http://search.deviantart.com/?q=gallery:elandain/744502&section= deviantART RSS for gallery:elandain/744502 en-us Copyright 2013, deviantART.com Mon, 20 May 2013 10:51:17 PDT deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://st.deviantart.net/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Skeletal-Animation-209375836 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Skeletal-Animation-209375836 Wed, 18 May 2011 15:06:23 PDT Skeletal Animation nonadult traditional/animations/colored Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2011-2013 ~Elandain
This is Roma Plastilina #2 clay over aluminum armature, with galvanized steel pipe for support. Roma is a non-hardening clay, but it's really wonderful to work with. It's sort of a cheaper, slightly less versatile alternative to Chavant. The model stands about 20 inches from head to toe.

(If you're using this for reference, be aware that the pelvis is pitched a bit farther forward than it should be. I fixed that after photographing it.) ]]>
This is Roma Plastilina #2 clay over aluminum armature, with galvanized steel pipe for support. Roma is a non-hardening clay, but it's really wonderful to work with. It's sort of a cheaper, slightly less versatile alternative to Chavant. The model stands about 20 inches from head to toe.

(If you're using this for reference, be aware that the pelvis is pitched a bit farther forward than it should be. I fixed that after photographing it.)

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Risen-Savior-Triptych-208143618 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Risen-Savior-Triptych-208143618 Sun, 08 May 2011 19:38:10 PDT Risen Savior Triptych nonadult digitalart/paintings/people/openformat Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2011-2013 ~Elandain

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Babel-202397183 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Babel-202397183 Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:28:33 PDT Babel nonadult traditional/drawings/illustration/conceptual Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2011-2013 ~Elandain
This is what the tower looks like. I wanted it to have a vaguely industrial feel, with kilns belching smoke all day and night.

Mechanical pencil on drawing paper. ]]>
This is what the tower looks like. I wanted it to have a vaguely industrial feel, with kilns belching smoke all day and night.

Mechanical pencil on drawing paper.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/The-Bull-of-Heaven-202396792 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/The-Bull-of-Heaven-202396792 Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:24:57 PDT The Bull of Heaven nonadult traditional/drawings/illustration/conceptual Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2011-2013 ~Elandain
In the epic, the Bull of Heaven is sent to attack Uruk in order to punish Gilgamesh for spurning Ishtar's advances. In my version, the Bull is a triceratops. Gilgamesh eventually kills it, but only after his close friend Engidu is slain.

Mechanical pencil on drawing paper. ]]>
In the epic, the Bull of Heaven is sent to attack Uruk in order to punish Gilgamesh for spurning Ishtar's advances. In my version, the Bull is a triceratops. Gilgamesh eventually kills it, but only after his close friend Engidu is slain.

Mechanical pencil on drawing paper.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Progress-of-Gilgamesh-202395860 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Progress-of-Gilgamesh-202395860 Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:16:49 PDT Progress of Gilgamesh nonadult traditional/drawings/illustration/conceptual Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2011-2013 ~Elandain
Age 18 - Gilgamesh as a young boy, standing over his first kill.

Age 59 - Gilgamesh, the young warlord, cleans his blade after a successful battle.

Age 132 - Gilgamesh is King of Uruk, the capital city of Sumer. Most of the epic takes place during this period of his life.

Age 221 - At the end of his reign, Gilgamesh despairs as death and old age cast its shadow over him.

Mechanical pencil on drawing paper. ]]>
Age 18 - Gilgamesh as a young boy, standing over his first kill.

Age 59 - Gilgamesh, the young warlord, cleans his blade after a successful battle.

Age 132 - Gilgamesh is King of Uruk, the capital city of Sumer. Most of the epic takes place during this period of his life.

Age 221 - At the end of his reign, Gilgamesh despairs as death and old age cast its shadow over him.

Mechanical pencil on drawing paper.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/For-as-in-Adam-all-die-178907608 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/For-as-in-Adam-all-die-178907608 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 14:17:42 PDT For as in Adam all die nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

I Corinthians 15:21-22 Since by man came death, by Man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

I Corinthians 15:21-22 Since by man came death, by Man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/I-know-that-my-Redeemer-liveth-178907246 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/I-know-that-my-Redeemer-liveth-178907246 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 14:14:42 PDT I know that my Redeemer liveth nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Job 19:25-26 I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God.

I Corinthians 15:20 For now is Christ risen from the dead, the firstfruits of them that sleep. ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Job 19:25-26 I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God.

I Corinthians 15:20 For now is Christ risen from the dead, the firstfruits of them that sleep.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Thou-shalt-break-them-178906917 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Thou-shalt-break-them-178906917 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 14:12:05 PDT Thou shalt break them nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Psalm 2:4 He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh them to scorn: the Lord shall have them in derision.

