Sculpting a Deer-antlered Mountain Goddess

Hello everyone, and welcome to my channel.
I’m Moona Qian.
Today, I'm bringing you the Mountain Goddess with deer-antler , a legendary creature from ancient Chinese mythology .
According to legend, there are seventeen mountains, including Mount Kongcang, each inhabited by a mountain deity of this kind. The legend states that whenever people perform sacrificial rituals to honor these mountain deities, they must offer a chicken and a jade disc. After the rituals, these offerings are then buried at the foot of the mountain.
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[@Humblerbumble]

This is absolutely stunning, she's got such a delicate and ethereal beauty to her! I think a lot of us westerners were introduced to the concept of a human-faced deer spirit in the japanese film Princess Mononoke, but it's fascinating to learn that it's an ancient chinese goddess! I'm definitely going to look this up, I adore chinese folklore and mythology

[@Moonlitriverart]

Thanks! I love Princess Mononoke too. Thank you for your message！

[@TheRealFurinaDeFontaine]

@@Moonlitriverartwhat were those tiny cakes shown in the tea time? They look absolutely delicious!

[@Moonlitriverart]

@@TheRealFurinaDeFontaine Oh, it's a type of Chinese pastry with a green bean paste outer layer and a filling made from red bean paste and honey. It's very delicious!

[@TheRealFurinaDeFontaine]

@@Moonlitriverart what is it called? Or do you have a recipe?

[@Ashlee-ko5fk]

the deer lady is also a thing in a lot of different native american cultures as well actually :) she is a vengeful spirit who kills men who harm women and children, i think its super interesting when a similar figure appears in mythology from different sides of the world

[@AwkwardBirb]

It’s hard to pick a favorite sculpture of yours because each one is so special and unique, but this one is currently my favorite ❤

[@l1277]

Wow! The drawing was beautiful enough, but the sculpture is absolutely stunning. I love the antlers!

[@KiryuuYoshiya]

shes absolutely gorgeous. im always amazed by how delicate your work is, both drawn and sculpted

[@elivile.]

She is simply gorgeous. You did her justice.

[@JagdWehrwolf]

I am not familiar with Chinese mythology beyond fragments of 'The Journey to the West', so the first thing I thought seeing her is that she could be a kin of the Great Forest Spirit from Mononoke Hime. Amazing...

[@Moonlitriverart]

Mononoke Hime comes from Japanese mythology, and part of the story comes from China In the Tang Dynasty. Thank you for your message

[@BunnySpaceMachine]

I am just constantly blown away by your skill and talent. I love it when you make these mystical creatures...you put so much life into them it feels like they are real. I would get this tattooed on me.

[@Moonlitriverart]

Oh really? I'm happy to hear that! Thank you!

[@starlight5852]

The music the tea break the beautiful sculpture this is everything

[@ceciliablomqvist6677]

This is so beautiful and intricate!! What an amazing sculpt! Thank you so much for sharing ❤❤❤

[@KawaiiHoshi997]

Watching your videos are so calming and I love how you told us about the legend too! 🥰

[@Moonlitriverart]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy them!

[@brianahawkins8124]

Oh my goddess, she's gorgeous!

[@kittytomaszewski236]

Frist time seeing your work and wow...just wow. I dont have the words to explain how exquisite your art is. From drawing to sculpture it is honestly amazing. Thank you for sharing this with all of us!!!

[@user-xi4pe3pt6w]

Это божественно!❤ Я не знаю, какое ещё слово подобрать для описания этой красоты! Великолепно! Моё большое уважение и почтение Мастеру!❤

[@Moonlitriverart]

Спасибо большое за ваши теплые слова! ❤ Мне очень приятно, что вам понравилось! Ваше уважение и почтение вдохновляют меня продолжать творить. Спасибо! ❤

[@annineverlandnimue6027]

absolutely divine 🥰 thank you for sharing your magnificent piece of art ❤🙏

[@raebeingreal2170]

A hind. Absolutely beautiful.😃🥰

[@pinkbirock343]

The drawing you did at first looks so good! Definitely learning from this

[@blackeyedchild3688]

wow, this is absolutely amazing! her antlers remind me of the aurora borealis. and the glow in the dark patterns make her even more ethereal looking, like the night sky. i love it.

[@Moonlitriverart]

I like your description, very touching

[@fizzyb0mb]

She's so pretty!! When i was young, i played a game called The Endless Forest whete all players started as fawns with human faces. I think you could get deer skull masks, but the adults also had human faces. Thank you for sharing your work and also reminding me of a faint memory of childhood.

