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Slaughter of the Chosen - The Elfstones of Shannara

Artist: Raoul Vitale (Painter)

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Title:	Slaughter of the Chosen - The Elfstones of Shannara
Artist:	Raoul Vitale (Painter)
Media Type:	Paint - Oil
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,869
Likes on CAF:	15 16
Comments:	12
Added to Site:	3/22/2023
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Raoul did such an amazing job on the first Shannara commission I asked him to create that I finally decided the time was right for a second. This image depicts a scene from very early in the second book of Terry Brook's initial Shannara trilogy, "The Elfstones of Shannara". The Chosen are an elven brotherhood tasked with guarding and protecting the sacred Ellcrys, a magical tree that holds back the demon hordes within the Forbidding. Three of the demons escape and one of them, The Reaper, is sent to kill the Chosen in hopes it will weaken and ultimately destroy the Ellcrys, releasing the rest of their brethren. While the Chosen were slaughtered in their barracks in the book, I thought the idea of one of their broken bodies at the foot of the sacred Ellcrys would make a stunning image. And of course, Raoul knocked it out of the part bringing it to life. He paints the world of Shannara like no one else.

Oil on Masonite
20" x 27"

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Daeh Bew
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 3/22/2023

Glad I followed your page. Gorgeous commission! Congrats!

Ryan M
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 3/22/2023

Daeh Bew wrote:

Glad I followed your page. Gorgeous commission! Congrats!

Haha...thanks! And thanks for the follow! :)

Brian Norton
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 3/22/2023

these pieces are amazing.

Ryan M
Member Since 2015

Posted on 3/22/2023

Brian Norton wrote:

these pieces are amazing.

Thanks Brian

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/23/2023

All that moss and growth on the tree has so much lush texture that it invites you to reach in. The lighting at the foot of the tree and the victim is handled so delicately through the color changes.

Ryan M
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 3/23/2023

Marcus Wai wrote:

All that moss and growth on the tree has so much lush texture that it invites you to reach in. The lighting at the foot of the tree and the victim is handled so delicately through the color changes.

Raoul never spares the details!

Bill J
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 3/23/2023

Wow! I loved Terry Brook's Shannara trilogy, and it's fun to see the pieces that you've commissioned to bring the story to life. This painting, by Raoul Vitale, is a powerful image! Love the strength and age of the sacred Ellcrys here. Raoul's mastery of the medium is breathtaking. Congrats and thanks for sharing!

Ryan M
Member Since 2015

Posted on 3/23/2023

Bill J wrote:

Thanks Bill! The Shannara series were my first foray into fantasy literature, and so they definitely their mark on me. It's been incredibly fun having Raoul bring the world to life; his talent is amazing. Now I just need one from "Wishsong" to complete the initial trilogy!

Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006

Posted on 3/24/2023

Very very cool ...and grim.

Ryan M
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 3/24/2023

Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art) wrote:

Very very cool ...and grim.

Yes to both those things!

Scruffy McFleabag
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 6/1/2023

Always a good day to see a new painting by Raoul. Looking forward to #3!

Ryan M
Member Since 2015

Posted on 6/1/2023

Scruffy McFleabag wrote:

Always a good day to see a new painting by Raoul. Looking forward to #3!

Haha...I couldn't agree more!

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