Psalm 2:9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; Thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel. ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Psalm 2:4 He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh them to scorn: the Lord shall have them in derision.

Psalm 2:9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; Thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/With-His-stripes-178906163 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/With-His-stripes-178906163 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 14:06:04 PDT With His stripes nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Isaiah 50:6 He gave His back to the smiters, and His cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: He hid not His face from shame and spitting.

Isaiah 53:4-5 Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows, He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed. ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Isaiah 50:6 He gave His back to the smiters, and His cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: He hid not His face from shame and spitting.

Isaiah 53:4-5 Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows, He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Glory-to-God-in-the-highest-178905821 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Glory-to-God-in-the-highest-178905821 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 14:03:20 PDT Glory to God in the highest nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Luke 2:9-11 And, lo, the Angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the Angel said unto them, "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."

Luke 2: 13-14 And suddenly there was with the Angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, good will towards men." ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Luke 2:9-11 And, lo, the Angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the Angel said unto them, "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."

Luke 2: 13-14 And suddenly there was with the Angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, good will towards men."

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Behold-a-virgin-shall-conceive-178905215 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Behold-a-virgin-shall-conceive-178905215 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 13:58:16 PDT Behold a virgin shall conceive nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Isaiah 7:14 Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel: God with us.

Isaiah 60:2-3 For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and His glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall come to Thy light, and kings to the brightness of Thy rising. ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Isaiah 7:14 Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel: God with us.

Isaiah 60:2-3 For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and His glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall come to Thy light, and kings to the brightness of Thy rising.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/And-the-glory-of-the-Lord-II-178904398 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/And-the-glory-of-the-Lord-II-178904398 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 13:51:46 PDT And the glory of the Lord II nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Isaiah 40:5 And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Isaiah 40:5 And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Nimrod-Mighty-Hunter-169065595 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Nimrod-Mighty-Hunter-169065595 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:59:27 PDT Nimrod, Mighty Hunter nonadult digitalart/paintings/people/fantasy Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~Elandain
"Cush begot Nimrod; he began to be a mighty one on the earth. He was a mighty hunter before the LORD; therefore it is said, 'Like Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD.' And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel, Erech, Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar. From that land he went to Assyria and built Nineveh, Rehoboth Ir, Calah, and Resen between Nineveh and Calah (that is the principal city)" (Gen. 10:8-12)

There has been some speculation that the Nimrod mentioned in the Bible and Gilgamesh of the Assyrian "Gilgamesh Epic" owe their origins to the same character. It seems that at least some of this speculation is based on a lengthy description of Nimrod by the Jewish historian Josephus. Normally, I don't think oral tradition is something to be casually dismissed, but Josephus lived 2,000 years after Nimrod. Regardless, it's an interesting proposition.

Anyway, please enjoy! Photoshop CS3 ]]>
"Cush begot Nimrod; he began to be a mighty one on the earth. He was a mighty hunter before the LORD; therefore it is said, 'Like Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD.' And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel, Erech, Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar. From that land he went to Assyria and built Nineveh, Rehoboth Ir, Calah, and Resen between Nineveh and Calah (that is the principal city)" (Gen. 10:8-12)

There has been some speculation that the Nimrod mentioned in the Bible and Gilgamesh of the Assyrian "Gilgamesh Epic" owe their origins to the same character. It seems that at least some of this speculation is based on a lengthy description of Nimrod by the Jewish historian Josephus. Normally, I don't think oral tradition is something to be casually dismissed, but Josephus lived 2,000 years after Nimrod. Regardless, it's an interesting proposition.

Anyway, please enjoy! Photoshop CS3

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Worthy-is-the-Lamb-Amen-168840362 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Worthy-is-the-Lamb-Amen-168840362 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:53:38 PDT Worthy is the Lamb, Amen nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Revelation 5:12-13 Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, and hath redeemed us to God by His blood, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. Blessing, and honour, glory, and power, be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb forever and ever. Amen. ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Revelation 5:12-13 Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, and hath redeemed us to God by His blood, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. Blessing, and honour, glory, and power, be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb forever and ever. Amen.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/The-Lord-gave-the-Word-168839778 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/The-Lord-gave-the-Word-168839778 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:48:04 PDT The Lord gave the Word nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Psalm 68:11 The Lord gave the Word: great was the company of the preachers.

Romans 10:18 Their sound is gone out into all the lands, and their words unto the ends of the world. ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Psalm 68:11 The Lord gave the Word: great was the company of the preachers.

