Because there’s no such thing as too many black fairies🧚🏿‍♀️ We’ve already painted three different types of African fairies but there are honestly so many within the various pantheons and folklore that we might do a whole series of them 🤩✨ Also who else has Cowboy Carter on repeat - it’s our new favourite album to paint to 🫶🏾 #africanmythology #mythologyart #folklore #blackfairy #fairycore

Who do you think of when it comes to water deities and is this the first time you’ve heard of Olokun?💦 If you’re familiar with Poseidon in #greekmythology then you should definitely get to know Olokun! Like Olokun, #poseidon is associated with the ocean and its vast and mysterious nature. Both deities hold significant power over their respective waters. Here are a few fun facts about Olokun: 🫧 Olokun is the #orisa of the deep ocean and represents the unfathomable depths and mysteries of the sea 🫧 Olokun is often portrayed as androgynous, sometimes as a man or a woman, and other times with features of both. Although the male depiction of Olokun is the most well known 🫧 Olokun is revered for their ability to bring wealth and prosperity, as well as their wisdom and knowledge of the unknown 🫧 They are also associated with the realm of dreams and the subconscious mind, as well as the #ancestors who dwell in the depths of the ocean As always, let us know if you learnt something new🫶🏾 Filmed at the wonderful @mcrartgallery The first piece of work we are standing behind is ‘Untitled 1986’ by Keith Piper depicting a #yoruba mask from Ifè-Ifè Second piece is ‘A Niger Fisherman’ by Gerald Spencer Pryse Our depiction of Olokun is avalaible on our website and it’s called ‘Guardian of the Deep’ Posted this one a while ago but thought it deserved a repost for all our new followers 💕 #africanmythology #mythologyart #folklore

This is officially the smallest canvas we’ve ever worked on😅 This really started as a quick test to show the pages in our African Divine #colouringbook but ended up as such a fun and therapeutic colouring session, even better in co-op mode 😂 We won’t lie, it was a challenge moving around such a small space but it was so worth it! This page is based on our painting of Aja, the #yoruba Orisa of the forest and animals within it 🍃 Let us know if you’d like to see it finished 👇🏾 #africanmythology #mythologyart #folklore

I love being your choice - four years with my favourite human 🫶🏾 beautiful words by @davidlarbi_ ✨ #creativecouple #mythologyart #couplestiktok

What makes an ancestor? This has always been such an interesting subject, so we hope you learnt something new! All information is taken from the wonderful Encyclopaedia of African Religion - one of our favourite books🫶🏾 Here are some general categories of ancestors: Family Ancestors: These are the direct relatives of a person or family lineage, including parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents who have passed away. Their memory is preserved through oral histories, rituals, and in some cultures, small altars or shrines in the home. Royal Ancestors: Kings, queens, and other noble figures who once led communities or entire kingdoms. For instance, the #ashanti people of Ghana often honour past, invoking their wisdom and leadership qualities. Heroic Ancestors: Individuals known for their extraordinary deeds, bravery, or significant contributions to society. A notable example would be #shakazulu , revered for his military strategies and leadership in uniting the Zulu nation in South Africa. #africanmythology #storytelling #ancestors #folklore