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Published: 2007-02-18 17:20:49 +0000 UTC; Views: 5601; Favourites: 89; Downloads: 425
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Description Finished at last..Waylander is a favourite character from the David Gemmell novels probably his best creation and I loved reading the books again to get inspiration..
In the piece Waylander is pursuing someone and finds one of his cross-bow bolts (which he fired earlier) on the ground..So now he has to tread carefully while following the blood trail..
Oil on canvas 22" by 32"
And thanks to Cobweb [link] for allowing me to use his stock..

This piece is dedicated to David Gemmell who sadly died last year..
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Comments: 93

Leebea In reply to ??? [2012-07-31 22:43:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks...much appreciated.

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Gunwinds69 [2011-10-14 15:08:13 +0000 UTC]

Hello the camp!
Nice work! I really like Waylander, and have been happy to find that appreciation reflected by other dA members as well.
I admin a new Facebook group for appreciation, reflection, and in-depth discussion of David's wonderful books. We've got a lot of cool stuff planned to enrich the Gemmell experience. There is no monetary motivation, just want to share the love.
Perhaps you would be willing to let us post your Gemmell-related art in our photo gallery (with art credit and a link to your dA page, of course)? Please come and join the conversation!
facebook.com/David.Gemmel.Novels

Cheers,
JeC

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Leebea In reply to Gunwinds69 [2011-10-15 18:08:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Sure you can post it if you like.

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Valallan [2011-06-02 01:14:36 +0000 UTC]

Love it!!

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MirachRavaia [2011-02-26 09:44:11 +0000 UTC]

Hello! I featured your work in my journal: [link]

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Linnhe [2010-08-24 22:10:24 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! You've really captured him. Gemmell's books are some of my favourites, especially Waylander. It was very sad to lose him.

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Leebea In reply to Linnhe [2010-08-27 22:14:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks...glad you like him.I still keep going back to Gemmell's books when I need inspiring.

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Linnhe In reply to Leebea [2010-08-28 19:50:22 +0000 UTC]

I can see why! He creates such awesome characters and settings!

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AllisonWalker2 [2008-06-01 20:30:22 +0000 UTC]

The horse's head is a bit messed up...

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Winehorse [2008-05-04 11:38:43 +0000 UTC]

I'm not much of a fan of Gemmell's but i like the story this painting is telling.

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OutlawStudios [2008-04-25 12:55:07 +0000 UTC]

fantastic piece!!!I love the lighting and your anatomy is very good!!!

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Leebea In reply to OutlawStudios [2008-04-27 12:22:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks glad you it.

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ChakotayDgryphon [2008-04-17 05:02:44 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful piece. I love every bit of it. From detailing of the horse, to the guy's hair, to the attention to the forest around them.

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nicoletaggart [2007-12-06 15:21:21 +0000 UTC]

Excellent piece. Gemmell was a fantastic writer. He had a wonderful way of making you love every character.

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Leebea In reply to nicoletaggart [2007-12-07 22:14:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you..He's the only novelist I read at the moment...he get's my imagination working.

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nicoletaggart In reply to Leebea [2007-12-09 02:41:59 +0000 UTC]

Yes, he is very good for the imagination. I use his novels to escape the dreary world.

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Stapic [2007-12-05 12:47:32 +0000 UTC]

This is astonishing Lee! You have really outdone youself

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Leebea In reply to Stapic [2007-12-07 22:12:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks much appreciated..

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ChaosDwarf [2007-12-02 20:17:30 +0000 UTC]

nice one man..waylander looked a lil different in my head though...

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Leebea In reply to ChaosDwarf [2007-12-07 22:11:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks...I think it's different for every one who read Gemmell's book's... I kind of based it before he killed the Drenai king in the first book making him look a bit younger.

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BelovedFanboy [2007-12-02 12:56:18 +0000 UTC]

It does look pretty good. Although Druss is my favourite character from Gemmell's books, Waylander also has a place in my heart.
Well done!

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Leebea In reply to BelovedFanboy [2007-12-07 22:06:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Druss is a great character ... also Skilgannon was pretty good as well .

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suzanastojanovic [2007-10-05 18:19:28 +0000 UTC]

This is so beautiful!

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Leebea In reply to suzanastojanovic [2007-12-07 22:00:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks much appreciated.

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Hatch83 [2007-08-21 19:36:49 +0000 UTC]

Awsome miss, am slightly obsessed with Gemmels stories and characters nice to see the grey man put to paper finally! have you done any other gemmel inspired pictures? Have just finished a quick interpretation of connovar-love to know what u think of it!

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Leebea In reply to Hatch83 [2007-09-07 21:05:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks... Sorry I've not answered.. been having problems with this page finding my comments... but now thankfully I can answer them..
As you can see I'm a huge fan also of Gemmell's... Waylander is definitely the favourite and there's also a Druss piece on the go [link] maybe Skilgannon later on.. but at the moment I'm reading Gemmell's Troy.
I loved the Rigante series.. Connovar and his son Bane really exellent characters.

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Norloth [2007-06-10 12:43:46 +0000 UTC]

This just remind me of Aragorn.
anyway, great done!

