Reader Comments
StarWarsD
It's a good picture, but I don't think of Boromir looking like that. I may not be a thorough reader when it comes to descriptions, but I thought Boromir looked younger. Additionaly, this shows Boromir to be stern, but I imagine Boromir to be more liveley. Maybe if he didn't seem like a small person and he had a large grey beard, it could be Strider (a.k.a. Aragorn).
Rating: 5
Thu November 15, 2001 5:45 PM PDT
iman
Boromir was never lively, he was always proud and had a degree of sterness to him. He was a serious man.
Council of Elrond, Chapter 2 of Book 2:
"And seated a little apart was a tall man of fair and noble face, dark-haired and grey-eyed,proud and stern of glance".
Tokien's description of Boromir.
Boromir was not young, I always imagined him to be about the same age as Aragorn(or look the same age as him)
I am extremely pleased with the casting for Boromir, he looks the perfect person to play him.
And considering that this is a portrait of the actor playing Boromir, by a fan and not an artist, I give this person a 5.
Rating: 5
Thu November 15, 2001 7:14 PM PDT
iman
Boromir was never lively, he was always proud and had a degree of sterness to him. He was a serious man.
Council of Elrond, Chapter 2 of Book 2:
"And seated a little apart was a tall man of fair and noble face, dark-haired and grey-eyed,proud and stern of glance".
Tokien's description of Boromir.
Boromir was not young, I always imagined him to be about the same age as Aragorn(or look the same age as him)
I am extremely pleased with the casting for Boromir, he looks the perfect person to play him.
And considering that this is a portrait of the actor playing Boromir, by a fan and not an artist, I give this person a 5.
Rating: 5
Thu November 15, 2001 7:14 PM PDT
Wedge
I think it's not bad....
Rating: 4
Fri November 16, 2001 1:28 AM PDT
Wedge
I think it's not bad....
Rating: 4
Fri November 16, 2001 1:28 AM PDT
Taniquetil
In Appendix B of The Return of the King, the timeline states that Boromir was born in TA 2978. This would make him age 40 at the time of the War of the Ring (TA 3018).
Aragorn was 87 at the time of the War of the Ring, being of the race of Numenor. (Born TA 2931)
Great painting from a great photo.
Rating: 5
Fri November 16, 2001 9:29 AM PDT
Taniquetil
In Appendix B of The Return of the King, the timeline states that Boromir was born in TA 2978. This would make him age 40 at the time of the War of the Ring (TA 3018).
Aragorn was 87 at the time of the War of the Ring, being of the race of Numenor. (Born TA 2931)
Great painting from a great photo.
Rating: 5
Fri November 16, 2001 9:29 AM PDT
mezzo
The picture may not be an artists' work, but I think it is beautiful! The colors and accents really bring out his features (whether or not they match Tolkiens' discription perfectly or not) Its amazing!:) Great job!!!
Rating: 5
Tue November 27, 2001 7:39 PM PDT
mezzo
The picture may not be an artists' work, but I think it is beautiful! The colors and accents really bring out his features (whether or not they match Tolkiens' discription perfectly or not) Its amazing!:) Great job!!!
Rating: 5
Tue November 27, 2001 7:39 PM PDT
tolkie
they picked a good actor for the part of Boromeir. the picture is very good artistically speaking, I think I'll print it out and put it on my wall with the rest of my LOTR posters!!
Fri November 30, 2001 6:29 AM PDT
tolkie
they picked a good actor for the part of Boromeir. the picture is very good artistically speaking, I think I'll print it out and put it on my wall with the rest of my LOTR posters!!
Fri November 30, 2001 6:29 AM PDT
TheLadyOfTheLake
i think it is beautifully drawn
Rating: 5
Wed December 5, 2001 7:32 AM PDT
TheLadyOfTheLake
i think it is beautifully drawn
Rating: 5
Wed December 5, 2001 7:32 AM PDT
the_one_and_only_me
nice very nice
agree with fact that boromeir looks constipated
still give a 5 cuz its just fine fine art.
Rating: 5
Sun March 10, 2002 11:42 AM PDT
the_one_and_only_me
nice very nice
agree with fact that boromeir looks constipated
still give a 5 cuz its just fine fine art.