Romans 10:18 Their sound is gone out into all the lands, and their words unto the ends of the world.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Liquid-Courage-1-163241700 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Liquid-Courage-1-163241700 Fri, 07 May 2010 09:18:46 PDT Liquid Courage 1 nonadult traditional/paintings/illustration/conceptual Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~Elandain
The helmets were painted in watercolor (each is about 5 inches square). The text was set up in InDesign, and I mocked them up in Photoshop. The final coasters will be 4 inches square. ]]>
The helmets were painted in watercolor (each is about 5 inches square). The text was set up in InDesign, and I mocked them up in Photoshop. The final coasters will be 4 inches square.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Liquid-Courage-2-163241456 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Liquid-Courage-2-163241456 Fri, 07 May 2010 09:15:42 PDT Liquid Courage 2 nonadult traditional/paintings/illustration/conceptual Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~Elandain
The helmets were painted in watercolor (each is about 5 inches square). The text was set up in InDesign, and I mocked them up in Photoshop. The final coasters will be 4 inches square. ]]>
The helmets were painted in watercolor (each is about 5 inches square). The text was set up in InDesign, and I mocked them up in Photoshop. The final coasters will be 4 inches square.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Annapolis-Bar-Fight-161489604 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Annapolis-Bar-Fight-161489604 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:11:41 PDT Annapolis Bar Fight nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~Elandain
Probably the most involved painting I've done yet, as far as figures go. Nine people! And I really like the style of this, too. It's kind of a hybrid of colorized photos and oil painting. I think I'll try to continue in this flavor for a while.

Photoshop CS3, Painter X ]]>
Probably the most involved painting I've done yet, as far as figures go. Nine people! And I really like the style of this, too. It's kind of a hybrid of colorized photos and oil painting. I think I'll try to continue in this flavor for a while.

Photoshop CS3, Painter X

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Hunter-Becomes-the-Hunted-153395753 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Hunter-Becomes-the-Hunted-153395753 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:13:55 PST Hunter Becomes the Hunted nonadult traditional/paintings/animals Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~Elandain
My first try on this project nearly ended in a psychological breakdown, and I was forced to start over. I'm extremely glad that I did, though. I learned enough about the medium from the first try to actually succeed and enjoy myself the second time around.

Revisiting some of my favorite subject matter.

Watercolor on 140# Arches rough, 17x11" ]]>
My first try on this project nearly ended in a psychological breakdown, and I was forced to start over. I'm extremely glad that I did, though. I learned enough about the medium from the first try to actually succeed and enjoy myself the second time around.

Revisiting some of my favorite subject matter.

Watercolor on 140# Arches rough, 17x11"

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/The-fields-of-the-Lord-149252291 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/The-fields-of-the-Lord-149252291 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:17:43 PST The fields of the Lord nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

This painting has no accompanying Scripture text: it is a bridge between parts II and III. With Christ enthroned, we eagerly await the Day of His return from our temporary resting place. ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

This painting has no accompanying Scripture text: it is a bridge between parts II and III. With Christ enthroned, we eagerly await the Day of His return from our temporary resting place.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/If-God-be-for-us-147414495 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/If-God-be-for-us-147414495 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:43:54 PST If God be for us nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Romans 8:31, 33-34 If God be for us, who can be against us? Who shall lay anything to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth. Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather that is risen again, Who is at the right hand of God, Who makes intercession for us. ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Romans 8:31, 33-34 If God be for us, who can be against us? Who shall lay anything to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth. Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather that is risen again, Who is at the right hand of God, Who makes intercession for us.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Death-is-swallowed-up-146683520 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Death-is-swallowed-up-146683520 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:07:03 PST Death is swallowed up nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

I Corinthians 15:54-56 Then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, “Death is swallowed up in victory.” Death, where is thy sting? O Grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

I Corinthians 15:54-56 Then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, “Death is swallowed up in victory.” Death, where is thy sting? O Grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Hallelujah-144984198 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Hallelujah-144984198 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:50:08 PST Hallelujah nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Revelation 19:6, 11:15, 19:16 Hallelujah: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth! The kingdom of this world is become the Kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ; and He shall reign for ever and ever! King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Hallelujah! ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Revelation 19:6, 11:15, 19:16 Hallelujah: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth! The kingdom of this world is become the Kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ; and He shall reign for ever and ever! King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Hallelujah!

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Uhtred-of-Bebbanburg-144758908 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Uhtred-of-Bebbanburg-144758908 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:06:03 PST Uhtred of Bebbanburg nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain
Photoshop CS3, 5 hours ]]>
Photoshop CS3, 5 hours

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Why-do-the-nations-rage-144128102 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Why-do-the-nations-rage-144128102 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:25:35 PST Why do the nations rage? nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Psalm 2:1-2 Why do the nations so furiously rage together, and why do the people imagine a vain thing? The kings of the earth rise up, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against His Anointed. ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Psalm 2:1-2 Why do the nations so furiously rage together, and why do the people imagine a vain thing? The kings of the earth rise up, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against His Anointed.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Inconvenient-142221957 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Inconvenient-142221957 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:22:47 PST Inconvenient nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/conceptual Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain
This has many similarities with [link] , but I think the concept hits a bit closer to the mark with this version. It is an imperative statement addressing the viewer directly. The moral decision is placed in the viewer's hands, impartial to gender.

