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Published: 2008-02-06 16:40:42 +0000 UTC; Views: 35391; Favourites: 476; Downloads: 3596
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Arthur later in his life, perhaps before the Battle of Camlann.Update: Here is a more recent rendition of Arthur: [link] . There are still certain things about this one that I prefer, but it is fun to look back and see how far I've come.
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Quality. So great. Lost words because of awesomeness.
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Historically, isn't he known as Arturious Castus?
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It is certainly a popular belief that Lucius Artorius Castus was inspiration for the mythical figure of King Arthur.
This Arthur, however, was inspired by TH White's Once and Future King - published in 1958. White was inspired by Malory who in turn was inspired by Geoffrey of Monmouth and other contemporaries... by the time you get to me drawing this piece - there is very little historical authenticity to be found haha.
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Your castle is very much in the Spanish heraldic style. Do you study heraldry as I have done for 50 years?
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I love him! The details on his armour and robes are exquisite! A definite fave!
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I bow down to you. 
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Thanks, I'm glad you like it, but I really ought to do another Arthurian piece. This one is kind of embarrassing to look at after all this time.
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You're welcome! How's it embarrassing? Maybe you could do Arthur's killer, Mordred the Murderer (that's what I like to call him)?
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His whole look is awesome, from the 12th century style mail and clothing, down to the leather shoulder guards. It looks appropriately historical and mythic, just how Arthur should look.
I love how simple Excalibur looks: not prettied up with weird shapes or anything. It's just a simple, extraodinarily powerful blade. His missing scabbard is a nice touch too, which means this would have been him after Morgana stole the sheath?
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Wow... Someone knows his Authurian history. I'm impressed! There's so many people who don't even know Excalibur from Caliburn, or their Lancelot from their Percival.
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Well, thank you for the compliment! Though to be honest, there are enough stories in the Srthurian cycle that you could mix up any of the names and random and find out some other author (Chretien de Troyes) has already done that
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Very nice! Just how I think King Arthur would have looked.
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Awseome!I like how you didn't give him full body armour,because it came to use in the 13th century,while King Arthur has been sead to live in either the 4th,5th or 6th century
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It's a nice piece. I just have a bit of issues with the arms displayed on his surcoat. A more apporiate one to use would have been 3 gold lions on red background as the ones you've used have the fluer-de-lyis representing France.
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First of all, I'm glad you like the piece : )
In regard to the arms, historically the golden lions on a red field have been used with the English kings of the house of Plantagenet after Henry II.
Arthur has been seen and described with anywhere from three to thirteen crowns on either a red or blue backing, representing his numerous domains, which include areas in France. As for the fleur-de-lys, TH White's The Once and Future King describes Arthur's father Uther as a kind of William the Conqueror figure, and Merlin frequently describes the nobility as Norman. National borders weren't as clear cut as they are today, at least not until later in the Middle Ages : )
The dragon rampant would be his father's coat of arms, while I threw in the castle and the cross to represent Camelot and his piety, or to signify the grail quest.
Thanks for bringing up the coat-of-arms, I love discussing details like that!
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thanks, I was really happy with the way it came out as well : )
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thanks! it's very gratifying to see a piece come together with the colors you want : )
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huzzah! I felt like it was a milestone as well, I'm really happy with the way it came out.
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You're still alive!? D:>
And I spent a lot on those Hitmen. >.>
But seriously, I haven't seen any updates from you in a while. It's good to see you back.
: D
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haha its nice to know I've been missed. Yes I'm still alive, my internet hasn't faired so well as of late. So I've been unable to post. Thankfully that's been remedied.
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Stunning job! I really like the beard and clothes (gloves are perfect). But I'm thinking about his legs. It looks like there are turned on the different side than his body. It's possible to stand that way but it's much more comfortable if he would have his right leg in front if you know what I mean. Anyway It's another great picture.
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thanks, I'm glad you like it! 
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I'm glad to see he isn't in any REAL plate armour, that would of been inaccurate to the time period.
Nice job.
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Wow, I forget! 
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it is just great, man! i like his clothes and his face, good job!
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