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Numenor, Sauron in the Temple of MelkorIllustration for the Silmarillion by Tolkien
mixed media, 44x31 cm
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I love the Silmarillion, and I love Morrowind. This evokes a particular sinister Morrowind elf in a very good way.
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Praise it with great praise. Heart stopping and soul disturbingly beautiful.
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I am in love with the way you render gold and lighting <3
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Very well done!The reflections of light on the gold is simply excellent!
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Good job! What did u use for this ilustration? Acrylics?
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This is a very unique and quite original version of Sauron while still being true to the books. Incredible !
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Hello Elena! Your work is really excellent and very inspiring. Especially this illustration of Sauron as high priest. Seing this it was both just how I imagined it but with an extra dimension I haven't thought of. I have a working on a theology of Sauron (as part of an attempt to develop a version of the black speech of mordor) and wonder if I could use this picture as an illustration.
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This is incredible! I just discovered your art, it's so impressive, the details and how loyal to the descriptions of Tolkien your art is ! Amazing job ! Keep it up !
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Thank you very much for kind feedbeck! ^____^
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That mask is amazing! 
Anyway, I actually just wanted to let you know that I adore this artwork a lot!
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На DA можно найти немало качественных артов, но редко когда встретишь оригинальный стиль. Это как раз тот случай. Ценность Вашей работы не в безукоризненном владении графическими приёмами (хотя это тоже важно), а в создании уникального образа посредством элементов материальной культуры. Элегантная золотая маска, передающая тщеславие и властолюбие Саурона, в то же время является символом, скрывающим его лицо (в прямом и переносном смысле). Я бы однозначно хотел увидеть её в экранизации.
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Марк, спасибо большое! ^____^ Образ Саурона рождался долго, тема падения Нуменора она очень глубокая, поэтому не хотелось делать ещё одного среднестатистического относительно привлекательного злодея, а продумать образ как раз через детали. Золотые маски имели место во многих древних культурах, и символический смысл у этого предмета очень обширный, кроме самого естественного и очевидного- двуличие, желание скрыть свою истинную природу. Так что всё именно как вы говорите, это и подразумевала, рада что оценили!
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I love how the metal has turned out in this piece. Really cool forms here.
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pretty imaginative all over because the detailed mask and furnitures
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I was looking for some Tolkien characters depictions and most I found were disappointing or childish... Until I stumbled into yours. You have a special gift for transposing in breathtaking images what Tolkien painted with words. When I look at your art, Vairë the Weaver comes to mind. Thank you so much for sharing your unique work!
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I love the way your image works here, glittering in all the opulence of gold and gems, bright in their splendor and reflected light... but all shot through with darkness, evil and death.
Interesting reminder that Sauron was once flesh and blood, since in the LotR, you always think of him as this terrible and dark force. But even here, without his true eyes showing, you can see the transformation which he has chosen.
It's interesting how the mask has the empty eyes, but the gem stones which ring the face almost look like reptile or dragon eyes, searching with their angry intent.
Beautifully done, Elena, as always!
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Как же я люблю вашего Саурона! А еще я люблю Саурона в Нуменоре, так что эта работа для меня - комбо.
Полуулыбка восхитительна, вспомнились жутковатые архаические улыбки.
А маска! Просто нет слов. Вы великолепны.
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Мне всегда нравились архаические коры и куросы, очень загадочно улыбаются)
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I love the subtle yet intense emotion in his mouth and the position of his hands
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Thank you very much, dear friend!
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Magnificent.
Now I've got to read the Silmarillion so I know what's happening.
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This is absolutely gorgeous! You are so amazing artist!
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So stunningly beautiful... the details on the mask, the jewellery... it is amazing! I'm mesmerized by the snake on his wrist.
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