The Guides by Hrymfaxe

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Summary: Arien of Anar and Tilion of Isil. (Artwork) Major Characters: Arien, Tilion Major Relationships: Genre: Challenges: Rating: Creator Chooses Not to Rate Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn This fanwork belongs to the series Silmarillion40
Chapters: 1	Word Count: 24
Posted on 27 September 2017	Updated on 27 September 2017
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Artist Notes: Watercolor, ink, acrylics, gold and silver leaf on 300 gsm watercolor paper. Original is 36x51 cm.

(1) Comment by Dawn Felagund for The Guides

As you know, I was most excited about seeing this particular prompt done in art ... especially art done by you! :) And it does not disappoint. Your imagining of both Arien and Tilion but especially Arien is simply marvelous. And gold leaf! Yay! ^_^

Re: (1) Comment by Dawn Felagund for The Guides

I'm so glad it lived up to your expectations!! :D I had fun making it for sure, even with gold leaf stuck all over my hands. <3

(2) Comment by Robinka for The Guides

It's strange... Am I looking at an ancient vase, with paintings that depict Greek gods? This has such a feeling. And yet it's distinctly yours, with a touch of African inspiration, plus the awesome technique. And the gold!

Absolutely gorgeous! I bow before your talent.

Re: (2) Comment by Robinka for The Guides

Thank you so much! Now I kinda want to see this on a vase... A giant one!!

(3) Comment by Lyra for The Guides

I love the poses you've chosen for these two: Arien completely composed and in control, and Tilion tumbling - in a very graceful manner, but tumbling nonetheless - beneath her. Flowy draperies are one of my soft spots in art anyway. The gold and silver add an iconic touch.

Like Binka, I feel reminded of something ancient - Tirion's posture has kicked awake a memory of Minoan bull leaping, I think - which is nicely evocative. Awesome work on so many levels!

Re: (3) Comment by Lyra for The Guides

Oh man, your comment makes me happy. I really wanted to convey something about each of them with the way they hold their bodies and how they are oriented towards each other, so it's great to see you saw that too. :D (Flowy drapery is awesome! Though always a pain to draw I feel...)

Like I said to Binka, I kinda want to see this on a giant Greek vase now! :D

(4) Comment by oshun for The Guides

I cannot believe this painting! It is amazing! So absolutely gorgeous. The warm and cool colors, the resonnance of those qualities in the figures. I'm babbling because I am speechless. You really must be so pleased with yourself and proud of this!

Wow!

Re: (4) Comment by oshun for The Guides

Thank you so much!! <3 I had a lot of fun doing this and playing up the differences in the two of them. (also always fun to make the woman the strong one!)