[@Moonlitriverart]

Thx for your message. Sounds magical. Deer skull mask seems like a good idea:)

[@viktoriyadouglas9490]

Wow! Your artistry is amazing! Thank you for explanations of the process and mythology. It’s magic to see you work and create your beautiful creachers. The music is soothing and wonderful. Your videos are an art of themselves 🥰💕❤️

[@Moonlitriverart]

You are so welcome!

[@andreaeyzaguirre6208]

Absolutely astonishing!!!!

[@MelanieFuller-ee2zf]

This is so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your process and the filming is very well done as well. And now I must go make some tea!

[@Moonlitriverart]

Perfect! Have a good tea time:)

[@MillieBee11]

My jaw is on the floor. I tried to sculpt a creature just like this, based on a fantasy story I wrote. I had no idea such a creature existed in Chinese mythology! My sculpture came out very wonky and ugly, but you're clearly a master of the art form.

[@Moonlitriverart]

I love all kinds of myths and legends, including those from all cultures. Thanks for your message! I hope to see your satisfactory work one day! Good luck!

[@TennesseeBlink]

Your channel just randomly popped up in my suggested videos and I am so glad it did. You are insanely talented and your videos are just pure relaxation and bliss. I subscribed and can’t wait to watch everything. Thank you so much for sharing your talents!

[@Mido6i]

This is so pretty, I would love to see a full video of you sketching as well, the drawing at the start was absolutely gorgeous! Did you use different pencil hardnesses or just a HB?

[@Moonlitriverart]

Thanks! I mainly use 2B pencils, sometimes 4B and HB to paint the dark and light parts of the painting.

[@Alaina14mw]

Oh I want one! This is like little child me collecting horse figurines, except adult me wants to collects fae moon goddesses.

[@Shinji-8]

I really like the color gradient and the translucent effect of the resin on the antlers.

[@misslayer999]

Gorgeous. The glow in the dark paint totally sets it off!

[@Audy-Bee]

reminds me of The Endless Forest

[@lasirene2618]

Tout simplement magnifique !! Félicitations vraiment. 🧜‍♀️👍🥰

[@fianafarrington6899]

It's giving the Forest Spirit from Princess Mononoke in the best way.

[@chefdianenomore]

Beautiful! It reminds me of the Spirit of the Forest in Princess Mononoke.

[@user-kg7dl7zo2u]

Потрясающе 😊❤❤❤

[@DemonUnderYourBed666]

This is the First Video I see of your channel, and I've already Liked and Subscribed because of how absolutely BEAUTIFUL that Sculpture and Drawing was! I love how the Sculpture and Drawing was based on a Chinese Mythology, and I love to learn about other cultures because each and every one is Unique in their own way! Keep up the Good Work and I wish you the very best! 😊❤

[@Moonlitriverart]

That's so moving. Thank you:)

[@mariliaantunesbenedito7071]

Escultura, pintura, corte de cabelo!... A senhora é muito talentosa!

[@Moonlitriverart]

Obrigado. Talvez eu possa mudar minha carreira para ser cabeleireira no futuro.

[@mariliaantunesbenedito7071]

@@Moonlitriverart 😂😂😂 Mas eu sentiria falta das suas esculturas. Brincadeiras à parte, achei incrível sua habilidade. Eu olhava e pensava "está muito realista" e em seguida a senhora acrescentava mais detalhes e ficava mais realista ainda e eu pensava "incrível! Como alguém consegue pensar em tantos detalhes?" Escultura me parece uma das artes mais difíceis, então eu admiro muito que a faz. Parabéns!

[@Moonlitriverart]

@@mariliaantunesbenedito7071 Obrigado pelo seu elogio! Na minha opinião, não é muito difícil. Talvez quando você realmente mergulha em algum tipo de trabalho, isso se torne relativamente fácil. Tenha um bom dia！

[@Jessi-si2kw]

Wow. Amazing work!

[@Usagichan2005]

I'm so in love with ur drawing

[@kumochan1591]

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[@Moonlitriverart]

ขอบคุณ!

[@panpawleen]

I loveeee how this turned out! But just a PSA! Please wear proper safety gear, when working with resin. It can seriously damage your lungs, while in its liquid state. Proper ventilation and a respirator are necessary ❤

[@Moonlitriverart]

Thx

[@rosaderosee7430]

You are a god. Godlike creation ❤

[@kelpstorm]

this is incredible??? normally i find animals/creatures with human faces very creepy, but shes beautiful!! the colours of the antlers remind me of the northern lights, and the swirls were already so pretty but then you added the colour gradients onto them and theyre just gorgeous. i love the glow in the dark effect too, it looks so magical i really love this!!!!

[@Moonlitriverart]

Thanks！that's heartwarming.

