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Category Artwork (Digital) / Fantasy
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Title made me think of this piece of music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub0SJpFDko8
The guardian's perch is not always one of beauty, but is often the one most functional. Distant, advanced, a place where a spotter might be found, with the greatest view. And tho the guardian might be himself a fierce warrior, he is clad in the majesty of position, adorned in master's loving care, display fit for a king. But his style, his character, his life is not of these beautiful things, but of moderation, of humble lifestyle, or simple pleasures. So it is a constant battle of rank and position versus style, desire, and will.
Arandur balances it amazingly well, the simplistic silvers and greys against white signifying purity and honor, touched by the highlites of royal gold entwined in body and staff. He knows himself well, he is confident and capable, strong against the challenges of life and time, and he has obviously proven himself to be a noble paladin, worthy of the guardian's position. You have a remarkable talent for capturing that majesty in a moment, bringing life, interest, and an explosion of vivid emotional color to a relatively monochromatic environment.
The grandeur of the gate itself is almost unbelievable. it wasn't until I saw the birds that it really solidified for me. And yet even so as I look at it for a while now, it speaks of a curious desire to look beyond, and yet the fear of what one might find... almost as if the anticipated knowledge of what lies beyond would blind any but the most worthy viewer. And the thought... am I worthy? or is to look upon it asking for death because I have not lived ? The angle of the gate in the image is mysterious, delightful, and invites so much potential in the imagination of the viewer. I will not comment on the structure of the gate or the volumes of thought you have put into the most intricate details such as the 6 images carved into it, as those appreciations are deeply implied with the thoughts that are embedded here.
What I think strikes me as a most interesting use of artistic liberty and yet forces the viewer to really place themselves into the moment... is that the perch Arandur is standing on cannot be in the plane of proximity as you have drawn it. It is a perch out of place. This is not a bad thing! The viewer realizes the darker stone and perch he is standing on are spatially out of context with the arch and the grand path leading to it. And yet it is almost immediately possible to be drawn into the scene as it might actually exist, in which the guardian's perch is faced and positioned in a different manner.... Imagine walking up the path from a distance... the eye takes its time developing the image, with each intricate detail becoming more and more important over the long walk. We see the guardian, he is watching, almost as rigid as the stone itself. He sees you, and the aura you carry as you approach the arch. He knows, no action is needed. You see him there, far above and to the side, and even with the distance, your mind catches vision like deja vu, and you see him in perfect, pure clarity. Like a hawk, you know he is watching, and just as stoic, you keep moving because you know if you are not worthy, you will not need to be afraid of the view beyond the arch because you will never reach it.
Think of it as a mosaic, with the final image comprised of multiple smaller images. The background (the arch) invites the viewer to imagine what they conceive "heaven" to be. It could stand by itself. The inset of Arandur invites multiple directions in thought, considering his majestic presence, leading to the position he holds, and so on... while simultaneously the mind weaves in the relative positions and the aforementioned artistic creativity to bring the image together. if noone else, then I will say it for myself.... I cannot help but find myself engulfed in the moment. And my mind completes what is beyond the eye here.
it is very rare that I find images that conjure such depth and majesty. This one invites so many thoughts, and invokes my own personal beliefs and anticipations much more than most. I know this will be one I will look at many more times. In a way, part of me wants to commission something similar that I might remember those personal connections I feel and how they relate to me... yet I do not want to tarnish the beauty of this original piece. Mayhaps I do have an image that would invoke this level of everything, and yet still be unique enough to be original and not in competition.
So I will say this: Thank you for bringing such an image to life, and sharing it with us. Your talent for vision and ability to draw such power from the canvas are very strong. The detail you bring out shows that you love what you do and have a great connection to it. And I would look forward to commissioning you myself some time in the future.
Since it is appropriate to the image and the time of year, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I hope yours is a wonderful holiday and may you find only the most enjoyable experiences in this and every year.
