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grzegoszwu β€” Turin Turambar in Doriath

Published: 2012-12-25 21:35:12 +0000 UTC; Views: 43842; Favourites: 972; Downloads: 213
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Description TΓΊrin Turambar is the primary protagonist and tragic hero of the novel The Children of HΓΊrin, published after Tolkien's death by his son Christopher Tolkien. On my conceptual art Turin is carrying an elven outfit and the Dragon Helmet - a famous artifact, made by Dwarves, ancient helmet of king Azahgal. I designed this helmet after a huge inspiration of Alan Lee's ilustrations from "The Children of Hurin". I just added some nordic ornament from Dor-LΓ³min and a metal mask, that gave Turin a heroic anonymity. I wanted it to look like a mix of roman and anglo-saxon helmet.
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Comments: 49

tiagodavidson [2017-11-22 13:41:41 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!

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Aldrin2 [2017-04-24 00:50:52 +0000 UTC]

Incredible! What program did you use to make this? I've been looking into trying digital art; but I don't have a clue as to what software to use.

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grzegoszwu In reply to Aldrin2 [2017-09-27 18:19:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank You this one was made in Gimp but that was ages ago, still cool software to learn something in digital art.

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Aldrin2 In reply to grzegoszwu [2017-10-22 21:27:19 +0000 UTC]

Well thanks very much!

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LenaCobral In reply to Aldrin2 [2017-11-15 18:21:05 +0000 UTC]

Another really nice, free, program is called Krita.Β Β 

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Dick-Plant [2016-05-30 21:12:38 +0000 UTC]

Reminds me Skyrim, awesome work

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DarkOmen94 [2016-05-28 13:32:21 +0000 UTC]

More like a handsome rogue

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avenger09 [2016-05-24 03:53:46 +0000 UTC]

You and this fellow.
artigas.deviantart.com/art/Gor…
artigas.deviantart.com/art/Gor…
Create the best versions of this Character.Β 

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avenger09 [2016-05-23 22:18:14 +0000 UTC]

The mask is a great addition to this.Β 

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jaredwebb [2016-05-03 14:50:53 +0000 UTC]

beautiful armour Β  well done

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Smaug678 [2016-04-01 09:14:05 +0000 UTC]

Toller Turin.

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SonOfSaradoc [2015-11-27 18:08:30 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful technique and detail. Love it that your dragon helm looks like Glaurung is described!

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OrionMagnus [2015-11-18 11:24:46 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful!

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xechon [2015-11-11 04:10:29 +0000 UTC]

Excellent work!!

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Zared-Tregonwell [2015-11-09 15:48:55 +0000 UTC]

Amazing

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Samogost [2015-08-30 21:32:40 +0000 UTC]

WspaniaΕ‚e!

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Truth-lover3712 [2015-06-28 20:04:13 +0000 UTC]

This...is...stunningly...AWESOME!!

Honestly: How much EXP have you got before you were able to make this?

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grzegoszwu In reply to Truth-lover3712 [2015-08-14 09:45:01 +0000 UTC]

Actually It was one of my first artworks, I've spent a lot of time on drawing this one Thank You a lot!

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Truth-lover3712 In reply to grzegoszwu [2015-08-16 02:58:25 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow!Β 
Hope to see more of ya!

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Ilidrim [2015-01-07 22:38:19 +0000 UTC]

Nice!

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hamundr24 [2014-11-14 03:48:11 +0000 UTC]

Your work is really incredible, I can't imagine being able to make visual art this well, it is a great gift you have.

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The-Psychonaut [2014-07-08 07:27:49 +0000 UTC]

The roman helmet is derived from celtic armor, as seen in the La Tene era www.bing.com/images/search?q=e… . Chain mail is also a celtic invention, ring mail being a conceit by the norse. Additionally the face mask is norse, but the gladiators also adopted a similar effect. Besides that...um...the saxons were norse. The anglos were the celtic inhabitants of Brittania, otherwise known as Angloland Β (or "England" in modern terminology).


What you've got, sir, is a celtic and norse inspired aesthetic, down to the coolus--i.e., the Gallic (As in Gaelic, as in the gauls, as in celtic www.bing.com/images/search?q=G… Emperial design---and the norse styled "browed" face mask.Β 

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grzegoszwu In reply to The-Psychonaut [2014-07-12 15:52:32 +0000 UTC]

Dear codyrush, thanks for Your lecture about the shortcomings of my description, I find it very interesting, really, because I consider myself as a history - lover, despite the fact I don't have much time to study it. Anyway, now I will know what the helmet looks like for the historical armament expert, but I still think I know very well what inspired me I want to underline the fact, that the illustration refers to a fantasy world, and as an inspiration I mean an impression, that's what I find in roman armament similar to this one. I dont' really take account about deatils and I'm not extremely correct about historical sapects.

