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Published: 2012-08-26 16:21:34 +0000 UTC; Views: 5603; Favourites: 386; Downloads: 0
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Frodo from the scene: "The Departure of the Fellowship" in the Fellowship of the Ring Special Extended Edition.Have you ever had a big, decisive, fate-defining moment where you feel like you might have just made a huge mistake but there's no backing out now because the whole world is counting on you and if you fail everything you know and love will fall into ruin? Fortunately, neither have I, but I imagine that's exactly how Frodo felt when it came time to leave the safety of Rivendell and continue his journey into unknown perils without the slightest assurance of his survival.
This is, of course, my eighth DS painting (that's right folks, a nintendo DSi XL), and the second in a series of upcoming portraits. I'm quite pleased with how it turned out considering it didn't have an accurate likeness until I was over half-way done with it. I must have changed his eyes at least five times through the course of painting. Comparing it to my last portrait, I wouldn't say it's any better or worse, though the absence of facial hair did make it a bit easier. I suppose my Obsessive Compulsive Perfectionism will demand that the next one be better.
See the process video (courtesy of ) here:[link]
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The Ring Frodo, cast it into the fire!
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animefreak12312.deviantart.comβ¦Β this is a link to my drawing of this drawing 
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Actually it's a movie still. Converted to a painting. But yes, it is awesome. Thanks!
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I love this moment in the movie and this is an absolutely stunning and beautiful rendering of it - great job!!!
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Thank you very much!
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You're welcome!
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Very nice! It looks like it was done in prismacolor pencils with the detail and cleanliness of the lines
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Thanks! Glad to hear it!
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I love his hair, and the little blush on his cheeks. He looks so vulnerable and innocent, and the way you've painted them creates a rusty, storybook feel. Well-done.
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Thank you!
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Not to be bias, but I thing you did a wonderful job capturing the emotion on his face!
Frodo had much to think about and it shows.
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I really like the expression, I need to try a portrait in charcoal. I found these unopened charcoal pencils, and I want to try them out (it can't be much harder than egg tempra)
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Thank you very much!
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When I first saw this on the thumbnail on your latest work, I thought it was perhaps Frodo at the Grey Havens. His facial expression there, when he looks back from the boat, is priceless. But this is excellent too! I've had the privilege of meeting Mr. Wood twice and he's the nicest young man. And those eyes! Yes, so expressive in this film! They speak volumes! Very, very nice work here!
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It's funny you should mention it, but I actually did consider that shot (among many others) for this portrait. This one just stood out to me though. The mixture of uncertainty and determination in his face made for a unique challenge I could not pass up. Also, I wanted to render a scene more from the middle of the story rather than the end. I'm glad you like it so much.
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Sorry it's taken me so long to respond...yes, you are correct. Once more, this is where his expressive eyes does the trick. Another look which really stands out to me is in ROTK when he and Sam have been rescued and he's in the bed and everyone is coming to see him; when Sam walks in there is a look that passes between them....that look on Frodo's face...it speaks volumes! You know what I'm talking about?
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Indeed I do. That's one of my favorite scenes from The Return of the King. In fact, I am strongly considering it for my portrait of Sam. There are a number of other shots I would like to use as well, but that one won't come until later.
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I know it takes time to create your work but both of those particular scenes would be worth your time in my opinion.
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Thank you very much indeed.
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Thank you!
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Just the fact that you drew this on DS...stunning. Love it ;D
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Thank you very much!
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Really nice, I am curently trying to make are through my nintendo 3DS, which isn't too diferent I think. But I really want the Colors 3D feature to make better art.
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Hmmm, I've heard of Colors 3D. From what I've gathered it's a bit more sophisticated than Art Academy. But it doesn't really matter how advanced the program is, what matters is what you do with it. All that is needed to paint a masterpiece is red, blue, and yellow.
By the way, thank you very much for the favorites on this and Elfstone.
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No problem. I don't have Colors 3D though. Without it I can't do any paintings with my 3ds, the colors on the graffiti program do not mix, and It's harder to get the value you want.
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I love how you've captured the the expression here. His eyes have almost "sweet sadness" (as much as those two can combine) to them.
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Thank you. The expression was certainly difficult to capture, and took most of the drawing process to get right. I'm glad it turned out so well and that you like it.
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Your fantastic work has been featured in Friday Night Features .
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This is amazing! I would love to be able to create such amazing artworks!
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