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Published: 2003-04-13 00:12:49 +0000 UTC; Views: 6591; Favourites: 144; Downloads: 632
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Description This is a project completed for art class. Essentially it started as a few squigles as I tried to figure out what to draw to symbolize myself. A friend of mine told me for some reason I remind her of a jagged rock and this lead me to look upon the tower designs used in LoTR. This one is done completely from my mind, no references of any sort were used but what I pictured in my mind.

I think it was more an experiment to see what I could accomplish using only black and white..I do believe I like it!
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Comments: 15

Mayamoto [2008-02-04 20:03:49 +0000 UTC]

i like how the tower contrasts with the sky, it really separates the two. the tower is cold and hard, while the sky is soft and flowing. great job.

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CarsInMotion [2007-10-20 22:39:11 +0000 UTC]

Is not me.

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Osa-Art-Farm [2007-06-14 04:25:00 +0000 UTC]

So IS it you?
It's a wonderful tower. Intimidating but gentle in a way. Kinda lonesome. Steadfast. Lovely clouds. I wish the full view was even bigger. I really want to see it all up closer.

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Sephenangels [2007-01-24 10:16:17 +0000 UTC]

good art

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I like it to do my thing Sephenangels....

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Erwyingel [2007-01-23 00:44:17 +0000 UTC]

Wow - what a great use of value! It's a wonderful composition

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AngellicPhobia [2006-09-16 03:55:57 +0000 UTC]

Thats one sweet tower

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SquirrelOfChaos [2006-07-03 21:29:14 +0000 UTC]

Wow, amazing design! The tower looks elaborate, yet dark. Great job!

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kimi-lady [2005-12-08 00:25:44 +0000 UTC]

i love it, very dark and frightening..

lol my boyfriend would adore this, i might have to show him..

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DamienMuerte [2005-07-31 02:13:13 +0000 UTC]

Wow Oo Thats just incredible...!! *hugs* ^.^

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BlackSniper666 [2005-06-15 01:05:18 +0000 UTC]

'Ey ish Sniper's dream home! XD OMG, mahvelous work. I wish I could du dat. Sniper's Black Rose Award Winner! Woo! --->[link]

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thenitewolf [2005-04-05 02:18:48 +0000 UTC]

amazing! wish i coould do that.

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Samo-B [2005-01-03 03:04:11 +0000 UTC]

i'll penetrate -your- fortress *rocks back and forth drunkenly*

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redtabbytigress [2003-09-14 06:05:51 +0000 UTC]

Drools some more at your pic and falls over.

Wow that is amazing! I can't believe you only have two comments on this pic!!! Whoa. Some people need thier eyes checked!!! Man im gonna repeat myself....hehe the shading is awesome, the clouds are awesome, the rocks are awesome, the,....ok i will shutup now kk coz im probbably boring u, lol

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DarkZoneGraphics [2003-04-13 00:18:26 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful architecture design. Very reminiscent of LOTR, but original enough to show that it's NOT a re-mix. I know the feeling of starting from scribbles to ending with something you never really expected

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moonsparked [2003-04-13 00:15:11 +0000 UTC]

holy crap that is excellant for what started as a few scribbles.... damn.
that's just impressive. and pretty symbolic too.
cheers
~jk~

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