I alway like Ankes stuff because it is so original and her style is unmistakable.
Some people might comment on his long thin face and neck but this is Anke. It is her style and it is the watermark of her work. I don't think it needs to look perfect in this respect because of the style it is drawn in so I will give it a 5.
Also nice to see a pencil drawing to show that she is capbale of working in mediums other than watercolour.
Great work Anke.
Comment by Luthien79 - July 24, 2003 @ 5:25 AM - Rated a 5
I alway like Ankes stuff because it is so original and her style is unmistakable.
Some people might comment on his long thin face and neck but this is Anke. It is her style and it is the watermark of her work. I don't think it needs to look perfect in this respect because of the style it is drawn in so I will give it a 5.
Also nice to see a pencil drawing to show that she is capbale of working in mediums other than watercolour.
Great work Anke.
Comment by Luthien79 - July 24, 2003 @ 5:25 AM - Rated a 5
i wanted to write more but i agree with lúthien and do not have more to say...
Comment by morwen_eledhwen - July 24, 2003 @ 5:45 AM - Rated a 5
i wanted to write more but i agree with lúthien and do not have more to say...
Comment by morwen_eledhwen - July 24, 2003 @ 5:45 AM - Rated a 5
Brillaiant
Comment by lotrfreak98 - July 24, 2003 @ 6:45 AM
Brillaiant
Comment by lotrfreak98 - July 24, 2003 @ 6:45 AM
Anke, you always draw Faramir just as I imagine him! This is wonderful! I agree completely with what Luthien 79 said. This is brilliant and beautiful. The pencil gives it just the right touch, and the shading is excellent. Brilliant job, Anke!
Comment by Arms_of_Morpheus - July 24, 2003 @ 7:51 AM - Rated a 5
Anke, you always draw Faramir just as I imagine him! This is wonderful! I agree completely with what Luthien 79 said. This is brilliant and beautiful. The pencil gives it just the right touch, and the shading is excellent. Brilliant job, Anke!
Comment by Arms_of_Morpheus - July 24, 2003 @ 7:51 AM - Rated a 5
He looks young, but wise... Just the way I picture him!
Comment by NienorNiniel - July 24, 2003 @ 8:15 AM - Rated a 5
He looks young, but wise... Just the way I picture him!
Comment by NienorNiniel - July 24, 2003 @ 8:15 AM - Rated a 5
I love this..very Trina Schart Hyman-ish. Love seeing something other than watercolour by Anke. Very delicate and linear. Good to see some work out of someone's imagination and not the movie. Keep sharing.
Comment by neekerbeeker - July 24, 2003 @ 8:28 AM - Rated a 5
I love this..very Trina Schart Hyman-ish. Love seeing something other than watercolour by Anke. Very delicate and linear. Good to see some work out of someone's imagination and not the movie. Keep sharing.
Comment by neekerbeeker - July 24, 2003 @ 8:28 AM - Rated a 5
Perfectly detailed...a fine piece of art!
Comment by sarah_greenleaf - July 24, 2003 @ 10:51 AM - Rated a 5
Perfectly detailed...a fine piece of art!
Comment by sarah_greenleaf - July 24, 2003 @ 10:51 AM - Rated a 5
Very cool! It is nice to see some imagination stuff instead of movie pics. Oh, i like how his belt is folded--that is in the movies. (and for anyone who's interested, Orly's belt is like that in POTC also! )
Comment by Elone_forgottenofRivendel - July 24, 2003 @ 12:53 PM - Rated a 5
Very cool! It is nice to see some imagination stuff instead of movie pics. Oh, i like how his belt is folded--that is in the movies. (and for anyone who's interested, Orly's belt is like that in POTC also! )
Comment by Elone_forgottenofRivendel - July 24, 2003 @ 12:53 PM - Rated a 5
Only thing is (correct me if I'm wrong here) I don't think Faramir was ever the Steward. I think Denethor died and then Aragorn was King before Faramir could be Steward. Other than that, very nice!
