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A portrait! Gasp!Allow me to explain.
Recently I've encountered a magnificent book series by Garth Nix called the Keys to the Kingdom. I was so impressed by them that I was moved to try to draw realistically for the first time in while.
This is Arthur Penhaligon, the hero of the story. He's kind of thrown into the whole thing by accident but manages to continue through the Week, mastering each Morrow Day and controlling their Keys. So far, he's Master of the Lower House, Lord of the Far Reaches, Commander of the Glorious Army of the Architect...It's quite a list.
(For those of you who have read these, I didn't quite agree with the picture of Arthur they chose...so I drew my own.
)Character belongs to Mr. Nix.
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THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM!!!
Let the Will be done!
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I thought I was the only one who read these books! And Arthur looks so damn awesome!
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They're great, aren't they? Thanks--I tried to draw him as closely as I could to the idea I had of him while I was reading. Thanks for the fav, too.
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I'm on Superior Saturday. And oh my god, I wish Arthur wasn't whatever he is now.
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I remember thinking that, too! He wasn't the same after changing into a Denizen.
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I could care less if he got better looking, he changed WAY to much. It was like when I read Mockingjay and Finnick died. I wanted to slap the author so badly. Also, if they made a movie series for Keys to the Kingdom, who do you think would be the best Arthur?
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Yeah, it was a weird change...
I'm not sure who I'd pick to play him. Maybe Logan Lerman? Can't say that I've thought about it much, though they would make pretty good movies.
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I think he would but.....He's not as young as Arthur is. I think Logan would be good for Arthur after the change though.
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That's true, he is a bit older, though maybe after the change...? Who would you pick to play him?
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I think Dakota Goyo or Sam Adler would do good as Arthur.
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Hm, maybe. I wonder if they will ever make a movie for it. Though book adaptations are pretty popular right now...
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They don't follow the book very well sometimes, though. But still....That's true....
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Woah, I think that's really quite cute. Nice rendition of Arthur. Effin love that book series, though I've only read two so far and I recently got the others and so I've started reading it from the first book again. Great job. The face has life to it. Awesome 
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Thanks for your comment! It really is a good series, although it didn't quite end the way I wanted it to.
It's true, though! There's hardly any fanart around, which is a shame, really.
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You're very welcome. Yeah that's true. It really is very cool. Oh is that so? Well I've read up to Superior Saturday..so far it's been pretty intense. I dunno how it ends yet, but I do hope it ends nicely.
Yeah maybe you should if you get time! I'm sure you'd do a great job : )
You're right, there's hardly any and it really is a shame. It's such an imaginative series at that too. I might try drawing a picture inspired by the series but I dunno if I actually will XDD But yeah I'd atleast like to draw Suzy. She's so awesome
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The ending is...unique. 
There's so many opportunities for good pictures! It's sad there aren't that many. You should draw some! We need all the Keys to the Kingdom artists we can get!
Thanks so much for your comment.
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Unique eh? I see ha ha. Yeah ofcourse..hmm I see. Can't wait to read Lord Sunday. I decided to read it once my exams are done. Just 2 more to go ho ho. Awesome then! Thanks a lot ^ ^ It IS a great series..SO imaginative too. It made my art-block and writer's block go away! XDD How awesome is that
Yeah there are a lotta good opportunities..I know right. It's too sad there are hardly any fan arts of the series. Hopefully there will be more in the future. Thanks! I definitely want to. I'll try to draw some after my exams. Yesh! You're right! I wonder if there's a club for the series...hmm
Oh no worries, you're very welcome
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Lord Sunday's a good read. I couldn't hardly put it down once I started. ^.^ Well, good luck with your exams!
That is pretty awesome. I read through a few of them in a couple of days and couldn't help but draw afterwards.
I hope there will be some more art--we'll just have to make up the difference, right? Actually, there is at least one! They asked if they could feature my Mister Monday picture. Here's their page: [link] Sadly, it doesn't look very active...
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Oh awesome, I can't wait to read it. Thanks a lot! Almost done, just one more to go. Thanks XD Yeah I can relate to that. I felt like drawing too. *sniff* Yeah same here. Such a great series. I hope his new series is nice too.