~Tek
Arandur balances it amazingly well, the simplistic silvers and greys against white signifying purity and honor, touched by the highlites of royal gold entwined in body and staff. He knows himself well, he is confident and capable, strong against the challenges of life and time, and he has obviously proven himself to be a noble paladin, worthy of the guardian's position. You have a remarkable talent for capturing that majesty in a moment, bringing life, interest, and an explosion of vivid emotional color to a relatively monochromatic environment.
The grandeur of the gate itself is almost unbelievable. it wasn't until I saw the birds that it really solidified for me. And yet even so as I look at it for a while now, it speaks of a curious desire to look beyond, and yet the fear of what one might find... almost as if the anticipated knowledge of what lies beyond would blind any but the most worthy viewer. And the thought... am I worthy? or is to look upon it asking for death because I have not lived ? The angle of the gate in the image is mysterious, delightful, and invites so much potential in the imagination of the viewer. I will not comment on the structure of the gate or the volumes of thought you have put into the most intricate details such as the 6 images carved into it, as those appreciations are deeply implied with the thoughts that are embedded here.
What I think strikes me as a most interesting use of artistic liberty and yet forces the viewer to really place themselves into the moment... is that the perch Arandur is standing on cannot be in the plane of proximity as you have drawn it. It is a perch out of place. This is not a bad thing! The viewer realizes the darker stone and perch he is standing on are spatially out of context with the arch and the grand path leading to it. And yet it is almost immediately possible to be drawn into the scene as it might actually exist, in which the guardian's perch is faced and positioned in a different manner.... Imagine walking up the path from a distance... the eye takes its time developing the image, with each intricate detail becoming more and more important over the long walk. We see the guardian, he is watching, almost as rigid as the stone itself. He sees you, and the aura you carry as you approach the arch. He knows, no action is needed. You see him there, far above and to the side, and even with the distance, your mind catches vision like deja vu, and you see him in perfect, pure clarity. Like a hawk, you know he is watching, and just as stoic, you keep moving because you know if you are not worthy, you will not need to be afraid of the view beyond the arch because you will never reach it.
Think of it as a mosaic, with the final image comprised of multiple smaller images. The background (the arch) invites the viewer to imagine what they conceive "heaven" to be. It could stand by itself. The inset of Arandur invites multiple directions in thought, considering his majestic presence, leading to the position he holds, and so on... while simultaneously the mind weaves in the relative positions and the aforementioned artistic creativity to bring the image together. if noone else, then I will say it for myself.... I cannot help but find myself engulfed in the moment. And my mind completes what is beyond the eye here.
it is very rare that I find images that conjure such depth and majesty. This one invites so many thoughts, and invokes my own personal beliefs and anticipations much more than most. I know this will be one I will look at many more times. In a way, part of me wants to commission something similar that I might remember those personal connections I feel and how they relate to me... yet I do not want to tarnish the beauty of this original piece. Mayhaps I do have an image that would invoke this level of everything, and yet still be unique enough to be original and not in competition.
So I will say this: Thank you for bringing such an image to life, and sharing it with us. Your talent for vision and ability to draw such power from the canvas are very strong. The detail you bring out shows that you love what you do and have a great connection to it. And I would look forward to commissioning you myself some time in the future.
Since it is appropriate to the image and the time of year, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I hope yours is a wonderful holiday and may you find only the most enjoyable experiences in this and every year.
~Tek
Hoooo-leeeee shiiiiit.
You continue to astound me. From the awesome musculature of this badass dragon and his badass (halberd? poleaxe?) and his awesome attire and head-horns and etc to the background that gives you a deep breath of the scope of the gate he's guarding, this is awe-inspiring.
You've outdone yourself, and I applaud you.
Also merry xmas!
You continue to astound me. From the awesome musculature of this badass dragon and his badass (halberd? poleaxe?) and his awesome attire and head-horns and etc to the background that gives you a deep breath of the scope of the gate he's guarding, this is awe-inspiring.
You've outdone yourself, and I applaud you.
Also merry xmas!
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