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Eowyn and the Nazgulby *jasonjuta

Digital Art / Drawings & Paintings / Fantasy

A short while ago, the mighty Jon Schindehette set a Tolkien challenge on The ArtOrder [link] inspired by a post on Muddy Colors [link] Both blogs are required reading by amateur and professional illustrators alike. The original challenge to illustrate the scene of Eowyn facing the Witch King can be found here [link] The line-up of 160 submissions can be found here [link] And the judging, here [link]

The judges were stars in the industry and the pressure to bring awesomeness to the table was on - it was also a hard lesson in how real life can interfere, as in the week I'd set aside to cram in my entry, I was incredibly ill and my wife was also studying after hours. Nevertheless, I managed to enter at the last minute with a few misgivings about the figure of Eowyn specifically and still received a few wonderful comments which I'm extremely grateful for.

Here is the revised picture, taking into account the judge's critiques (comments came from Matt Stewart, Arnie Fenner, Donato Giancola and Dan Dos Santos). I'm proud of it and a little dizzy at having the names Dulac and Targete mentioned in the comments.

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~MornLandazar Apr 28, 2013 New member

I watched the LotR films, before I read the books.
So, when they mentioned Fell Beast in the book, I envisioned it looking the same like in the film - more or less like a wyvern.
However, the book also said that it's a bird-like creature (rather than dragon-wyvern-like), and frankly, I simply COULDN'T create a non-movie picture in my head, of a Fell Beast that looks like a bird...
...until I saw your picture.
Thank you for that.
Your Fell Beast looks even better than the movie version - I'm sure Tolkien would be proud.

Also, I really like the looks of Theoden's horse, Snowmane.
And, of course, Eowyn and Witch-king look really awesome.

*jasonjuta Apr 29, 2013 Professional Digital Artist

Thanks, I appreciate it. I enjoyed the books before the films, and enjoyed the films, but it has taken a long time to try and forget about the film designs. since they're so prevalent in the media.

~Vjetrovnjak Apr 18, 2013 New member

quote by Razvigorac:
''This is probably the best version of Nazgul's Fell Beast that I ever saw.''

My opinion on this picture:
''This is definitely the best version of Nazgul's Fell Beast that I ever saw.''

*jasonjuta Apr 22, 2013 Professional Digital Artist

Thanks a lot!

!Razvigorac Feb 26, 2013

This is probably the best version of Nazgul's Fell Beast that I ever saw.

*jasonjuta Feb 27, 2013 Professional Digital Artist

Thanks!

!Belorepan Feb 14, 2013

Everything about this picture works - the details are great, the 'captured moment' is great, and I actually preffer this Fell Beast design over the movie version.

~Ninjerina Nov 14, 2011 Student General Artist

this is ridiculously awesome why not a DA?

~NeriSiren Sep 18, 2011

This. Is. EPIC!!! I love how you depicted the Witch King, with his tiny crown, and Eowyn's stance looks perfect.

*jasonjuta Sep 19, 2011 Professional Digital Artist

Thank you!

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