Painter X, Photoshop CS3 ]]>
This has many similarities with [link] , but I think the concept hits a bit closer to the mark with this version. It is an imperative statement addressing the viewer directly. The moral decision is placed in the viewer's hands, impartial to gender.

Painter X, Photoshop CS3

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Bay-of-Harmony-141093469 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Bay-of-Harmony-141093469 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:56:40 PDT Bay of Harmony nonadult traditional/paintings/illustration/conceptual Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain
It's my first watercolor painting! I'm glad it turned out.

17x12" watercolor on cold press ]]>
It's my first watercolor painting! I'm glad it turned out.

17x12" watercolor on cold press

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Unto-which-of-the-angels-136492775 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Unto-which-of-the-angels-136492775 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:58:44 PDT Unto which of the angels nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Hebrews 1:5 Unto which of the angels said He at any time, “Thou art My Son, this day have I begotten Thee?” ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Hebrews 1:5 Unto which of the angels said He at any time, “Thou art My Son, this day have I begotten Thee?”

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/But-Thou-didst-not-leave-136492511 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/But-Thou-didst-not-leave-136492511 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:56:07 PDT But Thou didst not leave nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Psalm 16:10 But Thou didst not leave His soul in hell; nor didst Thou suffer Thy Holy One to see corruption. ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Psalm 16:10 But Thou didst not leave His soul in hell; nor didst Thou suffer Thy Holy One to see corruption.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Take-down-135693489 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Take-down-135693489 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:28:00 PDT Take-down nonadult digitalart/paintings/fantasy Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain
Painter X and PS CS3.

*Edit* Fixed some issues with the foreground hunter's anatomy and proportions; added stripes to the Allosaurus; also brightened the background values to bring out the shape of the Allosaur more strongly. ]]>
Painter X and PS CS3.

*Edit* Fixed some issues with the foreground hunter's anatomy and proportions; added stripes to the Allosaurus; also brightened the background values to bring out the shape of the Allosaur more strongly.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Thy-rebuke-hath-broken-134517628 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Thy-rebuke-hath-broken-134517628 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:05:57 PDT Thy rebuke hath broken nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Psalm 69:20 Thy rebuke hath broken His heart; He is full of heaviness: He looked for some to have pity on Him, but there was no man; neither found He any to comfort Him. ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Psalm 69:20 Thy rebuke hath broken His heart; He is full of heaviness: He looked for some to have pity on Him, but there was no man; neither found He any to comfort Him.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/All-they-that-see-Him-134517116 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/All-they-that-see-Him-134517116 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:00:24 PDT All they that see Him nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Psalm 22:7,8 All they that see Him laugh Him to scorn: they shoot out their lips, they shake their heads, saying: “He trusted in God that He would deliver Him: let Him deliver Him, if He delight in Him.” ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Psalm 22:7,8 All they that see Him laugh Him to scorn: they shoot out their lips, they shake their heads, saying: “He trusted in God that He would deliver Him: let Him deliver Him, if He delight in Him.”

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Behold-the-Lamb-of-God-134515410 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Behold-the-Lamb-of-God-134515410 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:41:48 PDT Behold the Lamb of God nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

John 1:29 Behold the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world.

**If you are interested in a print of this piece, please email me directly.** ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

John 1:29 Behold the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world.

**If you are interested in a print of this piece, please email me directly.**

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/I-could-have-done-more-132286839 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/I-could-have-done-more-132286839 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:55:46 PDT I could have done more. nonadult fanart/digital/painting/other Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain
I have to give ~MrWizard44 credit for the inspiration. His version of the Cap is here: [link]
Details of this painting can be found here: [link]

Photoshop CS3

*Edit* I had to revisit this piece for portfolio purposes. The perspective on the beach was wrong on the previous version, and the water wasn't too believable. Fixing those main points helped the image as a whole, I think. ]]>
I have to give ~MrWizard44 credit for the inspiration. His version of the Cap is here: [link]
Details of this painting can be found here: [link]

Photoshop CS3

*Edit* I had to revisit this piece for portfolio purposes. The perspective on the beach was wrong on the previous version, and the water wasn't too believable. Fixing those main points helped the image as a whole, I think.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/His-yoke-is-easy-131478620 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/His-yoke-is-easy-131478620 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:14:00 PDT His yoke is easy nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Matthew 11:30 His yoke is easy and His burthen is light. ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Matthew 11:30 His yoke is easy and His burthen is light.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/He-shall-feed-His-flock-131478157 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/He-shall-feed-His-flock-131478157 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:09:23 PDT He shall feed His flock nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung. It will be an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Isaiah 40:11 He shall feed His flock like a shepherd: and He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.

