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"But how slowly he walked! And his great, royal head drooped so that his nose nearly touched the grass." -- C.S. Lewis, The Lion, the Witch, and the WardrobeThe Chronicles of Narnia are my favorite books in the world. And that's saying something, because there are a lot of books in the world, and I've read a few of them. There's such magic in these books, that even though I've read them probably a hundred times each (no lie), they leave me speechless every time. So naturally I'm excited about the upcoming movies, and I sort of got on a Narnia kick.
This is the second piece I attempted solely in Photoshop, which I think came off better than the Prowl piece. I have so much to learn though, gah. So I always appreciate critique.
Oh, and for those of you who don't know this is Aslan, shame on you.
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Exquisite. He seems so sad--larger than life, and yet subdued. The backlighting is perfect for this--it casts his face in the shadow. I love the long lankiness of his mane and the storm clouds, yet where he walks, it's light. I've seen grass do this too--when you pass through it, you turn the underside of the leaves up. I like the detail of light casting on his face too.
I share my love of Narnia with you. I really liked the first movie, detested the second (as a representation of the books blah. If it was its own story, it was OK.), and the third intrigued me. At any time, I can still recognize instantly a quote from this book. "They say Aslan is on the move. Perhaps he has already landed." I've never seen anyone portray this particular part of the book though, and now I wonder why not? It's such a poignant scene and you've captured it very well.
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Once I saw it I thought Aslan! Cuz no other lion looks so... Authorial!
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I need to do more Aslan, actually. The Narnia books are my favorite books in the history of the universe.
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OO!!! really liked this one!! loved the expression!!! OO!! i dont have any good word to say how this expression looks!! i just can say that i loved!!
im a huge fan of Narnia! i readed all the books 13 times, in english and in portuguese!! and i watched the movie 18 times!! (im crazy, but a narnia-fan crazy guy! xD) i cant wait for the release of the newest!
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Aw, thank you so much! Yeah, I'm a huge fan of Narnia, too, and I've probably read all of the books a zillion times. I like the Voyage of the Dawn Treader the best, myself, and should probably do some art from that one. I can't wait to see that one on screen! (And I love Liam Neeson as Aslan...so perfect.)
Thanks again!
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Liam Neeson is the voice of Aslan, right? cuz I really liked him, too! ^^
Here in Brazil is a different guy (obviously), and he is really good, too! his voice matches really well! ^^
My fav book is The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, but my second is The Voyage of The Dawn Treader. And my third fav is The Magician's Nephew!
And keep doing those good stuff of Aslan, ok?
I will watch u, kk?
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Oops, sorry for the late reply. Yes, it's Liam Neeson. I can't wait to see Prince Caspian! It comes out this Friday.
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ur welcome! (my time to reply late... ¬¬
lets keep in contact, ok? bye!!
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Amazing work.
Very emotional, nice composition and textures.
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Aw, thank you. (Belated, I know...) I love these books.
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You're welcome.
Don't worry for the time
I love (too) Narnia Chronicles.
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The is wonderful! The pose is a little akward but i like it!
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very beautiful, I was writing a piece in remembrance of this work and Aslan...and needed a little inspiration...thanks, I love it
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Aw, thanks. I'm glad I could help, and glad you like this.
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You are most surely welcome...
and not to promote myself, but through sheer invitation as one person to another...I would be very glad if you might read my poem...
I feel a bit indebted to you...your piece was very moving
I would only be the more pleased if you would see if I stayed true to the nature of the story
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I love it! It's fantastic. As soon as I saw it on the thumbnail, I thought "That's Aslan". You've captured his strength and might, aswell as his presence. Well done ^_^.
Cya, God bless take care, oj
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Aw, thanks.
And God Bless right back at ya.
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I love C of N. Can't wait for the movies. As always, I like the little details that you put into the grass and fur. Looks sweet. And the sky is amazing. I can never get skies to look right digitally, so I gave up on it a long time ago and did them by hand. But yours is totally realistic. Very nice.
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oh yes, love the mane, very pretty... have read the Narnia books myself, loved them, am am looking forward to seeing LWW thus Christmas.
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I was in luck for Narnia exposure: My third-grade teacher read a chapter every day after lunch recess throughout the year. 
And that is some gorgeous lighting, BTW.
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Hooooeeee, lookit that mane!
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Heh.. I was thinking 'Lion King' until I read the description. I had recieved CoN from a friend last year... still need to read it all the way through.
And I second how gorgeous that sky is! Wow... I had tried digitally painting a clouded sky like that once, and it turned out to be a lot harder that it looked.
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I agree, the sky is amazing, bordering on photographic in places. Excellent use of highlighting.
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O_O
that is some AMAZING SKY. HOLY PIE. Man, I don't have to read Narnia to enjoy this piece, it's -awesome-. XD
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