Comment by PrincessIlarian - July 24, 2003 @ 1:59 PM - Rated a 5
Only thing is (correct me if I'm wrong here) I don't think Faramir was ever the Steward. I think Denethor died and then Aragorn was King before Faramir could be Steward. Other than that, very nice!
Comment by PrincessIlarian - July 24, 2003 @ 1:59 PM - Rated a 5
I love all Anke's work, and I agree with everyone, it is nice to see Anke's work in other mediums. I prefer pencil and charcoal myself, but why would my opinoin matter?! Anyway, I love Anke's originality and her style. Those eyes are staring me full in the face here, that's creepy, but a good thing.
Life is simple. Eat.Sleep.Save the world. .:<>^^~*Idril*~^^<>:.
P.S. I think, PrincessIlarian, that if you looked in the appendix(s) at the back of Return of the King, you might find wether or not he was ever Steward, wait, no, nevermind, I get what you were saying. Blonde moment!! :$
Comment by A_Randir_Vithren - July 24, 2003 @ 6:12 PM - Rated a 5
I love all Anke's work, and I agree with everyone, it is nice to see Anke's work in other mediums. I prefer pencil and charcoal myself, but why would my opinoin matter?! Anyway, I love Anke's originality and her style. Those eyes are staring me full in the face here, that's creepy, but a good thing.
Life is simple. Eat.Sleep.Save the world. .:<>^^~*Idril*~^^<>:.
P.S. I think, PrincessIlarian, that if you looked in the appendix(s) at the back of Return of the King, you might find wether or not he was ever Steward, wait, no, nevermind, I get what you were saying. Blonde moment!! :$
Comment by A_Randir_Vithren - July 24, 2003 @ 6:12 PM - Rated a 5
Faramir was never Ruling Steward like Denethor, but he was Steward to the King, and was as such confirmed by Aragorn himself during his crowning ceremony (cf LotR, Book 6, Chapter 5: The Steward and the King).
Comment by khorazir - July 24, 2003 @ 11:25 PM
Faramir was never Ruling Steward like Denethor, but he was Steward to the King, and was as such confirmed by Aragorn himself during his crowning ceremony (cf LotR, Book 6, Chapter 5: The Steward and the King).
Comment by khorazir - July 24, 2003 @ 11:25 PM
The artwork is very nice, particularly the shading.
This appears to be a young man of approximately 20 or perhaps even a little younger than that.
Faramir was about 35 or 36 when his father died, so perhaps this individual is too young looking to make a convincing 27th Steward of Gondor but that doesn't diminish the very fine artwork.
Comment by Elwë_Goldenwing - July 24, 2003 @ 11:32 PM - Rated a 5
The artwork is very nice, particularly the shading.
This appears to be a young man of approximately 20 or perhaps even a little younger than that.
Faramir was about 35 or 36 when his father died, so perhaps this individual is too young looking to make a convincing 27th Steward of Gondor but that doesn't diminish the very fine artwork.
Comment by Elwë_Goldenwing - July 24, 2003 @ 11:32 PM - Rated a 5
The blood of Numenore still flows through the veins of the Stewards of Gondor. Which is why even though he is supposed to bein his late 30's he looks younger. Aragorn is over 80 in the books but he is never described as old in the sense that Gandalf was. The sketch is a mighty brilliant piece of art and i believe it is accurate as far as the age is concerned.
Comment by ElenTalagn - July 25, 2003 @ 1:42 AM - Rated a 4
The blood of Numenore still flows through the veins of the Stewards of Gondor. Which is why even though he is supposed to bein his late 30's he looks younger. Aragorn is over 80 in the books but he is never described as old in the sense that Gandalf was. The sketch is a mighty brilliant piece of art and i believe it is accurate as far as the age is concerned.
Comment by ElenTalagn - July 25, 2003 @ 1:42 AM - Rated a 4
awesome
Comment by PrinceGreenleaf - July 25, 2003 @ 5:01 AM - Rated a 5
awesome
Comment by PrinceGreenleaf - July 25, 2003 @ 5:01 AM - Rated a 5
I've always liked Anke's artwork and this is beautiful! Thank you for posting this, it's been forever since there has been any new pics here. This was certainly worth waiting for! H.R.
