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Christa-S-Nelson — Bofur the Kind

Published: 2014-01-21 08:19:49 +0000 UTC; Views: 3131; Favourites: 219; Downloads: 19
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All graphite, mostly my 9B and 8B pencils. This took me well on 10 hours, I believe this is 13" by 8", I never measured. The photo does not do it's justice, there is a lot of details that you are missing out on, i'll see if I can post a detail composite soon. 


So here you are! My latest obsession. This is Bofur the dwarf from The Hobbit. Bofur is Bifur's brother and Bombur's cousin and the most adorable dwarf in all the company. Aside from Fili and Kili. Those two were definitely hotter than expected.


Decided to finally have a go at Bofur the Dwarf from The Hobbit as portrayed by James Nesbitt. He is such an incredible actor. I think he does a marvelous job at introducing his character, seeing as the 13 individual dwarves never had any real personality that they could claim as their own and made them unique. In the book and the 70's cartoon adaption, the dwarves were mostly uniform. This is another reason why I love Peter Jackson, he really wanted each dwarf to be 100% unique. I think one of his best casting decisions was James Nesbitt. 

Bofur is a kind, protective, helpful, and adorable dwarf. He tries very hard to make Bilbo feel accepted and and I think he acquires a certain fondness for him. "Think furnace with wings!" My favorite line. In the first movie, Bofur rips off a piece of his own shirt (or whatever it was) for Bilbo to use as a hankie (adorable). He grabs Bilbo in Rivendell and stands guard in front of him as the elves come riding in. He is the only one who notices that Bilbo is missing after the Rock Giant battle. And when Bilbo says he is leaving, he is really upset at first but then accepts Bilbo's decision and wishes him luck even though Bilbo was the only reason why they decided to take back the mountain. And finally, his adorable sigh of relief when Bilbo reappears after the goblin caves. And of course you have all his little quirks. Oh my goodness, that contemplating look just before he tosses Bombur his nicely roasted sausage. Pure fiendish thought process. He and Radagast are incredibly alike in looks, lots of curls and ups and downs in their costume design. His ear hat is priceless. 

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Comments: 83

Christa-S-Nelson In reply to ??? [2019-07-18 14:53:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!!

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TirikiSullivan [2018-08-21 08:11:18 +0000 UTC]

The pure life in his facial features

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BlueCaroline [2015-04-22 22:37:25 +0000 UTC]

Wow this is a really awesome portrait! So much personality I love this man!

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Christa-S-Nelson In reply to BlueCaroline [2015-04-22 23:20:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! this was very much a learning experience

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Domenique2 [2015-03-22 16:46:13 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow!! So good

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Christa-S-Nelson In reply to Domenique2 [2015-04-14 22:37:02 +0000 UTC]

thank you!! ^^

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Domenique2 In reply to Christa-S-Nelson [2015-04-15 00:50:27 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome

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adavesseth [2015-01-27 20:54:29 +0000 UTC]

You've so captured the twinkle in his eyes here. And I love-love-love the hair, hat, beard and everything curly. And woah, those are some soft pencils you use!

James Nesbitt manages to make a small character have a big impact on the screen. When you first start noticing Bofur, you realize he's the life and soul of the company, 'cause he has funny moments and lines (like the song in Rivendell), and caring moments like when he wishes Bilbo the best of luck. One of the most developed dwarf-characters, if you ask me.

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philippeL [2014-10-25 23:04:01 +0000 UTC]

Nice job! Really the coolest dwarf!

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TheWhovianHalfling [2014-07-14 03:58:43 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful! But actually Bofur is Bombur's brother and Bifur's cousin...

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Feidhelm [2014-03-21 15:18:20 +0000 UTC]

I like this type of pencil portraits best, with their shard lines and unmasked shading, as opposed to those overly polished pencil drawings that try to look like black and white photos. I mean, yeah, kudos to those artists and their patience, but I believe traditional art should not thrive for a photo realistic look, but rather emulate life-likeness through simple lines and spontaneous pencil and brush strokes. 
Also, I'm glad you drew Bofur and not one of the other overly popular dwarves

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Christa-S-Nelson In reply to Feidhelm [2014-04-08 05:31:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!! Bofur is definitely my favorite. You should read what I wrote about him in my artists comments

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Pevansy [2014-03-10 21:36:53 +0000 UTC]

Excellent

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Christa-S-Nelson In reply to Pevansy [2014-04-08 05:31:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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littlewillow-art [2014-03-05 03:49:56 +0000 UTC]

What an amazing job!! Oh my god I just love that smile and twinkle in his eyes!

