Finnish Mythology Artist & Illustrator
Tuonelan asukkaat ensimmäistä kertaa yksissä kansissa. Toivottu suomenkielinen versio teoksesta The Finnish Book of the Dead: Gods, Spirits and Creatures of the Underworld in Finnish Mythology and Folklore (2022).
The first ever illustrated guide in English to the main goddesses and god-like women of magic in Finnish mythology and folklore.
"Finland is a land full of legends waiting to be discovered and this book is suitable for both avid readers and those who prefer to contemplate the wonderful illustrations."
Who are the Finnish gods and goddesses of death? Who are Tuoni, Tuonetar, Kalma, Surma, Loviatar, Kivutar? Which creatures live in the Tuonela underworld?
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”The selected works exhibited talk about all that kind of encounters that inspire our lives and guides our will everyday.” Monat Gallery, Madrid.
Mielikki and Great Pike at Paris Art Fair.
"In the Finnish tradition, the dead are always present." Tero Porthan
”The fables are tales of pure fantasy, full of mystery and enchantment, which are found in every country’s culture; in them nature comes alive with magical presences that do not hesitate to reveal themselves.” MADS Milan
"Tero Porthan, based in Helsinki, Finland, creates digital art of mythological, dark creatures. Inspired by folklore, his work can help you add edgy, macabre vibes to your space. We’re proud to partner with Tero to make his art available to iCanvas shoppers." iCanvas.com
"This mysterious place is a little dark, a little twisted but it has a magnetic aura that draws us in." Marvelous Art
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"If you are really looking for inspiration, or if you just want to lift your head up a little from the world you are in and breathe with the power of art, this book is for you." Marvelous Art
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Marvelous Art Gallery Tero Porthan Solo Online Exhibition.
"Creating mainly dark themes and macabre, Tero pulls inspiration from Finnish mythology and folklore".
"For the next few paintings I will focus on female characters in the folklore." Tero Porthan
”Living in a world that is not moved by myth, it has become difficult to understand the old ways of seeing things.” Katya Lebedev
"He has a fascinating mind and eyes for the tasteful macabre. So, I asked if an interview with us would be something he considered. Here are his answers." Gothic Bite Magazine
"What Winter does to your Mind" Special Mention in International Composition Competition Maurice Ravel, 2018.
Tero Porthan Editor's Pick for Artist of the Month in Horror Zine, June 2019.
"In Finnish folklore, especially in shamans' spells, the dead are usually described as half-rotten corpses, not so much ghost-like spirits, although various kinds of manifestations have been reported by eyewitnesses!"
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Lempo as album cover of Hwaino's album Ashes of the World Tree.
"I really enjoy the symbols, ideas and themes Tero utilizes in his art. Shamans, witches, re-animated beasts, haughtily devious mythological creatures that express deep allegorical stories." supernal / steemit
Pint of Snakes as album cover of Recipe for Disaster by Siege Commander.
Did You Know...About the Cave Goblin?
Girl Shaman of the North featured in The Horror Zine Magazine.
Witch's Arrow in Sanguine Woods.
From dark ambient to horror stories.
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