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Published: 2011-03-03 21:22:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 2814; Favourites: 165; Downloads: 71
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Description I finished it!

Probably the chalk piece I spent most time on - instead of being done by last friday I put some more 6-8 hours into it until I was (nearly completely) happy with it.

It is of course Pippin Took played by fabulous Billy Boyd in one of my favourite scenes (right behind the one where he's singing - always gives me the chills, that one) in Return of the King. It's when he and Gandalf have just arrived at Minas Tirith, he's swon allegiance to Denethor and now they're in their room (or rather, on their balcony) and talk about Frodo's quest and the coming battle. It's the deep breath before the plunge....
I always feel that Peter Jackson's adaption works best when he directly takes the lines from the books, even when they're from other scenes there. But even when not, it's a fantastic movie!

This is a commission I did for the fabulous as prize for winning #tolkien 's "Shire" contest. I really, really enjoyed doing it (even though hobbit hair is a nightmare, and the last 4 hours were literally only working on one eye), and I hope you like it, dear!
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sykosys [2013-03-20 18:03:51 +0000 UTC]

This is just so well done.

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Elveanna In reply to sykosys [2013-03-23 04:20:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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sykosys In reply to Elveanna [2013-03-23 08:56:35 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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SinYazM [2012-11-01 04:32:41 +0000 UTC]

It looks lovely.

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DarkMind22 [2012-03-24 21:44:47 +0000 UTC]

Superb lights!

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Elveanna In reply to DarkMind22 [2012-04-16 16:29:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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DarkMind22 In reply to Elveanna [2012-04-18 10:39:40 +0000 UTC]

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NordicLynx [2011-09-16 19:25:39 +0000 UTC]

It's lovely. You've got the expression just right

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Elveanna In reply to NordicLynx [2011-09-18 15:31:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I'm really happy with it (as long as I don't look at the reference ), great that you like it too - and enough for a fav at that.

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soreyo [2011-09-03 19:59:43 +0000 UTC]

I really, really, really like this! You time spent here shows nicely, good job.

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Elveanna In reply to soreyo [2011-09-03 20:31:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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soreyo In reply to Elveanna [2011-09-08 22:20:13 +0000 UTC]

very welcome

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Zireael07 [2011-08-31 14:39:11 +0000 UTC]

Love the style and his expression!

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Elveanna In reply to Zireael07 [2011-09-01 17:22:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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FaerieCarousel [2011-08-29 07:35:26 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is really good! I always liked this moment in the film, so quiet and Pippin looks so small.

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Elveanna In reply to FaerieCarousel [2011-09-01 17:24:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot! Yes, that's what I love about it. It's just so... natural, that you're not always a hero, but that you're scared and that everything's too much. I think they translated it beautifully from book to film.

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FaerieCarousel In reply to Elveanna [2011-09-01 20:25:07 +0000 UTC]

I agree. And you're welcome!

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phthalon [2011-08-28 10:11:25 +0000 UTC]

this is fabulous...the lighting and folds in the cloth, the expression on his face...just great!

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Elveanna In reply to phthalon [2011-09-01 17:27:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! The shirt was actually a really fun part, because you're a little more free than with the facial features, which have to be very exact (and I still know some areas that are not as good as I would have liked). But on the other hand there's the joy of actually catching the expression, so I'm happy I seem to have managed that.

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phthalon In reply to Elveanna [2011-09-01 20:02:13 +0000 UTC]

Yes, you did a wonderful job! Keep up the good work!

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PakPolaris [2011-08-27 22:06:48 +0000 UTC]

beautiful, a perfect capture of his personality and expressions 11/10

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Elveanna In reply to PakPolaris [2011-09-01 09:20:08 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thank you so much for that huge comliment!

