Drawing meme: #3

[hrymfaxe]

Comments

[binkaslibrary]

Oh dear! Do I like it? I think it's exquisite! And I'm glad that you decided to make a little comic of it. :D

The mood, oh yeah: disappointment, a touch of angst, desperation, the influence of the Silmaril (damn that stupid jewel). Elu is deaf and blinded by the light.

Excellent job, Hon!

[hrymfaxe]

I'm really happy that you like it! :D This comic insisted on being made, and I was happy to comply.

That story is so sad - how such a love as the one between Thingol and Melian could become second in his mind to that accursed jewel! Poor Melian. And poor Thingol too, here on the cusp of his doom.

Thank you so much.

[binkaslibrary]

It really seems illustrating the following bit from "Written in the Starlight":

“It would not tell you anything good, my lord, even if you could cast a silent spell on it,” Melian said from the doorway. Upon entering the treasury cave, she had spotted Thingol sitting in the darkest corner and watching the Silmaril, which was lying on a velvety pillow in a small chest. When she had spoken the quiet words, Thingol closed the lid with a startled, vehement movement.

“What do you wish of me, my lady?” Thingol asked, annoyed that his wife had caught him off guard.

Perfect!

[hrymfaxe]

OMG! I didn't consciously decide to illustrate this, but it must have been in the back of my mind when I received this request from you. Either that, or great minds think alike! ;) It really is perfect. :D

[lethe_lloyd]

Aww, why are you nervous, hun? I think it is amazing, I don't know how you capture so much movement and emotion in a few drawings, but you always do, and it's wonderfully atmospheric!

[hrymfaxe]

Thank you so much - to me watercolour is all about atmosphere, so I'm glad you think it is achieved! It is always a bit unnerving to start out in a new medium; I really appreciate your wonderful feedback.

[lethe_lloyd]

Well, I would not have known it was a new medium for you, to be honest, you put so much into a character, their body language and emotions, I never know how artists can achieve such things, but you definitely do. It will be great to see your further art using watercolors.

[hrymfaxe]

Thank you again! :D The problem is of course that I'm comparing myself against those artists who have been working in the medium for years and seeing the room for improvement. I love watercolour work, and there will definitely be more.

[train_lindz]

I have no clue about what fandom this is or what this scene is about, but I love the look of your comic. It's dark and haunting and beautiful :)

[hrymfaxe]

Thank you so much! I guess I could have been nice and explained a little better: it is from the Silmarillion by Tolkien and they are a married couple, only he has been ensnared by the Silmaril (the jewel in his hand) and this will eventually lead to his doom. :D So the mood you are picking up is entirely fitting, and it is wonderful to hear this, because it is always hard to know how much people read into a thing when they know the backstory.

Thank you again for your comment. :D

[rhapsody11]

Oh my goodness, I love the composition, the colourings and the emotions that just jumps off the screen. Especially the last frame is just wow!

[hrymfaxe]

Thank you so much! :D I'm so thrilled that you get all these impressions from it. And the last frame was the one I was completely sure of - she should be left almost bare and all alone, poor Melian...

[lissas_elves]

Lovely, Hrymfaxe! I particularly like how the emotions come through so well.

It must be a challenge, using water colours. Must say that I love your drawings, too - have been lurking since you came back ;-) - what a wonderful talent to have!

[hrymfaxe]

Thank you so much! :D I'm really happy you like it.

Watercolours take so much planning ahead that I'm not used to - not to mention the whole deal about using colours instead of greyscale... And thank you also for taking a look around! :D