The Glen Angel Character

Background

I was inspired by my hometown Glencolmcille and it's rich Archeological History and Ancient Pagan and Christian artefacts to create a Character; The Glen Angel.

Design style

I used the carvings on the Turas standing stones below, on the robes of the character. The one on the left on the front, and the one on the right is on the back.

This is the Glen Angel as it appears on a grave stone, and the familiar drawing.

A symbol which occurs in Glencolmcille, the Glen Angel has become an emblem of the area.

Concept Art

My Glen Angel portrayal retains a few of the design features of the original. The wings follow the same arc, and have the same number of curved sections. The horizontal lines in the body of the angel are represented in the belt and pleating of the robes. The eyes are large and cat like, and the vertical lines of the top of the carved angels head have been made into locks of hair.