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Published: 2007-03-15 20:24:58 +0000 UTC; Views: 19470; 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..
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
Cat-in-the-mist In reply to ??? [2007-03-15 21:14:23 +0000 UTC]
Thumbsup
But I am a frame addict
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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Cat-in-the-mist [2007-03-15 21:17:59 +0000 UTC]
hehe me too.. I just wanted to try something different than what I usually do
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DeathAngelAkara In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-03-16 06:49:00 +0000 UTC]
you're welcome dear
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eggy-chan In reply to ??? [2007-03-15 21:06:26 +0000 UTC]
Wow! That is awesome! Beautiful work on the eyes. *_*
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IdaLarsenArt In reply to eggy-chan [2007-03-15 21:18:26 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! I absolutely LOVE doing the eye area
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HarleyBliss In reply to ??? [2007-03-15 20:56:32 +0000 UTC]
Fantastic eyes and lighting!
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Selfish-Eden In reply to ??? [2007-03-15 20:50:23 +0000 UTC]
Dude, I love all the detail you added to his eyes! The *eyes* are worth a !
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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Selfish-Eden [2007-03-15 20:56:04 +0000 UTC]
hehe yes I LOVE doing eyes! It's my favorite part... I always hang around the eye area fine-adjusting
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Selfish-Eden In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-03-15 20:57:33 +0000 UTC]
It's well worth it!
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Demoncherry In reply to ??? [2007-03-15 20:48:28 +0000 UTC]
without the frame - and im loving this!!!
(i attended a viking reinactment in the city of york recently - it was excellent)
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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Demoncherry [2007-03-15 20:50:33 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! Yes the message seems to be stronger this way I will consider removing the frames from my other works as well
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Demoncherry In reply to IdaLarsenArt [2007-03-15 21:20:09 +0000 UTC]
well sometimes a frame makes it - i like them but then find they can ruin it - all personal taste
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IdaLarsenArt In reply to Demoncherry [2007-03-15 21:20:47 +0000 UTC]
Indeed.. I might upload a framed version too Just to compare
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nessa In reply to ??? [2007-03-15 20:43:09 +0000 UTC]
Very cool! I've seen paintings similar to this but to have it as a manip is such a cool idea. As for the border, I don't think it matters much. Brown may be a good color but don't overpower the message with the border. Also, if you have aborder, I believe it should somehow tie into the theme. Like have a slight wood texture or something. Anyway, good job and your man fits the part perfectly.
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MirusLuna In reply to ??? [2007-03-15 20:34:29 +0000 UTC]
O.o; eerr... i think i'm in love..
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