Highlander (for Kaleya, Araxis and Terry) by brewgirlca
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This image was inspired by the work of Araxis (e.g. "White Rose") an artist who really works the magic of the dark side. The character is Mereth by Kaleya. I love this lady's pale skin tones and her bold tribal tattoos. I have had her on my wish list for a long time..I think she makes a great Pictish style warrior.
Also, special thanks to Terry, Tea_Rex, for reasons that he will know.
Lots of time in the material room bringing out axe and clothing textures. Took about 20 renders including a lot of tests and 5 for lighting. Was finally composited from two renders. Followed by a mountain of postwork to get the fogging, atmospherics and aged affects. Painted in hair highlights and more wind-blown strands. Wound up with two "final" versions.. argh.
Battle of Bannockburn - 1314
Where the some 5,000- 7,000 strong army of Robert the Bruce's Scots defeated the at least 14,000 -20,000 army of Edward II of England and opened the way for Scottish independence some 10 years later. The poem was written by Robbie Burns in 1793; it is his imaginary speech given by Bruce to his troops on the eve of the battle. The title means "Scot's who have."
Bruce was observed riding back and forth in front of his men, exhorting them on. He was a commander who led from the front, unlike Edward of England. On the evening prior to the main battle Bruce was charged by an English knight who had spotted him ahead of his troops. Although only on a small horse and armed only with an axe Bruce stood his ground against the fully armoured knight on his charger. At the last second Bruce wheeled away and struck the Knight on the helmut, killing him instantly. This heroic act by the Scottish king set the stage for the battle to come. Although severly reprimanded by his commanders for standing his ground on his own, Bruce's only recorded comment was that he was sorry that he had broken the handle of his favorite axe!
If ever there was a battle of triumph over adversity and long odds the Battle of Bannockburn was one of them and the story of the battle is worth a read.
Scots, Wha Hae.
Scots, wha hae wi' Wallace bled,
Scots, wham Bruce has aften led,
Welcome to your gory bed
Or to victorie!
Now's the day, and now's the hour:
See the front o' battle lour,
See approach proud Edward's power -
Chains and slaverie!
Wha will be a traitor knave?
Wha will fill a coward's grave?
Wha sae base as be a slave? -
Let him turn, and flee!
Wha for Scotland's King and Law
Freedom's sword will strongly draw,
Freeman stand or freeman fa',
Let him follow me!
By oppression's woes and pains,
By your sons in servile chains,
We will drain our dearest veins
But they shall be free!
Lay the proud usurpers low!
Tyrants fall in every foe!
Liberty's in every blow!
Let us do or dee!
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Comments (53)
Very beautiful and powerful image! wonderful poem
Beautfifully done!! excellent work on this one Roxy!!!
Beyond Fabulous Image! Applause Roxy!!!
Fabulous postwork on this one and the face is very realistic and expressive. Also I noticed the hand! (I am very well aware that the hands is the most difficult..) good ol crafts work here. Thank you for directing me to yet another fav artist! :)
Very nice work
Beautiful!
Really a wonderful atmosphere Roxy, fabulous colors and conception, a superb work again, loved here expression!
This is just gorgeous. I love the atmosphere and the pose and the colors. Everything about it! Thank you and I am happy you are enjoying Mereth! :)
as beautiful as she is roxy i could not surrender my head. would have a hard time taking hers, most well done portrait of a warrior hon, thank you for your friendship hon.. lol steve
You keep sending us to these great artists galleries and I get distracted and almost forget to come back and leave a comment on your piece. You did captue some of his style in this image. The atmosphere is great.The motion of the hair gives the feel of the wind blowing.So many details to give motion and drama to the scene. Excellent job.
Oh my! This is just incredible! I can tell the amazing amount of work, but the final result is just leaving me speechless. Fantastic!
:-D Yes... that's the path, Rox'. Bring it on home and keep your craft close to heart. I am very happy to see this deeply authentic expression. Thank you for the dedication! I am warmed by this gesture, although this work is pure Roxy. There are words I wrote last May, inspired by an exchange of thoughts with Vashek regarding the creative process. The accompanying image lives here. The words are very appropriate to offer you, within this thread.
This is a beautiful creation, Roxy. What I see is the assumption of a new plateau of expression built upon ascending levels of dedicated craft beaneath it. This .. and authentic tidings of invisible things. With deep warmth, Terry
Nicely done! Love the shaders!
Thank you Terry, your words went right to the heart of the issue at hand. Especially telling: "Too often what my heart envisions, others do not see." Paraphrases of those wonderful lines dance with my creative demons on a daily basis. The rest follows naturally from those words and ends well.
Great looking picture, and one hell of a history lesson, too. Excellent work!
This is such an amazing work of art Roxie, and a superb dedi too. You have a gift for adding both mood and atmposhpere to your art and this one struck a chord with me.
I really like the tonality of this image! Beautiful!
when you understate the color palate in a render a subtle hint of color usually stands out and breathe life into the piece. That happens here, drawing the eye to the hair--then the face and the magical surroundings--very very nice render and sweet dedi.
A Cool toned, beautifully crafted and eerily atmospheric masterpiece
Sooooooooooooo Awesome!!!!!!
indeed not an "every-day"character with the fine skin.i have one or two charcyters from kaleya,she does a good job. very nice presentation roxy.5++hugs and a fat friends kiss from spain(put the kiss wherever you like it best hehehehe)
Great work.
Awesome work Roxy. The mood is super. Very fine postwork. Wonderfull dedi
Great artwork, Roxy! And a great info about The Battle of Bannockburn. I still recall the scenes from "Braveheart" leading up to this final for Bruce. Great job you have done here! :o)
Great looking weathered warrior!
fantastic character portrait, beautiful
Stunning work
Excellent artwork Roxy, just love it.
Excellent work! is she a vampire?
Beautiful work !