P.S. Elwe-Goldenwing, I've never heard the song "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" but when I read your sig to my Mom, she died laughing. We are now planning her funeral, thank you for making her last moments so good.
(just kidding, of course, she's actually still giggling.)
Comment by Harpist_of_Rohan - July 25, 2003 @ 6:42 AM - Rated a 5
I've always liked Anke's artwork and this is beautiful! Thank you for posting this, it's been forever since there has been any new pics here. This was certainly worth waiting for! H.R.
P.S. Elwe-Goldenwing, I've never heard the song "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" but when I read your sig to my Mom, she died laughing. We are now planning her funeral, thank you for making her last moments so good.
(just kidding, of course, she's actually still giggling.)
Comment by Harpist_of_Rohan - July 25, 2003 @ 6:42 AM - Rated a 5
I am quite aware that those of Numenorian decent were long-lived. However, that doesn't mean that a mature man would appear to be nearly a boy.
Would a 25 year-old Faramir appear to be 13? Would a 10-year old Faramir appear to be a toddler? I think not. I believe the slow aging process would effect people once they reach maturity. This individual is clearly not mature.
Ask yourself whether you see this individual appears capable of inspiring his people through great feats on the battlefield. Does he? He sure doesn't to me. He obviously lacks the physical maturity to accomplish the things that Faramir is said to have accomplished. Now if you equipped him with a sling he would make a very convincing David.
In any case, this is a forum for commenting on the artwork, not on other's comments. I said it was a splendid work of art and I continue to hold that opinion.
P.S. Harpist, I'm glad I could amuse another geezer like myself.
Comment by Elwë_Goldenwing - July 25, 2003 @ 8:19 AM
I am quite aware that those of Numenorian decent were long-lived. However, that doesn't mean that a mature man would appear to be nearly a boy.
Would a 25 year-old Faramir appear to be 13? Would a 10-year old Faramir appear to be a toddler? I think not. I believe the slow aging process would effect people once they reach maturity. This individual is clearly not mature.
Ask yourself whether you see this individual appears capable of inspiring his people through great feats on the battlefield. Does he? He sure doesn't to me. He obviously lacks the physical maturity to accomplish the things that Faramir is said to have accomplished. Now if you equipped him with a sling he would make a very convincing David.
In any case, this is a forum for commenting on the artwork, not on other's comments. I said it was a splendid work of art and I continue to hold that opinion.
P.S. Harpist, I'm glad I could amuse another geezer like myself.
Comment by Elwë_Goldenwing - July 25, 2003 @ 8:19 AM
He looks a little young, but it's well drawn.
Comment by idril_celebrimbal - July 25, 2003 @ 8:26 AM - Rated a 5
He looks a little young, but it's well drawn.
Comment by idril_celebrimbal - July 25, 2003 @ 8:26 AM - Rated a 5
It`s very well done!
Comment by Orli`sGirl - July 25, 2003 @ 12:36 PM - Rated a 5
It`s very well done!
Comment by Orli`sGirl - July 25, 2003 @ 12:36 PM - Rated a 5
This is good. DragonStella
Comment by DragonStella - July 25, 2003 @ 1:31 PM - Rated a 3
This is good. DragonStella
Comment by DragonStella - July 25, 2003 @ 1:31 PM - Rated a 3
You have real skill in art which is not something I can bost of. However, I think he looks a bit too much like a young Roman. Maybe that's just your style. Anyway, good work!!!
Comment by Eowyn-White_Lady_of_Rohan - July 26, 2003 @ 1:12 PM - Rated a 4
You have real skill in art which is not something I can bost of. However, I think he looks a bit too much like a young Roman. Maybe that's just your style. Anyway, good work!!!
Comment by Eowyn-White_Lady_of_Rohan - July 26, 2003 @ 1:12 PM - Rated a 4
And Faramir is young. He's supposed to be about 7 years younger than Boromir, who was in his early-mid thirties when he joined the Fellowship.
I like that cool-eyed stare he's got going.
