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Published: 2010-02-19 22:29:14 +0000 UTC; Views: 41479; Favourites: 1709; Downloads: 0
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Description *I have touched this one up a bit and added a nice ethereal glow...whether it is worth an update notification I don't know so I apologise, but for anyone who wants to know I have. Cheers.

They will hypnotize the little gembirds with their intoxicating eyes, then when the moment is right the elf will grab the bird from below in one swift movement. They don't offer much meat, but they taste divine.


These are nothing like the Norwegian wood elves in my book ( The Battle Of The Blue Glacier : A Tristas Treezle Adventure...still yet to be published ) but I couldn't think of a name for them so that was the best I could do.

This is the first time I have done a...dare I say it...elf! Never thought I would see the day.

Painted in photoshop cs2 with a wacOMmmmm

A photo of Jessica Stam was used as a ref for the elf on the left. For the elf on the right I used my Aqua painting as a rough template. I used my ears as a reference ( they aren't pointy though ) and my girlfriend kindly posed her hands ( yes all 3 ) for me. The bird I just made up. I saved some stages so will probably post a WIP at some stage
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Comments: 450

artboy-2 [2018-05-16 18:08:06 +0000 UTC]

I've been looking for this picture for years! It's lovely!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to artboy-2 [2018-05-17 09:06:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you yes this is a very old one

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artboy-2 In reply to AndyFairhurst [2018-05-19 16:00:44 +0000 UTC]

It's on pinterest and comes up when you look up "elf dreadlocks" it is cool!

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TangentExpress [2017-01-20 02:01:09 +0000 UTC]

I've been trying to track this image down for ages! I finally found it! Yes!Β Β  I love this piece of art; it makes my imagination run wild!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to TangentExpress [2017-01-21 18:54:41 +0000 UTC]

Wow thank you Glad you like it

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KhleoX0 [2015-09-20 21:07:38 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! Very beautiful! ^^

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cullyferg2010 [2015-08-06 17:51:15 +0000 UTC]

Elves with dreadlocks.Β  And eating poor little birds.Β  Guess I won't be going into those woods anytime soon.

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Ellyndra [2015-01-26 16:17:44 +0000 UTC]

I love it😍

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AndyFairhurst In reply to Ellyndra [2015-01-26 16:39:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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deviantwin15 [2014-09-14 20:36:55 +0000 UTC]

It is lovely! Great work!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to deviantwin15 [2014-09-14 22:17:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you !

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deviantwin15 In reply to AndyFairhurst [2014-09-15 05:58:30 +0000 UTC]

No problem at all, you are an amazing artist

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AndyFairhurst In reply to deviantwin15 [2014-09-15 07:18:15 +0000 UTC]

Aww shucks! You are too kind

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deviantwin15 In reply to AndyFairhurst [2014-09-15 07:29:11 +0000 UTC]

It is all true though..

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Elfvenartist [2014-04-23 20:31:21 +0000 UTC]

cool

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AndyFairhurst In reply to Elfvenartist [2014-04-23 22:05:14 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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Elfvenartist In reply to AndyFairhurst [2014-04-23 23:01:05 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome

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momo-pie [2014-04-22 22:36:51 +0000 UTC]

Love this!

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Darkness-Fox [2013-11-21 00:18:26 +0000 UTC]

wow thats great my boyfriend said dame its awesome

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AndyFairhurst In reply to Darkness-Fox [2013-11-21 08:58:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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bofurlover [2013-09-21 13:50:40 +0000 UTC]

love it !!Β 


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AndyFairhurst In reply to bofurlover [2013-09-21 14:25:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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The-Rasmus-Raven [2013-09-11 14:20:15 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful too ^^

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QueenOfSpades137 [2013-07-06 21:00:58 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely beautiful. Just looking at this scene caused a little story to pop into my head regarding strategy on how they got the bird.

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AndyFairhurst In reply to QueenOfSpades137 [2013-07-06 22:10:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! You must share your theory

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QueenOfSpades137 In reply to AndyFairhurst [2013-07-07 18:30:05 +0000 UTC]

One elf hypnotized the bird and got it to sit in or on their hand. The elf gently stroked the bird under its throat and the two played with it for a bit. Just before the bird is set free the second elf grabs it, finishes it off, and the elves split the meat and look for another bird.

I noticed that these elves had a rather feline appearance and when I saw the looks on their faces, cats playing with their food immediately came to mind. I hope this little story line was at least semi entertaining and you're welcome to elaborate on this behavior and use it in a book if you wish.

Have a fantastic summer and happy writing.

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AndyFairhurst In reply to QueenOfSpades137 [2013-07-08 17:01:40 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much for sharing that

And a happy summer to you

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QueenOfSpades137 In reply to AndyFairhurst [2013-07-08 18:17:01 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

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kholdstare0013 [2013-06-08 06:10:44 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful, very well done artist.

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AndyFairhurst In reply to kholdstare0013 [2013-06-08 10:46:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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buttonscat5 [2013-04-15 00:44:31 +0000 UTC]

beautiful detail and colour

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AndyFairhurst In reply to buttonscat5 [2013-04-15 08:03:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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buttonscat5 In reply to AndyFairhurst [2013-04-21 05:43:06 +0000 UTC]

YOUR WELCOME

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Malina92 [2013-03-09 16:14:34 +0000 UTC]

<3

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AndyFairhurst In reply to Malina92 [2013-03-09 18:06:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Malina

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Malina92 In reply to AndyFairhurst [2013-03-09 18:09:24 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! It's my pleasure

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BornFreak [2013-02-26 20:47:22 +0000 UTC]

They are fantastic!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to BornFreak [2013-02-26 21:38:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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BornFreak In reply to AndyFairhurst [2013-02-27 15:58:43 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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emanuro [2013-02-20 17:49:03 +0000 UTC]

awesome .... very good illustration ^^

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AndyFairhurst In reply to emanuro [2013-02-21 08:38:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you emanuro

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emanuro In reply to AndyFairhurst [2013-02-21 15:52:36 +0000 UTC]

for nothing...

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AndyFairhurst In reply to emanuro [2013-02-21 15:59:08 +0000 UTC]

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emanuro In reply to AndyFairhurst [2013-02-23 07:23:48 +0000 UTC]

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sesshomaru68 [2013-01-23 20:29:40 +0000 UTC]

This is so cool! I love that it's so different than the usual elves!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to sesshomaru68 [2013-01-24 10:26:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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sheep2-0 [2013-01-16 21:22:03 +0000 UTC]

this is beautiful.

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AndyFairhurst In reply to sheep2-0 [2013-01-17 14:37:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you sheep

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sheep2-0 In reply to AndyFairhurst [2013-01-18 17:12:45 +0000 UTC]

^_^ hehehehe of course. Its a very beautiful piece, your art and skill is awemazing.

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catelee2u [2013-01-03 13:48:16 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!

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