Baldr's Death part two by barryjeffer
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When Loki discovered that the mistletoe had been excluded, he made an arrow out of it's boughs. As the gods were making merry with Baldr, tossing all manner of things at him that they knew could not harm him, old blind Hoor stood alone. Loki approached and asked why he did not honor his brother by attempting to harm him. Hoor replied that he had neither a weapon to cast nor the sight to cast it. Loki furnished him both, and Baldr fell dead when struck with the mistletoe arrow. Hoor, realizing too late what he had done, fled. This proved his undoing, as it made the act a murder rather than an accident, and a murder demands justice. Needless to say, Loki took off as well.
Poor old Hoor, what a perfect patsy....
I meant to post this link with last nights' picture, but forgot. This is the music that got
me thinking about this series.
If you like good music, take a listen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gekHV9DIjHc&feature=youtu.be
Thanks for looking and all your comments, always love to read what you think, and thanks also for your all the art you share.
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Comments (48)
Nice artwork. Loving the light control and scene composition.
Striking work and POV!!!!!!!
very dramatic, especially with that background. nice poses and the lighting is fantastic.
An interesting jump from that song to this set, Seth. I guess I can see it. Life in Asgard would have been paradise without Loki, wouldn't it? Then again, there were some good things that happened due to his 'mischief'...now and then. The tale of him cutting Sif's hair also applies to this season. Baldur almost looks as if he has a premonition here. It was pretty low, the trick Loki pulled on Hodur (as I know him). A moral to the story: don't freak out if you do something accidentally. I'm sure this had some relevance back then. May have applied to Eric the Red, who also ended up running - but no one is really quite sure what happened there. This is a splendid image, as was the first and thank you so much for sharing this bit of myth with us, Seth! Beautiful composition and colors, not to mention great posing!
Great scene!!
Great composition. I like the way you set the characters in ther scene and the vivid colors make a fantastic mood.
WOW...Now this is a masterful creation my friend, spectacular render technique, amazing lighting and colors!
Wonderful piece of artwork, just love it!
Wonderful and fantastic scene and story, awesome illustation of the myth!
wonderful composition and story line.
Strong scene, amazing lighting, excellent, Seth !
Fantastic work on the scene and great narrative Excellent and cool
Fantastic artwork
Great Image and POV
An d so Balder goes to the underworld after all. I am always curious tio hear the old stories told by different people, they all have slightly different versions. Great image with beautiful colors.
Excellent!
Awesome image! Love the colours in this! xxx
Excellent lighting and colors in this very dramatic scene.
things look hot beyond the gate Seth, great story and continuing new series.
Nice color scheme ...
Awsom image and a great composition and POV. Real good contrast between the red and green colors.This picture combines very well with the previous one. Gr.Rudy.
The treacheries of the gods knows no bounds. Well done evocation of that old story.
Excellent light-effect and great POV. Very fantastic artwork.
both works are strong man.very well done.
Splendid depiction, super work my friend Peace
Uma trabalho extraordinário em todos os sentidos meu amigo, magnifico, aplausos (5)
WOWWW Love this stunning palette and beautiful render :)
Fantastic follow-on from part 1~ Exeptional lighting, love the way the surfaces and reflections look, amazing armor and amazing depiction of th characters~ This one's a definite favorite =) Top class work, Seth~ The song fits the image quite well~ Thank you for this ancient Norse tale!
Fabulous! ")
Nice POV and gorgeous colors.