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Published: 2017-07-12 18:53:08 +0000 UTC; Views: 2110; Favourites: 41; Downloads: 0
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Fingolfin Commission. Based on the Silmarillion by JRR Tolkien, a depiction of the elf king Fingolfin fighting the Dark Lord Morgoth.Related content
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Great picture, such a dramatic scene, i like the movement and contrasting colours.
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Thank you very much! Β Yeah, the movement was the main thing I wanted and knew I needed to have blue in it - which worked out great as a contrast to the red of the lava. Β
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Yes, it works really well. Sort of a "fire and ice" contrast (even though the sword itself is flaming). 
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Yep yep! Β
Have you ever played "Drawception"? Β They have a nice fire and ice palette, and some people make gorgeous pics using its inherent contrast.
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No, I haven't played that, though it seems interesting (based on its description, I used to play a similar game with pencil on paper with my friends and it was often tremendously funny
But I can imagine such palette provides for great pictures. In fact one of my own personal favourites from my gallery is
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Ooh, that is a nice piece and a great example of the palette. Β I like your armor designs, love the knotwork around the borders, and think it's a great showing of the contrast between the brothers.
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Thank you, I am honoured by your praise!
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Great sense of a dramatic moment, a shattering climax... and such an incredibly sad story.
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Thank you. Β Yep, it is sad. Β "as are all the tales of Middle-earth," Aragorn said. Β I don't think they ALL are sad, though there is certainly tragedyΒ and loss in most of them.
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Middle Earth was not a place of enduring happiness--it was ever beautiful, and tragic.
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True that.
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Much like our physical world. Β Tolkien's eyes were open.
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Oh indeed. Β He obviously put much wisdom about our world into his own. Β Much found in his writings is applicable to life.
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Very nice. And you actually got the sword positioning right for once 
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Thank you very much!
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You're welcome!
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Wow! I like his silhouette and movement! Perfect atmosphere!
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Thanks so much! I worked on those elements a bit so I am glad you like them!
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