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Published: 2005-12-06 09:07:50 +0000 UTC; Views: 50461; 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
When I saw this I knew instantly it was Aslan when I first saw this pic.
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I love all story of Narnia and i can't wait to see the movie ^___^
very good one, i love the expressions
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i love the color choices you used. It's exactly how i imagined him!
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Thats S amazing ;__;
You have SO much talent I want it!!
Your to good.
Really, good job, well done!
I absoultly <3 the detail, and the way its colourd also like the little island castle thing in the backround!! Also the different shads on the lion looks real! (;
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Ooooh, Aslan!
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simply amazing. your coloring always manages to amaze me. the only thing i can think to say is wow.....just wow.....
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it looks perfect. It makes me really want to see that movie now. I love watching the older version done by the british. I hope they do it right on this one. ^-^
Aslan is such a great character to draw. You made him soo life like to me now
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oooh this is just feakin awesome. and Really pretty.
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Awesome! The colours are perfect! And Aslan looks so beautiful! Wonderful job for a speed painting!
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yay, Narnia is going to be a wonderful movie! but in Russia it`ll be only in the end of Desember or in 206 year...=/ your pic is awesome, as usual, well done!
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I'd been hoping you'd do something of Aslan. I adored those stories as a child and am counting the days until that movie comes out.... You did a wonderful job as you usually do
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Great coloring and shading <3
I really like the Background and Aslan *3*
I want to watch the 'Narnia'-movie too ^^
Love
Rabbi~
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omg i am soooooooo excited for the film! i've read teh book and seen the older animated movie, but this one looks great!
you drew Aslan so well! love the anatomy and the coloration! the moon and the fortress in the background is awesome!
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O....MG. Balaa this is gorgeous. That regal stance of Aslan, that of the leader and protector...and the colors. Blues and blue-greens are my favorites, so I guess I"m biased...*giggles* It's so beautiful, though.
That, and I hate you for being to do something like this in 3 hours time. You are SO teaching me to speed-color if we ever meet...you know this, right? 
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...*jawdrop* DUDE. That's GORGEOUS. One of the best Aslan pictures I've seen. I'm not usually one to fave Aslan pictures, because they rarely live up to my inner vision, but this... instant fave.
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Oooo, awesome! you really captured Aslan there, he looks just as regal as he's described in the book, & the atmosphere gives a wonderful sense of fantasy & mystery!
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LOVE this!!!!! Love the detail and well..everything!!! Great job! Faving it now! *click*
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OMG!!!! Me loves!!! My friend Sadie is like already obsessed with that movie and was wondering why nobody drew any picture inspired by it^^
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Great job! I immediately thought of Narnia when I saw the thumbnail of this picture!
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Amazing, love the brillance of the colors. I too cannot wait for the movie to come out!
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NARNIA AND ASLAN!! <33333333333333 I love that book! Haven't read it in awhile, though. I really want to see the movie! I can't wait!!
You did such an amazing job with this, love
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what kind of processor do you have? you were able to do artwork with the size of 3100x4500 without slowing to a crawl?
my PC begins to chug at 1500. its an old gig athlon 3.0 with a gig of ram.
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Aha, that's quite lovely Miss Balaa.
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Oooooh Aslan!!! YAY!!!!!
great job on this...!!! He looks just so cool~~~~
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*le gasp* Azlan! I love Narnia so much. Before even looking at your little comment about your art I knew who it was. *squeals* Your talent, as usual, prevails in the piece.
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Smashing! very nice even if it is a quickie!
From whati have seen in your gallery if youspended just a bit more time it would be AWESOME!
keep up the great stuff!!!
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OMG that is so awesome!!! I am definetely going to FAV this. Balaa, you did such an amazing job with this. The backroun, and the lion, it's all extrordinary, and I really admire the way you draw...
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When I saw this, Narnia immediately came to mind. Then I read your description and saw that I guessed right. Excellent job!!
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What a wonderful piece. I'm going to see that movie this weekend :3 I hope that it's everything the books are. You seem to be into it though 
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Wow, what an amazing painting, that's beautiful! (I can't wait for the film to come out either!)
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Whooohooo!! Another fantastic piccy!! <3 *adds to favvies* ^_^
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lol the first thing i thought when i saw this was "narnia?"
just another example of how well you portray your great works. great job!
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One of the most beautiful pieces you've ever done, definitely a fav. 
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Aslan! I knew it was him as I scrolled down the page, so well done!
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I really like the colours, the lights and shadows are wonderful. I don't have so much to say about this, simply fantastic. Must to fav this.
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Wow! that's a beautiful piece of art! I love how majestic Aslan looks.. and yeah, I can't wait for the movie to come out either!!! I love the Narnia series.
Terrific job on the colours!!
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Argh, this picture mkaes me want for the movie to come out even sooner. @__@ This is just so great, you've captured what I think that Aslan should look like perfectly. This is so very very stunning. I love it.
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