SF&F Picture 4 out of 16 by Derek L. Hand.

SciFi and Fantasy Art: The Death of the Many-Colored

'Saruman laughed 'You do what Sharkey says, always, don't you, Worm? Well, now he says: follow!' He kicked Wormtongue in the face as he grovelled, and turned and made off. But at that something snapped: suddenly Wormtongue rose up, drawing a hidden knife, and then with a snarl like a dog he sprang on Saruman's back, jerked his head back, cut his throat, and with a yell ran off down the lane. Before Frodo could recover or speak a word, three hobbit-bows twanged and Wormtongue fell dead.' -J.R.R. Tolkien 'The Return of the King.'

This is my second Tolkien-related picture. I wanted to do a scene that I had never seen illustrated... This one jumped into my head... What do you think?

Part of several tours:

Sorrow in Lorien

The Maiar


	Image censored due to its Parental Rating level (#2 of 4), as set by the artist...

Categories Fights, Duels, Battles Wizards, Priests, Druids, Sorcerers...

Techniques Pencil/Graphite Pen Mechanical/Technical Pencils
Inspirations JRR Tolkien

Date	Name	Comment
10 Jun 2003	Slate	Loading... I think this pic is really good. I love the way you captured Sarumon and the look on his face is priceless. This is just fantastic. Although you could have made them look a little dirtier I suppose, and Wormtongue could look a little more.... wormy. But hey, who am I to complain? I couldn't draw that.
26 Jun 2003	Tim Norris (The Gray Cat)	Loading... I must say first that this is an awesome picture. The detail, shading and proportions are very well done! You really captured this scene exactly as I imagined it when I read that book. Well, keep up the good work, I really enjoy your style!
23 Nov 2003	Anonymous	Loading... Die Souruman!
14 Jan 2004	Morima	Loading... pokes previous commenter Die, dyslectic bastard!
22 Jan 2004	Lalalalalalalalala!	Loading... Personally I think It looks rather silly.
11 Feb 2004	Maria C. Stromberg	Loading... Very well done. Although one can't help wondering how he will manage to cut Saruman's throat through that thick beard... Nice and dynamic, and the pencil work is good too.
9 Mar 2004	J. ´Jamberry´ Meyers	Loading... Awesomely well-drawn! Ace perspective, and such strong action lines. A very dynamic picture. ^__^ Also, the proportions are awesome. I love the hands! ~ Jams
15 Mar 2007	Isaac evenson	Loading... This is great, i love that this isnt another drawing where saruman looks like christopher lee, and i think its an awsome and unique moment to illustrate, and it is done very well
2 Sep 2007	Caitlyn <katxchoo@Hot...com	Loading... O whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa this is amazing.
14 May 2008	Gabriel Alexander	Loading... great action, you really captured the moment excellently.
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