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This year seems to be stripping us of many legends. This time, it's the great Christopher Lee that's left us.

I remember that one of the very first characters I saw him perform was his Dracula. And something stuck with me through all the Hammer films I later watched and became especially poignant in his superb rendition of the traitor Saruman: his eyes. Those deep, black eyes seemed to conjure an indescribable fear that Sir Christopher put to very good use in his career. Coupled with his booming voice and flawless acting, he helped bring to life some of the most compelling villains in movies.
Speaking of the aforementioned fallen wizard, being the passionate fan that I am of Tolkien's work, back when I saw the LotR trilogy his character seemed to me to be the most accomplished in regards to the original material. He was also one of the few actors that had read Tolkien's work and was a huge fan too; thus bringing the very core of the book to his performance. For me, his Saruman will always be THE Saruman I'll picture reading the book and as with all great artists, his legacy will be remembered for years to come thus rendering him truly immortal.

This is a piece I'd done quite a while ago in my ocassional spare time but hadn't posted as I am always unsure about my interpretation of The Professor's work. But, having based my Saruman in Sir Lee's likeness I think it's only fitting I use this illustration as a tribute to his passing.

May you forever haunt us, Christopher!

Nic.-

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This year seems to be stripping us of many legends. This time, it's the great Christopher Lee that's left us.

I remember that one of the very first characters I saw him perform was his Dracula. And something stuck with me through all the Hammer films I later watched and became especially poignant in his superb rendition of the traitor Saruman: his eyes. Those deep, black eyes seemed to conjure an indescribable fear that Sir Christopher put to very good use in his career. Coupled with his booming voice and flawless acting, he helped bring to life some of the most compelling villains in movies.
Speaking of the aforementioned fallen wizard, being the passionate fan that I am of Tolkien's work, back when I saw the LotR trilogy his character seemed to me to be the most accomplished in regards to the original material. He was also one of the few actors that had read Tolkien's work and was a huge fan too; thus bringing the very core of the book to his performance. For me, his Saruman will always be THE Saruman I'll picture reading the book and as with all great artists, his legacy will be remembered for years to come thus rendering him truly immortal.

This is a piece I'd done quite a while ago in my ocassional spare time but hadn't posted as I am always unsure about my interpretation of The Professor's work. But, having based my Saruman in Sir Lee's likeness I think it's only fitting I use this illustration as a tribute to his passing.

May you forever haunt us, Christopher!

Nic.-