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Well I spent about 3 hours on the Narnia movie website this morning watching and rewatching all their clips on the making of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe and just tinkering about on the site. I am truly excited about the film and it just made me really hungry to draw Aslan. I adore the broody/moody colors used on the website and in a lot of posters/concept images for the film so I was definetly inspired by what I saw and thus my chosen colors.The idea is Aslan simply guarding Narnia and even in frigid frozen tundraw under the White Witch's rule he will bring light and life in his passing. This is also dedicated to all the people I know that have been facing some very difficult life situations. Even in the darkest hour there is hope.
All right I shall stop being sappy now.
Technical details...really it is a quick unplanned speed painting. I should have probably taken more time to develop the concept and work on perspective and design etc but honestly I just wanted to paint. I didn't want to take anything serious or make it perfect and flawless (and flaws abound there are!). I just needed to paint..thats all.
Tools: ps 7 simple brushes
Time: err really don't know..I multitasked so probably 3-5 hours
Size: 3100x4500 pixels (started smaller though as I didnt expect it to go anywhere)
Prints: yes, larger prints available through me if there is interest.
Critique: serious ideas are welcome but since this is a quick piece I am unlikely to work on it again. However I welcome suggestions for future pieces.
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Comments: 433
Wow, thats amazing, like all others! I loved the way the lion stands. Lions, horses and gorillas are my fave animals 
I wanna be able to color pics like you do ;_;
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just don't give up. I find I paint best when I listen to some music that truly inspires me. The biggest thing is practice practice practice...you will get there before you know it..just dont let yourself get too discouraged along the way. Don't give up...trust me even now I still have my moments when nothing comes out even close to right 
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I knew this was Aslan before reading!
I absolutely love that movie, and I love this piece.
The colours are great. Fantastic work.
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Aslan rocks. He's such a beautiful lion!
I love the lighting in the picture and the background is eerie, but so Narnia-ish. ^_^
You've drawn him beautifully!! This is a 
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Excellent! You could draw Aslan again...he is wonderful
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impressive.. i love it alot!!!! ^^ !!!!! 
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Excellent drawing. I see a very good future, for ye! ^^
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itΒ΄s amazing, it looks like the characterΒ΄s design of the artists of the film
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Oh my god.................... That is so beautiful..................... Keep up the good work!!!
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I don't know why, but I liked the concept art better than the actual movie... maybe it was the painter-ly feel. Nice job imitating the style here
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Gorgeous. I absolutely love the books, have yet to see the movie though. You definitely captured the whole attitude of Aslan in this. It looks wonderful.
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This is a very pretty picture - I love how realistic he looks. I also like how you put the Witch's castle in the background. It's really hard for me to put into words what I feel about the picture.
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Oh isn't that truly a great artist, when she can express her feelings in such a wonderful picture and besides make it fast? I'm SO impressed by this work. I'm impressed by the whole gallery of yours, but this work is something I just couldn't not to comment on. I haven't much time but still.
Every brush touch is amazing and makes a marvelous view. The colours are truly interesting and pretty, looks a bit like a mysterious dream.
I LOVE the moon light, the lion that stands in such a creative pose. The castle on the background is so beautiful that I nearly wanna go through my screen and visit this magical world you create with your talent.
My big dream is to learn how to draw in such style in Photoshop with simple brushes. I had an ideas for a long time but I just don't know how to start. I tried a different techniques but this one is especially artistic and hard... Eh I saw your picture and it made me remember how beautiful we can draw with Photoshop.
I don't know if I have a right to ask you but could you give me one advise - how to start and keep the process of work? I would be grateful with all my heart...
Ahem. And sorry I wrote such a useless comment.
Anyway, again, I'm in love with this piece, it's very artistic and expressive!!!
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When I saw the pick I immediately though of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Very nicely done. ^^
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You captured him perfectly! I just saw the movie and it was awesome... Aslan rocked.
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the past movies suck..the new movie rocks..this picture is awesome
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Wonderful! I knew it was Aslan from only the thumbnail, you captured his essence perfectly. It's such a beautiful film also.
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Ooh, it's pretty. I really want to see that movie, I've read the book about a bazillion times. I like the moonlight and Aslan looks really heroic. Nice
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This has to be one of the best representations of Aslan I've ever seen 
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Unforgetable film. Beats LOTR and HP hands down (in my opinion). Beautiful job on Aslin.
