SciFi and Fantasy Art: Gwindor's Death

This is an absolutely gorgeous picture! As Gwindor is by far my favorite Silmarillion character, while there are few pictures showing him, finding this was a real (if sad) treat.
Everything about this picture is just great - I especially love the care you have given to the background, with the autumnal leaves and the light. The clothing and the facial expressions are also excellent - if my mental image of Gwindor was less fixed, your absolutely believable Gwindor would have good chances of replacing what I thought about his looks before. ;-)
The only bad thing is that he looks a bit as if he was already in rigor mortis - he seems somewhat stiff... But I shall simply explain that to myself by claiming that some especially nasty injury paralyzed him, or something like that.
But that little detail hardly matters, just an observation - on the whole, this is an absolutely awesome picture, both on the level of idea & composition (ah! those trees framing the scene!) and on the level of technical realization. Simply superb!Ah, it's nice to read that Gwindor has such a dedicated fan. Thanks for the great comment, it's long, and that's what I appreciate most, I think .
Well, what can I say in response to this? It's wonderful to read that you approve of my Gwindor, or perhaps that you may even have adopted this image of him for your own. It's certainly satisfying. As for his stiffness, I can appreciate your qualms. However, to some extent, I did wish to exaggerate his pain by making him seem paralysed by his horrendous wounds, as his body is indeed 'marred beyond healing'. When bleeding, you usually prevent the area from being moved, and apply as much pressure to the wound as possible. I tried to make it look as if Túrin is doing this, but to no avail. Thus, the stiffness to some extent is appropriate in my mind's eye.

I wish I could draw like that, it looks sooooo goodThanks. Don't give up, just keep on practicing. It really does make the difference .

A wonderful image of Gwindor. It is very similar to my mental image, though I think his hair should be darker...but I like the silver. It gives a look of age, and something of shock, which Gwindor experianced. Turin looks sad about his friend's passing, very good work. Do continue!Again, thank you very much. I draw Gwindor without dark hair for two reasons. Firstly, upon his return from Angband, Tolkien says that he looks like the aged among even mortal Men, so I somehow always imagined his hair to be greying slightly. Also, as an Elf of Nargothrond, of the House of Finarfin, I'd imagine him with golden-hair anyway, I believe.

Ahh - I haven't been here in awhile, but I can see that you've improved greatly since I last browsed through your gallery (who am I to talk... ^_^)! In particular the faces are much more realistic and I think that helps in conveying emotions. Overall, the pictures are beautiful and really quite inspiring (I'm viewing this after spending several hours attempting to gain SOME control over my own watercolors... rrgh. But seeing these paintings have encouraged me not to give up just yet ^^).

I'd like to point out that I particularly like the light coming through the trees and all the colors on the ground. The trees are also amazing. The detail that goes into these paintings is what really keeps me coming back to look at them again and again! You have a wonderful talent, and I'm so glad you're always working on improving your skills. If, at 18, you produce works like this, just imagine what you will be able to do in all your years ahead!

Keep up the good work - I really do love it. *bows deeply* Again, thank you very much. I'm afraid words do not really suffice to express my gratitude for taking the time to leave such wonderful words. I'm so glad that you've noted improvement, and moreover, that my work can encourage to keep on practicing. A compliment such as this makes everything all the more worthwhile. So thank you, once again.

Really good I love it. But I forget something. Gwindor is one of the Noldor right? But is he also part Vanyar? I know Galadriel is.Well, since the Elves of Nargothrond are of the House of Finarfin (whose mother was Indis of the Vanyar), many if not most of them should be golden-haired, including Gwindor.

Hail, Peter! SO much blood. That is good. So much emotion, even better. Sorry. I cannot help but post on such emotional pictures. I have commented on nearly all of your masterpieces!And I thank you, once again, for each and everyone of those comments. *bows*

This... is awesome... The background and... everything...Glad you like it.

This is a SUPERB piece! The emotion and facial expression has definitely improved by leaps and bounds since your picture on the departure of Boromir. The pain on Gwindor's face is very real and believable. I also like how Turin's face has a sad "Goodbye old friend." look to it, yet it is one of acceptance. I don't know, that's how I see it anyway. Shading and toning in both the background and the subjects themselves is excellent. Your trees, as always, are beautiful. Am I right in guessing that after the manner of Tolkien himself, you love trees and nature? Good contrast as well between the light coming through from the upper half of the picture and the darker forest floor of the lower half. The blood is good. Quite realistic, the way it has stained and soaked into their clothes. I enjoyed the detail on the armour as well, like the thin little streak of shine on the edge of Turin's upper left arm. Permit me, if you will, to end with my sole critisicm for this picture. I think that Turin's right arm has not come out proportionately to the rest of his body. It should be shorter. I Think it has come out too long because you have drawn him supporting Gwindor's head with his hand. Perhaps Gwindor's head should have been a bit closer to Turin's body to reduce the length of the arm. This would also mean that Gwindor's upper body would have to be slightly bent, and this would (possibly) reduce the stiffness that some have seen in his body (though, maybe that would stray from how you wanted to prtray it). But I myself don't think that Gwindor is too stiff or anything. WONDERFUL painting overall! I am a fan!Again, let me thank you for yet another wonderful comment, and for offering some critique as well. You're definitely right about Turin's right arm, and I don't think I fully noticed it until you told me. It's great to get feedback that allows me to take in what I need to do to improve in future, and you definitely provide it!

I'd just like to comment that Hurin's eyes (it is Hurin, right? I have a short memory for names) should be looking down at his dying companion, not off into the trees.
Wonderfull otherwiseIt's actually the son of Hurin, Turin. I see what you mean, though on the larger original you can see more clearly that he is indeed looking down upon his dying companion.

You totally captured the mood. It made me so sad. It's incredible that you can draw so good! wow. The scenery is exactly how I imagined it.