Return of the 52-Week Illustration Challenge, Week 44

Week 44: Scandinavian

"Moominpapa." Collage in white Quill Linenbond and black card onto a text quote in "Word" on mounted card, and based on my own stuffed toy, bought in London, UK. The Moomins are the central characters in a series of books (and a comic strip) by Swedish-speaking Finnish illustrator and writer, Tove Jansson, Her beloved stories were originally published in Finland, in the Swedish language, by Schildts (from 1945).

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Week 44: Scandinavian II

"Viking." Freehand-cut symmetrical collage, using coloured papers and black card on white Quill Linenbond, with watercolour and black Sharpie details. Inspiration from several Viking designs found in a Google Image search.

Huey

Huey
Originally uploaded by Therin of Andor

Huey dates back to 1977. The tag reassuringly claims he is filled with "new materials, agrashell, shredded clippings". He reminds me more of a Moomin than a hippopotamus. Manufactured by Wallace Berrie & Co.