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pissiMissi [2007-04-22 14:11:03 +0000 UTC]

I like this a lot. ^^

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Leebea In reply to pissiMissi [2007-05-04 20:29:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.glad you like it.

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Rita-Ria [2007-03-09 08:19:00 +0000 UTC]

just brilliant!

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Leebea In reply to Rita-Ria [2007-03-14 10:31:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you..

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Rita-Ria In reply to Leebea [2007-03-14 10:52:25 +0000 UTC]

Very welcome

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HOULY1970 [2007-02-23 20:19:00 +0000 UTC]

Hey Lee.

It turned out fabulous. The only little thing that I see that draws my attention is a sort of halo around his head where the backgrounds appears to be lighter than the rest of background. I see it a bit aound his left hand and knee as well. Was that intentional ?

I saw you posting about Halo 2 I haven't tried it yet .. I didn't even realize that it was out, but I picked up Gears of War and that game Is bloody Awesome .. Best I've ever played to date. Between that, Saints Row which I'm almost finished .. Having difficulties at the Airpost Mission, and Fight Night Round III .. I barely play the other games that I've bought for my 360. Lost planet looks a lot like a cross between Halo and Gears ... I may pick that one up once the price drops some.

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Leebea In reply to HOULY1970 [2007-02-23 22:01:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks..Yes my friend noticed that too..I scaled the head down a little and the knee and was a bit lazy finishing off..You know when you get to the end of a painting and you just want it finished..and I think the photo doesn't do it justice as well..but hopefully I'll finish those areas soon and get a decent photo when we get some sunlight over here..
You have to play Halo 2..It's what the Xbox was built for and online play is awsome..My nephew has totally mastered that game online..At the moment I'm hooked on Battlestation's Midway..but online I've found some of the game rooms quite glitchy..so they need to sort that out..

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horsebackrider15 [2007-02-23 16:16:21 +0000 UTC]

This is gorgeous... i love it

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Leebea In reply to horsebackrider15 [2007-02-23 21:39:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you and thanks for the favs..much appreciated..

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horsebackrider15 In reply to Leebea [2007-02-26 01:48:37 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome

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EricNocellaDiaz [2007-02-21 14:43:33 +0000 UTC]

Looks great man. Came all together really well. Awesome work. You ever do any book covers?

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Leebea In reply to EricNocellaDiaz [2007-02-23 21:38:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks..glad you like it.Never done any book covers..but would realy love to one day..

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ArtbySandiJohnson [2007-02-21 13:10:51 +0000 UTC]

I like the composition created by the positioning of the trees and the characters and the use of color.

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Leebea In reply to ArtbySandiJohnson [2007-02-23 21:36:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks..glad you like it..

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Dyun [2007-02-20 23:36:09 +0000 UTC]

What a gorgeous piece. I'm so happy to see this finished! I've been waiting patiently for it. I absolutely love it of course. The perfectly blended colors on the horse make him pop right out of the picture. I love the shine and muscle on his shoulder, neck and legs. The Waylander is great too. His expression and pose are perfect. The detail on the saddle and bridle is wonderful. Very convincing. The fabric of the saddle looks very realistic. Looks like soft leather. The forest in the foreground and background is beautiful. I wish I could walk around inside it. I can just imagine the sights, sounds, and smells. Awesome work!!

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Leebea In reply to Dyun [2007-02-21 00:14:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks..It was a joy to paint this one but was a pain in a few places at times and you can understand why it took a while..I'm happy how the horse turned out..looks better than I thought it would..but this photo doesn't do it justice..I'll take a better photo when we get some decent sunlight..Glad you like the saddle..it was a challenge at first but found some decent reference for detail..wanted to give it a medieval look and worn used look..The forest is my favourite part of the painting and has temped me to do more landscapes..probably will if I get chance this year..
And thanks for the fav..much appreciated.

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Dyun In reply to Leebea [2007-02-21 19:50:23 +0000 UTC]

Great things take a little time. I bet in person this is beyond beautiful. Excellent thinking on the worn saddle! It's nice to see you try to think of everything when painting. I love those little details. That's what makes a piece so convincing.

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richardj [2007-02-19 21:35:55 +0000 UTC]

Jolly good! I want to climb into the picture and walk up into the forest!

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Leebea In reply to richardj [2007-02-20 17:26:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks..I know what you mean..I would love to have a forest on my door step or in the back garden..just somewhere to get lost in..

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CaroleHumphreys [2007-02-19 20:42:33 +0000 UTC]

I love the depth you've captured in the forest and the hazy light in the distance. It's such a peaceful setting, but at the same time very dramatic because of the anxiety and caution shown in the face and pose. The horse is gorgeous too. Great job.

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Leebea In reply to CaroleHumphreys [2007-02-20 17:19:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks..glad you like it..I enjoyed painting this one..
and thanks for the fav..much appreciated..

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CaroleHumphreys In reply to Leebea [2007-02-22 10:33:51 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome, Lee

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NatalieAnne24 [2007-02-19 19:45:41 +0000 UTC]

Excellent details!! I love the horse and the pose of the man, also the foreground and the background.... i just love the whole piece

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