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Published: 2014-10-23 16:04:45 +0000 UTC; Views: 1037; Favourites: 26; Downloads: 0
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Description He had to find out who and what
the arrivals were. So he rode to the shore,
this horseman of Hrothgar's, and challenged them
in formal terms, flourishing his spear.

From Seamus Heaney's translation of Beowulf.

A scene that's always amused me, because Denmark's a little light on 'sheer crags' and 'looming headlands'.  Jutland has some wonderful wide beaches, but little in the way of cliffs.  Luckily I live pretty close to some imposing cliffs so had a fair few references.  Thanks to for the horseman reference Border Reiver 23

Happy with the composition.  Colour was a challenge.  Hope I got this right... 

Pencil, ink, whiteout, paint and digital. Comments welcome!
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Comments: 12

Sincemilia14 [2015-04-17 01:01:45 +0000 UTC]

Your art is really breathtaking!

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JamesYoungArt In reply to Sincemilia14 [2015-04-17 10:57:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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solamen [2014-10-24 22:48:39 +0000 UTC]

I like the moody atmosphere of this piece. I really feel like I'm moving with the horse. Nice work!

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JamesYoungArt In reply to solamen [2014-10-26 18:21:24 +0000 UTC]

That's a lovely comment. Thank you. Always find good stock references!

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untuox [2014-10-24 09:14:21 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful illustration.

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JamesYoungArt In reply to untuox [2014-10-24 19:19:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks again!

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untuox In reply to JamesYoungArt [2014-10-24 19:44:18 +0000 UTC]

Wellcome again!

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guinever87 [2014-10-24 07:48:17 +0000 UTC]

wow, stunning drawing

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JamesYoungArt In reply to guinever87 [2014-10-24 19:19:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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guinever87 In reply to JamesYoungArt [2014-10-26 15:48:39 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome

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Cziiczi [2014-10-23 16:18:21 +0000 UTC]

Very nice, I really like the details and the technique 

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JamesYoungArt In reply to Cziiczi [2014-10-23 16:23:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. Like the confident use of colour in your work. Something I lack sometimes!

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