Matthew 11:28-29 Come unto Him, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and He will give you rest. Take His yoke upon you, and learn of Him; for He is meek and lowly of heart: and ye shall find rest for your souls. ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung. It will be an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Isaiah 40:11 He shall feed His flock like a shepherd: and He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.

Matthew 11:28-29 Come unto Him, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and He will give you rest. Take His yoke upon you, and learn of Him; for He is meek and lowly of heart: and ye shall find rest for your souls.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Rejoice-greatly-131477745 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Rejoice-greatly-131477745 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:05:30 PDT Rejoice greatly nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Zechariah 9:9-10 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: (He is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt, the foal of an ass.) He is the righteous Saviour and He shall speak peace unto the heathen.

The portion in parentheses is omitted from the libretto. ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Zechariah 9:9-10 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: (He is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt, the foal of an ass.) He is the righteous Saviour and He shall speak peace unto the heathen.

The portion in parentheses is omitted from the libretto.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/There-were-shepherds-131475133 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/There-were-shepherds-131475133 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:40:16 PDT There were shepherds nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Luke 2:8 There were shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Luke 2:8 There were shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/For-unto-us-a-Child-is-born-131473714 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/For-unto-us-a-Child-is-born-131473714 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:25:27 PDT For unto us a Child is born nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/The-people-in-darkness-131473231 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/The-people-in-darkness-131473231 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:20:34 PDT The people in darkness nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Isaiah 60:2-3 For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and His glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall come to Thy light, and kings to the brightness of Thy rising.

Isaiah 9:2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined. ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Isaiah 60:2-3 For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and His glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall come to Thy light, and kings to the brightness of Thy rising.

Isaiah 9:2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/But-who-may-abide-131472627 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/But-who-may-abide-131472627 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:14:53 PDT But who may abide? nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Malachi 3:2-3 But who may abide the day of His coming? And who shall stand when He appeareth? For He is like a refiner’s fire. And He shall purify the sons of Levi, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness. ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Malachi 3:2-3 But who may abide the day of His coming? And who shall stand when He appeareth? For He is like a refiner’s fire. And He shall purify the sons of Levi, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Heaven-s-Rebellion-121871149 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Heaven-s-Rebellion-121871149 Fri, 08 May 2009 13:59:23 PDT Heaven's Rebellion nonadult contests/2009/wacom Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain
Painter X, Photoshop CS3
Wacom Intuos 3
About three weeks

"And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, but they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them in heaven any longer. So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him." Revelation 12:7-9

The prevalent worldview likes to blur the lines between good and evil, or even make them one in the same. Another view suggests that the universe requires both good and evil to maintain balance. But the war in heaven described in Revelation illustrates an important truth: good and evil are absolutes, and have been constantly at war from that point. But evil did not always exist. They are not co-dependent or symbiotic, and they are certainly not balanced. Good triumphed in the beginning, and will triumph again in the end.

C.S. Lewis spoke at length on the subject in several of his books. For proof that good and evil are not equal yet independent forces in a dualist universe, he cites the following conundrum, which I will paraphrase. In order for a dualist view of the universe to be correct, both good and evil must exist solely for the purpose of opposing one another; Good is good for its own sake, and evil is evil for its own sake. It is certainly possible for something to be good for the sake of being good. A mother's love for her child is good in a perfectly selfless way, and is dependent on nothing. But can something bad exist only for the sake of being bad? When we look at the motive for any crime, there is something good which is the goal of the evil action; money, power, safety, pleasure- these are all things which are inherently good, in themselves. The evil lies in pursuing them in the wrong methods or for the wrong reasons. In addition, the skills which allow a bad person to accomplish something evil are, in themselves, good; cunning, wit, strength, charisma.

Good can and does exist for its own sake. Evil is a parasite, and cannot exist without taking for its own things which are good. This is evidence that we live in a fallen world. What once was good and perfect is corrupted by the cancer of evil.

A tutorial of this piece can be found here: [link] ]]>
Painter X, Photoshop CS3
Wacom Intuos 3
About three weeks

"And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, but they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them in heaven any longer. So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him." Revelation 12:7-9

The prevalent worldview likes to blur the lines between good and evil, or even make them one in the same. Another view suggests that the universe requires both good and evil to maintain balance. But the war in heaven described in Revelation illustrates an important truth: good and evil are absolutes, and have been constantly at war from that point. But evil did not always exist. They are not co-dependent or symbiotic, and they are certainly not balanced. Good triumphed in the beginning, and will triumph again in the end.

