Theme:

To make a piece of work that is inspired
by the Celtic Ogham whether this includes the whole
set or one particular ogham. Each image must have one
ogham symbol somewhere in the image or written reference
if a written piece. Have fun and explore.....
Below are some image inspired by the Ogham,
sometimes called the Celtic Tree Alphabet.....








Initially the Ogham alphabet consists of twenty characters. The characters were named after trees or plants and were specifically designed for carvings in stone and wood. (from [link])

Here are the 20 Oghams and correlating trees:

Beith - Birch
Luis - Rowan
Fearn - Alder
Sail - Willow
Nion - Ash
hUath - Hawthorn
Dair - Oak
Tinne - Holly
Coll - Hazel
Quert - Apple
Muin - Vine
Gort - Ivy
nGeatal - Reed
Straif - Blackthorn
Ruis - Elder
Alim - Silver Fir
Onn - Gorse
Ur - Heather
Eadha - Poplar
Iodhadh - Yew

RULES

CATEGORIES:

Digital Art
Traditional Art
Artisan Craft
Written

DATES OF CONTEST:

Opening date is May the 11th
Closing date is August the 11th

ENRTIES:

Limit of 2 per artist, one can be old
but one must be made after the 11th of May.
Please add a link to the entry connecting
to this journal, so others can find out
about it.....
Must be a member of this club.....
All entries will be submitted to the
club gallery as well.....

PLACE GETTERS:

One winner for each category......

PRIZES:

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