The Water Spirit, Theodor Kittelsen

The Water Spirit, Theodor Kittelsen

woke up with a sinus headache this morning, this caught my eye. I love the twisted hair, this isn't one of those angelic nymphs. Something about a these headaches feels like this, like it sinks its filthy dead teeth into your neck and drags you into the muck. I think this gets it right as an artwork. The branches or twigs sort of echo the hair, and the calm mirror of the water maybe sets a mood for the appearance of the creature, which doesn't look specifically evil or angry. Just looking at us.

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