Reindeer overdose
I’ve thought a lot about reindeer lately.
It started with an exciting new project at work involving said animal (I’ll show you later when it’s done). The project hasn’t officially started yet but I already have a whole herd running around in my head. Waving their antlers around and pooping in the corners and what not…
And as a result I have an increasing number of reindeer sketches piling up on my desk.
And as a result of that I had to go play in Photoshop.
Before I knew it I had a new layout and even though it’s not really December yet I couldn’t wait, as you can see I uploaded it right away! 
This is the actual reindeer in the header. I just scanned it and darkened it to a silhouette.
Some of my sketches. And yes, that is actually a reindeer furry -__-;
Where I grew up there are reindeer everywhere (and I mean everywhere!) certain times of the year. And they can be quite a pain in the ass to be honest.
In Sweden all Reindeer are owned by the Sami people. The animals roam free in the woods like wild animals, but the Sami cares for them. As a result the reindeer are half-tame. They don’t approach people and will run if you try to approach them, but they’re not THAT afraid. Like… they have no problem coming into your garden to eat from the flower bed and vegetable patch 
And there’s no guarantee they’ll move for cars and such. Sometimes it doesn’t matter how much you honk and rush the engine, they just stand there…
I got stuck for almost 40 min(!) behind a reindeer herd once. It was about 10 animals and instead of getting off the road and let me pass they decide to start trotting along the road! 
And not very fast either I might add… The snow was really deep so I guess they found it much more convenient staying on the ploughed road. I’ve never in my life been more tempted to kill an animal.
But on the other hand… They’re one of the most beautiful animals in Sweden if you ask me.
An adult bull in winter coat with fully grown antlers running trough the snow is a pretty sight. Not to mention the all white ones. No matter how stupid and useless I sometimes find them I can’t deny that they do make an attractive addition to the fauna. Truth is I’d probably miss them if they disappeared.
Ok, enough talk about reindeer. Can’t imagine anyone caring but me so I’ll shut up now 
Couple years ago me and my dad drove to Lapland to get a puppy and omg with those reindeers. They are cute but when whole herd just hangs on the road, it’s not fun.
Anyway your new layout looks really nice.
I really like your reindeer sketches, especially the one that you have used on your layout.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a reindeer in real life that I know of… Probably in a zoo but I don’t recall any. 
I am so bookmarking this website! I don’t have time to look through it but I’ve seen a couple designs and it’s good!
Oh! Another stunning layout. You are just over flowing with talent. I love this. Alot.
I don’t see a lot of reindeer (i live on an island), but we have a lot of tiny deer! They’re so beautiful. I love nature.
I guess I love a lot of things!
Geeze, you’re unbelievably good at drawing! I’m jealous!
Also,I went to that wikipedia page and found that whole article pretty interesting. You don’t hear about the indigenous people of European countries ever…
I love the drawings and the new layout! I kind of wish we had reindeer here because I think they’re such pretty, majestic-looking creatures, but I guess if they were blocking the roads constantly I wouldn’t think that as much anymore.
We don’t reindeer here, just regular deer, but they are a major hazard this time of year for driving. Sometimes I think they are just suicidal because they jump out in front of you out of the dark.
They ARE beautiful creatures and sometimes I find myself wishing I had a pair of antlers on my head because I think it looks wicked.
And I love your new layout! I think I end up complimenting your layouts every time I visit.
Reindeer are awesome and I love your layout
I recently worked on a project for my graphic design class and I used reindeer images for my design!
I love your art so much! Fantastic layout as usual, so pretty!
Reindeer are brilliant, I’d love to have them here in the UK, I doubt they would enjoy it though. Reindeer sort of sum up that sort of traditional magical Christmas, rather than the tacky one that I experience
Jag har samiskt påbrå! Fast alla sametraditioner i min släkt försvann för länge sedan så vi kan inte ens språket.
När jag bodde i Kalix och min familj hade besök från södra Sverige var det alltid så roligt att se hur fascinerade sörlänningarna blev av att se renar. Jag och mina syskon fattade inte riktigt grejen. Renar traskade ju omkring i trädgården och blockerade trafiken jämt och ständigt.
Gillar för övrigt både teckningarna och layouten! Den är julig utan att vara FÖR julig.
You’re extremely talented, those are really nice sketches!
I’m not a fan of reindeers but I love how you drew them! I’ve never seen a real-life reindeer though. We don’t have any here in our country, unfortunately.
Awww, they’re cute. Like fuzzy unicorn-y horses!