Rating: 5
Sun March 10, 2002 11:42 AM PDT
Glorfindel_16
1 Star Wars, this is Boromir from the movies so you r wrong, your 2 is injustice
2 Great art, keep up the good work, only the cheeks are a little too fat
Rating: 5
Sun March 10, 2002 11:52 AM PDT
Glorfindel_16
1 Star Wars, this is Boromir from the movies so you r wrong, your 2 is injustice
2 Great art, keep up the good work, only the cheeks are a little too fat
Rating: 5
Sun March 10, 2002 11:52 AM PDT
Grønneløv
I think this is a exelent hand how has drowed this pic. or then I must just be mr there is to bad drowing pic.
I like the way he is sitting back in the chair,. and just starring at the others.!!!
Rating: 5
Tue March 12, 2002 12:26 PM PDT
Grønneløv
I think this is a exelent hand how has drowed this pic. or then I must just be mr there is to bad drowing pic.
I like the way he is sitting back in the chair,. and just starring at the others.!!!
Rating: 5
Tue March 12, 2002 12:26 PM PDT
flameofanor
I think you did a beautiful job of capturing his likeness and
expression! There is pride, sternness, and even a bit of
arrogance in his face. It makes me think of the moment in
the movie when he had just found out who Aragorn was and rejected him as heir to the throne of Gondor.
Also, very good artisticly.
Rating: 5
Thu March 14, 2002 7:00 AM PDT
flameofanor
I think you did a beautiful job of capturing his likeness and
expression! There is pride, sternness, and even a bit of
arrogance in his face. It makes me think of the moment in
the movie when he had just found out who Aragorn was and rejected him as heir to the throne of Gondor.
Also, very good artisticly.
Rating: 5
Thu March 14, 2002 7:00 AM PDT
kaiden
Rating: 5
Tue March 26, 2002 1:07 PM PDT
kaiden
Rating: 5
Tue March 26, 2002 1:07 PM PDT
lancast_BCO
yup, I like it but two things arent good at all- eyes and this face -character. you knew-like a man who kills.
Rating: 5
Wed March 27, 2002 8:38 AM PDT
lancast_BCO
yup, I like it but two things arent good at all- eyes and this face -character. you knew-like a man who kills.
Rating: 5
Wed March 27, 2002 8:38 AM PDT
Anariel
it's flawless and just perfect! I think you're going to be a big artist and we'll probably see your art in museums soon!
Rating: 5
Fri April 19, 2002 1:13 PM PDT
Anariel
it's flawless and just perfect! I think you're going to be a big artist and we'll probably see your art in museums soon!
Rating: 5
Fri April 19, 2002 1:13 PM PDT
baranturiel
I think u make the eyes look so allive...the collour are great!
Nás andave!
Rating: 5
Mon April 22, 2002 7:10 AM PDT
baranturiel
I think u make the eyes look so allive...the collour are great!
Nás andave!
Rating: 5
Mon April 22, 2002 7:10 AM PDT
Lila_Baggins
Wow... just looks so... evil! Pretty much somes up boromir, this picture.
Rating: 5
Mon April 22, 2002 9:56 AM PDT
Lila_Baggins
Wow... just looks so... evil! Pretty much somes up boromir, this picture.
Rating: 5
Mon April 22, 2002 9:56 AM PDT
hisstah
Rating: 5
Tue April 23, 2002 6:31 AM PDT
hisstah
Rating: 5
Tue April 23, 2002 6:31 AM PDT
myama
Increadible. He looked so reallistic that I thought it was a picture of Sean Bean
Rating: 5
Tue April 23, 2002 6:55 AM PDT
myama
Increadible. He looked so reallistic that I thought it was a picture of Sean Bean
Rating: 5
Tue April 23, 2002 6:55 AM PDT
Silver_woods19
i think this is such a good pictture how do u do it.
you made his clothes really look real hes a bit flabby though but hey i would have made him look like a snowman
Rating: 5
Wed April 24, 2002 1:30 PM PDT
Silver_woods19
i think this is such a good pictture how do u do it.
you made his clothes really look real hes a bit flabby though but hey i would have made him look like a snowman
Rating: 5
Wed April 24, 2002 1:30 PM PDT
gil
woua! You must have spent a lot of time on it, but the result is magnificient, congratulations!