C.S. Lewis spoke at length on the subject in several of his books. For proof that good and evil are not equal yet independent forces in a dualist universe, he cites the following conundrum, which I will paraphrase. In order for a dualist view of the universe to be correct, both good and evil must exist solely for the purpose of opposing one another; Good is good for its own sake, and evil is evil for its own sake. It is certainly possible for something to be good for the sake of being good. A mother's love for her child is good in a perfectly selfless way, and is dependent on nothing. But can something bad exist only for the sake of being bad? When we look at the motive for any crime, there is something good which is the goal of the evil action; money, power, safety, pleasure- these are all things which are inherently good, in themselves. The evil lies in pursuing them in the wrong methods or for the wrong reasons. In addition, the skills which allow a bad person to accomplish something evil are, in themselves, good; cunning, wit, strength, charisma.

Good can and does exist for its own sake. Evil is a parasite, and cannot exist without taking for its own things which are good. This is evidence that we live in a fallen world. What once was good and perfect is corrupted by the cancer of evil.

A tutorial of this piece can be found here: [link]

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/The-Prophet-114695632 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/The-Prophet-114695632 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:51:06 PST The Prophet nonadult fanart/digital/painting/books Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain
I decided to finally break the ice with a "fanart" painting. Although I'd rather think of it as a potential cover illustration. Centaurs are the most magnificent creatures in C.S. Lewis's Narnia. Glenstorm appears in "Prince Caspian" as a warrior-prophet. This was how I saw him in my mind's eye.

When painting this, I remembered why I avoid making actual backgrounds like the plague. The end result is nice though.

*Update* His chest is now hairy. (Details: [link] )

Photoshop CS3
Wacom Intuos 3 ]]>
I decided to finally break the ice with a "fanart" painting. Although I'd rather think of it as a potential cover illustration. Centaurs are the most magnificent creatures in C.S. Lewis's Narnia. Glenstorm appears in "Prince Caspian" as a warrior-prophet. This was how I saw him in my mind's eye.

When painting this, I remembered why I avoid making actual backgrounds like the plague. The end result is nice though.

*Update* His chest is now hairy. (Details: [link] )

Photoshop CS3
Wacom Intuos 3

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Deposition-111270683 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Deposition-111270683 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:27:52 PST Deposition nonadult traditional/drawings/portraits Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain
The inspiration is taken from one of my favorite paintings: "The Entombment" by Caravaggio [link] . The guy holding Jesus' legs is one of my favorite subjects in a painting, so naturally he was carried over to my drawing almost verbatim. The other characters (Mary in the center) were invented, but also based on figures in Caravaggio's other paintings. I preferred the elongated form of Jesus from Michelangelo's "Pieta" to Caravaggio's more stocky version, thus the difference there. This represents about 60 hours of work, in a little over a week. Gotta love deadlines sometimes...

6H, 3H, 2B, and 6B pencil on Bristol board
Kneaded erasers, several crappy sharpeners ]]>
The inspiration is taken from one of my favorite paintings: "The Entombment" by Caravaggio [link] . The guy holding Jesus' legs is one of my favorite subjects in a painting, so naturally he was carried over to my drawing almost verbatim. The other characters (Mary in the center) were invented, but also based on figures in Caravaggio's other paintings. I preferred the elongated form of Jesus from Michelangelo's "Pieta" to Caravaggio's more stocky version, thus the difference there. This represents about 60 hours of work, in a little over a week. Gotta love deadlines sometimes...

6H, 3H, 2B, and 6B pencil on Bristol board
Kneaded erasers, several crappy sharpeners

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Property-of-N-Y-P-D-109713422 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Property-of-N-Y-P-D-109713422 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:11:26 PST Property of N.Y.P.D. nonadult digitalart/paintings/people/scifi Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~Elandain
Recent research shows: Good guys can and DO smoke.

First Deviation of 2009! First cigarette. First original character portrait. And first robot-man. Slash cop.

I'll call him Gary Robinson, from the not-too-distant future in NYC. He was a cop for four years before he was hit in the gut with bomb shrapnel during a botched hostage situation. His large and small intestines were replaced with artificial plastic ones, and several of his ribs were also replaced with more sturdy grafts. (His badge was also grafted on, just for the sake of convenience. And possibly, sexiness.) He is now considered "government property," one of the NYPD's best. He's like Robocop. But more lovable.

Photoshop CS3
Wacom Intuos 3 ]]>
Recent research shows: Good guys can and DO smoke.

First Deviation of 2009! First cigarette. First original character portrait. And first robot-man. Slash cop.

I'll call him Gary Robinson, from the not-too-distant future in NYC. He was a cop for four years before he was hit in the gut with bomb shrapnel during a botched hostage situation. His large and small intestines were replaced with artificial plastic ones, and several of his ribs were also replaced with more sturdy grafts. (His badge was also grafted on, just for the sake of convenience. And possibly, sexiness.) He is now considered "government property," one of the NYPD's best. He's like Robocop. But more lovable.

