Nov Theme:Sigurd and Dragon Fafnir by gallimel

2D • Mythology • posted on Nov 12, 2003

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*There sits Sigurd, spattered with blood, Fafnir's heart at the fire he roasts, wise I would consider the ring-spoiler [generous man] if he ate the shining life-steak [heart]. *From Eddan,Skaldskaparmal,40/41 ------ Pencil 2b from these stage 1 and stage 2 till the completed piece. For November Theme Chiaroscuro in 2d Forum: real size 15 per 21 cm.Time for doing it: aprox 1 hour (it's not uneasy to do it that quick: I mean, the piece is very small!) -------------------

Thanx to intolerance for naming thereference below "A not very accurate copy of a photogram of Fritz Lang's

Comments (119)

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che18530

9:42AM | Sun, 16 November 2003

I am so often astounded when someone leaves comments as the one above by s-travellor2003. I am all for constructive critism which is meant to teach by specific ways to improve a sketch...with encouragement and respect for the fellow artist. What I cannot condone is what was said above by s-traveller2003 and by the very things I mentioned above. Meli you have a passion in your work whch displays itself in your technique and your subject. I, as much as I work on it, can not do a person who is smaler in the overall sketch. Likeness becomes very difficult for me at that particular stage. Your subjects are some that most would not touch because of the difficult aspect of bringing likeness to the original painting and for expressing the passion and as Jason said, the other qualities that should permeate from the sketch such as innocence,texture,passion, shadows and light, detail and dimension. You acheive these all so well in you sketchwork as well as paintings and digital genres. I love this piece for all that it conveys to the subject matter and to us as those who view your wonderful work!...Cheryl

brittmccary

1:12PM | Sun, 16 November 2003

Excellent choice. And a very good render too. Here is a little more info about Sigurd the dragonkiller, with some woodcarvings - almost 1,000 years old. It's a saga that is fascinating. Isn't it http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/sigurddoor.html

Estgil

7:04PM | Sun, 16 November 2003

It looks wonderfully epic and dramatic :) Very impressive artistically and in terms of technique.

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danob

7:07AM | Mon, 17 November 2003

Oh I see this has stirred up a debate, and I know from my own discussions with Meli she would be the first to agree with some of s-traveller2003 viewpoint.. What I dont agree with is that art is all about the visual aspects.. In that absolute technique should determine an images merit absolute nonsense!! It is also about passion and so many other things.. I am sure that many of the great masters would have been described as childish in the past by some.. The thing about making any comment is honesty..If it is then no complaints..

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2:22PM | Mon, 17 November 2003

Wow, beautiful scene! I love the details in this, excellent work.

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undisclosed-designer

11:03AM | Tue, 18 November 2003

outstanding beautiful drawing meli :-)

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B_PEACOCK

8:57PM | Thu, 20 November 2003

Your talent just amazes me . Meli you are one of the best :)

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tallpindo

10:06AM | Fri, 21 November 2003

I see what you are doing more in an etching or engraving sense to make the nearly flat copper reveal through tiny scratches light without glare.

moonfish

9:22PM | Fri, 21 November 2003

I am late getting here and it has all been said so eloquently above...let me just add my amazement!

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LokiInPigiama

2:59AM | Mon, 24 November 2003

This the better for me !!!! The scene is very well done and everything is perfect !!!!! Compliments !!!! hugs Debby ^_^

LaLlaRe

8:25AM | Mon, 24 November 2003

Very good picture well done

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JNH

4:00PM | Mon, 24 November 2003

I think it's a fantastic pencil render! I've tried pencil a few times and for me it's very unforgiving. The blend between tree and boy is remarkable!

HelgaStrasna

10:56PM | Tue, 25 November 2003

Nice one! Realy nice one!

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cantuflores

3:18AM | Thu, 27 November 2003

Excellent

darksecret1

11:00PM | Wed, 10 December 2003

great work on this pic. i'm glad u have the commentary for ur image. :)

RobertX

5:12AM | Wed, 24 December 2003

I love sketches and this is a good one

Ethesis

8:06AM | Wed, 24 December 2003

Been a long time since I've seen a nice woodcut. I like the medium. I don't know if you intended it to come across like one, but it captures the feel of an early 1900s English woodcut. I'm impressed, most people could not carry that off.

vonfranck

7:51AM | Sat, 27 December 2003

Ein reizendes Bild von der mythologischen Vergangenheit . . . ! Eine leuchtende Konzeptualisierung der filmisch Arbeit von Fritz Lang . . . !

Wahnfried1959

1:29PM | Wed, 28 January 2004

Meli! Another wonderful drawing! Like the scene and the excellent bark!!!

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Doublecrash

9:37AM | Thu, 29 January 2004

Melania, questo un colpo basso--- amo Wagner pidi ogni altra "cosa" al mondo (ma "cosa" la definizione giusta?) e--- mi piace moltissimo quello che hai fatto qui. Forse per la tua "inesperienza" nel chiaroscuro di cui parli (s mi leggo anche tutti i commenti, quando posso, ha!), ma mi dl'idea di quei bozzetti di scena che ormai, purtroppo, si trovano soltanto nei "programmi di sala", riprodotti sulla carta patinata dei teatri. Secolo scorso, studi di scenografie... anticipazioni di storyboard. E nulla, mai, mi fa sognare pidell'Anello del Nibelungo.

vod

6:41AM | Thu, 05 February 2004

I like it very much. ...And I don't lie... :) Comment system is a strange and disturbing drug...

castelli_in_aria

3:33AM | Wed, 25 February 2004

Trovo ke l'invidia di certa gente sia semplicemente patetica. Continua a migliorare: tu hai almeno il talento per farlo, ma anke l'umiltnecessaria a creare qualcosa ke sia veramente arte. Lascia perdere i frustrati ;)

LaureG

5:48AM | Mon, 29 March 2004

se potessi comprarlo, lo farei.

Cibele

3:53AM | Mon, 17 May 2004

110 e lode.

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Digimon

10:48PM | Fri, 02 July 2004

I am very familiar with this story (Love it) and I instantly recognized the image from the thumb, even before I caught the title! This is the "Quintessence" of the story!! Beautifully captured!!!

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