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Come Back to Me

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'Not all who wander are lost...'

*May contain Dragon Age: Inquisition spoilers*

My first piece of art for my favourite game, here is my version of the Blackwall romance card, following the big reveal. I based the central idea- i.e. that burly chest being embraced by her arms- off of the game's beautiful Blackwall romance card, and used themes inspired by other ones in-game.  (Those artists are amazing!)
 
A quick rundown of symbolism, cuz I spent a lot of time at figuring it all out- :) The Griffon-feather cloak is slipping off, and the feathers disintegrating along with his lie: the lie of being a Warden. Head down-turned, his hand is letting the tatters go to the wind, and the sweep carries them off, entwined with thorns (may or may not be visible in the photograph) and darkness. The noose hangs beckoning; he has accepted his fate. He will hide no longer. 
But pale arms hod him back. 
"You were ready to die, but I wasn't ready to let you go..."
Forgiveness and love are stronger than any hurt the lie caused. Inquisitor Lavellan- Moragh Lavellan, my Dalish rogue- pulls him to her, to the light, to pardon. The black feathers turn into leaves and are cleansed in the sunburst of her forgiveness.

Anyhow, seriousness aside, I am rather ecstatic at how this turned out. Please use zoom to check out details....like Blackwall's greying locks....<3 And his hairy chest, and scars. And Moragh's vallaslin. :3
Anyone else adore this big guy as much as I do? :D :D 


Oil on canvas, 14 x 17". critique not requested.
Art is mine. Blackwall belongs to Bioware. Moragh belongs to me.
Image size
2563x3272px 4.66 MB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon PowerShot SX110 IS
Shutter Speed
1/5 second
Aperture
F/2.8
Focal Length
6 mm
ISO Speed
80
Date Taken
Aug 16, 2008, 4:23:25 AM
Sensor Size
4mm
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This piece is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous. I can't properly express how fantastic it is. Colors, symbolism, anatomy, posing...it's enchanting.

It's absolutely lovely in every way. Your skill, the ideas behind it, the symbolism, the mood and atmosphere, and the way that you've managed to execute all of it. Maker, it's one of my favorite pieces ever, and I didn't even romance Blackwall (though I do love him very much). This piece not only showcases your extreme and obvious talent, but also your creative and artistically-oriented mind in a more general sense. The choices are all made for very specific reasons and with specific intents, and that all comes through in the final product.

Wow. I enjoy any piece that is provocative and creates an emotional stirring within me, but this goes far beyond most. It has a life of its own.

Thank you for sharing!!Heart