[Art] Merlin - ...And Time

[neptune47]

Title: ...And Time
Type: Art
Pairing: Arthur/Guinevere
Rating: PG-13, for implied sexual situations (nothing explicit, but some might consider it Not Safe For Work)

For crayford, who wanted something based on the book The Time Traveler's Wife, featuring Gwen from present-day "Merlin" and King Arthur from the future.

Comments

Thanks is not enough

[crayford]

First of all you don’t have to apologise because this is freaking astonishing

Re: Thanks is not enough

[neptune47]

YAAAAAAY! I'm so glad you liked it (and by the way, thanks for introducing me to the book).

I too enjoy Bradley's beard (though I sometimes take issue with his length), so it was cool to draw him with one as Arthur. Also, my first attempt at a scar, so glad it looks real.

Before I put the hair in, she was actually holding his hand in place where it had her head cupped, but now that it's covered I think any interp will work.

You're right! It is his cloak--I didn't put detail into the stitches, so I guess that's why it could also pass as a Pendragon blanket ;). I also drew this before I read the book, thus didn't realize the fallacy of him have a piece of his clothing while traveling. Oh well...artistic license!

Anyway, I'm sooooo glad you liked it. It was a pleasure to work on it, and the prompts you provided were so much fun!

Re: Thanks is not enough

[crayford]

Do I like it(?) I can't stop looking at it. I keep noticing things.

Interesting to know about the hands under the hair, I like 'behind the scenes' tidbits like that.

Surprised you did not go crazy with my list of prompts. I guess I was being slightly cheeky. In my defence Merlin_Santa said try and be specific.

When I came up with 'Time Traveller’s Wife vs Merlin' I only used it as a bit-sized reference.

I had come-up with what I thought was an original idea. King Arthur accidentally coming back in time and meet Gwen before they were married, Gwen not recognising this man but found him familiar and was attracted to him.

I was so smug with my ‘original idea’ only to realise it had been done already. I ramble to say that it doesn’t matter that you drew in a piece of clothing that he should not have because even though it’s it ‘The Time Travellers Wife’ it isn’t really ‘The Time Travellers Wife’

Re: Thanks is not enough

[neptune47]

No, I LOVED how specific it was--its so much easier to make gifts when you know what the giftee is looking for.

[gen717]

This is utterly beautiful!

[neptune47]

Thank you!

[charmx_serenity]

This is simply astonishing. It looks like every detail is carefully thought over.

I particularly love their somber expression as he fades away. Makes the story presented more heartbreaking. I can't even express how much I am amazed at the emotion in Arthur's eyes. It's amazing how you could convey such intense emotions in a stilled portrait.

Would you mind if I put this over at tumblr? (I put their the things that I see as possible inspirations or just simply stunning artwork) I will credit you, of course. ♥

[neptune47]

Awww, thanks for such a lovely comment! I did want this to be a bit of a somber moment for them, to reflect the fact that he's always leaving.

Of course you can put it on tumblr! I'm flattered that you want to!

[mah_akh]

Haven't seen the movie yet, but your art made me curious!

Loved your drawing, of course!

[neptune47]

Thanks! I am eagerly waiting the DVD release so I can finally watch that sucker! If you have time, try to book as well. The middle was a bit shaky for me, but the last third was really well done.

[heather]

This is SO beautiful.

[neptune47]

Thanks!