fiachra, and Conn. 🦢🦢🦢🦢

The tragedy of the children of Lir is the most popularly known Gaelic myth. I was recently commissioned to create an ink and watercolor illustration using this myth, and I chose this moment to illuminate.

Without a doubt the largest crowd of individuals I have illustrated. Sometimes it’s necessary for lack of time, but I hesitate to drawn faceless crowds of generic bodies. I love the quality of seeing somebody and their soul or essence is manifest in their costume and action.

See more of my work adapting Irish mythology: https://oreganillo.org/irish-mythology

I am open to commissions in this mythic tradition and subjects far beyond, the sky is the limit: https://oreganillo.org/commission