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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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IdaLarsenArt In reply to ??? [2007-03-16 23:56:09 +0000 UTC]

thanx

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kayceeus In reply to ??? [2007-03-16 16:23:57 +0000 UTC]

Damn girl I can see why this is your proudest work! It looks exactly like a painting and the stock is fantastic, congratulations on a wonderful piece of work!!

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to kayceeus [2007-03-16 23:56:40 +0000 UTC]

hehe yes I really love it

Thank you so much dear

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Pumakitten In reply to ??? [2007-03-16 15:55:32 +0000 UTC]

this is great! I just love his expression! I always loved norse mythology, great job!

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Pumakitten [2007-03-16 23:56:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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Mithgariel In reply to ??? [2007-03-16 15:28:21 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful. I've always loved Nordic folklore, and in uni it was one of my majors.

Well done, very well done.

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Mithgariel [2007-03-16 23:57:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much I do too

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Mithgariel In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-03-17 00:01:17 +0000 UTC]

I really think you've managed to capture the spirit. I mean, we here live side by side with them, and are pretty much Nordic ourselves, so..

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Mithgariel [2007-03-17 00:06:26 +0000 UTC]

I am glad you think so! I feel that I did too

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pepperw In reply to ??? [2007-03-16 13:39:13 +0000 UTC]

Very nice. As usual you have done wonders on the lighting. Backlit is difficult to pull off effectively and you have done it very well.

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to pepperw [2007-03-16 15:05:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much my friend! I really appreciate it

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WesternDarkness In reply to ??? [2007-03-16 12:57:26 +0000 UTC]

Unbelievable!
Nice work.

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to WesternDarkness [2007-03-16 15:04:53 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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Kryspix In reply to ??? [2007-03-16 09:53:13 +0000 UTC]

very nice sexy

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Kryspix [2007-03-16 10:07:33 +0000 UTC]

hehe thanx

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Kryspix In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-03-16 10:11:23 +0000 UTC]

no probs!

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MeliMelancholia In reply to ??? [2007-03-16 08:19:39 +0000 UTC]

wowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowoowowow owowowowowowow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is absolultly, completly stunning/amazing/wonderfull/fantastic !!!!! I really love it!!!!!!!!

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to MeliMelancholia [2007-03-16 08:36:34 +0000 UTC]

I am so glad you like it! I think it is obe of my own favorites from my work yet

I couldn't have done it without the helmet you took! And I will definitely use the others as well

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MeliMelancholia In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-03-16 12:46:00 +0000 UTC]

hehe
dear, could I up this pic into the vikingraid's club?

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to MeliMelancholia [2007-03-16 14:34:05 +0000 UTC]

ofcourse

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MeliMelancholia In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-03-16 17:24:26 +0000 UTC]

yeah, thankies hun

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Driven-Crazy In reply to ??? [2007-03-16 05:00:33 +0000 UTC]

This is my absolute favorite of your pieces. Absolutely stunning in so many ways.

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Driven-Crazy [2007-03-16 06:24:12 +0000 UTC]

Yes I think this one is my fav to date too

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Driven-Crazy In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-03-16 08:09:38 +0000 UTC]

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Loveit In reply to ??? [2007-03-16 04:01:16 +0000 UTC]

5 BIG STARS!!!!!!!

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Loveit [2007-03-16 06:24:21 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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gisaiagami In reply to ??? [2007-03-16 03:19:20 +0000 UTC]

fantastic m friend

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to gisaiagami [2007-03-16 06:24:31 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much!

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Bloodredsangre In reply to ??? [2007-03-16 02:58:21 +0000 UTC]

I absolutely love this. It is incredible and beautiful!

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Bloodredsangre [2007-03-16 06:24:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you my friend!

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camilah In reply to ??? [2007-03-15 22:28:31 +0000 UTC]

U rock

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to camilah [2007-03-16 06:24:50 +0000 UTC]

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camilah In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-07-05 15:31:41 +0000 UTC]

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Manshi In reply to ??? [2007-03-15 22:21:31 +0000 UTC]

I've been listening to Leaves' Eyes "Vinland Saga" over and over again lately and this picture fits it so well. I imagine him looking back at his home one last moment before setting out to the sea.

Seeing the before and after pics I can appreciate the work you did in blending the different elements, especially in making the light match. I think you did an awesome job here.

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Manshi [2007-03-16 06:26:22 +0000 UTC]

Oooh yes, he does look a bit unwilling to leave, like he is lingering for as long as possible...

Yes I wasn't sure I could pull it off at first But Luckily I did!

I am so glad you like it my friend

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talyra In reply to ??? [2007-03-15 22:16:23 +0000 UTC]

That's amazing! Nice match between the sky and the lighting on his hair. The eyes really grab your attention.

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to talyra [2007-03-16 06:27:56 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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Scarlett1313 In reply to ??? [2007-03-15 21:52:21 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! I love this!

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Scarlett1313 [2007-03-15 21:53:32 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you do

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Scarlett1313 In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-03-15 21:59:25 +0000 UTC]

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ImaginedMoments In reply to ??? [2007-03-15 21:43:24 +0000 UTC]

Outstanding! Bravo!

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to ImaginedMoments [2007-03-15 21:45:45 +0000 UTC]

thank you dear

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SilvieTepes In reply to ??? [2007-03-15 21:34:46 +0000 UTC]

You're more than a genious.

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to SilvieTepes [2007-03-15 21:35:38 +0000 UTC]



Thank you dear

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SilvieTepes In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-03-15 21:39:21 +0000 UTC]

Why blush? It's simply the truth.

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to SilvieTepes [2007-03-15 21:43:49 +0000 UTC]

You are too kind

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SilvieTepes In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-03-15 21:59:35 +0000 UTC]

Nah, I am just say what I think.

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IdaLarsenArt In reply to SilvieTepes [2007-03-15 22:08:28 +0000 UTC]

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SilvieTepes In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-03-15 22:26:35 +0000 UTC]

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SilvieTepes In reply to ??? [2007-03-15 21:34:18 +0000 UTC]

You're more than a genious.

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