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Published: 2012-01-03 23:23:04 +0000 UTC; Views: 137905; Favourites: 2215; Downloads: 0
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The duel between the dark lord Morgoth and Fingolfin.“Last of all is set the name of Melkor, He who arises in Might. But that name he has forfeited; and the Noldor, who among the Elves suffered most from his malice, will not utter it, and they name him Morgoth, the Dark Enemy of the World.”
— The Silmarillion, J.R.R. Tolkien
Some nice fire stock fav.me/d4jkv9d
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You probably won't see this...
I have seen this in so many videos , I am curious if they always credit you?
Amazing work with the background!
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I wonder if Fingolfin could have won the fight if he had ditched his sword for a leather sling and a rounded stone...
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Hey ! Your art been's stolen !!! ><
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Amazing drawing!
Using this as my home screen.
Keep up the good work
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Fingolfin is one of my top favorite characters in the Tolkien mythos next to my main dog Feanor!
"Get thee gone thou Jailcrow of Mandos!"
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This picture is fantastic! Exactly what I imagined the scene looking like.
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Tolkien was a genius. But I haven't read the Silmarillion yet 
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You have indeed come a long way since this piece.
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Wanted to add that I'd also be interested in buying this as a print... Very atmospheric!
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Now i see why Sauron was so BIG in the game Lego The Lord of the Rings. He sure as hell wasn't that big in Shadow of Mordor.
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The Grand-daddy of all Evil Gods in Fantasy literature...
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Holy smokes. This image more than any other fully captures the immensity and sheer power Morgoth held over all mortals. Here, he makes Fingolfin look like a mouse.
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Is there a way to buy a version without the watermark? I really would like this for my desktop background 
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THis artpiece has been featured in my group! fantasyminds.deviantart.com/
Have a good day!
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I was writing about this two nights ago after too much wine. It all seemed amazing at the time, reading it back now it seems like I had a few good points and repeated them over and over in different ways. Still, an excellent picture, a little more focus on the geography of the area near Angband would have made it perfect.
Here's what I typed up:
The spikes on Morgoth's armour are pointing upwards showing his divine nature - he came from the heavens. But his pitted yellow eyes and resolute stance and hammer shfit his focus to the ground, to the realm of elves and men, to the changeable world. His hammer is Grond, the hammer of the underworld, and it burns with fire which is the element most quickly capable of physical change.
Fingolfin's weapon is also pointed towards the ground, defying Morgoth's claim over the earth. However, his hair, the same colour (and, by implication, nature) of his sword, is implying that he is the true subject/proprietor of the earth. It is his to exist in and rule as much as he can.
Two directions then for Morgoth, who defies his own nature by defying the will of Illuvatar.
One direction for Fingolfin, although who is outmatched, directs his force, his weapon, in the direction of his spirit, the made world.
Also important. Fingolfin's hair AND sword point in the exact same direction. His actions, even his defiance, spring from his following of his true nature. Morgoth's are the OPPOSITE and spring from his defiance. This is why he is considered ANTAGONIST. He is the one most defiant of his intended role, the one who seeks dominion over lands he has no claim over.
Fingolfin follows his nature.
Morgoth defies his.
Fingolfin's intention remains unbending even given the proximity of Grond and its change-inducing fire, given a greater impression of strength of Fongolfin's part, especially considering thir disproportionate sizes.
Met in valley - meeting inevitable.
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Hi, what kind of device did you use to paint? Thank you
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A Wacom intuos 4 and photoshop
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I've looked around for the best Fingolfin vs Morgoth duel picture and I can honestly say this is the best one I have seen. BTW it's also my wallpaper on my laptop
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Indredible picture, you have captured the scene perfectly. The fear and bravery in one view, very well done!
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Hoo! That's some epicness right there! I feel the need to listen to Manowar or Rhapsody of Fire!
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