Comment by Riverthalos - July 26, 2003 @ 6:02 PM - Rated a 5
And Faramir is young. He's supposed to be about 7 years younger than Boromir, who was in his early-mid thirties when he joined the Fellowship.
I like that cool-eyed stare he's got going.
Comment by Riverthalos - July 26, 2003 @ 6:02 PM - Rated a 5
Thanx for the tip (Do not comment on people's comment). I do agree with you as far as the artwork is concerned and i appreciate your point of view as well. Amin hiraetha if i offended you. Vanya sulie!
Comment by ElenTalagn - July 27, 2003 @ 5:44 PM
Thanx for the tip (Do not comment on people's comment). I do agree with you as far as the artwork is concerned and i appreciate your point of view as well. Amin hiraetha if i offended you. Vanya sulie!
Comment by ElenTalagn - July 27, 2003 @ 5:44 PM
I really like it! Very good work!!!!
Comment by Arenial - July 28, 2003 @ 8:06 AM - Rated a 5
I really like it! Very good work!!!!
Comment by Arenial - July 28, 2003 @ 8:06 AM - Rated a 5
Good job on the details and shading, especially on the clothes. It looks so 3D. For once I see artwork that is based on imagination. I just think he looks too young, and his face is a little too long and thin. He could also look friendlier.
Comment by fishy071 - July 28, 2003 @ 11:14 PM - Rated a 4
Good job on the details and shading, especially on the clothes. It looks so 3D. For once I see artwork that is based on imagination. I just think he looks too young, and his face is a little too long and thin. He could also look friendlier.
Comment by fishy071 - July 28, 2003 @ 11:14 PM - Rated a 4
the shading is very good, but he still looks a bit 2d to me. I agree with fishy, otherwise.
Comment by Nienna__Telrunya - August 22, 2003 @ 8:33 AM - Rated a 3
the shading is very good, but he still looks a bit 2d to me. I agree with fishy, otherwise.
Comment by Nienna__Telrunya - August 22, 2003 @ 8:33 AM - Rated a 3
Haven't seen this one in its finished state so far. I like the dark background. And Faramir, of course. There's no questioning that.
Comment by Canamarth - September 17, 2003 @ 6:12 AM - Rated a 5
lovely!!
Comment by Loopy - September 21, 2003 @ 2:48 PM - Rated a 4
He has old eyes in a very young face. It makes him look beautiful. I love your style, Anke. You've got such a flair that's evident in all your work, and I really admire it.
Comment by Sun_Queen - October 4, 2003 @ 7:41 PM - Rated a 5
hehe he looks greek. very nice though, your style is amazing.
Comment by noodle - December 15, 2003 @ 2:12 PM - Rated a 5
i wish im as talented as u
Comment by tookofsmials - March 17, 2004 @ 12:39 AM - Rated a 4
whos the 27th steward of gondor? what was his name?? i want to know!!
Comment by BlueDeena - June 1, 2004 @ 1:23 PM - Rated a 4
hes so weird
Comment by BlueDeena - June 1, 2004 @ 1:24 PM
Oh My God... I cannot believe you don't know WHO this guy is. He's Faramir. Denethor's youngest son. Boromir's little brother. You can even find that out by watching the freaking movies. Sheesh...
Why are you even here if you haven't even read the books, or actually paid attention to the movies. You're probably one of them ORLI-LEGOLAS luvers... Oh how I despise them... I mean no offense to those of you who've read the books and watched the movies and happened to like Orlando Bloom. But the majority are "Like OMG, he is sooo hott" sort of people. I have delt with these sort of people far to often.
I like Legolas, but I like Gimli better. I love Samwise Gamgee most of all because of his loyalty and his courage. And I like Faramir, and this pic depics him in all of his glory. Fantastic work!!! I APPLAUD YOUR WORK< ANKE!!!
Comment by gamgeeluver_2000 - July 4, 2004 @ 5:34 PM - Rated a 5
This is lovely, an interpretation very close to how I imagined Farimir. I really admire your style. Irreproachable!
Comment by the_artful_dodger - August 18, 2006 @ 9:45 AM - Rated a 5
I alway like Ankes stuff because it is so original and her style is unmistakable.
