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Published: 2012-05-24 23:07:53 +0000 UTC; Views: 18577; Favourites: 661; Downloads: 0
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Standing in the ruins of the lost Northern Kingdom, the Dunadan contemplates what once was and what seems impossible to regain.The tragedy of the waning might of the Numenorean exiles always grabs me.
Third installment of my Rangers of the North series.
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Based on the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Inspired by a picture ([link] ) of my friend David taken by his wife Cheryl posted on .
Maybe I'll touch up some parts, but for now I'm done.
Must sleep!Let me know what you guys think.
Photoshop + Wacom + Headache = 10 hrs +
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Stunning painting... I love it! Β Β Especially the character, really amazing work!Β Β
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Wow, your work is absolutely amazing. You have a real grasp both of fantasy and of Tolkien in particular.
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Wow, you could have pulled this scene directly out of my MERP campaigns!Β Always did like old Dunedain ruins, and my players learned to both love and hate them. The dark-clad ranger (based on your well-garbed friend) looks properly pensive and roguish. I like his southpaw-worn longsword and his sizable pouch!
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Ah, sweet MERP. That's a few years ago. Love that game. Now we play Song of Ice and Fire, which is a very good system (in my opinion).
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I will have to try that game out at a gaming con sometimes, if you think it is good.
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Wonderful image really, could I use it as my avatar in a forum of roleplay?
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Thanks. yeah sure. If there's a a chance of crediting me, please do so.
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Haunting image, the ruins of a lost civilization. Great detail. I assume this is Fornost, capital of Arthedain, destroyed by the forces of Angmar before the army of Gondor arrived to help.
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Thanks. Glad you like it.
It could very well be. I always assumed it would be Annuminas, but Fornost might be more 'realistic' since its location would be nearer the lands he'd be patrolling.
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Another fine piece. I particularly like how you juxtapose the statue on one side of the wall with the living ranger on the other side.Β Sort of showing what was and what is.
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Thanks! Glad you like it and can 'read the deeper meaning'. 
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That's some serious art there!
To think numenor used to be so great!
Even the fall of greater Gondor is a tragedy
Keep up the good work!
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No no no, I must bow to you 
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Oh, another gorgeous Tolkien piece by you! 
I hope to see more of this series!
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Merci Noleme, the lefty is my buddy I was inspired by a photo of him. No photomanip, just painting
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Maybe, but putting a face on big characters like Aragorn can be tricky. I've been influenced by so many media over the years it's hard to find my own vision. I'd like to do the Grey Company though, Halbarad being their captain until they reach Aragorn. I always found them to be imposing. Maybe a scene of their journey to the south will make a fine piece
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I'm sure it would. I'll be looking forward to that rendition. Such a pity this plot wasn't in the movies, though I can quite see why.
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This is extraordinary work, I added it to favorites right away!
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Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it
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Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.
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Amazing piece, you can definitely feel a sense of "greatness lost" here. This just screams Numenor! I knew it was a ranger from the north even before I saw the title and full-size! Fantastic job!
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No problem! (LOL I see what you did there c
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Exactly. The elves are sort of emotionally unreachable, where the Dunedain have this very human down-to-earth like struggle to survive. I like that.
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Couldn't have said it any better! That's exactly right.
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I love the somber atmosphere of this piece! The muted tones and colors, set off by the flesh tones of the ranger, really pull one into the focal point of the composition. And, very cool clouds!
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Thanks Bob, good to hear that from one with skills such as yours
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