A man of much relaxation

Tirion of Awel Glyn

Face number six. Some characters are just so comforting to paint and Lord Tirion of Awel Glyn is one of my favourites. Here he is taking some deep breaths in the morning sun. 

Many moons ago I came across Japanese actor Mansai Nomura who has a wonderful melodic voice that makes me instantly relax. While he tends to play comedic roles, his general ambience is super chill. To me at least. So if course I thought 'he'll make a great reference for the elf Lord Tirion from one of my stories'. Besides Lord Tirion does have an impeccable sense of humour.

A little sparkle

Tirion

I really want to paint Lord Tirion in all his finery with some massive over the top head gear and whatnot. But I always find myself toning him right back. Just a little gentle glitter in the fabric and a silver string in the hair. Perhaps next time. :-)

Elf in progress

Tirion

It's too darn hot. But here's a wip of Lord T.

Always on my mind

Tirion

There has been two things on my mind today and yesterday... Mansai Nomura and 'Always On My Mind' with Pet Shop Boys. So, here's another one of Tirion. :-)

Sparkly sporran

Tirion of Awel Glyn

Tirion

It's done... it's finally, finally done... man that took ages... I just couldn't decide what to do with the belt... That's all it was... the blinkin' belt. So I figured... if in doubt... add some bling ;-) Lord Tirion of Awel Glyn based as always on magical Mansai Nomura :-) <3

Pectoralis major-ly problematic

Tirion

Made myself finish this today... I hate painting chests... I mean, I love chests, they're beautiful... but they're so difficult to paint, trying to hint at the bone structure underneath without overdoing it. Also... I kept the cape. I'm calling this one of Tirion done. As always based on magical Mansai Nomura :-)

Shiny satin

Tirion - wip

Tirion again... because I can ;-) And because I love Mansai Nomura's face :-) Not quite finished... also... not sure about the cape... so a wip for now.

Cape-tastic

Tirion

Done! Yay! Lord Tirion of Awel Glynn based on Mansai Nomura :-)

Taller than you...

Tirion

Why finish a painting when you can start another one? Another one of Tirion - which I may or may not work on some more later ;-) based on the one and only Mansai Nomura ;-)

Sorta, kinda, almost there...

Tirion - wip

Aaaalmost finished.

Watcha lookin' at?

Tirion

Gave his lordship a little haircut... I do like elves with short hair. Tirion again, as always based on magical Mansai Nomura :-)

Abracadabra I wanna reach out and grab ya...

Hands of Healing

I wanted to relax with a bit of elf painting. I settled on another one of Tirion... this time featuring his hands! Which were rather annoying to paint, so that was the relaxation part straight out the window, but hey. Tirion comes from a family of healers... I've based him on a Japanese Kyogen actor, the absolutely magical and graceful Mansai Nomura, who also happens to have the most beautiful an expressive hands - perfect as reference for the healing hands of elf lord Tirion :-)

Got my lavender eyes on you

Lord Tirion

Finished number 25 for the 29 Faces. Elf lord Tirion, based on magical Mansai Nomura :-)

Fresh out of conditioner

Lord Tirion - wip

Wip of number 25 for the 29 Faces. Getting there. Trying out a more bohemian look for elf lord Tirion.

Big in Japan

Tirion

Yes, I'm way behind with the 29 Faces. I've been very, very tired for the past week. No painting happening. But here's number 10 - another one of Tirion. He is as always based on the magical Mansai Nomura, who in spite of being big in Japan, is very hard to find images of. So if you come across my paintings, Mr Nomura, I apologise for the inaccuracies... and the elf ears ;-)

All teary

Tirion -wip

Just thought I'd post the little bit of progress I made with Tirion. It seems rather uncanny that the addition of tears to this coincided with the passing of the amazing David Bowie. And now, today, we've lost Alan Rickman... 2016 is having a rather shitty start I must say. Just let it all out Tirion... I don't blame you for weeping.

Why so sad?

Tirion - wip

Having a break from the sleeves. All those folds, it's enough to make you weep... so here's Tirion, wip weeping.

Green Sleeves

Tirion - wip

Oh, I crack myself up I do.
I may have become slightly preoccupied with the sleeves... when will it ever be finished?

Plumage

Tirion - wip

The first painting of 2016.
I couldn't decide what Star Wars character to paint this evening, so while I was procrastinating I painted one of my elves instead... Lord Tirion of Awel Glyn. As always based on the magically enchanting Mansai Nomura.
Happy New Year Everyone!

Who needs sleep? I do!

Tirion - wip

Face number 7. Leaving it rough but not ready tonight. I'm just too tired. I got half an hour into this and I actually nodded off, woke with a start and realised I had drawn a great big line right across the face. Oh, history tab in Photoshop how I love you :-)

So, this is Tirion, one of my elves - incidentally from the same story that Tywyll is from. His face is inspired by the almost otherworldly looking Japanese Kyogen stage actor Mansai Nomura. I shall finish this later.