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The-Psychonaut In reply to grzegoszwu [2014-07-13 03:14:16 +0000 UTC]

I've been researching iron age armor and battery for a celtic epic I'm scripting. I'm hardly an expert. Part of me just rankles when I see so many people attribute Roman aesthetics to exclusively Roman designers when nothing could be further from the truth. Meanwhile the celtic culture, who the Romans aped their designs from,Β is known for being blue and in aΒ kilt. Sorry, what you witnessed was a spasm of historical puritanism.

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lyndonnobles [2014-06-23 10:04:39 +0000 UTC]

Excellent work. I especially enjoy your design of the helmet, particularly the visor. The visor is often neglected in many illustrations of the dragon helm. I love all the references to Elvish design as well, especially the boots.

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JoryRFerrell [2014-05-03 20:21:04 +0000 UTC]

How much would you charge for work like this? How long would it take to complete?

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denisejf [2014-02-21 21:36:15 +0000 UTC]

Now this is beautiful...

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Thoregor [2014-01-30 10:59:16 +0000 UTC]

I love that helm!

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geo8711 [2013-12-29 21:06:14 +0000 UTC]

Lovely work! I like the leaf blade on his sword, but I think it should be a bit longer to pierce Glaurung. Keep up the good work!

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grzegoszwu In reply to geo8711 [2014-01-07 18:07:30 +0000 UTC]

I think (I don't remember it for sure at the moment) the blade You see is a simple elvish sword, Turin in Doriath earned the Dragon helmet, but the black sword Gurthang, the one that killed Glaurung and... whatever, it's a spoiler anyway ... that sword was given to Turin a long time later in Nargothrond. Thank You for Your opinion and for appreciation

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LoneCarbineer [2013-11-29 19:52:09 +0000 UTC]

I love your depiction of the renowned Dragon-Helm!Β 

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grzegoszwu [2013-10-26 20:14:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank You very much Guys, I never expected such great revievs!

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TenoreRobusto [2013-10-22 15:54:08 +0000 UTC]

I favorited this some time ago, but I thought I'd just mention how much I admire the work you've done here. Great job.

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lukemicallef [2013-06-29 22:00:23 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous. Shame about the watermark, but that's understandable.

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Gabbanoche [2013-06-18 16:28:55 +0000 UTC]

the helmets looks realy nice!

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wulfjakal [2013-06-07 20:31:20 +0000 UTC]

i like the way you made his helmet
i allways tryed to imagine hw the helmet would look like

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Felipenn [2013-04-11 21:37:11 +0000 UTC]

Awesome art! Loved the helmet design!!!

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Karinta [2013-03-11 02:35:52 +0000 UTC]

Turin Turambar, Turun Ambartanen.

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TheImmortalChicken [2013-03-09 13:57:13 +0000 UTC]

The picture is excellent, very stunning, but the shadow is rather lacking.

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LukasEnricBS [2013-01-24 20:21:08 +0000 UTC]

This is Amazing. I LOVE the design!! The helmet specially. I like that you kept close to Alan Lee's design on it, yet it still has it's own touch (not only is the face protected, but the details are also a bit different). I also like the clothes. Lee's version that appears on the cover of the book, while it looked perfect, always seemed a bit dull to me. It made one (or at least me) focus on the head only, since the position of the body and the sword, combined with the colours, always seemed to melt it all into one block at a first glance. But your version actually has some color and interesting design, really like it.

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rogue-freighter [2013-01-12 02:58:59 +0000 UTC]

That is some awesome looking armor.

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Evil-Shieldmaiden [2012-12-31 07:38:05 +0000 UTC]

Very nice! Definitely a favourite.

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NonieR [2012-12-31 00:20:56 +0000 UTC]

Wow! This is probably my favorite of your spectacular works - brilliant original designs that match the movies' style with a flair of your own, and the rich color work, including more realistic leather color/texture than most people manage, and the active pose that highlights the man's *skill* without losing the majesty most artists only show in an upright and static stance.

You're my new favorite artist here, which is saying a lot.

--Nonie

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Gaang [2012-12-30 22:55:14 +0000 UTC]

This is just so fucking cool! For some reason I'm really fascinated by the design of weapons and armour! More like this would be much appreciated!

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noleme [2012-12-30 21:50:56 +0000 UTC]

Awesome designs!

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Zireael07 [2012-12-30 18:53:46 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing!

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Zaarin1 [2012-12-30 18:47:03 +0000 UTC]

Magnificent! I love his boots! And his helmet and sword and cloak...the whole thing is amazing.

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annoulaki [2012-12-29 17:34:46 +0000 UTC]

This is just stunning....

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NordicLynx [2012-12-27 22:37:12 +0000 UTC]

I like the pose and all the details

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