“Ooser” from the Folk Horrors Kickstarter by Meridian Miniatures/Gardens of Hecate.
I decided to look this one up before I painted it- some of the folk horror miniatures seem to be invented, while others have a basis in some actual folklore. This one is based on the Dorset Ooser, which is a pretty interesting little rabbit hole. I decided to give him the multi-color treatment I used on the Crooked Dice mummermen I have painted previously.
About a day after painting him it dawned on me that he’s on the cover of the much beloved “Folklore, Myths, and Legends of Britain” book (which I still haven’t fully read 😞).
Happy Solstice!
Weird! I have not heard of this before. Well done - it looks great!
ReplyDeleteI was really surprised I hadn't, I've spent a lot of years learning about weird folklore!
DeleteI think I have this one. Funny little pack of minis...not sure when I'll get around to them. I really like how bright and happy your multicoloured cloths turned out.
ReplyDeleteFabulous fun, another bit of reference to bookmark for when I finally get around to mine.
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