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blame NARNIA dammit. can't get the awesome movie scenes out of my head.
i really like how he stands on a patch of grass while he's surrounded my snow, symbolizes the sun? i dunno, but you've really captured his soulful eyes, mrr, such pretty eyes.
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just saw it a few hours ago, truly a brilliant movie
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Aslannnn! <33
The details, ohGOD. The DETAILS. o________o; -pets his mane-
<333 Great job. Faving. :3
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Oh! Have you seen the movie yet?! It's absolutely Amazing, I couldn't wipe the smile off my face for hours afterward, I was so terrified they'd not do the book justice, it's always been my favorite. Aslan gets hardly any fanart, this certainly makes up for it though
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Oooohhhh!!!! I'm a HUGE Lewis fan! This is soooo perfect! Makes me want to do another Aslan piccie!!!! This is gorgeous! I went and saw 'Narnia' at the Cinerama last Thursday night at the midnight showing ( I was one of the first in line 
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This nicely defines the Lion. I love that background, it says " i've come back".
I can't wait to see the movie.
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*wistful, longing sigh* I can't wait for the movie either...I first saw the animated one when I was very young, then the series made in the 80's, and of course, read all the books over and over and over again since childhood...But I'm not gonna get my hopes too high tho, because it IS Disney-made, and they mutilate every story they touch, but at least I can see some wonderful effects, and OMG, GRYPHONS!!!
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from what I hear this film is astoundingly done, it is disney's attempt to dig themselves out of the hole they dug. Yes I agree with you, I have been thoroughly dissapointed with Disney in recent years. I once wanted to work for them but since the years after the Lion King was made, I have seen the company continue to plummet. I look forward to thi film and I am hoping to agree with the high praises issued by my friends.
*snugs*
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*nods to all that* I don't expect the Narnia movies to be as good as the books (movies never are), but I hope they'll at least keep the spirit of the books intact and not radically change anything like Disney tends to do. I don't mind that they added the pheonix and gryphons, even tho the book never mentioned them, because as a child, I had always wished those creatures HAD been included in the book. I wonder if they show the White Stag at the end? Well anyways, I'll have to wait until after Christmas to see it, sadly, because it doesn't play here in Norway until then. 
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yuh t'would stink if they dubbed it x.x..dubbed movies never have the same life to them as the original language they were made in. As far as disney goes, yeah they do tend to butcher stories. I still can't watch Pocahontas x.x..just thinking she was 12 years old makes it seem so wrong. Though to give credit the film had beautiful artistry...still..the story is hard to watch. I don't know when I will get to see Narnia but like you I hope it stays true to the book..or at least keeps the spirit alive. So far everyone who has read the book, that I know, has been satisfied. OH and if when the movie comes out on dvd and ya need an english copy, feel free to ask..I can always buy it here and send it to you
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I've heard both good and bad reviews by die-hard Narnia fans, so I'm not sure what to expect, but I'm hoping it'll be as good as I've longed for it to be. Narnia is a very, very special series of books for me; they helped shaped me into the person I am today and influenced the things I love most. I even share the same maiden name with the real Lucy (Barfield), C.S. Lewis' goddaughter, whom the book was dedicated to, so I always felt very connected to her in personality and possibly even by family-ties "way back when".
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i used to read the Narnia books i still do have a thing for these type of characters *hides horde of fantasy books* ehehehe i just wanna take him away and squeeze him
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Wow. Even my planned stuff isn't that good! I can't find any problems, despite what you say, except that his paws seem just a bit small.
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I love Aslan! C.S. Lewis is the one who gave me my liking of lions. My favorite book in the Chronicles, though, is The Horse and His Boy. Great job capturing the expression on Aslan's face! He looks very wise and majestic.
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Had to check out the narnia website after you posted this... omg it looks soo amazing!!!!! *squeals in delight* I wish I had time to go see it... Stupid end of semester work *shakes fist*
This is, like all your work, absolutely stunning. I am more fond of your other style of shading and colours, but this is a great change of pace
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I'm speechless!
Okay, I know it says "Critique Discouraged" but the legs look a bit short. 
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I cant wait to see Narnia either. Aslan is so beautiful.
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Whoo Boy... Here I am, ready to go to a Sneak Preview of the Movie... and up pops this BEAUTIFUL painting of Aslan... I am humbled in your presence. Have you read the books? (Your painting leads me to believe you've at least read "The Last Battle") He turns up in every one of them, as a beacon of hope, and you have portrayed his character wonderfully. Great job!
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