[@marmaladetheclown]

I’m high and watching this at 2x speed and it’s like an abstract horror movie lmao Love it

[@Moonlitriverart]

lmao

[@surfmarine3118]

The drawing is superb and the sculpture is masterful. From a fellow sculptor your work is wonderfully executed in each media for an awesome and result.

[@mildlymarvelous]

This is absolutely stunning!!! I love how you started by making 2d concept art which was a completed piece itself! I greatly admire your work with clay, it’s getting me excited about taking ceramics classes this spring! And the tea time break was so charming! I also really like how you noticed the unexpected beauty of the white primed sculpture and took the time to photograph it. Here’s a tip for English- “pupil” only refers to the black hole at the center of the eye. The colored and patterned part is called the iris :)

[@Moonlitriverart]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like my work! Thanks for the English tip too! It seems that I have "brown irises" in my eyes, how about you? What color are the "irises" in your beautiful eyes?

[@mildlymarvelous]

@@Moonlitriverart My irises are also brown! 😁 People seem to make a big deal about blue or green eyes, and they can be pretty sometimes, but I’ve always thought brown eyes have their own beauty! Thank you for the compliment!

[@Moonlitriverart]

@@mildlymarvelous Yes! I love brown eyes! How mysterious they looks!😍

[@christoffernero5829]

Wow, it's an absolutely stunning piece of art! You are so talented! Well done!!

[@eclipsedark39]

OMG she is absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing your art it was truly a blessing!

[@incomingcalamity844]

Wonderful work. Thanks for sharing.

[@momszycat4148]

I love her💙😊

[@nezahat4855]

Sınırları zorlayan bir çalışma 👌👏 muhteşem bir hayal gücü 👏 çok tebrikler

[@1000_O]

Your attention to detail is amazing, very inspiring for artists of any field. Just discovered your channel but just wanted to let you know I really appreciate your work.

[@Moonlitriverart]

Thank you so much for the compliment! I'm really flattered❤

[@immagical7036]

*I AM ON THE GROUND, DEAD, SHE’S SO PREETTTYYYYYYYYY*

[@8pumpchai]

From the start to the finish, this was an amazing watch. Drawing, crafting, and painting I mean I was enchanted. And the unexpected ghostly appearance when giving her the first coat of white paint was hauntingly beautiful too! I always worry for the artists with curtain material. I hope you keep yourself safe with a mask and gloves!

[@Moonlitriverart]

Thank you very much for your praise and concern! Your appreciation is my greatest motivation.

[@sharonolsen6579]

breathtakingly beautiful !!!

[@thalasowo3373]

This is such a beautiful sculpture! The ethereal feel of it can be felt throughout. Also it reminds me of a character from the SCP.

[@Madamoizillion]

Modern takes on mythological creatures or folklore is always enthralling. Another commenter mentioned the nature spirit from Princess Mononoke and that's exactly what I thought when I saw the thumbnail. The algorithm brought your video up on my home feed and I'm glad it did. Your skill and art is exquisite.

[@Moonlitriverart]

Thank you! :)

[@denasewell]

Bravo Moona Qian! Your divine creative spirit manifested such a beautiful nature spirit The Mountain Goddess! Thank you for sharing your creative process ...the filming and editing are impeccable! Much love and many blessings!

[@Moonlitriverart]

Thx for your kind words! Wishing you all the blessings of nature.

[@RainebowEvee]

beautiful work as always! it always astounds me how much work and attention to detail you put into each piece, the anatomy of muscles and bones really show your skills 🥰 for the longest time i've been wanting to sculpt a deer spirit from one of my favorite comics but was at a loss as to where to start, but your video has given me an idea of how to go about it 😊

[@Moonlitriverart]

Thank you for your compliment! I hope to see your work in the future. good luck!

[@DEATH-THE-GOAT]

She is beautiful. How can I not subscribe

[@CelticBotansDigitalArt]

Stumbled upon this video and I'm in awe! LOVE your character design and all the choices you made, the deer-antlered goddess looks super majestic and ethereal

[@Moonlitriverart]

Thank you for your encouragement！I'm working on it.

[@uncarbonatedmilk_]

your channel is insanely underrated, your art is gorgeous!

[@KatKlause411]

Reminded me of Princess Mononoke… The Forest Spirit.. Tysm… 💚

[@KatKlause411]

I’ll definitely research these entities more… the qilin also interests me.

[@Moonlitriverart]

yeah I love qilin

[@charlotte155]

Wow❤❤❤she is a Goddess so beautiful and gorgeous 😍❣️ Beautiful work❤

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you ❤

[@marcosviniciusmuller3534]

From concept to final production, that IS insane high level

[@Rasanoh_Dark_Fantasy]

Wow so nice you have a big big big talent keep goining 🙏

[@rhuwellesaguin2340]

I really love your crafts 😮😍💖. Can you try to make a lady with a wings and a serpent body 😊

[@loisbrewitt4959]

spectacular work, as usual, Moona!