Some people might comment on his long thin face and neck but this is Anke. It is her style and it is the watermark of her work. I don't think it needs to look perfect in this respect because of the style it is drawn in so I will give it a 5.
Also nice to see a pencil drawing to show that she is capbale of working in mediums other than watercolour.
Great work Anke.
Comment by Luthien79 - July 24, 2003 @ 5:25 AM - Rated a 5
I alway like Ankes stuff because it is so original and her style is unmistakable.
Some people might comment on his long thin face and neck but this is Anke. It is her style and it is the watermark of her work. I don't think it needs to look perfect in this respect because of the style it is drawn in so I will give it a 5.
Also nice to see a pencil drawing to show that she is capbale of working in mediums other than watercolour.
Great work Anke.
Comment by Luthien79 - July 24, 2003 @ 5:25 AM - Rated a 5
i wanted to write more but i agree with lúthien and do not have more to say...
Comment by morwen_eledhwen - July 24, 2003 @ 5:45 AM - Rated a 5
i wanted to write more but i agree with lúthien and do not have more to say...
Comment by morwen_eledhwen - July 24, 2003 @ 5:45 AM - Rated a 5
Brillaiant
Comment by lotrfreak98 - July 24, 2003 @ 6:45 AM
Brillaiant
Comment by lotrfreak98 - July 24, 2003 @ 6:45 AM
Anke, you always draw Faramir just as I imagine him! This is wonderful! I agree completely with what Luthien 79 said. This is brilliant and beautiful. The pencil gives it just the right touch, and the shading is excellent. Brilliant job, Anke!
Comment by Arms_of_Morpheus - July 24, 2003 @ 7:51 AM - Rated a 5
Anke, you always draw Faramir just as I imagine him! This is wonderful! I agree completely with what Luthien 79 said. This is brilliant and beautiful. The pencil gives it just the right touch, and the shading is excellent. Brilliant job, Anke!
Comment by Arms_of_Morpheus - July 24, 2003 @ 7:51 AM - Rated a 5
He looks young, but wise... Just the way I picture him!
Comment by NienorNiniel - July 24, 2003 @ 8:15 AM - Rated a 5
He looks young, but wise... Just the way I picture him!
Comment by NienorNiniel - July 24, 2003 @ 8:15 AM - Rated a 5
I love this..very Trina Schart Hyman-ish. Love seeing something other than watercolour by Anke. Very delicate and linear. Good to see some work out of someone's imagination and not the movie. Keep sharing.
Comment by neekerbeeker - July 24, 2003 @ 8:28 AM - Rated a 5
I love this..very Trina Schart Hyman-ish. Love seeing something other than watercolour by Anke. Very delicate and linear. Good to see some work out of someone's imagination and not the movie. Keep sharing.
Comment by neekerbeeker - July 24, 2003 @ 8:28 AM - Rated a 5
Perfectly detailed...a fine piece of art!
Comment by sarah_greenleaf - July 24, 2003 @ 10:51 AM - Rated a 5
Perfectly detailed...a fine piece of art!
Comment by sarah_greenleaf - July 24, 2003 @ 10:51 AM - Rated a 5
Very cool! It is nice to see some imagination stuff instead of movie pics. Oh, i like how his belt is folded--that is in the movies. (and for anyone who's interested, Orly's belt is like that in POTC also!
)
Comment by Elone_forgottenofRivendel - July 24, 2003 @ 12:53 PM - Rated a 5
Very cool! It is nice to see some imagination stuff instead of movie pics. Oh, i like how his belt is folded--that is in the movies. (and for anyone who's interested, Orly's belt is like that in POTC also!
)
Comment by Elone_forgottenofRivendel - July 24, 2003 @ 12:53 PM - Rated a 5
Only thing is (correct me if I'm wrong here) I don't think Faramir was ever the Steward. I think Denethor died and then Aragorn was King before Faramir could be Steward. Other than that, very nice!