Photoshop CS3
Wacom Intuos 3

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/The-Devourer-107120715 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/The-Devourer-107120715 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:39:16 PST The Devourer nonadult anthro/digital/paintings Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2008-2013 ~Elandain "Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour." 1 Peter 5:8

"In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you may extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one." Ephesians 6:16

Photoshop CS3
Wacom Intuos 3 ]]> "Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour." 1 Peter 5:8

"In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you may extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one." Ephesians 6:16

Photoshop CS3
Wacom Intuos 3

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/I-m-home-Sabine-106373676 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/I-m-home-Sabine-106373676 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:52:53 PST I'm home, Sabine. nonadult digitalart/paintings/fantasy Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2008-2013 ~Elandain
Reference photo: [link]

Photoshop CS3
Wacom Intuos 3

30 hours ]]>
Reference photo: [link]

Photoshop CS3
Wacom Intuos 3

30 hours

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Comfort-Ye-My-People-104891832 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Comfort-Ye-My-People-104891832 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:51:10 PST Comfort Ye My People nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2008-2013 ~Elandain Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Isaiah 40:1-3 'Comfort ye, comfort ye my people,' saith your God. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, 'Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.' ]]> Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung, an illustrated guide to G.F. Handel's famous oratorio: Messiah.

Isaiah 40:1-3 'Comfort ye, comfort ye my people,' saith your God. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, 'Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.'

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Portrait-1-103437576 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Portrait-1-103437576 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:39:00 PST Portrait 1 nonadult digitalart/paintings/people/portraits Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2008-2013 ~Elandain
Painter X
Wacom Intuos 3 ]]>
Painter X
Wacom Intuos 3

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Michael-Victorious-103169830 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Michael-Victorious-103169830 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 21:04:10 PST Michael Victorious nonadult digitalart/paintings/fantasy Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2008-2013 ~Elandain
Shortly after the seven days of creation, there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against Satan and his angels, and the rebels were cast out of heaven.

There is a theory held by some theologians that Michael was actually the pre-incarnate Christ, the Second person of the Trinity. I'm not sure whether that can be Biblically asserted or not, but I thought it was worth mentioning. Comments and crits welcome as always.

Painter X, Photoshop CS3
Wacom Intuos 3
50 hours

*EDIT* I fixed his right hip. Detail shots available here: [link] ]]>
Shortly after the seven days of creation, there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against Satan and his angels, and the rebels were cast out of heaven.

There is a theory held by some theologians that Michael was actually the pre-incarnate Christ, the Second person of the Trinity. I'm not sure whether that can be Biblically asserted or not, but I thought it was worth mentioning. Comments and crits welcome as always.

Painter X, Photoshop CS3
Wacom Intuos 3
50 hours

*EDIT* I fixed his right hip. Detail shots available here: [link]

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Majestic-102436091 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Majestic-102436091 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:52:56 PST Majestic nonadult anthro/digital/paintings Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2008-2013 ~Elandain [link] . I loved the color scheme and composition of the original, but it just didn't have the effect I wanted in the oil-on-panel version. Part of the reason for that was time constraint.

Painter X, Photoshop CS3
Wacom Intuos 3
25 hours

*Edit* Added some ambient blue light and some texture to the dragon. ]]> [link] . I loved the color scheme and composition of the original, but it just didn't have the effect I wanted in the oil-on-panel version. Part of the reason for that was time constraint.

Painter X, Photoshop CS3
Wacom Intuos 3
25 hours

*Edit* Added some ambient blue light and some texture to the dragon.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/In-Case-of-Emergency-99833873 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/In-Case-of-Emergency-99833873 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 20:30:52 PDT In Case of Emergency... nonadult digitalart/paintings/scifi Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2008-2013 ~Elandain
This is satirizing the "inconvenience" unborn life places on women in Western society, and the relative convenience our country has provided in disposing of that life.

Painter X, Photoshop CS3

Older concept version here: [link]
Newer concept version here: [link] ]]>
This is satirizing the "inconvenience" unborn life places on women in Western society, and the relative convenience our country has provided in disposing of that life.

Painter X, Photoshop CS3

Older concept version here: [link]
Newer concept version here: [link]

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/La-Pieta-99475493 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/La-Pieta-99475493 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:51:56 PDT La Pieta nonadult digitalart/paintings/people/portraits Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2008-2013 ~Elandain
For those of you who don't recognize it, this is Jesus in the arms of his mother, Mary, after his body was taken down from the cross.

Painter X, Photoshop CS3
Wacom Intuos 3 ]]>
For those of you who don't recognize it, this is Jesus in the arms of his mother, Mary, after his body was taken down from the cross.