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Christa-S-Nelson In reply to littlewillow-art [2014-04-08 05:31:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!! 

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rajasegar [2014-03-01 05:16:20 +0000 UTC]

Great piece of work!
Thanks for sharing...
Featured in Daily Inspirations in hangaroundtheweb.com/2014/02/d…

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Christa-S-Nelson In reply to rajasegar [2014-04-08 05:31:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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Max-Kielsmeier [2014-02-27 07:30:09 +0000 UTC]

My personal favorite dwarf in the movie

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Christa-S-Nelson In reply to Max-Kielsmeier [2014-04-08 05:32:14 +0000 UTC]

Mine too!! He is amazing.

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Angelic-yunie [2014-02-10 20:46:45 +0000 UTC]

It's perfect!

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Christa-S-Nelson In reply to Angelic-yunie [2014-04-08 05:32:37 +0000 UTC]

I wouldn't say that but thank you!!

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markstewart [2014-02-09 15:41:46 +0000 UTC]

His eyes say it all .. well done indeed

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Christa-S-Nelson In reply to markstewart [2014-04-08 05:32:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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markstewart In reply to Christa-S-Nelson [2014-04-12 18:24:28 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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blanket86 [2014-02-05 10:56:35 +0000 UTC]

This is so beautiful! I love this style and composition! Congratulations! You are talented!

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Christa-S-Nelson In reply to blanket86 [2014-02-06 01:43:51 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much!!

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EduardoLeon [2014-02-01 17:05:19 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!

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Christa-S-Nelson In reply to EduardoLeon [2014-02-06 01:43:59 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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Tatoonthesky [2014-01-30 22:40:36 +0000 UTC]

EPIC DRAWING, I LOVED IT! *OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO*

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Christa-S-Nelson In reply to Tatoonthesky [2014-02-06 01:44:09 +0000 UTC]

haha thank you!!

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rosiemonkey [2014-01-30 10:02:27 +0000 UTC]

This is honestly amazing!

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Christa-S-Nelson In reply to rosiemonkey [2014-02-06 01:44:23 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much!

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rosiemonkey In reply to Christa-S-Nelson [2014-02-06 21:47:33 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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Wundernaeschen [2014-01-25 10:55:27 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work!!!!!

So much details... I'm speechless ^^

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Wundernaeschen In reply to Wundernaeschen [2014-01-29 07:28:01 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome

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Christa-S-Nelson In reply to Wundernaeschen [2014-01-29 06:27:02 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much! 

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LoonaLucy [2014-01-25 08:41:14 +0000 UTC]

Great Drawing!

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Christa-S-Nelson In reply to LoonaLucy [2014-01-29 06:27:08 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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Raph1966 [2014-01-25 01:37:35 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful work. You got his essence in this art.   The Durin Dwarves may be the "hotties" but Bofur is my fave dwarf.

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Christa-S-Nelson In reply to Raph1966 [2014-01-29 06:28:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I completely agree, he has the most unique character out of all of them, James Nesbitt is incredible.

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S3V4STR4 [2014-01-24 18:38:32 +0000 UTC]

Well done

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Christa-S-Nelson In reply to S3V4STR4 [2014-01-29 06:28:18 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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S3V4STR4 In reply to Christa-S-Nelson [2014-01-29 13:59:00 +0000 UTC]

♥ You're welcome

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carol137 [2014-01-24 15:23:28 +0000 UTC]

Excellent job!  You've really captured his whole personality.

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Christa-S-Nelson In reply to carol137 [2014-01-29 06:28:38 +0000 UTC]

thank you!! He is such an adorable dwarf.

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Kauhana [2014-01-24 00:18:16 +0000 UTC]

My favorite part about this picture is that in its thumbnail form, if I"m not paying attention, looks like it's for a black-and-white photo. An actual photo. This picture is amazing

His eyes are my favorite part - they really capture the kindness you meant to put in them.

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Christa-S-Nelson In reply to Kauhana [2014-01-29 06:29:42 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much!!!! I spent forever on the eyes and I kept going back to them throughout making this drawing

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button-bird [2014-01-23 11:17:50 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful you captured him perfectly.

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Christa-S-Nelson In reply to button-bird [2014-01-23 23:19:23 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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