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gouache/oils mish-mash. always loved the bridge of kazad dum showdown between the Balrog and gandalf-some of this i like, other bits not so keen. never tried painting flames before so some of them are less than convincing. it was fun nevertheless..
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*ScottHow Apr 6, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
Very cool
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~HawkeyeWolf Apr 2, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
This is really good! Itīs epic the mix of light and shadows ressembling the Balrogīs shadowy form. I love The Lord of the Rings therefore I love this deviation. Congratulations man!
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*stevej061069 Apr 3, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
I remember when I painted this that I got a bit ahead of myself and painted loads of flames around the torso, before realising with horror that I could no longer realistically render any lower body or legs due to the silhouette I'd created. I then realised by happy accident that I could just leave it and have the Balrog "emerging" from the darkness as if it was some kind of spectre with no real physical form. Maybe not what Tolkein intended but thankfully it worked out and I actually prefer it this way.
Glad you like it, thanks!!
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Mood: Love ~HawkeyeWolf Apr 3, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
If you have seen the film the Balrog emerges from the darkness so itīs perfect xD
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*stevej061069 Apr 3, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Yes. Many times. And it just goes to show. Successful art isn't necessarily planned...;-)
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~nodnarbsmith13 Mar 24, 2013
the most epic of all epicness
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~ScrollPirate Mar 6, 2013
May I post this on my Lord of the Rings facebook page with a link back to your DA page?
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*stevej061069 Mar 7, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
of course, thanks
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~ScrollPirate Mar 7, 2013
Thank you! :D
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~dukeian01 Feb 6, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
ha this is awesome i just happen to be a pyro maniac
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