The Fellowship of the Ring - Trial on the Misty Mountains
Artist: Arantza Sestayo (All)
37 Comments - 697 Views - 40 Likes
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DescriptionThe wife and I had an idea to fill a larger wall space, and once the idea was formed, I knew there was only one woman for the job.I've long admired Arantza's work on CAF and I reached out to her late in 2022. After an amiable email exchange, we settled on a scene and Arantza got to work. She was very congenial to work with, sharing updates and progress pics. I received the completed work after about 10 months. WOW! This piece is absolutely luminous in person. The dichotomy of light and shadow acting as a perfect metaphor for our band of tortured creatures on their quest and, quite frankly, for the trials of modern life. Our goals and ambitions tempered by harsh realities, if you will. Bill the pony was always a favorite of mine, and I'm glad that he is included. 44" x 21" - Oil on canvas - Sorry, the picture really doesn't do the work justice. Update - This piece took second place in the Infected by Art Vol. 12 competition! Thanks to Chris S. for letting me know! Social/Sharing |
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Eranga Devasurendra 
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 11/5/2023
HEYO! This is ridiculously beautiful. I mean...an epic to commemorate an epic.
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/5/2023
Most people think that walls are built to keep the elements out and hold the ceiling up, but you and your wife know exactly what a wall is made for. To display masterpieces like this one. Congrats! I can only imagine how good this looks in person.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 11/5/2023
Must be amazing in person, man. The gang, or fellowship rather, is all here. Love the shaded vs sunlit contrast. Congrats!
Jason D'Ambrosio
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 11/5/2023
What is the old guy with the beard doing with those kids??? Is this a trafficking thing? (I'm kidding lovely piece! )
Rob R
Member Since 2019
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 11/5/2023
Hard to imagine how extraordinary this looks in person.
Brian Norton
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/5/2023
this is beautiful. it captures amoment in time of the movie. well worth the wait.
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 11/5/2023
Incredible piece! Deserves to be published.
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 11/6/2023
Michael McIsaac wrote:
Incredible piece! Deserves to be published.
Thank you! Would love to see it as a wraparound dust jacket.
artless artmore
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 11/5/2023
Pretty! Such an inspired painting. Really interesting composition and subtle color and lighting choices. It's a beautiful and calm scene, but looking closer at the figures (and recalling the story of course), there is an expectation of emergency and adventure
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/5/2023
Put on passage way shoes and I
Charted the plains
Touched down in the land of the One to Rule
In the middle of Arantza's paints
Trouble you see Gimili
Won't you look Arantza please?
Yeah, I got a first class Tokien
But I'm as cool as the world can be
Then I'm walking Caradhras
I was walking with my feet ordeal cliff conceals
Walking Caradhras
But do I really feel the cold in feet?
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 11/6/2023
Arantza has been producing magnificent fantasy art for decades, so it's really no surprise how beautifully she handled the job. A great commission, but made great by the equally great decision on which artist you chose! Congratulations to you and your wife!
Fisch Benz
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 11/6/2023
Wow. This is amazing. My eye is drawn to Legolas. He's so bright! And Gandalf's hat! Such amazing colors everywhere.
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 11/6/2023
WOW is right!! Absolutely beautiful, it must be unreal in person. Congrats on this gorgeous moment captured.
Kasra Ghanbari
Member Since 2004
CAF Administrator
1 - Posted on 11/6/2023
That's an impossibly great commission...wow!!! Definitely will be published sooner than later!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 11/6/2023
Wow! Congrats bud! This is GORGEOUS!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 11/6/2023
Oh wow, this is beyond beautiful! I'm a huge Lord Of The Rings fan, and to have a scene like this portrayed so gorgeously by Arantza and hanging on your wall, well, it must just bring you so much joy. Amazing grab.
J L
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/7/2023
Great idea and the execution of that idea is amazing!!!! Congrats!!!! 8 )
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 11/9/2023
James S wrote:
Missed this post, and wow is it stunning!
Thank you! Got it up on the wall and it demands I stop and wonder at it every time I pass by.
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/10/2023
M L wrote:
Thank you! Got it up on the wall and it demands I stop and wonder at it every time I pass by.
Wonder not. I can tell you what happens later.
Ryan M
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 11/13/2023
When I saw Arantza post this on FB, I was wondering who it was for. Congrats!! Stunningly beautiful piece. A collection isn't complete these days without something by Arantza!
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 11/13/2023
Ryan M wrote:
When I saw Arantza post this on FB, I was wondering who it was for. Congrats!! Stunningly beautiful piece. A collection isn't complete these days without something by Arantza!
Thank you! The details in your Lannister piece are what finally sealed the deal for me!
Ryan M
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 11/13/2023
M L wrote:
Thank you! The details in your Lannister piece are what finally sealed the deal for me!
Seriously?! I love that! Thanks for letting me know!! ("Jamie and Cersei" has quickly become one of my favorites.)
Brian G
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 11/14/2023
Wow, what a great scene. Very impressive looking online, can only imagine how much better it gets up close. Congrats!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 12/1/2023
Arantza Sestayo is amazing. It's thrilling to see her painting based on of one of my favorite books of all time. The painting is perfect. The characters are spot on. The amount of time and energy that it took to create this work is hard for me to imagine. But I am very happy that you and your family can enjoy this masterpiece every day. Serious congrats.
GAB R
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 10/25/2024
Just Wow!...lights and shadows betwen two mountains and the atmosphere created are simply amazing. One of the best LOTR rendition i´ve ever seen.
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/3/2024
I saw this for the first time this year and I think it is the strongest new piece I have seen, not only this year but for the last decade. It is truly exceptional. Great idea, great move, and congratulations!
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 12/3/2024
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art) wrote:
I saw this for the first time this year and I think it is the strongest new piece I have seen, not only this year but for the last decade. It is truly exceptional. Great idea, great move, and congratulations!
Thank you for the kind words! It is one of our favorite pieces.
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