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AmberPalette β€” But That Was When I Ruled the World, WIP

Published: 2012-06-25 02:33:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 1233; Favourites: 89; Downloads: 0
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Description EDIT: Once again, WOW. I can't believe the faves I've gotten on this since bedtime last night!!! You are a generous fandom, thanks so much!

Tom Hiddleston Loki of "Thor" and "Avengers."

This character is so addictive and ridiculously tragic. Argh, my heart.

Loki (c) Stan Lee, Marvel, Avengers.

I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning I sleep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own

I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing
"Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!"

One minute I held the key
Next the walls were closed on me
And I discovered that my castles stand
Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand

I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field

For some reason I can't explain
Once you go there was never
Never an honest word
And that was when I ruled the world

It was the wicked and wild wind
Blew down the doors to let me in
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
People couldn't believe what I'd become

Revolutionaries wait
For my head on a silver plate
Just a puppet on a lonely string
Oh who would ever want to be king?

I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field

For some reason I can't explain
I know Saint Peter won't call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world

I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field

For some reason I can't explain
I know Saint Peter won't call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world
~Coldplay

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Hey hey hey the end is near
On a good day you can see the end from here
But I won't turn back now though the way is clear
I will stay for the remainder

I saw a life and I called it mine
I saw it drawn so sweet and fine
And I had begun to fill in all the lines
Right down to what we'd name her

Our nature does not change by will
In the Winter 'round the ruined mill
The creek is lying flat and still
It is water though it's frozen

So, across the years and miles and through
On a good day you can feel my love for you
Will you leave me be so that we can stay true
To the path that you have chosen?
~JOanna Newsom
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Comments: 32

Niky-WildThunder [2012-08-22 02:27:47 +0000 UTC]

I know how you feel, Loki

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AmberPalette In reply to Niky-WildThunder [2012-08-22 20:52:12 +0000 UTC]

Aww

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Niky-WildThunder In reply to AmberPalette [2012-08-22 23:07:58 +0000 UTC]

I used to be popular until I moved out of town

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AmberPalette In reply to Niky-WildThunder [2012-08-23 18:10:14 +0000 UTC]

I hope things improve for you soon

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Niky-WildThunder In reply to AmberPalette [2012-08-23 19:47:01 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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AmberPalette In reply to Niky-WildThunder [2012-08-23 23:34:16 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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thepersonwholovesyou [2012-07-10 11:47:13 +0000 UTC]

I love the picture but its the song, by cold play that I love

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MARYXULA [2012-06-27 08:29:49 +0000 UTC]

That is because everybody thinks that the picture is wonderful X3
I love his expression ^^
Greetings!!!

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AmberPalette In reply to MARYXULA [2012-06-27 23:24:52 +0000 UTC]

Oh, you are too nice Thank you!!!

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MARYXULA In reply to AmberPalette [2012-06-28 14:40:41 +0000 UTC]

ItΒ΄s what I think ^^
YouΒ΄re veeery welcome ^^
Greetings!!!

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groteskfaery [2012-06-25 18:45:12 +0000 UTC]

This is nice, I really like the style.

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AmberPalette In reply to groteskfaery [2012-06-25 19:19:38 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks!

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NessunDorma345 [2012-06-25 10:06:18 +0000 UTC]

So it's a WIP? What else are you planning to do with it? Looks awesome so far.

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AmberPalette In reply to NessunDorma345 [2012-06-25 16:34:59 +0000 UTC]

Basically just soften and fill out some volume structures and maybe darken the background or add some of his loved ones (Thor, Sigyn, Frigga or Odin) somewhere....initially I wanted to color it but then I went to town with the b&w LOL! Thanks for asking, most people just say "good job," "it sucks," or nothing on people's art at dA these days

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NessunDorma345 In reply to AmberPalette [2012-06-26 01:57:05 +0000 UTC]

Well, I can't wait to see it (not that it doesn't look amazing already)

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AmberPalette In reply to NessunDorma345 [2012-06-26 18:24:46 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks!

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Draconicat [2012-06-25 05:45:29 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful, and I love his poignant expression!

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AmberPalette In reply to Draconicat [2012-06-25 16:35:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. The actor's ability to convey such vulnerable emotion with his eyes is always a point of inspiration for me!

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vienna-kangaroo [2012-06-25 03:22:04 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful expression, and I love the eyes. Well done!

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AmberPalette In reply to vienna-kangaroo [2012-06-25 04:47:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the kind words :3

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vienna-kangaroo In reply to AmberPalette [2012-06-25 04:49:17 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome. You deserve it.

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thestjohnlady1 [2012-06-25 02:35:48 +0000 UTC]

I have no words to describe just how much I love this!!!

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AmberPalette In reply to thestjohnlady1 [2012-06-25 02:36:39 +0000 UTC]

Gosh, thanks so much XD

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thestjohnlady1 In reply to AmberPalette [2012-06-25 02:41:31 +0000 UTC]

Oh no, please; thank you!
Having not seen Thor or the Avengers, I don't know the character well... and I must admit that when people post "fanart" I generally have no idea what they are posting ~ although most are talented and the drawing/painting itself is usually what I can relate to.
But here I have both. The sketch is amazing, the shading is great and shows so much while being so simple in its actual design.
And then you have the words that accompany it... I feel his pain, see his hurt and longing. In short, I get it; and indeed probably "him" too.
(Can I take him home please? I need my very own hero)

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AmberPalette In reply to thestjohnlady1 [2012-06-25 16:36:54 +0000 UTC]

Oh my GOODNESS, remarks like this are what make my DAY. Thank you SO much. It is such a high compliment that you are telling me I've allowed you to psychologically connect with a character with whom you are not even familiar. Again, a THOUSAND thanks, it means I've done something right with my visual expression!

(I think we all want to take poor Loki home. Misguided hero that he is....why not borrow him for a while? XD)

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thestjohnlady1 In reply to AmberPalette [2012-06-26 00:59:02 +0000 UTC]

You are more than welcome.
And it is totally MY pleasure!!!
Can I really borrow him? (I think partly to mother him and partly to... well; ya know)

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AmberPalette In reply to thestjohnlady1 [2012-06-26 18:25:06 +0000 UTC]

lol

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thestjohnlady1 In reply to AmberPalette [2012-06-27 03:57:27 +0000 UTC]

Sorry, I got all excited.
I can't help myself.
I've had so much "stress" and stuff of late that my writing has suffered.
But I have had a bit of a break and have seemingly got my "write" back on!!!
(I shall calm down a little)

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AmberPalette In reply to thestjohnlady1 [2012-06-27 19:38:13 +0000 UTC]

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vlewis123 [2012-06-25 02:33:53 +0000 UTC]

very nice sketch

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AmberPalette In reply to vlewis123 [2012-06-25 02:36:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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vlewis123 In reply to AmberPalette [2012-06-25 02:37:21 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome

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