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A bodhrán player...

The bodhrán is a celtic musical instrument. Its origins are not well defined: some say that it is a recent instrument (19th-20th century) while others say that it is derived from the tambourine and from other instruments that you could find in other countries (Eastern Europe or even North Africa) and that were brought to Ireland with celtic migrations. It is therefore possible that it was used in ancient times...

Normally, you must be seated when playing Bodhrán though some contemporary photographs show musicians playing bodhrán as on my render.

I used Larynda by my friend Stacy because she does perfectly match my vision of the bodhrán player. The fantasy wrap inspired me for this render and of course Stacy's textures for it.

I really love the realism of the textures by my Friend Stacy because the small deco that is placed all around the wrap is a real celtic symbol that has a special meaning: it is triskelion, the symbol of trinity. The triquetra (trinity) can have many different meanings: Spirit, Mind, Body; Father, Son, Holy Ghost; Past, Present, Future...

Ancient Celts also honored the Great Mother, a lunar goddess who was the personification of the three lunar phases (the faces of the goddess) at the same time. It is also said that it was the symbol of Bridgit, a goddess embodizing Art, Healing and Metalsmithing.

Celtic culture is fascinating...

Is it fantasy? Is it historical? Probably both at the same time...

I added the sparrows because I wanted to increase the peaceful feeling.

A very special mention for Richard taylor whose free bodhrán model is superb... It came to my mind immediately when I began working on the scene.

The character pose took a lot of time to achieve (because of the bodhrán and tipper that are held a special way).

Scene composed in Poser Pro and rendered in VUE 7 Complete.

Credits for free and non RMP items:
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- At DAZ3D: V4.2; V4 Fantasy Wrap; Xylia hair; songbird and Songbird remix; the cloister; wreast (Thistledown); sandals (stylish shoes).
- Free: bodhrán by Richard T; celtic hearts earrings by Stegy (links in the RMP free stuff).
- At RMP: Larynda (Fantasy Art Kit) and Fantasia for the Fantasy Wrap by Kaleya.

Description
A bodhrán player...

The bodhrán is a celtic musical instrument. Its origins are not well defined: some say that it is a recent instrument (19th-20th century) while others say that it is derived from the tambourine and from other instruments that you could find in other countries (Eastern Europe or even North Africa) and that were brought to Ireland with celtic migrations. It is therefore possible that it was used in ancient times...

Normally, you must be seated when playing Bodhrán though some contemporary photographs show musicians playing bodhrán as on my render.

I used Larynda by my friend Stacy because she does perfectly match my vision of the bodhrán player. The fantasy wrap inspired me for this render and of course Stacy's textures for it.

I really love the realism of the textures by my Friend Stacy because the small deco that is placed all around the wrap is a real celtic symbol that has a special meaning: it is triskelion, the symbol of trinity. The triquetra (trinity) can have many different meanings: Spirit, Mind, Body; Father, Son, Holy Ghost; Past, Present, Future...

Ancient Celts also honored the Great Mother, a lunar goddess who was the personification of the three lunar phases (the faces of the goddess) at the same time. It is also said that it was the symbol of Bridgit, a goddess embodizing Art, Healing and Metalsmithing.

Celtic culture is fascinating...

Is it fantasy? Is it historical? Probably both at the same time...

I added the sparrows because I wanted to increase the peaceful feeling.

A very special mention for Richard taylor whose free bodhrán model is superb... It came to my mind immediately when I began working on the scene.

The character pose took a lot of time to achieve (because of the bodhrán and tipper that are held a special way).

Scene composed in Poser Pro and rendered in VUE 7 Complete.

Credits for free and non RMP items:
-----------------------------------
- At DAZ3D: V4.2; V4 Fantasy Wrap; Xylia hair; songbird and Songbird remix; the cloister; wreast (Thistledown); sandals (stylish shoes).
- Free: bodhrán by Richard T; celtic hearts earrings by Stegy (links in the RMP free stuff).
- At RMP: Larynda (Fantasy Art Kit) and Fantasia for the Fantasy Wrap by Kaleya.