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IdaLarsenArt β The Raid - Revised
Published: 2007-03-15 20:24:58 +0000 UTC; Views: 19465; Favourites: 667; Downloads: 0
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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/Rognvaldβ¦
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
Heya 
thks for your splendid work 
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You are most welcome.
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you are born artist... Im stunned to look your work....
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Congrats!!!
I've featured this creation in my March 2007 Visual Art Feature.
Check it here : [link]
This feature is also in the news, so more views for you!!! (fave the news article if you like it! link to it in my journal).
Please check it to view other's art!
You can see the previous features here :
Februar 2007
January 2007
Best of Photomanipulations 2006
Best of Digital Art 2006
Best of Photography 2006
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WOW!!! This is very impressive work mizz! 
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Thanks a lot for the dedication, Ida! 
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Thank you dear! I knew you'd like it and understand
Oooh you will be in Moesgard? The whole time or? as a re-enactor?
We hope to go one of the days as civilians (we don't have any viking outfits yet)
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I'll be there as a re-enactor during the whole time
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ΓvΓ bjartara ljΓ³siΓ° ΓΎvΓ dimmari skuggarnir.
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as far as I can see on the internet its july 28th-29 for the market (open for public that is- so I hope we can make it there that wekend)
I know that the re-enactors enjoy a week or so before too
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Looking at the artwork and reading the comment you added, it reminds me of a song of Amon Amarth. Maybe you know it already, but it is worth mentioning...
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
(From: Amon Amarth - Dragon's Flight Across The Waves)
I really like the atmosphere you put into the piece of art!
-Wulf.
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Oooh I love it
May I use it in the description? It fits so perfectly!
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Of course you may use it. But it is the lyrics of a band called Amon Amarth...
This is the full songtext:
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
They set sail with the first morning rays
Heading for glorious wars
And as the five ships steer out from the bay
Their hearts pound like never before
The wind is strong, the sun is warm
Their Dragons fly across the waves
No greenfaces are seen here onboard
Only a crowd of braves
Many nights pass
And days long as a year
They await the battle
They await without fear
On the morning of the fifth day
Before the sun arose
They hear bells chime and see pyres
Torched at a nearby coast
"LOWER THE SAIL, GRAB YOUR OARS,
NOW MEN IT'S TIME TO ACT!
ROW LIKE THE WIND TO THE SHORE,
ROW LIKE THE WIND TO ATTACK!"
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perfect! Thank you! It just fit perfectly
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Nice pic.
I too have Viking roots. From York through to Scandinavia.
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My pleasure
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this is a wonderful Viking raid expression.
i love lively colour tones.
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Great work! I like Nordic mythology too
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thank you so much
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wow amazing!! 
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What u doing with a portrait of me! Im Shetlander and Pensalvania Deutch.
Nice Job
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hehe I am glad you like it
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The eyes....you score a perfect 10. What a fabulous work of art... I love it
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PS-- Your website looks freaking AMAZING! I'm trying to get together a portfolio type thingy soon, but I keep coming up against snags and annoying things. Like, I can't register my name? because it's gonna change in October 
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I can't wait to see what you end up with
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i'm stupified by this piece!
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