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[Oct. 2nd, 2007|12:14 am] |
As almost always, Elleth comes in late, but I doubt that anyone here will greatly mind. At any rate - I come bearing gifts. People already linked to my 100 Silmarillion icons and a few Silmarillion red x icons at the beginning of the project, but in fact, I have some more to offer, just finished last night... some of the (to me) most poignant quotes in the Silmarillion, and some simple croppings of my Silmarillion artwork. Feel free to grab all and any. :)
( Thus it was that... )
It's been a wonderful time, and I do confess that I'm sad that was is over so quickly - you people definitely made this project what it was intended to be! |
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| More Guest Contributions |
[Oct. 1st, 2007|11:55 pm] |
Before the official project closes, here are more guest contributions for your viewing pleasure.
First of all, a message forwarded from Karen aka Weather-Angel-Adept.
Hi,
I don't have a LiveJournal account, but I'd still be pleased to contribute artwork to the Silmarillion Anniversary Celebration. I have five Silmarillion-related drawings in my collection, from a class project I did a couple years ago. First, there's the drawing of Maglor's Emblem, a piece of heraldry I created for Maglor (kind of with the idea in mind that the emblem was envisioned after he threw the last Silmaril into the sea). I also did two drawings of the Silmarils. One shows the three Silmarils shining side-by-side, and the other is a closeup of one Silmaril in its full splendor. I think the drawing of the single Silmaril is probably my favorite of the five. Lastly, I drew Telperion and Laurelin. I think Telperion came out pretty well, but Laurelin didn't quite turn out as good -- I rushed that one a bit. All of the above are done with colored pencils, I hope people enjoy them! ^_^
Cheers,
Weather-Angel-Adept
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The second guest is BalduranDeArnise, who would like to share his visions of the Valar, most notably Aulë and Tulkas.
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Thank you so much for your contributions! :) |
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[Sep. 30th, 2007|06:44 pm] |
The 30th already. Damn.
Since the 15th, I've been googling "30yearssilm" (I was curious, and then it turned into a sort of shortcut for me to get to the comm.) and there were only 2 results in the beginning. Now, when I google it, it gives: 37 on the last page (although it says 337 entries on the first) and if I check the omitted results, it totals to 347. Yay!
Okay, aside from random facts, I have some Maedhros and Fingon-themed things.
Written for ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif?v=92.2) dawn_felagund's birthday this year:
And once again, I have a music video. This one was tentatively thought of after the first one of Nerdanel and Feanor (although inspired well before), but I thought it best (for my fingers) to leave off art for some time. Thusly, a few months later in May, I finished it. It wasn't completely...edited then, so I went over it later, made tweaks, and the finished project : http://download.yousendit.com/1F7AA44E58DDF46C (14.91MB)
Originally, I had it set to different song, one in my native language, which fit the mood (and the size- 50 frames or so) much better. Then I thought, oh well, I can take out a few scenes and squeeze it in using the song "You've Got a Friend in Me" from Toy Story. After all, that was the song that inspired it.
So here are the outtakes:
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| Luthien |
[Sep. 30th, 2007|03:32 pm] |
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Well, I am no artist and cannot compete in Photoshop with other more professinal users, but I did this a year or so ago and thought it looked a lot like Luthien. I did very little to the original photo of my daugthter, but change the color of the dress, raise the neckline a bit and generally soften the focus (oh and removed original background and added a starry sky). ( read ) |
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| Assorted ficlets of other Fëanorians |
[Sep. 30th, 2007|09:20 pm] |
September is nearly over... here are some assorted ficlets for the fans of the Fëanorians
Title: A tribute to love
Rating: R
Beta: isil_elensar
Summary: A Fëanorian and his wife share a special moment of love and reverence.
( A tribute to love )
Title: The Essence of Fire
Rating: PG
Beta: trekqueen
Summary: Curufin's thoughts at Losgar
Author Introduction: drabbled for the OSA drabble challenge #77: Inner Monologue.
( The Essence of Fire )
Title: A Mother's Wish
Rating: general
Summary: Nerdanel cannot longer withstand a lament.
Author Introduction: Written for the OSA Drabble Challenge #32: Left Behind.
( A Mother's Wish )
Title: Fighting for Hope
Rating: G
Beta: trekqueen
Summary: Amras considers his future and that of his House when he holds a newborn baby.
Author Introduction: This double drabble is written for Isil Elensar ánd for Seven in '07 project for the Silmarillion Writers Guild.
( Fighting for Hope )
Title: Love Begotten
Rating: NC-17/adult
Summary: Fëanor and Nerdanel create their first child.
Warnings: Mature Themes, Sexual Content
Story Notes: Written for the OSA challenge #41: Wonder and/or Exhaustion. A double drabble.
( Love Begotten )
Title: First Blood Spilled
Rating: G
Beta: isil_elensar
Summary:Fëanor races home to Formenos after the news of his father's death. What goes through him when he arrives on the scene?
Author Notes: Written for the OSA Drabble challenge #29: First loss
Warnings: character death
( First Blood Spilled )
Title: Swan Dance
Rating: PG
Summary: The thoughts of one of Feänor's sons during the 1st kinslaying in Alqualondë.