Comment by PrincessIlarian - July 24, 2003 @ 1:59 PM - Rated a 5
Only thing is (correct me if I'm wrong here) I don't think Faramir was ever the Steward. I think Denethor died and then Aragorn was King before Faramir could be Steward. Other than that, very nice!
Comment by PrincessIlarian - July 24, 2003 @ 1:59 PM - Rated a 5
I love all Anke's work, and I agree with everyone, it is nice to see Anke's work in other mediums. I prefer pencil and charcoal myself, but why would my opinoin matter?! Anyway, I love Anke's originality and her style. Those eyes are staring me full in the face here, that's creepy, but a good thing.
Life is simple.
Eat.Sleep.Save the world.
.:<>^^~*Idril*~^^<>:.
P.S. I think, PrincessIlarian, that if you looked in the appendix(s) at the back of Return of the King, you might find wether or not he was ever Steward, wait, no, nevermind, I get what you were saying. Blonde moment!! :$
Comment by A_Randir_Vithren - July 24, 2003 @ 6:12 PM - Rated a 5
I love all Anke's work, and I agree with everyone, it is nice to see Anke's work in other mediums. I prefer pencil and charcoal myself, but why would my opinoin matter?! Anyway, I love Anke's originality and her style. Those eyes are staring me full in the face here, that's creepy, but a good thing.
Life is simple.
Eat.Sleep.Save the world.
.:<>^^~*Idril*~^^<>:.
P.S. I think, PrincessIlarian, that if you looked in the appendix(s) at the back of Return of the King, you might find wether or not he was ever Steward, wait, no, nevermind, I get what you were saying. Blonde moment!! :$
Comment by A_Randir_Vithren - July 24, 2003 @ 6:12 PM - Rated a 5
Faramir was never Ruling Steward like Denethor, but he was Steward to the King, and was as such confirmed by Aragorn himself during his crowning ceremony (cf LotR, Book 6, Chapter 5: The Steward and the King).
Comment by khorazir - July 24, 2003 @ 11:25 PM
Faramir was never Ruling Steward like Denethor, but he was Steward to the King, and was as such confirmed by Aragorn himself during his crowning ceremony (cf LotR, Book 6, Chapter 5: The Steward and the King).
Comment by khorazir - July 24, 2003 @ 11:25 PM
The artwork is very nice, particularly the shading.
This appears to be a young man of approximately 20 or perhaps even a little younger than that.
Faramir was about 35 or 36 when his father died, so perhaps this individual is too young looking to make a convincing 27th Steward of Gondor but that doesn't diminish the very fine artwork.
Comment by Elwë_Goldenwing - July 24, 2003 @ 11:32 PM - Rated a 5
The artwork is very nice, particularly the shading.
This appears to be a young man of approximately 20 or perhaps even a little younger than that.
Faramir was about 35 or 36 when his father died, so perhaps this individual is too young looking to make a convincing 27th Steward of Gondor but that doesn't diminish the very fine artwork.
Comment by Elwë_Goldenwing - July 24, 2003 @ 11:32 PM - Rated a 5
The blood of Numenore still flows through the veins of the Stewards of Gondor. Which is why even though he is supposed to bein his late 30's he looks younger. Aragorn is over 80 in the books but he is never described as old in the sense that Gandalf was. The sketch is a mighty brilliant piece of art and i believe it is accurate as far as the age is concerned.
Comment by ElenTalagn - July 25, 2003 @ 1:42 AM - Rated a 4
The blood of Numenore still flows through the veins of the Stewards of Gondor. Which is why even though he is supposed to bein his late 30's he looks younger. Aragorn is over 80 in the books but he is never described as old in the sense that Gandalf was. The sketch is a mighty brilliant piece of art and i believe it is accurate as far as the age is concerned.
Comment by ElenTalagn - July 25, 2003 @ 1:42 AM - Rated a 4
awesome
Comment by PrinceGreenleaf - July 25, 2003 @ 5:01 AM - Rated a 5
awesome
Comment by PrinceGreenleaf - July 25, 2003 @ 5:01 AM - Rated a 5
I've always liked Anke's artwork and this is beautiful!
Thank you for posting this, it's been forever since there has been any new pics here. This was certainly worth waiting for!