[@Moonlitriverart]

❤

[@ChrisAnnMB]

So beautiful ❤

[@Myriako]

Thank you for this video! ☺🌸

[@PanillaSK]

Omg! Just stunning Youre great!

[@debbiebogart5742]

Ok Your sculptures are GORGEOUS and as a fellow polymer clay artist, I’m insanely jealous and yet impressed at just how PERFECT they are. Out of Curiosity, Would you ever branch out into other Mythical creatures outside of Asian legends for Sculptures because i would love to see how you would do Wendigo from Aboriginal Myths, the Akhlut from Yupik legends or even a kelpie from European myths. Heck there’s actually two Mythical Bunny creatures i know of , The Jackalope and… I can’t remember the other one’s name but it’s a German mythical creature

[@Moonlitriverart]

Thanks, why don't you publish some of your works online? I'd like to see them too. Mythological creatures are an interesting subject, and I might try subjects other than Asian mythological creatures in the future.

[@debbiebogart5742]

Mainly because I really don’t do social media and I have no clue how to even properly do Video editing, let alone a Video in itself… I also have social anxiety on top of my High functioning Autism so I tend to either psych myself or just… Freeze with Stage fright. I do want start some videos but my computer right now is also … Well it no longer holding a charge and has to stay plugged to the charger 24/27

[@Yumeku_shop]

Amazing❤! Do you use baked or self-hardening polymer clay?

[@yazi6976]

i would love to see a more dynamic and expressive pose of this character. must be much more difficult to do than this i'd imagine tho. amazing job!

[@Moonlitriverart]

Me too! Maybe with the development of robotics technology I can do it! In the future

[@yazi6976]

@@Moonlitriverart I hope the future comes quickly in that regard lol. Can’t wait to see how art changes with technology! Still, you’re making some beautiful work with what you’ve got. Very admirable ❤️❤️❤️

[@Moonlitriverart]

​@@yazi6976 Thx! I believe there will be! That will be a wonderful world

[@pixelatra_]

this is amazing!!

[@user-xh9xg6oh6o]

Very beautiful.... thank you ❤

[@Anarkoiris7]

so lovely!!!

[@instatemp]

love your style , can you make a Dragon turtle with your creative style :)

[@1daySomeday]

she needs arms and hands then to make a movie and video game out of her with a stellar backstory to it

[@christineingram55]

Absolutely exquisite and beautiful sculpted and painted 🥰 23:01

[@MrsTitina]

No words! This is superb ❤❤❤❤

[@rudisentosa6765]

Awesome work of art...👏👏👏

[@user-rd1fe1wf3s]

I was looking forward to the video for the first time in a long time ✨

[@LeeannCarver-ll2ej]

I must have said wow a hundred times already… I’m about five minutes in 😳

[@bjdollcoloredpencil3273]

This is sooo amazing!!! Congratulations :)

[@Kathelyn01]

Isso é tão incrível!! Você é incrível!!

[@Moonlitriverart]

Obrigado！

[@goodnight3379]

Favorite

[@vixenwitch7229]

First video I've seen for your channel! Liked and subscribed! Please, please tell me you have a webstore where I can buy a print of the sketch you did! 🙏

[@user-jk6sr9xm2b]

Es simplemente Hermosa creación me encanta ❤

[@meinname8068]

Wunderschön ❤❤❤

[@Moonlitriverart]

Danke

[@Shinji-8]

Poor chickens 💔

[@FieryRed_BE]

kinda reminds me of a mixture between princess zelda and the lord of the mountains

[@caleightilson8030]

Reminds me of the forrest spirit from princess mononoke

[@fartboxfrank]

She looks like Kira from The Dark Crystal!

[@DjetLayne]

Magnificent

[@awolbat]

So incredible! How many hours did this take?

[@Moonlitriverart]

So long😂can't remember anymore

[@user-ii3tu9hm3g]

厉害的！

[@raphfelix6305]

you really should use a vapor mask when working with resins. that stuff will burn out your lungs after a long while. will not get better.

[@Moonlitriverart]

Thank you very much for your concern! I didn't smell any odor, probably because it is an environmentally friendly product. But I will pay attention next time!

[@angelamariaaraujodarocha2026]

Que lindo!!❤

[@philclayton5163]

For me the face and ears are reminiscent of the gelflin from The dark crystal

[@JetcannonM]

nice

[@amaaya.artist]

❤❤❤❤❤❤