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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..
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
Michela-Riva In reply to ??? [2007-03-17 10:14:06 +0000 UTC]
Amazing
I've featured this work on my Journal
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fir3torqu3 In reply to ??? [2007-03-17 09:46:48 +0000 UTC]
love how the eyes the glow...
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StudioVision In reply to ??? [2007-03-17 08:15:04 +0000 UTC]
Brilliantly work. Love this concept. Talent is showing big on the details here.
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IdaLarsenArt In reply to StudioVision [2007-03-17 09:43:27 +0000 UTC]
thank you so much
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IvoryWalker In reply to ??? [2007-03-17 05:53:29 +0000 UTC]
Always when I think I'm getting could photomanipulation I come across something like this and change my mind , very beautiful.
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IdaLarsenArt In reply to IvoryWalker [2007-03-17 09:44:09 +0000 UTC]
hehe Well you eveolve all the time! I see myself getting better all the time too.. I guess the day you feel you can't get better, you could just as well lie down and never do anymore art...
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IvoryWalker In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-03-17 17:11:19 +0000 UTC]
Yes, you are very right about that . Keep up the beautiful creations.
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IvoryWalker In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-03-17 18:10:07 +0000 UTC]
, you're most welcome.
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ValkyriePhoenix In reply to ??? [2007-03-17 03:30:34 +0000 UTC]
if i had any money, i might commission a similar one of this with my man as the model. yay north west europeans!
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IdaLarsenArt In reply to ValkyriePhoenix [2007-03-17 09:44:44 +0000 UTC]
Oooh, I'd love that let me know if you ever decide to do so
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IdaLarsenArt In reply to DaraGallery [2007-03-17 09:45:31 +0000 UTC]
thank you! I feel very bonded to it
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AlexandraRena In reply to ??? [2007-03-17 02:58:31 +0000 UTC]
Wonderful work! Too bad I have no claim to Viking heritage...only Celt!
And I'm split on the frame thing...I kind of like frames, but sometimes, I just like the image.
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IdaLarsenArt In reply to AlexandraRena [2007-03-17 09:46:00 +0000 UTC]
yeah I did try a frame like I usually have, and it leaves it not being so powerful.. so I'll leave this as is
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IdaLarsenArt In reply to AlexandraRena [2007-03-17 09:43:06 +0000 UTC]
hehe well Celt are quite similar in many ways (oh and druid tradition is fascinating) I have ancestors in Scotland too
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MystycAngel In reply to ??? [2007-03-16 22:00:33 +0000 UTC]
the eyes really JUMP out at you and the detail in teh woodwork is AMAZING!!!!!!
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IdaLarsenArt In reply to MystycAngel [2007-03-16 23:52:55 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! I always love doing the eyes the most
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Rickbw1 In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-03-16 23:54:04 +0000 UTC]
Your welcome. wonderful work
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Queen-of-Randomness In reply to ??? [2007-03-16 21:57:55 +0000 UTC]
Beautiful detail on everything!! The texture on the front of the helm (facing the viewer) looks a lot smoother than the backside.
Other than that, superb work!
(on an off-note, how did you get that color in his eyes?)
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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Queen-of-Randomness [2007-03-16 23:54:58 +0000 UTC]
Oooh the eye colour I made using the dodge/burn tool and added a yellow tone
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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Queen-of-Randomness [2007-03-16 23:53:51 +0000 UTC]
Oooh the eye colour I made using the dodge/burn tool and added a yellow tone
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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Queen-of-Randomness [2007-03-16 23:53:20 +0000 UTC]
Thank you
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LynTaylor In reply to ??? [2007-03-16 21:24:29 +0000 UTC]
Haunging :claps: There's that look in his eyes that he just knows he won't be coming back. Beautiful work
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LynTaylor In reply to LynTaylor [2007-03-16 21:24:50 +0000 UTC]
*sigh* Sorry, can't spell. I meant to say HAUNTING
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jerum In reply to ??? [2007-03-16 18:33:48 +0000 UTC]
The eyes really stand out, you can see a lot of emotion in them. I actually thought this was a painting at first
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IdaLarsenArt In reply to jerum [2007-03-16 23:54:51 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much! Well I did a lot of re-painting and details so no wonder
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onenonlyp In reply to ??? [2007-03-16 17:41:30 +0000 UTC]
Great work!! The attention to detail shows!!
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dinajen In reply to ??? [2007-03-16 17:37:47 +0000 UTC]
Oh my.....I love it! You did a spectacular job on it!
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spyderraver In reply to ??? [2007-03-16 17:30:07 +0000 UTC]
This is an excellent and immaculate piece. The sharp, sharp details and the design on the maelstrom boat win me over. The look in the eye is excellent too; stunning work FOR REAL.
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IdaLarsenArt In reply to spyderraver [2007-03-16 23:55:44 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much! Means a lot to me
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BloodyMoonLady In reply to ??? [2007-03-16 17:15:47 +0000 UTC]
Good god. . . his EYES! *Dies* Sooo pretty! <3 One of my favorite books is about a Norseman. ^_^
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IdaLarsenArt In reply to BloodyMoonLady [2007-03-16 23:55:57 +0000 UTC]
hehe thank you
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BloodyMoonLady In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-03-17 02:12:12 +0000 UTC]
Most welcome! <3
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daemonia-nymphae In reply to ??? [2007-03-16 17:14:59 +0000 UTC]
great great job, dear
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