H.R.
P.S. Elwe-Goldenwing, I've never heard the song "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" but when I read your sig to my Mom, she died laughing. We are now planning her funeral, thank you for making her last moments so good.
(just kidding, of course, she's actually still giggling.)
Comment by Harpist_of_Rohan - July 25, 2003 @ 6:42 AM - Rated a 5
I've always liked Anke's artwork and this is beautiful!
Thank you for posting this, it's been forever since there has been any new pics here. This was certainly worth waiting for!
H.R.
P.S. Elwe-Goldenwing, I've never heard the song "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" but when I read your sig to my Mom, she died laughing. We are now planning her funeral, thank you for making her last moments so good.
(just kidding, of course, she's actually still giggling.)
Comment by Harpist_of_Rohan - July 25, 2003 @ 6:42 AM - Rated a 5
I am quite aware that those of Numenorian decent were long-lived. However, that doesn't mean that a mature man would appear to be nearly a boy.
Would a 25 year-old Faramir appear to be 13? Would a 10-year old Faramir appear to be a toddler? I think not. I believe the slow aging process would effect people once they reach maturity. This individual is clearly not mature.
Ask yourself whether you see this individual appears capable of inspiring his people through great feats on the battlefield. Does he? He sure doesn't to me. He obviously lacks the physical maturity to accomplish the things that Faramir is said to have accomplished. Now if you equipped him with a sling he would make a very convincing David.
In any case, this is a forum for commenting on the artwork, not on other's comments. I said it was a splendid work of art and I continue to hold that opinion.
P.S. Harpist, I'm glad I could amuse another geezer like myself.
Comment by Elwë_Goldenwing - July 25, 2003 @ 8:19 AM
I am quite aware that those of Numenorian decent were long-lived. However, that doesn't mean that a mature man would appear to be nearly a boy.
Would a 25 year-old Faramir appear to be 13? Would a 10-year old Faramir appear to be a toddler? I think not. I believe the slow aging process would effect people once they reach maturity. This individual is clearly not mature.
Ask yourself whether you see this individual appears capable of inspiring his people through great feats on the battlefield. Does he? He sure doesn't to me. He obviously lacks the physical maturity to accomplish the things that Faramir is said to have accomplished. Now if you equipped him with a sling he would make a very convincing David.
In any case, this is a forum for commenting on the artwork, not on other's comments. I said it was a splendid work of art and I continue to hold that opinion.
P.S. Harpist, I'm glad I could amuse another geezer like myself.
Comment by Elwë_Goldenwing - July 25, 2003 @ 8:19 AM
He looks a little young, but it's well drawn.
Comment by idril_celebrimbal - July 25, 2003 @ 8:26 AM - Rated a 5
He looks a little young, but it's well drawn.
Comment by idril_celebrimbal - July 25, 2003 @ 8:26 AM - Rated a 5
It`s very well done!
Comment by Orli`sGirl - July 25, 2003 @ 12:36 PM - Rated a 5
It`s very well done!
Comment by Orli`sGirl - July 25, 2003 @ 12:36 PM - Rated a 5
This is good.
DragonStella
Comment by DragonStella - July 25, 2003 @ 1:31 PM - Rated a 3
This is good.
DragonStella
Comment by DragonStella - July 25, 2003 @ 1:31 PM - Rated a 3
You have real skill in art which is not something I can bost of. However, I think he looks a bit too much like a young Roman. Maybe that's just your style. Anyway, good work!!!
Comment by Eowyn-White_Lady_of_Rohan - July 26, 2003 @ 1:12 PM - Rated a 4
You have real skill in art which is not something I can bost of. However, I think he looks a bit too much like a young Roman. Maybe that's just your style. Anyway, good work!!!
Comment by Eowyn-White_Lady_of_Rohan - July 26, 2003 @ 1:12 PM - Rated a 4
And Faramir is young. He's supposed to be about 7 years younger than Boromir, who was in his early-mid thirties when he joined the Fellowship.
I like that cool-eyed stare he's got going.
