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Description Edit: Just made a few changes that I've been wanting to make for the past 2 years, but just never got around to doing, so finally here it is, new & revised!

Another work in my viking theme

'Alone he stands in the doorway
His family still asleep
Gazing at the starlit horizon
And the moonsparkling sea
When dawn comes he must leave them
His home, his children and loved
For his destiny beyond those waves
Known only to the Norns

He's already dressed ready to leave
His four friends are waiting by the shore
Each with a dragon ship
And one hundred men prepared for war

He returns to his bed kissing
His sleeping wife goodbye
And as he leaves his youngest son
A tear rolls from his eye'


- part of song by the band Amon Amarth


I really love this piece, not only because the model is my man, but also because of my heartfelt and strong bond with the ancient history of the Scandinavians - My people.

I have ancestors in amongst others, Scotland and norway as well as Denmark.

My oldest (certain; mentioned more than 2 independent sources) ancestor was Rognvald "The Wise" Eysteinsson... Earl of More, Romsdal & Orkney.
- Born about 830 Maer, Nord Trondelag, Norway
- Died 890/94 Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rognvald…

My mother has studied geneology for more than a decade as a hobby..



Available as art prints here: www.etsy.com/listing/9894844/t…



Other Nordic inspired Art Works:




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Credit:

Model: Dennis
Helmet: Photo that was given to me by the dear MADmoiselleMeli
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Comments: 385

LonelyBlackDoll [2010-06-23 11:32:58 +0000 UTC]

Hansome viking..Wonderful piece!

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to LonelyBlackDoll [2010-06-23 20:48:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Vasatko In reply to ??? [2010-04-24 18:35:30 +0000 UTC]

His face reminds me of Varg Vikernes. Great work!

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Vasatko [2010-04-24 19:51:06 +0000 UTC]

I am glad you like the art work

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Vasatko In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2010-04-24 20:10:58 +0000 UTC]

I love all those norse themes. Including vikings, mythology, etc...

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Vasatko [2010-04-24 21:00:43 +0000 UTC]

me too

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EuphoricThunder In reply to ??? [2010-01-20 00:03:32 +0000 UTC]

Wow did you make this this is so kool I Love Viking Theam Stuff well at least some stuff but still Good job with the lighting

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to EuphoricThunder [2010-01-20 12:22:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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EuphoricThunder In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2010-01-22 03:55:52 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome

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FenneArts In reply to ??? [2009-10-03 19:32:27 +0000 UTC]

I adore the idea and especially the lighting... Great job

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to FenneArts [2009-10-03 21:20:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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FenneArts In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2009-10-03 21:49:47 +0000 UTC]

Welcome

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wiebestavast In reply to ??? [2009-08-31 19:50:57 +0000 UTC]

real cool north man!

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to wiebestavast [2009-08-31 20:46:44 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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wiebestavast In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2009-09-01 18:28:58 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome

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Empire-Earned [2009-06-26 15:12:16 +0000 UTC]

thank you for promoting non-horns on vikings. this is hugely important!

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Empire-Earned [2009-06-27 09:19:20 +0000 UTC]

It is

Historically there are discussions between history and science of religion professors that it may have been the munks later on who have mislead people to think vikings had horns, to make them think of devils and demons *sigh*

I hate those 80'ies cartoon versions of viking people and thor and the valkyria's with wings and horns on the helmets,looking all like those pumped body builders

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vonPipkin In reply to ??? [2009-06-12 18:05:01 +0000 UTC]

Love from Denmark ~
This is a wonderful piece! I'm so proud of our pre-cristian history and I'm glad there are still Danes to this day who believe in the Norse gods

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to vonPipkin [2009-06-13 14:54:45 +0000 UTC]

Yes there are still viking spirits here
I always loved the norse mythology and studying religion and history

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Canankk [2009-06-12 17:53:55 +0000 UTC]

Amazing

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Canankk [2009-06-13 14:53:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanx

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Canankk In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2009-06-13 15:04:21 +0000 UTC]

You're wellcome great work!

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pietrekm In reply to ??? [2009-05-09 13:13:04 +0000 UTC]

good.

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to pietrekm [2009-05-09 14:40:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanx

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IreneLangholm In reply to ??? [2009-04-18 12:29:15 +0000 UTC]

Featured: Fantasy [Photomanipulation / Mixed Media]

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to IreneLangholm [2009-04-19 16:07:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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pixievamp [2009-02-10 21:12:38 +0000 UTC]

very cool, and breath taking piece, very strong

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to pixievamp [2009-02-10 21:15:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanx

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pixievamp In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2009-02-10 21:49:08 +0000 UTC]

heheh thanx you for sharing him with us all

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to pixievamp [2009-02-11 07:15:00 +0000 UTC]

hehe no problem

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xeena-dragonkizz [2009-01-13 22:52:15 +0000 UTC]

Ohhhh I really, really love this!!!!

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to xeena-dragonkizz [2009-01-14 07:36:43 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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xeena-dragonkizz In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2009-01-14 08:29:46 +0000 UTC]

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inspiredcreativity In reply to ??? [2009-01-09 14:06:05 +0000 UTC]

Excellent work.

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to inspiredcreativity [2009-01-09 15:53:57 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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inspiredcreativity In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2009-01-11 21:57:22 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure.

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AnaDeviant In reply to ??? [2009-01-02 21:59:17 +0000 UTC]

I just love this one

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to AnaDeviant [2009-01-03 13:41:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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moroka323 In reply to ??? [2008-09-23 22:01:17 +0000 UTC]

Hi,

I featured this here [link]

Thank you..have a nice day

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SlavicWolf In reply to ??? [2008-08-08 06:22:41 +0000 UTC]

must resist urge to draw Vikings.... Whale road calls.......

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to SlavicWolf [2008-08-08 09:03:29 +0000 UTC]

hehe

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SlavicWolf In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2008-08-08 23:11:59 +0000 UTC]

ah so ye knows what the whale road is.

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to SlavicWolf [2008-08-09 07:31:24 +0000 UTC]

well the sea?

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SlavicWolf In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2008-08-12 10:11:19 +0000 UTC]

aye.

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battlefate [2008-03-29 23:35:47 +0000 UTC]

This is probably the hottest thing I've ever seen.

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to battlefate [2008-03-30 07:38:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Darkwave-Surfer [2007-11-02 21:54:26 +0000 UTC]

Fantastisk! Har ikke ord

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Darkwave-Surfer [2007-11-04 21:08:25 +0000 UTC]

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primulatook [2007-09-24 06:10:34 +0000 UTC]

wonderful!

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to primulatook [2007-09-24 07:34:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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