Rating: 5
Mon April 29, 2002 5:39 PM PDT
gil
woua! You must have spent a lot of time on it, but the result is magnificient, congratulations!
Rating: 5
Mon April 29, 2002 5:39 PM PDT
Take_This
Because I do undestand it!!!
-The pic is great.!!
I could allmost belive he was alive.!!!
-But alsow, only ALMOST!!
3 from me.!!
Thu May 16, 2002 9:23 AM PDT
Take_This
Because I do undestand it!!!
-The pic is great.!!
I could allmost belive he was alive.!!!
-But alsow, only ALMOST!!
3 from me.!!
Thu May 16, 2002 9:23 AM PDT
fishy071
It looks so real. Good job on the shadowing and details. It really looks like the movie Boromir.
Rating: 5
Wed July 17, 2002 2:57 AM PDT
fishy071
It looks so real. Good job on the shadowing and details. It really looks like the movie Boromir.
Rating: 5
Wed July 17, 2002 2:57 AM PDT
Tblue
I like the richness of the colours.
:)
(I'm sorry that larger portrait you did is somehow lost in the gallery - I found it once when we could still view art by the artist's name - it needed about five or six votes to get onto the main boards - maybe you should post a link in the Art forums?)
Rating: 5
Thu August 22, 2002 6:19 PM PDT
Tblue
I like the richness of the colours.
:)
(I'm sorry that larger portrait you did is somehow lost in the gallery - I found it once when we could still view art by the artist's name - it needed about five or six votes to get onto the main boards - maybe you should post a link in the Art forums?)
Rating: 5
Thu August 22, 2002 6:19 PM PDT
corekoshe
i really have to congratulate you for this!!!, is it paint?, im trying to paint myself but i?m not so good as you.I think u must not pay atention of wht people say like "the eyes are not well or ...etc", it is indeed a very good job. the people that tell you those things envy you. We can??t not expect things to be perfect, because nothing that we?ll do is gonna be. I love your art, because it is realistic but at the same time it has a very unique touch.
Rating: 5
Fri October 25, 2002 10:28 PM PDT
corekoshe
i really have to congratulate you for this!!!, is it paint?, im trying to paint myself but i?m not so good as you.I think u must not pay atention of wht people say like "the eyes are not well or ...etc", it is indeed a very good job. the people that tell you those things envy you. We can??t not expect things to be perfect, because nothing that we?ll do is gonna be. I love your art, because it is realistic but at the same time it has a very unique touch.
Rating: 5
Fri October 25, 2002 10:28 PM PDT
teddy
you have to be in page number one..........vote 5!!
Rating: 5
Tue November 5, 2002 1:05 PM PDT
teddy
you have to be in page number one..........vote 5!!
Rating: 5
Tue November 5, 2002 1:05 PM PDT
namarie_ck
...
Rating: 5
Sun December 8, 2002 10:16 PM PDT
namarie_ck
...
Rating: 5
Sun December 8, 2002 10:16 PM PDT
TheLadyEowyn
I think it is safe to say that the wonderful and talented artist of this picture must be obsessed with Sean Bean / Boromir. I can't say that I blame her. 
The details are lovely.
Wed December 11, 2002 1:49 PM PDT
TheLadyEowyn
I think it is safe to say that the wonderful and talented artist of this picture must be obsessed with Sean Bean / Boromir. I can't say that I blame her. The details are lovely.
Wed December 11, 2002 1:49 PM PDT
luindilien
impresive!!! 
Rating: 5
Thu December 12, 2002 7:43 PM PDT
luindilien
impresive!!!
Rating: 5
Thu December 12, 2002 7:43 PM PDT
linkin_bizkit17
THIS IS SOOO AMAZING, ANNA YOU'RE THE GODESS OF ART, TO DRAW WITH SUCH TECHNIQUE AS THIS IS MAYOR DIFFICULT, AND YOU REALLY KNOW HOW TO DO THIS, I'M SPEECHLESS, IT'S JUST WONDERFULL!!!!!!!!! !!!!