Yeshh you're right! Oh I see. They've got an artwork by ~mc-the-lane who's art is awesome and he also drew a drawing of Sabriel I think. One of the few people. I can't believe his stuff doesn't get much fan art or stuff around here. Yeah it really doesn't look very active..pooh =_=
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He's got a new series? I had no idea! ^.^
It's really strange why there isn't much fan art when there are quite a few fans! I suddenly feel inspired to draw some...
Yeah, it's a shame that there isn't much activity there. I wonder if there are others out there. That's the only one I've found.
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Yeah he has, it's a collaboration with another author though. Seems interesting. Hope it's good. And he has another book series coming out, written by him called A cofusion of Princes..yeah XD
I know right, kinda strange indeed. Ah awesome, you should! Yeah, it is. I haven't really seen any around either D:
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Huh. Both of those series sound like they could be good. I'll have to look for them when they come out.
Well, when I get some substantial drawing time, I think I might attempt a picture or two. ^.^
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Yeah, I bought the first book in the trouble twister series. It's not bad..since it's a collab, it is a wee bit different..but the book got more interesting around the end and I'm looking forward to reading the next book.
Yes, same here. Good luck.
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Oh, okay. Well at least it got more interesting, right?
Thanks! You too. ^.^
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Yeah it sure did! I'm really looking forward to the next book XD
You're very welcome. Yay thanks! I'll try doing some keys to the kingdom art once my exams are done. Whatcha upto?
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Great. ^.^ I wish I could read fun things. If I get time, I might look for those.
I'm back in school, actually. I'm really not happy to be back, but I do have a drawing class that lets me do 6 free drawings a week...so I might be able to do some Keys to the Kingdom art and get work done for class.
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I like the expression in his face. You can tell it's one of those moments when he feels like a mortal boy in a big world, a little overwhelmed but still determined to keep moving.
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Hm. ^.^ I like that description a lot. Thanks!
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Good job. The Keys To The Kingdom, by Garth Nix is my favorite series and the best series written by man and the best in The Universe. Have you read Lord Sunday, the last novel? You should draw a picture of what he looks like in that book. Arthur The Rightful Heir to The Universe. He is Master of the Lower House, Lord of The Far Reaches, Duke Of The Border Sea, Overlord of The Great Maze, Commander in chief of The Glorious Army Of The Architect, Master of The Middle House, Ruler of The Upper House. He becomes The New Architect and recreates The Universe and everything which was swallowed up by the tide of nothing. As The New Architect he is twelve feet tall. That is quite a height!
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^.^ Thank you! It is a very good series and I must admit I couldn't stop reading them once I started.
I haven't read Lord Sunday yet, but I have it on hold and someday it'll come in at my library. I'm very excited to read it. I have thought of drawing Arthur as a full Denizen so I might give it a try sometime.
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Yeah, alright well you can send them to me whenever you have them.
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OMG! This is exactly what he looked like in my head! He's soooo cute!!!!!! *feels the need to pinch his cheeks*
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Really? I'm so glad! ^.^
Thank you for the wonderful comment! And thanks for the fav, too.
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It was an absolute must to fav this one. He turned out so well! *squee* I like this portrait- you did a wonderful job on his eyes. I'm so happy that you're drawing this series. Hope they all turn out as great as this one. ^.^
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I really do like this one! Yeah, his eyes are my favorite part (next to the hair, that is
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The hair is pretty camping (you know, intense 
They're all lookin' good. Next up: Mister Monday!
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Niiiice. That's right! Brace yourself!
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Sorry about that. It sent without me finishing it.
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Thas all right. I understand.
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Ah! Realism! Nice! Did you use a reference pic for the pose or just drew it from your mind?
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Yes, realism! *gaspez*
I did use a reference picture...somewhat. Mainly for how he's leaning on his hand. Everything else sorta showed up on its own accord. ^.^ I did have a good idea of what I thought he looked like, so that helped a lot.
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I guess this answers my question on your other one. Nevermind then.
Good job!
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You should really try them out. They're pretty awesome books. I highly recommend them.
Thanks so much!
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