Author Notes: Written for the OSA drabble challenge #58: Sin
( Swan Dance ) |
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| Guest Contribution! |
[Sep. 30th, 2007|09:05 pm] |
Another guest post before the (official) celebrations end - Vigshane dedicated a beautiful picture of Lúthien to the Silmarillion's 30th anniversary and decided to share it with us. Thank you! :) |
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| Last-minute art |
[Sep. 30th, 2007|04:17 pm] |
*sighs*
I fail! I had hoped to finish a larger picture or work on my illuminated Silm or write a lengthy essay or cobble together at least some of the pieces of music that have passages that I find fitting for a weak rendition of the Ainulindalë, but I was thwarted by a house, a term paper, work and other pesky real life business, and now all I have to offer is a bunch of orcs.
They're Silm!timeline orcs, though, as is apparent by the crude Silmaril device on their helmets (Morgoth may have power, but he isn't the keenest of designers) and the highly fashionable lock of red hair pinned to their armour (which marks them as participants in the campaign against Maedhros. Also, as the first to get slaughtered by vengeful Noldor later on).
So, instead of fine art or deep thoughts, have some orcs!
Warning for. Um. Grime and dirt and posing with weapons? I don't even know whether there is a warning for this. |
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| Maeglin, Eärendil, Dior, Beren and Mithrellas ficlets. |
[Sep. 30th, 2007|03:58 pm] |
Even though I am a Fëanorian writer at heart, I do occasionally write other Silmarillion characters. Also as of tomorrow I am going to enjoy reading and catching up with all the great material posted in this community! So much to look forward to!
Title: Shattered Twilight
Rating:PG
Summary: Maeglin cannot let go of his muse during his final moments
Author Notes: This ficlet is written in response to request from trekqueen on my LJ Drabble Request Challenge.
( Shattered Twilight )
Title: A Mariner's heart
Rated: G
Summary: Eärendil faces his first and big love...
Author Note: Written for OSA Drabble Challenge #27: First love
( A Mariner's heart )
Title: Enchantment
Rated: G
Summary: Lúthien Tinúviel just dances on the glades of Esgalduin...
Author Note: Written for OSA Drabble Challenge #10: Creativity
( Enchantment" )
Title: Dancing barefoot
Rated: G
Summary: Dior sees Nimloth for the first time.
( Dancing barefoot )
Title: Torn asunder
Rated: G
Summary: What were Mithrellas thoughts on the eve when she left her family behind on Middle Earth?
Story Notes: Written for OSA drabble Challenge #21: Double Drabble. Themes chosen: Regret (challenge nr 1) and Minor Character(challenge nr 20).
( Torn Asunder )
Title: Night Magic
Rating: nc-17/adult
Characters: Maeglin, OFC, Aredhel, Eöl
Warnings: angst & adult situations
Betas: the fab trekqueen and Khylea
Summary: Aearwen, elf of Nan Elmoth, looks back on her past and key moments with those she loved and are lost to her.
Author’s foreword: This is written for my friend Aearwen who I drew for the 2006 LittleBalrog/Dream Elf Het Swap.
Be aware! This url leads to a different LJ page, because of its length (short story)! Night Magic |
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| 30 years silm... 30 years of Celegorm! |
[Sep. 30th, 2007|02:56 pm] |
There can't be a party about the Silmarillion without Celegorm present (well I wouldn't dare to exclude him)! ;)
Title: I alone shall lead you
Rating: G
Summary: Celegorm gathers his men to wage war on an army of Orcs.
( I alone shall lead you )
Title: Vengeance's Folly
Rating: PG
Beta: trekqueen
Summary: Celegorm observes his brother's when all lick their wounds after the Nirnaeth Arnoediad.
Disclaimer: Celegorm belongs to the Professor Tolkien and his estate.
Author Introduction: This double drabble is written for Seven in '07 project for the Silmarillion Writers Guild.
Injustice is relatively easy to bear; it is justice that hurts.
~H.L. Mencken
( Vengeance's Folly )
Title: Until fate reigns
Rating: General
Beta: trekqueen
Summary: Celegorm and Curufin share a typical brotherly moment.
Author notes: Drabbled for the OSA Drabble Challenge nr 61: To Inspire and Amuse
( Until fate reigns )
Title: Autumn Hunter
Rating: R/Adult
Summary: Celegorm returns home after the autumn hunt... A tripple drabble.
( Autumn Hunter )
Title: Looking Back, Looking Forward
Rating: G
Beta: trekqueen
Summary: The thoughts on friendship between Celegorm and Aredhel when both leave Valinor behind on their journey into exile.
Author notes: Written for the OSA drabble challenge #60: "Weather"
( Looking Back, Looking Forward )
Title: True Diplomacy
Rating: G
Beta: trekqueen
Summary: Maedhros has passed on rulership of the Noldor to Fingolfin. This drabble relfects Celegorm's thoughts.
Story Notes: Written for the OSA Drabble Challenge #30: Addiction (but not to the ring)
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