Comment on Celegorm study and poses by TurnerMohan
The serious belt with bag,dagger and scabbard ads to the masculine warrior silhouette we've talked about. I think it's a great move, also makes him feel professional!
But if i'm allowed to criticise.
First i would change the leg wrappings(or what the right english word is) in appearance for the final painting. they look a bit Wagner or something. And a bit ugly for an Elf if i may say so. Although i like the slim trousers look on Elves, but perhaps have a simpler, yet elegant leg wrapping.
And second the helmet looks a bit boring. I'd make the overall helmet higher instead of just this huge spike. Sort of like the "Type IIb" on this picture: members.ozemail.com.au/~chrisa…
But to end with something positive. I do like his Léine styled sleeves, fits the Elven realm quite good i think
But if i'm allowed to criticise.
First i would change the leg wrappings(or what the right english word is) in appearance for the final painting. they look a bit Wagner or something. And a bit ugly for an Elf if i may say so. Although i like the slim trousers look on Elves, but perhaps have a simpler, yet elegant leg wrapping.
And second the helmet looks a bit boring. I'd make the overall helmet higher instead of just this huge spike. Sort of like the "Type IIb" on this picture: members.ozemail.com.au/~chrisa…
But to end with something positive. I do like his Léine styled sleeves, fits the Elven realm quite good i think
in going so strongly with historical influences this one definitely looks more "mannish" than my earlier depictions of elves (it's closest in style to my earlier take on Glorfindel and Ecthelion, and in future attempts I may take celegorm here and his brother further in that direction, but I wanted to try the authenic dark age look (particularly with the belt assortment and the square cut to the maille) personally i think those criss-crossing leg wraps are pretty. it's a look I'm fond of, though I'll probably experiment with different patterns and thicknesses of the wraps.
the spike on the helmet isnt actually a spike, it's the brush head for a kind of grecian crest of red that will be stiff up top then trail down his back like a tail, I'd intended to put a profile shot next to the head on view, but then drew all those brooches. with the helmet I'm trying to find a nice synthesis between greek, celtic, roman, and norse models (and when i say find i mean invent one, not necessarily find one that already exists, though those models you provided are close to what I've been looking into)
the spike on the helmet isnt actually a spike, it's the brush head for a kind of grecian crest of red that will be stiff up top then trail down his back like a tail, I'd intended to put a profile shot next to the head on view, but then drew all those brooches. with the helmet I'm trying to find a nice synthesis between greek, celtic, roman, and norse models (and when i say find i mean invent one, not necessarily find one that already exists, though those models you provided are close to what I've been looking into)
I don't think it gives too much of a "man" feeling, but i understand what you mean. But there is many ways to hang scabbards and things from your belt, and i'm sure you'll find something that fits your idea
Yes the dark age, viking age or whatever you wanna call it, is full of just wonderful clothing and armour(My favorite era for sure!).
You'll do whatever you want, just hope you stay clear of Ted Nasmith's traffic cone helmets! Although i bet Tolkien's idea of a pointy helmet is probably a conical spangenhelm, stereotypical for the dark ages and early medieval times. At least if he had his idea from historical gear.
But you could look at early medieval Russian helmets, i think they were quite fond of pointy helmets(The ones on the picture was of easter origins)
Yes the dark age, viking age or whatever you wanna call it, is full of just wonderful clothing and armour(My favorite era for sure!).
You'll do whatever you want, just hope you stay clear of Ted Nasmith's traffic cone helmets! Although i bet Tolkien's idea of a pointy helmet is probably a conical spangenhelm, stereotypical for the dark ages and early medieval times. At least if he had his idea from historical gear.
But you could look at early medieval Russian helmets, i think they were quite fond of pointy helmets(The ones on the picture was of easter origins)