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See here [link]
(It´s not the best of sources, but in this case, it´s well done.)
The "Celts" or "Gauls" had a different art and style. Like the bronze horse from Freisen (see link below, it´s in German, I´m sorry...)
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I don´t want to criticize you for calling this drawing "Celtic", just inform.
Your work is really good, that´s for sure, only the term doesn´t fit.
But it is rather simple to dismiss the entire-ness of the culture to only it's early beginnings. Picasso was inspired by African artifacts and masks during one stage in his career, but you would agree it would go too far to call all his work 'African' because of it.
My personal work is mainly based on the later Insular Celtic style. The same styling used in illuminated manuscripts of a rather varied and large span in history. In essence the insular Celtic style is a merging of the earlier forms of Celtic art, and the 'animal style' that you've mentioned.
I can see the conflict in the naming of the style, especially since it's over such a long period. Early iron age to medieval times is a very long time indeed. It is because of the Celtic revival that the term 'Celtic' became largely accepted for a certain type of artwork, heavily influenced by insular artwork, as well as far earlier examples. And just as those styles, my personal style varies greatly as well, from my own developed styling such as this 'Celtic' Cat piece, to that being heavily influenced by early Celtic finds; [link]
Celtic is the generally accepted term for this type/style of art nowadays, and to call it anything else would be confusing to the general public to say the least. I know where you are coming from as well, but unfortunately I'll have to 'go with the flow' in means of categorising my work as it has been accepted under that terminology for several centuries now
And we would run against steel walls.
It´s really inspiring to read your answer. It made me rethink a bit, actually. Thank you.
I´d like to discuss more of these matters with you from time to time.
It inspired me to do this [link] hence the credit to your work in the comments.
I really like the pose and colors of yours. I am curious what did you use for the texture like effect?