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Painter X. Commission.

Concept: Sauron and Maglor. Based on a Lord of the Rings fanfic. As Sauron's prisoner, Maglor plays the harp until his fingers bleed.

This painting took a very long time. Partly from other work obligations getting in the way, and partly from my often obsessive/compulsive nature when it comes to my art. Not that I don't put care into my other artwork, but this one for some reason was 'special' and there was always something more that needed to be done to it, for it to be 'right'.

I still can find things to touch-up or tweak, but the poor girl would never get her commission at that rate and I can always find something in my work that needs "just a touch more"
Here's the link to the fanfiction the illustration was based on, just in case anyone's interested.
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"Fallen" by Pippychick

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:iconmarmilla:
That's really great. I love the shading on the hair. It looks so real and soft. :)

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"That's how we roll in the Shire!" -Leonard
:iconfeyval:
It hurts just to look at it. :cries: oooh ;_; The poor Elf!
Maglor had black hair, as far as I remember^^
Where can I find the fanfiction this picture is based on?

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Smile, it confuses people ^_^
:iconneemeister:
Thanks! It kinda hurt to paint it ;)

As to the black hair, in the fanfiction Maglor's hair was described as red, so I was trying to true to that.

Btw, I've edited the description to include the link to the fanfiction. Be warned it's really really dark. ;)
:iconneemeister:
Thank you. :)

In case you're curious, I recently posted a tutorial on how I paint hair.
:iconfeyval:
ok, thank you! I am going to read it as soon as I have time. ^^

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Smile, it confuses people ^_^
:iconfairylord:
Wow, this is so very beautiful! But i feel so sorry for the harpist! Aw, he looks so sad.
Gorgeous colouring, and i love the way you did their faces. Such perfect detail.

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:iconimperfected-wisdom:
Sauron is damn stunning. You seemed to have mastered coloring hair. That shade of red on Maglor is one I haven't seen used before. This is so pretty. :D
:iconlauretha:
*jawdrop*

You are too evil. But yet you captured Sauron perfectly.

As for Macalaure, I always imagined him with hair black as the darkest night... And grey/blue eyes. This guy looks more like Amras... Still, it's a nice concept art, even if you follow a different idea ;)

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Stepping up boldly one put out his hand
He said, "I was just a child then now I'm only a man"
:iconansem1000:
poor elf:( great job on this picture:D looks very realistic:)

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The holy sword is the light from my homeland!

I am the Sri-Lankan Tiger! :XD:

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