Comment by Riverthalos - July 26, 2003 @ 6:02 PM - Rated a 5
And Faramir is young. He's supposed to be about 7 years younger than Boromir, who was in his early-mid thirties when he joined the Fellowship.
I like that cool-eyed stare he's got going.
Comment by Riverthalos - July 26, 2003 @ 6:02 PM - Rated a 5
Thanx for the tip (Do not comment on people's comment). I do agree with you as far as the artwork is concerned and i appreciate your point of view as well. Amin hiraetha if i offended you. Vanya sulie!
Comment by ElenTalagn - July 27, 2003 @ 5:44 PM
Thanx for the tip (Do not comment on people's comment). I do agree with you as far as the artwork is concerned and i appreciate your point of view as well. Amin hiraetha if i offended you. Vanya sulie!
Comment by ElenTalagn - July 27, 2003 @ 5:44 PM
I really like it! Very good work!!!!
Comment by Arenial - July 28, 2003 @ 8:06 AM - Rated a 5
I really like it! Very good work!!!!
Comment by Arenial - July 28, 2003 @ 8:06 AM - Rated a 5
Good job on the details and shading, especially on the clothes. It looks so 3D. For once I see artwork that is based on imagination. I just think he looks too young, and his face is a little too long and thin. He could also look friendlier.
Comment by fishy071 - July 28, 2003 @ 11:14 PM - Rated a 4
Good job on the details and shading, especially on the clothes. It looks so 3D. For once I see artwork that is based on imagination. I just think he looks too young, and his face is a little too long and thin. He could also look friendlier.
Comment by fishy071 - July 28, 2003 @ 11:14 PM - Rated a 4
the shading is very good, but he still looks a bit 2d to me. I agree with fishy, otherwise.
Comment by Nienna__Telrunya - August 22, 2003 @ 8:33 AM - Rated a 3
the shading is very good, but he still looks a bit 2d to me. I agree with fishy, otherwise.
Comment by Nienna__Telrunya - August 22, 2003 @ 8:33 AM - Rated a 3
Haven't seen this one in its finished state so far. I like the dark background. And Faramir, of course. There's no questioning that.
Comment by Canamarth - September 17, 2003 @ 6:12 AM - Rated a 5
lovely!!
Comment by Loopy - September 21, 2003 @ 2:48 PM - Rated a 4
He has old eyes in a very young face. It makes him look beautiful. I love your style, Anke. You've got such a flair that's evident in all your work, and I really admire it.
Comment by Sun_Queen - October 4, 2003 @ 7:41 PM - Rated a 5
hehe he looks greek. very nice though, your style is amazing.
Comment by noodle - December 15, 2003 @ 2:12 PM - Rated a 5
i wish im as talented as u
Comment by tookofsmials - March 17, 2004 @ 12:39 AM - Rated a 4
whos the 27th steward of gondor? what was his name?? i want to know!!
Comment by BlueDeena - June 1, 2004 @ 1:23 PM - Rated a 4
hes so weird
Comment by BlueDeena - June 1, 2004 @ 1:24 PM
Oh My God... I cannot believe you don't know WHO this guy is. He's Faramir. Denethor's youngest son. Boromir's little brother. You can even find that out by watching the freaking movies. Sheesh...
Why are you even here if you haven't even read the books, or actually paid attention to the movies. You're probably one of them ORLI-LEGOLAS luvers... Oh how I despise them... I mean no offense to those of you who've read the books and watched the movies and happened to like Orlando Bloom. But the majority are "Like OMG, he is sooo hott" sort of people. I have delt with these sort of people far to often.
I like Legolas, but I like Gimli better. I love Samwise Gamgee most of all because of his loyalty and his courage. And I like Faramir, and this pic depics him in all of his glory. Fantastic work!!! I APPLAUD YOUR WORK< ANKE!!!
Comment by gamgeeluver_2000 - July 4, 2004 @ 5:34 PM - Rated a 5
This is lovely, an interpretation very close to how I imagined Farimir. I really admire your style. Irreproachable!
Comment by the_artful_dodger - August 18, 2006 @ 9:45 AM - Rated a 5