Rating: 5
Thu December 26, 2002 2:39 AM PDT
linkin_bizkit17
THIS IS SOOO AMAZING, ANNA YOU'RE THE GODESS OF ART, TO DRAW WITH SUCH TECHNIQUE AS THIS IS MAYOR DIFFICULT, AND YOU REALLY KNOW HOW TO DO THIS, I'M SPEECHLESS, IT'S JUST WONDERFULL!!!!!!!!! !!!!
Rating: 5
Thu December 26, 2002 2:39 AM PDT
Niphredil
Rating: 5
Thu January 2, 2003 1:23 AM PDT
Niphredil
Rating: 5
Thu January 2, 2003 1:23 AM PDT
hisstah
Just came back to this today and was again impressed at the quality of this image. Wish I could give you another top score. Please keep drawing--your Gandalf was great, too.
Thu February 20, 2003 8:33 PM PDT
hisstah
Just came back to this today and was again impressed at the quality of this image. Wish I could give you another top score. Please keep drawing--your Gandalf was great, too.
Thu February 20, 2003 8:33 PM PDT
MrsAragorn
Its just like the movie! he looks so pissed-off.. Haha.. Really good work!
Rating: 5
Mon March 10, 2003 5:44 AM PDT
MrsAragorn
Its just like the movie! he looks so pissed-off.. Haha.. Really good work!
Rating: 5
Mon March 10, 2003 5:44 AM PDT
oldsoul
I'm sorry folks, but if you think this person is not an artist then what constitutes art to you? it doesnt matter if someone does it professionally (as i do) or amateur.. this person is still an artist, and i bet you anything they are making money out of it....
she has done paintings all over the web, just type in her name and you will come up with pics of all sorts of actors... gary oldman is one other.
some of you are so harsh on the artwork in here! can YOU draw like that?
Rating: 5
Fri March 21, 2003 8:26 AM PDT
oldsoul
I'm sorry folks, but if you think this person is not an artist then what constitutes art to you? it doesnt matter if someone does it professionally (as i do) or amateur.. this person is still an artist, and i bet you anything they are making money out of it....
she has done paintings all over the web, just type in her name and you will come up with pics of all sorts of actors... gary oldman is one other.
some of you are so harsh on the artwork in here! can YOU draw like that?
Rating: 5
Fri March 21, 2003 8:26 AM PDT
oldsoul
for all of you who dont think this woman is professional, here is her website... awesome.
http://spazioinwind.libero.it/ilritratto/contenuti/A_Baldassarre/A_Baldassarre.htm
Fri March 21, 2003 8:33 AM PDT
oldsoul
for all of you who dont think this woman is professional, here is her website... awesome.
http://spazioinwind.libero.it/ilritratto/contenuti/A_Baldassarre/A_Baldassarre.htm
Fri March 21, 2003 8:33 AM PDT
aragornofthedunedain
it looks so real. good work
Rating: 5
Sat April 5, 2003 11:15 AM PDT
aragornofthedunedain
it looks so real. good work
Rating: 5
Sat April 5, 2003 11:15 AM PDT
ahimsa
...its certainly noice to be seeing more pix of Boromir gaining in popularity. Now, how about Faramir and Eomir, hmmm?
Rating: 5
Sat April 26, 2003 7:54 PM PDT
ahimsa
...its certainly noice to be seeing more pix of Boromir gaining in popularity. Now, how about Faramir and Eomir, hmmm?
Rating: 5
Sat April 26, 2003 7:54 PM PDT
Aryel
that's great!! Made it yourself??
Aryel
Rating: 5
Tue July 1, 2003 10:16 AM PDT
Aryel
that's great!! Made it yourself??
Aryel
Rating: 5
Tue July 1, 2003 10:16 AM PDT
Lady_of_the_Moon
Best one I've seen drawn of Sean Bean
Rating: 5
Mon September 1, 2003 10:06 AM PDT
LadyCoralie
We mean what we say about trolling. It will not be tolerated. Any comment that has been deemed to be insulting and not keeping within the TOS of TORC has been dealt with. This is a warning to those of you who feel it necessary to be rude, and rate fine art low for your own malicious purposes...it will no longer be tolerated.
