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Medium: watercolors

Thomas the Rhymer and Queen of Elfland beneath the Eildon Tree - sacred hawthorne for the fairies.

He wandered the hills of Ercildoun one evening, when he was come upon by the Queen of Elfland. He kissed her, and the price of that kiss was to be borne away with her from Middle Earth and the mortal realms. For seven years, he stayed in Elfland before being returned to the world, gifted thenceforth with Truth.

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A hundred years I slept beneath a thorn,
Until the tree was root and branches of my thought,
Until white petals blossomed in my crown.
--- Kathleen Raine "The Traveler"
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:iconjesterseven:
I just finished reading a fantasy book about the story of Thomas the Rhymer. I like how you depict the meeting here. Great work, as always. :)
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:iconwolfofdesire:
Pretty!
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=sombrefeline Jul 8, 2009  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Hello, I've featured you in my journal ( [link]) and in a news article ( [link]). Please, come and have a look and give some comments and fave
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*puimun Jul 8, 2009  Professional Traditional Artist
thanks for the feature!
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:iconrainah19:
i read that book awhile ago...i'm sure there's probably many versions of the story, but it was really cool. i liked that cover art they had, but this is a different and interesting take on the idea, very pretty and light!
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:iconfalthee:
What lovely work!
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*Quaddles-Roost Jun 19, 2009  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Absolutely stunning. I love the detailing and figure work.
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:iconapeman505:
I really like this one, great job! :)
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*Duranrivera Jun 17, 2009  Professional General Artist
It has a great flow about it! It's quite an experience :)
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~Rita-Ria Jun 15, 2009  Professional Traditional Artist
just wonderful, Steph!! :love:
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