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AndyIomoon — Arargorn and Arwen - revised
Published: 2009-04-13 07:32:41 +0000 UTC; Views: 2283; Favourites: 39; Downloads: 0
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4 years on, here is my revised version of Aragorn and Arwen in their early days of courting in the gardens of Imladris.Watercolour and ink - 35cm x 50cm
When faced with the opportunity to choose a reading for our wedding 11 years ago I of course opted for some passages from The Lord of the Rings - in particular the parts that related to the courtship of Aragorn and Arwen. I presented the original of this image to my wife yesterday for our Anniversary and I am happy to report she loves it
Thank you to all those who helped me with advice along the way on this one.
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I love the color of the trees, and background, and hair, but Arwen's dress just doesn't fit with what "elf-clothes" mean to me. (For me, it's too drastic a shade of blue).
The breaking of the border with the leaves helps a lot
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Fair call. It was a green that got out of hand
Many thanks for the feeedback. Much appreciated.
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You're welcome
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Why thank you - much appreciated
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Beautiful piece! You did an excellent job with the details, especially the background.
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You're welcome, keep up the awesome work.
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Again,beautiful composition!I really like how everything in your paintings,from the borders to the backgrounds and colours,complements the characters.
In this one,i especially liked the tree,so beautifully coloured!
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I'm absolutely fan of this piece of art, your wife must be very lucky!
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Thank you!
She is a happy person, yes
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Thank you muchly (and for the fave too)!
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Awww, that is so sweet!! This turned out lovely! The red and purple really create a lot of interest in this piece. Well done!
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The red was kind of a happy accident. In my colour study I had the foliage as a dark purple but all the hues I was putting down with my sea sponge were much lighter and redder. Thank you for your kind words
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Beautiful, Andy - well worth all the effort you went through to get here!
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Thank you! And like an addiction I am craving to start the next one already!
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Boy, do I know that feeling!
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First to comment...? This turned out beautifully Andy. I'm digging the watercolour application, especially the orange/red hues at the top on the tree... very lovely.
A very nice painting.!
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Thanks, Aaron. Another step in my traditional methods education. The next illustration which is already taking form in my head will be less story-book-like and will hopefully make use of some new watercolour methods I have been reading about (and dying to try).
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It's great to be so fired up about learning after so many years eh!
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Sure is - just wish I had started so much earlier
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