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Published: 2016-12-24 21:20:02 +0000 UTC; Views: 8187; Favourites: 156; Downloads: 36
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'In those years he learned much lore, hearing eagerly the histories of ancient days; and he became thoughtful, and sparing in speech. Often Beleg Strongbow came to Menegroth to seek him, and led him far afield, teaching him woodcraft and archery and (which he loved best) the handling of swords ...'
JRR Tolkien: Unfinished Tales : NARN I HÎN HÚRIN
The Tale of the Children of Húrin
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Wow! Never be able to draw something like that!! Amazing!
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You say that, but maybe ... 
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Great as always!
You don't find too many pictures of young Túrin growing up.
I love all the detail in the sword.
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That is true, though there are a few around. I was listening to the Christopher Lee audiotape of the Narn last spring and jotted down some childhood images of Turin that I might try, including this one and the Second Sorrow of Turin piece. There's another one on my radar with Nellas (which would be my second attempt at that, but taken down from DA long ago!). We'll see when that shows up 
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I tried myself on a Turin and Labadal picture some years ago. There are only four other pictures on DeviantArt featuring this part of the story and they already were here, when I did mine.
Then again: Children of Húrin is full of iconic moments.
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Indeed it is - I've been meaning to paint Labadal for a long long time from this period, but would also like to try him when reunited briefly (oh so briefly) with Turin later on. Come to think of there's just dozens and dozens of Children of Hurin scenes I want toattempt. But then I could say the same across the legendarium *sigh* ...
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I know what you're talking about. I've got a long list of "things worth painting", but progress is oh so slow.
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Beautiful illustration, I like all the details on the swords and clothes as well as the pillars in the background and all the various ornamental designs!
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Thanks my friend. I really don't know how you do it with all the architectural details and clothing and patterning, etc. Sometimes I just want to get a big thick brush of H2O colour, and work completely loosely and freely!
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Yes, I sometimes like that style of work too. 
But generally i think I have an inclination to more detailed drawings. Sometimes perhaps too much (and then I reproach myself for laying it so complicated and taking too much time to finish
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Thanks 
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Wow, Peter! The details on the clothes and swords are really amazing! Especially like Belegs belt
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Thanks indeed; I've been thinking about Doriath-culture recently, so this came out of that I guess
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That's interesting! Is it because of Elrond's mother kin?
I'd rather imagine Rivendell in noldorin style...I guess Elrond had better known it. May be not seen by his own yes, but from Maglor/Maedhros tales.
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I think it's subconscious on my part, in that there is very little left of Sindarin high-culture in the Second and Third Ages (yes you have Sindarin presences in the Greenwood and Lorien, but none ever near as glorious to Doriath). Likewise, Noldorin culture is already accounted for under Gil-Galad and especially Celebrimbor. Obviously by the TA, Rivendell is even more multicultural, but I just can't shift the association. I guess for me Rivendell is a repository of all types of Elven-culture - in a sense that's its point, manifested in the person of Elrond (literally). Yet I just can't help reliving the Thingol-Luthien-Beren pattern again through Elrond-Arwen-Aragorn, and it makes me think of Doriath!
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I also think about multicultural Rivendell, but I guess my addiction to Noldor makes me think of Maglor first (though it's not really right...) when talking of Elrond
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Well, we might also take note of the etymology:
'The name Elrond has been translated as "Star-dome",and "Vault of Heaven" recalling the glory of Menegroth though at an earlier stage, it was supposed to mean "Elf of the Cave".'
But I believe there is no right or wrong answer
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I didin't remember that...interesting note!
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Oh, wonderful portrayal of Beleg and Turin! I can't get over how gorgeous the details on the sword scabbards and clothes are - and on those columns in the background...!
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Apologies for the belated response - so glad you like as ever!
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Thanks darling. Didn't quite work out how I wanted but it's not too bad!
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Much appreciated indeed; t'was a slightly fiddly one but I'm reasonably okay with it. Glad to get it over with
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"Reasonably OK,"..... The longer you look at your own painting..... Merry Christmas to you too! I'm celebrating it at the hospital (where I work.)
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As always, your details are truly stunning! I especially like the designs on the clothes : O
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Thanks so much - I think I prefer Beleg's clothes overall, but I'm glad you like! T'was a fun piece to start, but slightly frustrating to finish. Just one of those ones
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I seriously love Turin and the sword's scabbard. Pretty amazing. Added to favs.
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Always a pleasure and honour to hear from you, friend. Very glad you like! And Merry Christmas!
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And a happy new year!
It's quite good, this artwork. You're only getting better.
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Thanks again - upward trajectories are all we can ask for
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Very beautiful illustration!! I love the many accurate details and their expressiveness, great job as always!! ❤
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Much obliged again, Brunild! I think the details could be a bit more accurate, but it was starting to irk me so decided it was finished! And to move on to the next
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I think that this is perfect!! I often tend myself to be too perfectionist but many Times is not important the technical virtuosity, but is much more important that the piece transmit emotions.
Very beautiful and well done!! ❤
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Wow! So beautiful!!! I love clothes and sword! Great work, Peet!
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Thanks a lot - I told you about this piece a long time ago as I know you like this subject matter - took a very long time to finish, but here we are
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I love all the details in this! the device of Elu on the sword on the wall is awesome, and so many more touches!
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Thanks a lot! Yes, there's was quite of a lot of this and that to fit in here; could've done things a bit differently, I now feel. But, too late - time to move on
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Amazing details, beautiful designs and patterning for elvish clothes and those swords look great as well. Good job!
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Thanks my friend! Your Turin (and other) designs in your illustrations are really detailed and interesting, so this is a satisfying comment to receive 
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