For those of you not familiar with the fairytale 'Children of Lir,' illustrator Maebh Costello has kindly posted the story on her Behance.net page in accompaniment to her beautiful illustrations.
Taking the old Irish myth as inspiration, Maebh Costello's 'Children of Lir' portfolio combines her photography skills with her photo manipulation and digital art talents. Take a look at the gallery above and revel in her stunning renditions.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Mythological Illustrations
- Mythological illustration sets for stories from various cultures have the potential to become popular products for education and entertainment industries.
- Photomanipulation
- Photomanipulation is a versatile tool for creating unique illustrations and designs, and can be used by design and advertising agencies to create innovative campaigns.
- Folklore-inspired Art
- Folklore-inspired art has recently gained popularity, providing opportunities for illustrators and artists to showcase their talent in the publishing, entertainment and merchandise industries.
Where This Applies
- Education
- The education industry can utilize mythological illustration sets to provide visual aids for teaching myths and legends from various cultures.
- Advertising and Design
- Advertising and design agencies can use photomanipulation techniques to create innovative and creative campaigns for their clients.
- Publishing and Merchandise
- Publishing and merchandise industries can capitalize on the rising trend of folklore-inspired art to create unique products and designs for their consumers.
