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Published: 2005-12-06 09:07:50 +0000 UTC; Views: 50460; Favourites: 2807; Downloads: 7597
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Well I spent about 3 hours on the Narnia movie website this morning watching and rewatching all their clips on the making of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe and just tinkering about on the site. I am truly excited about the film and it just made me really hungry to draw Aslan. I adore the broody/moody colors used on the website and in a lot of posters/concept images for the film so I was definetly inspired by what I saw and thus my chosen colors.The idea is Aslan simply guarding Narnia and even in frigid frozen tundraw under the White Witch's rule he will bring light and life in his passing. This is also dedicated to all the people I know that have been facing some very difficult life situations. Even in the darkest hour there is hope.
All right I shall stop being sappy now.
Technical details...really it is a quick unplanned speed painting. I should have probably taken more time to develop the concept and work on perspective and design etc but honestly I just wanted to paint. I didn't want to take anything serious or make it perfect and flawless (and flaws abound there are!). I just needed to paint..thats all.
Tools: ps 7 simple brushes
Time: err really don't know..I multitasked so probably 3-5 hours
Size: 3100x4500 pixels (started smaller though as I didnt expect it to go anywhere)
Prints: yes, larger prints available through me if there is interest.
Critique: serious ideas are welcome but since this is a quick piece I am unlikely to work on it again. However I welcome suggestions for future pieces.
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Comments: 433
Very beautiful!! It has a sort of...dreamy look to it...peaceful, yet protective. I love it! + fave!
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i am so freaking excited for that movie.
i loved the books.
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I'm amazed at how quickly you painted something this gorgeous. It's absolutely beautiful. I want to hug him. *mentally hugs Aslan*
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i'm loving it! Aslan is actually the name of my cat (Well, we changed the spelling, but...) it reminds me of my kitty lol. anyway, very well done. i can't wait to see the movie!
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i love it! it's awsome! man i wish i could draw like you im only ten and im still learning to draw reall good pictures like everyone else :smile:
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Sometimes, things amaze me in weird ways. I saw the picture and couldn't help but look at it. While reading your little blurb, I saw the part where it's "dedicated to all the people I know that have been facing some very difficult life situations. Even in the darkest hour there is hope." Just so odd I happened upon this when I've been feeling this way. Amazing work really. This picture does give the sense of Hope in the darkest hour. It also reminded me that there is hope even for me. Thank you.
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I LOVE NARNIA!!!!i bought my ticket and i'm seeing it at midnight! 
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The colours are great. I can't wait until the movie comes out!
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Excellent job. The colors and shading in my opinion fit the over all mood in the beginning of the story. beautiful work.
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AMAZING. Absolutely amazing. I just finished reading the whole Chronicles of Narnia just two days ago, and it is one of my ultimate favorites. When I was younger, I read only The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe and adored it. But the whole seven books are wonderful from start to finish. To go back to the art, I think you really captured the majesty and beacon of hope and goodness that Aslan seems to reflect in the Narnia books. He's above all my favorite character, and is what I loved best about the books. Once again, splendid job and I'd love to see more Narnian art from you, as you seem quite good at it ^^
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Knew it was Aslan. What a beautiful picture! The colors, the shading, Aslan and how realistic everything looks...simply gorgeous.
I can't wait to see that movie! Supposedly it stayed pretty close to the original story. Hopefully, they'll be completing the series. If they don't at least follow up with Prince Caspian, I think I'll just about scream.
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I love how he glows! I thought Aslan's mane might be longer and big. But I really love his pose and distant look. Great job!
(I just finished reading the 2nd book again, "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" on to book 3!)
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And now you've got me wanting to go and spend time on that site...must...not...procrastinate.... gah! I've been seeing the trailers running every five seconds and they make me drool.
Lovely work on the piece here; it gives a great mood even if it was just a quick 'scribble'.
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This picture is amazing on so many levels. I can't imagine it only taking a few hours to do. I was thinking weeks. I'm excited to see the Cronicles of Narnia. This looks nothing short of incredible . Awesome artwork!
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Most wonderful! I'm a big Aslan fan. Have a few pics of him myself, urs are way better tho. XP
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Oh my God.
This is simply beautiful! It's amazing! I can barley put it into words how incredible this picture is. It's is just so beautiful! I love the Chronicles of Narnia and you have made this so perfect.
Thank you so much!
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I love the large view! You can see all of the strokes in your art. It's fantastic!
You will the internet!
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A beautiful and well executed piece of art. I love the colors, mood and detail that you put into it.
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Wow, this is amazing. I love it; especially the painting. Cool image; very orginial. Keep up the awesome work!
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Simply beautiful! Aslan is well colored and you've got the lion body just right. His pose is wonderfully put in front of the gate. I love how the moon is set in the backround, but still emits a glow that lights him up.
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Your Aslan is one of the best I've seen so far! Kitty! -Pounce-
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This is absolutely amazing... @-@ <3 I love the lion and the texture is just gorgeous. ;0;
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I was going to scream Alsan and jump out of my chair just now. I am in luff with the books, I can't wait to see the movie with my friend. Awesome picture!
Suddenly a funky lady in a bunny suit presses favorite.
o.o I would be that lady in a bunny suit. x.x
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Wow......Narnia is BACK! This looks like it COULD be a movie poster 
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WOW! that is awesome! I LURVE the background!
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it's awesome, now i'm really excited that i get to see it in 3 days!
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I love that book, will love that movie, and deffinatly love this piece of Aslan!
Awsomeness on the contrasting colors!
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Very beautiful! I love how his golden orange coat contrasts with the wintery dull blue around him. Eee, wonderful job. I can't wait for the movie either! Although I do wish that they had done The Magician's Nephew first. (But this book is more popular, so I understand, but still! X3)
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hi. awesome, beautiful aslan, i knew it was Narnia before reading the description. I doubt the movie will be as cool as this piece, but i can hope, can't i??? hee, very nice work-honestly, i wouldn't critique it because i think it's as close to perfect as any art gets.
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hi. awesome, beautiful aslan, i knew it was Narnia before reading the description. I doubt the movie will be as cool as this piece, but i can hope, can't i??? hee, very nice work-honestly, i wouldn't critique it because i think it's as close to perfect as any art gets.
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I thought Aslan when I saw this--it's truly beautiful! If it wasn't for the snow, I'd be reminded of the Magician's Nephew, when Jadis (the Witch) runs away from Aslan and the Talking Beasts.
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I knew it!Dude,thats just flippin awsome.
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This is so beautiful.... +fav
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