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Vivien Mildenberger

Vivien Mildenberger
@vvmildenberger

a glance in the mirror from the sketchbook https://t.co/aR1bvfXw5e

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„O Falalda, da du hangest“
„O du Jungfer Königin, da du gangest,
Wenn das deine Mutter wüßte
ihr Herz tät ihr zerspringen."
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I can literally still hear my Oma reciting those lines from the Grimm fairytale “die Gänsemagd” or “the Goosegirl”. It was my most favorite tale and I made her read it over and over again when I was little. Mostly because I loved Falalda, the talking horse, who’s severed head was mounted on the castle entrance. It’s such a sad and atmospheric tale. I’m going back to Day 2 of folktale week, because the prompt “secret” was too good to miss. This tale circles around a secret so big, it’s almost a character
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#folktaleweek #folktaleweek2019 #thegoosegirl #brothersgrimm #grimmsfairytales #fairytale #folklore #folktale

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Darkness. Folktale week number 5.
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Yep, this is based on beauty and the beast. But it’s the... scary version? I just started out with a black square in my sketchbook, because darkness, and this is what happened. I’m learning a lot this week really pushing myself and getting over the “I’m an imposter” phase of trying new things and getting to the “I’m so excited” phase. Finally. It’s an emotional rollercoaster every time, why do I keep doing this to myself the second I feel like I’ve figured out how to draw...
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Also I just happen to be talking about the very thing in the most recent @lorelumin podcast. I have a very personal definition of what darkness means, and I attempt to put it into words. Check it out on their page
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ALSO! there’s so much going on on my new patreon page so if you’re interested in hearing me BLAB even more about art, the universe, and everything, join us there! Patreon.com/vvberger
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#folktaleweek #folktaleweek2019 #beautyandthebeast #darkness #sketchbook #illustratorsoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #fairytale

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back to folktale week: smoke
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this is based on the grimms fairy tale the twelve brothers. it’s a bit too long to post here but a wonderful, weird, and surprisingly violent (can you say being executed by boiling oil and poisonous snakes?! not to mention being burned at the stake) folktale read.
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still trying to work out some new things. I sort of gave up on the wonderful pan pastels for a whole year and now I’m slowly trying to incorporate their wonderful atmospheric quality back into my work. it’ll probably be a while until I get it right but I’m determined. another stepping stone drawing as it were.
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#folktaleweek #folktaleweek2019 #grimmsfairytales #fairytale #germanfolklore #thetwelvebrothers

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trying something new for #folktaleweek number one: Home!
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This is definitely not a fave of mine but I feel I learned a lot while making it so I’m posting it here regardless. It’s a stepping stone drawing as I guess I’m calling them now...
You can hear ALL about the process and inspiration for this piece on my PATREON which launches this WEDNESDAY!! Sorry for the caps but I am SO EXCITED to share my patreon with you all. There’s a bi-monthly “In the Studio” where you can join me for a day of work in my studio. Sketchbook tours. Time lapses. A patreon exclusive Vivibrush every month. The list goes on and on! Mark your calendars for this Wednesday and join me on this fun adventure!
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#folktaleweek2019 #magic #enchantment #pastels #kidlitart #childrensbooks #illustratorsoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #patreonartist

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reposting from last year because I’m sick in bed on HALLOWEEEN 😭 I guess it’s a hocus pocus/sleepy hollow double feature for me tonight. yes, I will wear a witch hat in bed. what will you be up to this year?
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#halloween #vampire #spooky #witch #sketch #inktober #sketchbook #illustratorsoninstagram #artistsoninstagram

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