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Watercolors, 44 x 25 cm.This is a painting based on a old German saga called Lohengrin.
In this image you see Lohengrin riding a small boat pulled by a friendly swan, who offerd to do this job. (so no animals were harmed in this story
)In the story the boat is not described precisely, so I added some details myself
Lohengrin is described to carry a golden horn at his belt and a shield painted with the image of a dove. He is the son of Parcival and lives with his father in Monsalvat, the castle of the Grail Kingdom, from where he comes to stand in for a falsely accused maid in a Gods Judge.
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The boat looks suspiciously like the paddleboats you can hire on some lakes. Also, isn't he supposed to come up a river instead of over the sea, or is that only in the opera?
Besides, this looks excellent. The waves are really impressive.
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I'd say those paddleboats look suspiciously like my painting. 
And yes, in the end he came up on that river, yet he set out from Montsalvat which is said to be far away. So chances are good that he had to cross some sea to come to that river finally
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I've never been on one of those, but I've got the irresistible urge to hire one and blast Lohengrin while I dash across some random lake.
Sounds rather impracticable. If I were him, and assuming Montsalvat is in Catalonia, I'd ride north to the BiscayneΒ coast, take a trading ship from Santager or Bilbao or so to Flanders, ride until I get to the river Scheldt, get out my trusty friend Swan and ride non-stop to rescue Lady Elsa. Or, dunno, just let God carry me all the way.
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I would take the boat pulled by a swan, guess that's faster (and more elegant) than to ride anywhere
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I would probably book a cheap flight.
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OSS 117 at the medieval age ! lol
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Hehe, sounds like a fun film!
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OSS 117: Le Caire, nid d'espions (OSS 117: Rio Doesn't Answer)
[link] (imdb link)
i think youn can find it with english subtitles
film by Michel Hazanavicius
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Can I have some of your magic, please? Pretty please?
Absolutely stunning - the water is just glorious.
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Haha, you own that and a far exceeding magic yourself already!
I would rather like to get some of your portrait drawing magic!
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No way, you crazy person!
I actually really struggle with portraits -.- Unless they're from imagination.. bah.
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Well I wish I could do them from imagination at least. Still stunned by the girl with the skull mask you did.
My people always look stupid, so I try to hide their faces
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I have never heard of this tale before but your painting intrigues me.
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Glad to have woken your interest
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Thank you very much!
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You're welcome! I enjoy your work.
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Greets from germany.
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Thanks a lot!
GrΓΌΓe zurΓΌck!
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Hello! Your work has been featured here [link] Please, 
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Thanks a lot!
You got a nice collection of art there!
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I currently have this as the wallpaper on my desktop and phone. I love it that much!
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*blushes in timid, Elsa-like way* You are most welcome, most kind Sir/Madam. *curtsy* Otrud: Elsa darling, that comment is from a few MONTHS ago. Elsa: Humh. *ere-so-slightly annoyed* O: *smirk* Feathers a bit ruffled, dear? Elsa:Yes. *stalks off pouting* *writes letter flown by carrier dove to far away husband complaining of O's shrewiness* *L sends paid reinforcements*
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Good to see Lohengrin that doesn't look like metrosexual sucker according to DA fashion. At the other hand I miss some nobility in his appearance. But the water, swans, sky - great job.
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Thanks! He's been on water for days, guess that's where he lost the nobility
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'no animals were harmed in this story' lol yeah and not only cuz of the voluntary thing but the animal was actually a human if i remember right
Awesome pic. Especially the stormyness of it
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Yes you remember correctly
Thank you very much! I think he looks old because of the long journey on the sea
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Yeah... It's just he's always cast as a dashing youngster (perhaps to cater to female audiences?) Hehe
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Thanks again!
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(belated comment) I really like this; it makes me want to read the story -- which is what a good illustration is all about.
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(Very belated answer
Another piece of the story following very soon
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Thank you!
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This is an excellent painting. I am surprised of your ability to make dense with watercolors. I also cannot see any problems concerning the realism of the scene.
As a window to the German saga, it creates a sturdy port to the tensions arisen in the adventure. If any attempts are needed to remind the old written epics, then this painting can be easily used to accomplish it - to show the true glory of the tales.
Ich freue mich auf das Ergebnis des Heldes.
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Thank you so very much!
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