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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

IdaLarsenArt In reply to ??? [2007-03-21 06:42:07 +0000 UTC]

I am glad you like it

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RealAthenaQueen In reply to ??? [2007-03-20 09:49:52 +0000 UTC]

This is wonderful! I've had a peek at the "before/after" piece and I'm very impressed at the way you've brought it to life.

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to RealAthenaQueen [2007-03-20 10:24:52 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much

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japansexual In reply to ??? [2007-03-19 22:58:17 +0000 UTC]

I am such a norse mythology freak so I adore this, your work is beautiful. I have to fave so hopefully more people will see it.

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to japansexual [2007-03-20 06:06:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for your kind words

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hengie In reply to ??? [2007-03-19 18:05:21 +0000 UTC]

great deviation! you've been featured in my journal here: [link]
if you prefer not to be featured just let me know and i will remove it. Have a good day~!

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to hengie [2007-03-19 19:10:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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CoolBlue-Gord10 In reply to ??? [2007-03-19 15:57:53 +0000 UTC]

Amazing piece!

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to CoolBlue-Gord10 [2007-03-19 17:00:39 +0000 UTC]

thanx

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Friedenmann In reply to ??? [2007-03-19 08:18:24 +0000 UTC]

Wow, you rock!

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Friedenmann [2007-03-19 08:19:52 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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Pirate-Anni In reply to ??? [2007-03-19 08:17:27 +0000 UTC]

WOW!!!
this is SO GREAT!!!

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Pirate-Anni [2007-03-19 08:19:44 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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Pirate-Anni In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-03-19 08:20:34 +0000 UTC]

nothing to thank for, it's awsome!^^

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Kaylanna In reply to ??? [2007-03-18 15:43:23 +0000 UTC]

I like the atmosphere a lot! That warm light....and his illuminating eyes-you can almost feel the magic in the air, and the splatter from the roaring waves against your skin. This picture feels very alive.
The only thing that you could improve is his clothing-his T shirt to be exact. Maybe some armour..or a robe?

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Kaylanna [2007-03-18 16:37:43 +0000 UTC]

thank you I am glad you like it

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Kaylanna In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-03-18 19:17:33 +0000 UTC]

You are most welcome~

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sambau In reply to ??? [2007-03-18 12:27:13 +0000 UTC]

beautiful, I am speachles This is face from my dreams

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to sambau [2007-03-18 16:37:21 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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strainstrain In reply to ??? [2007-03-18 10:37:26 +0000 UTC]

Virkelig smukt....kan godt lide lyset og den mΓ₯de han kigger pΓ₯..der er meget liv og historie i dette billede...det kan jeg lide. Mere af den slags....godt du har en mand, med det rette look

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to strainstrain [2007-03-18 11:46:21 +0000 UTC]

tusind tak hehe ja vikinger kan man aldrig fΓ₯ for mange af

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Viliggoly In reply to ??? [2007-03-18 05:28:21 +0000 UTC]

Totally awsome, Ida!

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Viliggoly [2007-03-18 09:31:10 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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Viliggoly In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-03-18 13:50:00 +0000 UTC]

Welcome!

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zoozee In reply to ??? [2007-03-18 01:41:30 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful viking portrait ......... it !!!!!!!!!!!

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to zoozee [2007-03-18 09:31:34 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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zoozee In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-03-18 20:02:50 +0000 UTC]

My Pleasure

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AvalonSky In reply to ??? [2007-03-17 19:53:54 +0000 UTC]

You've really done a great job with this one. Its very unique....and natural. Love it!

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to AvalonSky [2007-03-18 09:30:16 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much

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sammykaye1 In reply to ??? [2007-03-17 19:17:13 +0000 UTC]

Great work! You've made your husband look so fierce.

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to sammykaye1 [2007-03-18 09:29:59 +0000 UTC]

hehe yeap.. and he is in no way in real life

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Catgoyle In reply to ??? [2007-03-17 19:16:40 +0000 UTC]

Wow... You caught your model very well, and the work itself is stunning. Loving the highlights shining through the shadows all the more boldly for the contrast.

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Catgoyle [2007-03-18 09:33:14 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much

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Catgoyle In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-03-18 18:23:44 +0000 UTC]

You're most welcome!

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darklaela In reply to ??? [2007-03-17 13:22:38 +0000 UTC]

amazing ! realy awesome job !

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to darklaela [2007-03-17 14:19:10 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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Behana In reply to ??? [2007-03-17 12:10:27 +0000 UTC]

wow

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Behana [2007-03-17 14:19:24 +0000 UTC]

thanx

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Behana In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-03-17 17:15:54 +0000 UTC]

it's really beautiful

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Behana [2007-03-17 17:46:18 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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Behana In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-03-17 17:51:49 +0000 UTC]

lol. no problem.

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freyals In reply to ??? [2007-03-17 11:35:31 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous eyes! - and we all love a man with long blonde locks!!! XD

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to freyals [2007-03-17 14:19:28 +0000 UTC]

hehe indeed

Thank you

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Lonely-Dementia In reply to ??? [2007-03-17 11:20:03 +0000 UTC]

beautiful lighting!

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Lonely-Dementia [2007-03-17 14:19:33 +0000 UTC]

thanx!

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away-with-the-fae In reply to ??? [2007-03-17 10:57:50 +0000 UTC]

thia is amazing

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to away-with-the-fae [2007-03-17 14:19:40 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much!

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MyBlackHeart In reply to ??? [2007-03-17 10:48:15 +0000 UTC]

A yay for nordic and celtic mythology!!

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to MyBlackHeart [2007-03-17 14:19:55 +0000 UTC]

I hear ya! :exited:

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MyBlackHeart In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-03-17 14:44:05 +0000 UTC]

MorrΓ­gan is one of my favs of the celtic and Odin, Thor and Freya are some of my favs from the nordic mythology... *lalalaaaaa* ^^

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