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"Glorfindel" by Anke Katrin Eissmann

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The light faded, and the leaves on the bushes rustled softly. Clearer and nearer now the bells jingled, and clippety-clip came the quick trotting feet. Suddenly into view below came a white horse, gleaming in the shadows, running swiftly. In the dusk its headstall flickered and flashed, as if it were studded with gems like living stars. The Rider's cloak streamed behind him, and his hood was thrown back; his golden hair flowed shimmering in the wind of his speed. To Frodo it appeared that a white light was shining through the form and raiment of the rider, as if through a thin veil.

J.R.R. Tolkien: The Lord of the Rings, Book 1, Chapter 12: Flight to the Ford


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1 Apr 2004:-) Sarah Fogg
Oh my goodness! Glorfindel! I love this guy! Actually I suspect I may love almost every male Elf that ever existed (current favourite Maedhros) but still.

If you think about the whole thing with them using Arwen instead; as they were incorperating The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen, they did need a high-impact way to introduce her, and I can't really think of a better one. So don't be too hard on Peter Jackson for replacing him.I still can't help feeling that we've been cheated.
8 Apr 200445 Lady Em
*agree's with person above*
the hobbits blend in so well! if i hadn't been looking for them I wouldn't have found them at all. It is quite wonderful.Thank you.
11 Sep 200445 Merry Wanderer of the Night
Yay! Someone remembered Glorfidel! I think Peter Jackson Should've left him in. He was a small but vitally important character, Whom I happened to like. ;_;Yeah, we were cheated of another cutie ... 12
2 Dec 200445 Shelly
Phenomenal. I particularly like how the rest is in dark grays, and Glorfindel almost glows.

Absolutely stunning. I would buy it off of you if I could!
30 Jan 200545 Pendela
it's actually nothing bur logical Elrond sends glorfindel instead of arwen, i mean:
if you have all these strong, powerfull elves like glorfindel around you, then why send your only, beloved daughter who's job is to look cute and have kids to some mission in wich danger could come to her???
28 May 200545 Janette Morgan
Ooh, girly elf. 1 Wonder if he'd be played by David Bowie?

Seriously, though, it's a nice picture. Glorfindel looks a little strange, but the trees and hobbits are very nice. Just needs more color.
25 Jun 200545 The Queen Fairy <qchan05@yah...com>
You know, I would celebrate the whole "woo, it's Glorfindel and not Arwen!" thing, but the truth of the matter is...I watched the movie first. I know, I know, this makes me life unworthy of life, and I'm not going to try to make any sort of wheedling justification. I'll go to a confessional as soon as possible, I swear!
But anyway, regarding the art itself...
This view is absolutely beautiful. Well, okay, so is everything else, but the thing that really strikes me about this is the fact that you can only just see him in the distance. It creates a dramatic effect that works very well in this pic. I also really like the lack of light in the rest of the picture, which, again, creates that extra bit of drama. Really nice job!
10 Mar 200645 Legolas Lover
I felt MAD when arwen came. Glorfindel was the best (besides Legolas) Arwen defently stole the horse. I was looking forward to seeing him in the movie. *must resist urge to kill Peter Jakson*
6 Nov 200645 DDValentine
Well I did see the movie first too; but as soon as I saw it I read the book and I found Glorfindel a better choise and I loved the character so much, he is my second favorite...Oh and they did forget Elladan and Elrohir too in all the movies and that's just wrong too.
Your drawing is very good.So good in fact that it made me want to post a coment...it is the first one I do.I like that you go by the book...it is dark beacuse it is night time and Glorfindel Does glow people!
I love your stile.It's so dramatic.So now I'll go see the rest of your drawings.Keep up the good work.
13 Jan 200745 Estel Dunadan
I love the way you really make Glorfindel seem to glow. Not being an artist myself, I don't understand the technical side of it, but anyone can recognise a brilliant picture when they see it, and this must be one of the best I've ever seen. (Most of the other best pictures I've seen are yours too!)

Keep up the good work! I'll be watching out for new pictures!
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About 'Glorfindel':
 • Status: OK
 • Created by: :-) Anke Katrin Eissmann
 • Copyright: ©Anke Katrin Eissmann. All rights reserved!

 • Keywords: Lord, Ring, Tolkien, Watercolour, Elf, Glorfindel, Asfaloth, Aragorn, Strider, Frodo, Sam, Merry, Pippin, Bill, Horse
 • Techniques: Watercolour
 • Inspirations: JRR Tolkien
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 • Resolution: 515x700


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