Rating: 5
Tue November 25, 2003 12:33 PM PDT
fionaugh
This is a grand peice. I love seeing emotion captured in a painting. One of the reasons Baroque is my favorite period in art. You captured his glower. Its fantastic.
And I firmly agree with other fems on this list, Sean Bean is just yummy. I have seen him in some passing bbc piece and he caught my eye there. He does the brooding melancoly well and then has this amazing smile, like sunlight breaking through clouds.
Rating: 4
Wed November 26, 2003 6:47 AM PDT
ladykris
nice color and composition
Rating: 5
Sat December 6, 2003 9:06 AM PDT
A_Randir_Vithren
but he never really was.
Ok, you all must know the drill by now, but for you who don't I'll take you through it step by step.
1. Praise the artist
Anna, I always enjoy viewing your work, you are SO talented! You capture the every essence of life and emotion in your portraits. Keep it up!
2. Apply a small amount of critisism
For your talent level, you should really start doing more
original portraits. I'll admit that Sean Bean was amazing as Boromir, but is he the Boromir that thrives in your mind? You can only be impressed with so many portraits of an actor, but you can always be impressed by the work of someone's imagination.
Cheers,
~*Idril*~
Rating: 5
Tue January 13, 2004 9:15 AM PDT
Aiduial
He looks like he did right after Leggy yelle dat him during the council
Rating: 5
Tue January 13, 2004 10:09 AM PDT
Moriquendi13
Great job!
Rating: 5
Tue January 13, 2004 11:51 AM PDT
Lavi_of_Lothlorien
The lighting and color are astounding, and the proportions aren't off at all from what I can see with my beginner's eye.
Rating: 5
Tue January 13, 2004 12:57 PM PDT
ArienelFeawen
This is wonderful! You are so talented!
Arien
Rating: 5
Tue January 13, 2004 1:48 PM PDT
Ral
It's very good, but when you look at it in deatail there's something funny about the size of his shin and stuff
Tue January 13, 2004 2:14 PM PDT
Elwin_Halfelven
I've managed to do decent stuff in pencil, but never so well in color. It captures rather the essence of Boromir too, I think. This one should be number one.
Rating: 5
Tue January 13, 2004 5:44 PM PDT
4Ever4Frodo
.
Rating: 5
Tue January 13, 2004 6:54 PM PDT
Nuialwen
The expression in those eyes is great, almost looks like Denethor in RoTK.
Tue January 13, 2004 11:23 PM PDT
Goldberryswaiting
I have tried my hand at painting portraits in oil; is this oils or acrylic? Its brilliant and so life-like. An excellent piece of work, must have taken you ages to do. The facial expression and features, including the detail, you must have a world of patience. I must be honest and say I sometimes get tired of doing a pic and end up leaving it for ages before I finish it. How long did this painting take you? You have a great talent, for pencil and paints.
Rating: 5
Thu January 15, 2004 7:49 AM PDT
skyfiery
Boromir has always been my favorite character, and you've captured him perfectly well. 
Awesome!
Rating: 5
Thu January 15, 2004 8:38 PM PDT
PipkinSweetgrass
Great use of color. Boromir is my favorite Man of Middle Earth. I can't think of another artist who has done him so well.
Thu January 15, 2004 11:09 PM PDT
Numendil
Nice, very nice
Mighty good texture
Beautifull colours
Awesome
Rating: 5
Tue January 27, 2004 12:45 PM PDT
I_love_Aragorn
It's an awesome picture! I wish I could draw like that...
Thu January 29, 2004 8:57 AM PDT
Legolases_eyes
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rating: 5
Sat January 31, 2004 4:33 AM PDT
linkin_bizkit17
that's right!
Sat January 31, 2004 3:28 PM PDT
-Balrog-
Thats really good!
5/5
Rating: 5
Sat January 31, 2004 8:39 PM PDT
Loopy
very good!!
Rating: 4
Mon February 2, 2004 2:47 PM PDT
LOTRfreak02
Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing.