Painter X, Photoshop CS3
Wacom Intuos 3

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/We-Can-t-Both-Live-Forever-98498073 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/We-Can-t-Both-Live-Forever-98498073 Sat, 20 Sep 2008 13:53:01 PDT We Can't Both Live Forever nonadult digitalart/paintings/fantasy Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2008-2013 ~Elandain
Corel Painter X
Wacom Intuos 3
About 2 weeks ]]>
Corel Painter X
Wacom Intuos 3
About 2 weeks

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Evening-Hunt-97319454 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Evening-Hunt-97319454 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:39:15 PDT Evening Hunt nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2008-2013 ~Elandain
This is a request for makoeyes77 as the winner of a random contest I held several months ago. It is her dragon character, Murghan, in the foreground and dawgjr's in the background. I put it aside for quite a while (to get married, settle in, etc.), and finally decided to finish it. I think it probably would have only taken me a week if I had worked on it straight through, and if Painter X wasn't crashing my system every 20 minutes. But all that said, I think it turned out rather well. Comments?

Painter X
Wacom Intuos 3 ]]>
This is a request for makoeyes77 as the winner of a random contest I held several months ago. It is her dragon character, Murghan, in the foreground and dawgjr's in the background. I put it aside for quite a while (to get married, settle in, etc.), and finally decided to finish it. I think it probably would have only taken me a week if I had worked on it straight through, and if Painter X wasn't crashing my system every 20 minutes. But all that said, I think it turned out rather well. Comments?

Painter X
Wacom Intuos 3

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/The-Death-of-Samson-95778789 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/The-Death-of-Samson-95778789 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:43:58 PDT The Death of Samson nonadult digitalart/paintings/illustrations/storybook Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2008-2013 ~Elandain
This is a depiction of the death of Samson from Judges 16:23-31. After he was captured and blinded by the Philistines, they brought him out in the temple of Dagon to entertain them. Samson prayed to God to return his strength to him, then pushed down the central pillars of the temple, collapsing it on his enemies.

Painter X
Wacom Intuos 3 ]]>
This is a depiction of the death of Samson from Judges 16:23-31. After he was captured and blinded by the Philistines, they brought him out in the temple of Dagon to entertain them. Samson prayed to God to return his strength to him, then pushed down the central pillars of the temple, collapsing it on his enemies.

Painter X
Wacom Intuos 3

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Before-The-Storm-92876228 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Before-The-Storm-92876228 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:46:38 PDT Before The Storm nonadult digitalart/paintings/people/portraits Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2008-2013 ~Elandain
Alternate title: "Cold, eh?"

After a few months of playing with this, I think I've finally brought it to a state of completion. Sorry it took so long, for those of you who were waiting. I'm quite happy with it. Comments?

Corel Painter X
Wacom Intuos 3

*EDIT* I've taken some suggestions and thrown some diffuse reflections into the armor segments, just to make them look less dull. I think it looks a lot better. ]]>
Alternate title: "Cold, eh?"

After a few months of playing with this, I think I've finally brought it to a state of completion. Sorry it took so long, for those of you who were waiting. I'm quite happy with it. Comments?

Corel Painter X
Wacom Intuos 3

*EDIT* I've taken some suggestions and thrown some diffuse reflections into the armor segments, just to make them look less dull. I think it looks a lot better.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Ashes-to-Ashes-57290217 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Ashes-to-Ashes-57290217 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 14:05:33 PDT Ashes to Ashes nonadult digitalart/paintings/people/portraits Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2007-2013 ~Elandain
I was contemplating the fragility of human life and the pathetic state of our souls, laid bare by the gaze of the Creator. ]]>
I was contemplating the fragility of human life and the pathetic state of our souls, laid bare by the gaze of the Creator.

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Wolf-in-Sheep-s-Clothing-57302815 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Wolf-in-Sheep-s-Clothing-57302815 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 17:28:22 PDT Wolf in Sheep's Clothing nonadult anthro/digital/paintings Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2007-2013 ~Elandain
What do we fear? The wise fear not what they can see, but what they cannot see. The clever foe does not come out with guns blazing, but changes his appearance, speaks softly, pretends to befriend you, tries to catch you with your guard down. And the cleverest of foes is Satan.

PSP7, mouse

Print now available here: [link] ]]>
What do we fear? The wise fear not what they can see, but what they cannot see. The clever foe does not come out with guns blazing, but changes his appearance, speaks softly, pretends to befriend you, tries to catch you with your guard down. And the cleverest of foes is Satan.

PSP7, mouse

Print now available here: [link]

]]> http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Heavier-Than-It-Looks-68011463 http://elandain.deviantart.com/art/Heavier-Than-It-Looks-68011463 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:34:39 PDT Heavier Than It Looks nonadult traditional/paintings/people Elandain http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/l/elandain.gif?4 Copyright 2007-2013 ~Elandain
30x40" Oil on canvas, 2007 ]]>
30x40" Oil on canvas, 2007

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