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Amjad-Miandad [2011-08-23 19:05:00 +0000 UTC]

wonderful

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Elveanna In reply to Amjad-Miandad [2011-09-01 09:16:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Amjad-Miandad In reply to Elveanna [2011-09-03 13:05:38 +0000 UTC]

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Vanyamelda [2011-08-10 09:27:05 +0000 UTC]

Lucia's jaw just dropped^^

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Elveanna In reply to Vanyamelda [2011-08-10 10:21:26 +0000 UTC]

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Vanyamelda In reply to Elveanna [2011-08-10 10:42:18 +0000 UTC]

like, literally!
And she looves cats aswell, so I showed her your gallery and she was like "aaiii" every few pictures

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Vanyamelda [2011-05-07 22:18:03 +0000 UTC]

I love your work - and you too - but I'm just going to critisize every edgy detail I see. As a friend and not meaning to hurt you, so forgive me if I will do that without praising every picture I comment on, but I considered that would just take too long....
So: his mouth is abit too wide for it to be totally in accord with reality.

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Elveanna In reply to Vanyamelda [2011-05-09 13:01:56 +0000 UTC]

Feedback is exactly what I want - skip the praise, tell me what I can do better, that helps much more. I stroke my ego myself quite enough
Concerning this one: It is very well possible, I was using so much time for the eyes that I slightly neglected the rest

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Vanyamelda In reply to Elveanna [2011-05-09 20:03:41 +0000 UTC]

Ok then I'm feeling free to be harsh
I know that attitude. Usually when I'm focusing too much on one part, everything around won't fit to it anymore. The parts alone are okay however. At that point I often stop. I don't want to destroy either of it, but it looks terrible together.

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tree27 [2011-04-10 17:04:28 +0000 UTC]

So great. You got a bit of his soul in there :3

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Elveanna In reply to tree27 [2011-04-11 15:35:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Also for the fav, but more for the compliment! I'm really happy to see that people like my work!

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tree27 In reply to Elveanna [2011-04-11 17:05:43 +0000 UTC]

No problem :3

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dubatuluk [2011-03-14 03:17:05 +0000 UTC]

Very well done! You've captured the depth of emotion perfectly!

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Elveanna In reply to dubatuluk [2011-03-14 15:06:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot, for the fav, but even more for the compliment! I'm glad you think I managed to get that, that's what I strived for.

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WyldeWyndWalker [2011-03-09 06:26:46 +0000 UTC]

very nicely done.

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Elveanna In reply to WyldeWyndWalker [2011-03-09 11:20:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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ConfusingLis [2011-03-08 02:39:19 +0000 UTC]

i love this...great work

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Elveanna In reply to ConfusingLis [2011-03-08 09:27:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the compliment - and the fave, as well!

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ConfusingLis In reply to Elveanna [2011-03-08 15:58:05 +0000 UTC]

i should thank you for sharing your masterpiece...

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Elveanna In reply to ConfusingLis [2011-03-08 16:19:27 +0000 UTC]

That's very sweet of you to say

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AndyIomoon [2011-03-05 03:58:21 +0000 UTC]

Lovely work. A very flattering depiction of Billy. Well done

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Elveanna In reply to AndyIomoon [2011-03-05 12:24:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I still see all the parts I'd have liked to have done better, but I'm happy you think it's flattering.

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ellethana [2011-03-04 23:28:56 +0000 UTC]

That is totally amazing!

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Elveanna In reply to ellethana [2011-03-05 12:25:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the fav and for the compliment!

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ellethana In reply to Elveanna [2011-03-05 15:26:54 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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gbindis [2011-03-04 20:54:57 +0000 UTC]

His hair look amazing! I love this work

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Elveanna In reply to gbindis [2011-03-05 12:26:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fav and the compliment! I was really scared to do the hair, but it turned out better than I had thought.

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gbindis In reply to Elveanna [2011-03-05 22:29:37 +0000 UTC]

The hair look so realistic, soft and curly that I almost wanted to stroke Pippin's head It's actually what catched my attention when I look at your work for the first time, so I guess you shouldn't be scared to draw it!

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