That is all I have to say. Amazing.
Rating: 5
Thu February 5, 2004 9:41 PM PDT
miles2go
You must be a professional artist; if not you should be. This is wonderful!
Rating: 5
Fri February 6, 2004 6:51 AM PDT
Amayanida
Impressive. Nothing to criticize here. (Not that I always feel the urge to criticize . . . ) 
Rating: 5
Fri February 6, 2004 8:06 AM PDT
LuthienTinuviel45
Wow! I'm impressed how beautiful this looks! Great Job!
Rating: 5
Tue February 10, 2004 6:32 PM PDT
Adree
Oh my gosh, this one of the most incredible works of art I've seen! The talent artist, Anna Baldassarre, is one of the BEST artists ever! The color in this picture is amazing, and the realistic detail is flawless! I wish I could create art this good, I'm so jealous!
Rating: 5
Sat February 14, 2004 2:25 PM PDT
mellon_edhellen
this is incredible! you realy succeeded in capturing sean bean (who-and im pretty sure even the most hard core purists will not argue-IS Boromir!!).
I actually like this better than your other boromir drawing which currently sits at the top of the list, so I'll give this a five, and hopefully (the pencil scetch is rated only 1/100th higher) my vote could make it pass it.
as you made both (great job, by the way!) i'm pretty sure you'll be ok if this one replaces your other boromir drawing.
Rating: 5
Sat February 14, 2004 7:24 PM PDT
Legolases_eyes
GREAT JOBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB
Sat February 14, 2004 8:57 PM PDT
Berserker_Uruk
I think I agree with everyone who has a post for this: WHOA...
Can't there be a "6" rating?
Rating: 5
Sat February 21, 2004 6:47 PM PDT
faramiriscool
I enjoyed the beautiful picture- you're very good!
Thu February 26, 2004 1:24 AM PDT
Orli_is_mine!!!
It's so good! There's so much expression in his eyes! I love it!
Rating: 5
Fri February 27, 2004 8:11 PM PDT
ANASTACIAOFGONDOR
IT LOOKS GREAT... JUST LIKE BOROMIR!!
AND BELIEVE ME I HAVE ENOUGH PICTURES OF THAT MAN TO KNOW!!! BOROMIR ROCKS!!
Rating: 5
Mon March 8, 2004 3:51 PM PDT
tookofsmials
my hats off to the one who did this
Mon March 15, 2004 4:00 AM PDT
PsychetheElfChick
You go girl! I especially like the colors and how they contrast with one another.
Rating: 5
Tue March 16, 2004 2:09 PM PDT
Celebrindal_14
good
Rating: 4
Fri March 19, 2004 10:48 AM PDT
In_Defense_of_Boromir
Very nice work from a photo of Sean Bean as Boromir. I'd love to see some of your original work as well.
Rating: 4
Tue March 30, 2004 1:43 PM PDT
BlueDeena
who the hell could drawc like that??? well i guess her name is...Anne Baldassarre!!! and she wins the gold metal for.... amazing picture number...i dont know! hehe. GREAT JOB!!
Rating: 5
Thu June 3, 2004 5:23 PM PDT
Constance
I love this portrait, the eyes caught my attention even from the thumbnail pic!
Rating: 4
Sat July 3, 2004 8:22 PM PDT
Theshirelady
I think it looks like great. Plus, This protrait fits the produces vision of Boromir hence Sean Bean getting the role. Remember in the books, all the characters are a lot older. This is still a beautiful picture.
Rating: 5
Sun July 4, 2004 8:33 PM PDT
eomer_futrell
Man, Anna's pictures are really amazing. Just in case you guys were wondering, here is her website: http://www.annabaldassarre.it/
Please go to it and look around.
StarWarsD
It's a good picture, but I don't think of Boromir looking like that. I may not be a thorough reader when it comes to descriptions, but I thought Boromir looked younger. Additionaly, this shows Boromir to be stern, but I imagine Boromir to be more liveley. Maybe if he didn't seem like a small person and he had a large grey beard, it could be Strider (a.k.a. Aragorn).
Rating: 5
Thu November 15, 2001 5:45 PM PDT