Legolas and the Gulls...

[sildil]

ford_of_bruinen wrote a poem for me at my request about Legolas and the Gulls, so I did a picture to go with it...



Had I known what the sea would look like
How the white gulls would call to my heart
Would I have followed him through darkness
When it is the light that is stealing my soul?

In my mind I can still hear them singing
The sounds of the waves on the sand
And my memory soars in the night time
Hearing the gulls that sweep over the sea

And so I met my doom in that hour
When we thread down the mountain side
Where the land and the sea are kissing
I knew what my faith would be

Still for a while I must linger in torment
my heart and my soul torn apart
but when the leaves are finally falling
the sea will finally call me home

Comments

[erestor.livejournal.com]

both poem and art are amazing! thanks you two for sharing! I love the longing look in legolas' eyes. you caught that really, really well. :)

[sildil]

Thank you so much. Uli's poem inspired me a great deal, I so love that part.

[alexcat.livejournal.com]

OH my... the poem and your drawing have me sitting here with tears running down my face. It's just beautiful... the perfect companion to Uli's poem!

[sildil]

Thank you! It is such a strong part of Legolas' character and I have a real weakness for fics based around this part as well. *hands over tissues*

[blue-blue.livejournal.com]

This was such a beautiful drawing! I loved the subtle way you coloured the shades on Legolas' face, and his hair is just incredible. I can just hear the gulls, feel the wind and smell the sea! Loved the colours too... the lighter blue in the middle and stronger in the corners - complementing Legolas' hair so perfectly. The poem is filled with longing and accompanies the painting just wonderfully!

In short: This is one of my favourite drawings of yours!

[sildil]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you like it!

[perseph2hades.livejournal.com]

Oh my God, this is too beautiful. And adding the poem on top of that has simply broken my heart in two. GUH!

[sildil]

Yeah the poem is wonderful! Just how I imagined his feelings. Glad you like the pic!

[granamyr.livejournal.com]

Oh, what a pretty picture!

[sildil]

Thank you!

[jaiden-s.livejournal.com]

I like the shading on Legolas' face especially. Lovely as usual, Bren!

[sildil]

Thank you! I am trying a different way of doing the shading, I think it looks quite effective.

[aperfectdot.livejournal.com]

*sigh* It is absolutely beautiful. I love it. You both do excellent work and compliment each other wonderfully.

Mir

[sildil]

Thank you Mir! ....and I have to say that your icon is GREAT!

[say-aye.livejournal.com]

Oh, this is awsome, Sil! The longing in his expression is precious! You’ve outdone yourself! This pic is soooo beautiful! XD

[sildil]

Thank you Say! Your comments are ALWAYS appreciated! And Ilye was kind and helped me load your gorgeous Rumil mood icons and they are duly credited!

[say-aye.livejournal.com]

Awww ~huggles Sil~ Thanks, Sil!
: ~is utterly happy~

[nellasofdoriath.livejournal.com]

*melts*

This is by far the most beautiful rendering of Legolas I have seen in a looooong time! Awesome! Especially the hair and the shading on his face! I daresay you outdid yourself here, meldis!

*snatches piccie and stuffs it into her treasure chest*

[sildil]

Thank you so much! *blushes* It means a great deal that you like it!