Regaining balance

[hrymfaxe.livejournal.com]

I only recently read the Queen's Thief series, and found this great community! And while I'm off to read more of the discussions, I'll leave you with a piece of fanart.

Title: Regaining balance
Artist: hrymfaxe
Characters: Eugenides
Rating: PG
Warnings: Some nudity (torso), and spoilers for QoA.
Summary: After certain events, Gen needs to relearn some skills.
Artist's Notes: Made this morning with ink and watercolours. Feedback is greatly appreciated.




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Comments

[openedlocket.livejournal.com]

Wow how long did it take you to do this wonderful piece of art. It's beautiful (and not just because a certain thief is in it).

Watercolours are shiny *looks at the shiny-ness of it all*

[hrymfaxe.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I spent a few hours last night looking at images of people doing handstands to get an idea for the pose. The image itself took about two hours this morning drawing, inking and painting.

I love watercolours as well!

[tearoha.livejournal.com]

The idea is awesome. I love the thought of Gen doing one-handed handstands in his room, re-training himself. I also love the watercolour pants (um, for some reason...) and the expression of concentration on his face.

*applauds*

[hrymfaxe.livejournal.com]

I really like that thought has well. :D There must have been many things he would have to relearn in his trade, where balance is of the essence.

Thank you for the very nice comment and for pointing out the things you liked best!

[zumie-ashlen.livejournal.com]

Awesome art skills. I envy your obviously fantastic grasp on anatomy. :)

[hrymfaxe.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much. I love drawing the human body, and it makes me really happy to hear you say I have a grasp on anatomy. :D

[shimotsuki.livejournal.com]

Oh, yay, you did do Gen art! :)

I love the title and the symbolism it implies. I suppose once Gen decided to start doing things again (like stealing the magus, lol), he must have used most of the time he spent "hiding in his room" to practice his skills.

The ribs and collarbones are fantastic, and I really like the spareness of the colors, the way the shadow/edge of background is brighter than the figure in the foreground. The details are wonderful, too -- Gen looks exhilarated with his success, as well he might. And are those bits of paper and a quill strewn around, too? I can imagine him getting frustrated with the left-handed writing practice and turning to a handstand for a break!

I wonder if there is a muse among the Eddisian gods? If so, I hope she will visit you again. ;)

[hrymfaxe.livejournal.com]

I did! Someone planted the thought in my head, and I couldn't resist. ;)

he must have used most of the time he spent "hiding in his room" to practice his skills.

Exactly what I thought! And we know he can do a onehanded handstand from KoA. So I thought he must have had to practise in order to learn that skill again.

Thank you for pointing out the things you liked! And yes, those are papers and a quill, and I thought exactly the same as you. When frustrated with his (lack of?) progress in writing some physical exercise might feel good. :)

Thank you for leaving a comment. It means a lot!

[rosalui.livejournal.com]

NGI8W357TYOHNQGVBOO5U5Y7V9TNRJFVBND I LOVE YOU. *______*

Both for the drawing, and for the idea, which I've been wondering about myself for a long time!!!!!!!!! Your skills are masterful, and YAY GEN THE ACROBAT!!! *loves*

I love your use of watercolors (I stick with pencils, my paintings skills are FAIL) - and your anatomy is quite nice. Plus, you've added a nice sense of grace here. XD I like it!

I always had this image of him re-training himself like that, and YOU JUST DREW IT AND THAT IS SO MUCH WIN! XD

[hrymfaxe.livejournal.com]

Ahahahaha! *feels loved*

Thank you so much! I'm glad I'm not the only one who has spent time imagining Gen in the process of retraining... ;) And thank you also for the kind words about the technical side of things - it's good to know that it is all coming together!

GEN IS AN ACROBAT AND THAT IS WHAT MAKES HIM HOT AWESOME!

[idiosyncreant.livejournal.com]

Whoa.

I had never thought of this season much, so...wow. Thanks so much!

[hrymfaxe.livejournal.com]

:D Thank you so much!

[katewaits.livejournal.com]

Excellent! Others have already pointed out the things I like best. The expression on his face is perfect. So determined, but it looks kind of pained, too. The proportions are good, the right arm is effective but doesn't overpower the scene.

Really great work. From someone who has next to zero drawing talent.

Love your icon, too. I noticed it before. It's so expressive, which is amazing since you can't even see the face. You have a real ability to make your drawings "alive".

Are you on deviant art? I'd love to see your gallery.

[hrymfaxe.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! It was quite a challenge to draw his face from that angle, so I'm glad there is any expression at all. ;) And it also makes me happy that his right arm isn't overpowering - this is about overcoming this obstacle.

And thank you about the icon as well. It's from a graphic novel I did in the Harry Potter fandom.

I do have a dA, but it's been ages since I updated the gallery. You can find almost all my art on my lj via the different tags (http://hrymfaxe.livejournal.com/tag/)

[magicsandwiches.livejournal.com]

Wow, hrymfax! I'm blown away. It's such an awesome composition. I keep staring at the lines and how aesthetically pleasing they are. Also, it captures Gen's plight so well; it's one thing to read about his stump, it's quite another to see it. Finally, Gen looks beautiful. His face, his hair, the way he's looking at the floor...I love it.

Welcome to Sounis! Please stick around. :)

[hrymfaxe.livejournal.com]

Welcome to Sounis! Please stick around. :)

Thank you! I intend to. It seems like a very nice community indeed!

And thank you also for your kind words about the painting! And yes, our mind can indeed gloss things over as long as it isn't thrust into our view, but I'm glad it doesn't overpower the focus, that is Gen and his grace, despite it all. :D

[thelasteddis.livejournal.com]

I love this! I especially love the expression on his face (and how everyone sees it differently). For me, it looks as though he's trying to forget, and getting caught up in the acrobatics. It's really beautiful.

Plus Gen is marvelous. Very shiny.

[hrymfaxe.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I also love how everyone reads their own interpretation into the image - it is one of the most fun things about sharing art on the internet. :D And there is no right answer, so I love hearing them all, and seeing how they all can be true.

Gen is marvelous, so it is only fitting that he should be portrayed that way. ;) Thanks!

[gilpin25.livejournal.com]

YAY!♥

What an inspired title and idea: I love the suggestion of total frustration with the torn, scatttered parchment, and how he's resorted to doing something physical and something that is still so very much him. I can see the strength and steel in that one arm, which explains how it's so muscular by KoA, and the pose of the legs is like the nimble agileness of a dancer, adjusting his weight for finding perfect balance again. In several ways, of course.

The use of colour is wonderful, too, and I must put a word in for the slightly long and dishevelled hair, which looks great, even upside down! As do those trousers...

You've done a really wonderful job with this. Let's hope your muse(s) inspire many more. ;)

[hrymfaxe.livejournal.com]

YAY!!! ♥ back.

Thank you so much. For once, I'm happy about the title, and I think this is also the first time I have ever just thought of one, instead of spending more time on that than the actual drawing, as I usually do...

You have caught many of the things I was trying to do with this, and I love that you compare Gen to a dancer, because in my mind he is nimble and graceful and I really wanted this to reflect that. That despite what was taken from him, he is still himself. And I was also thinking about his muscular arm in KoA! He is totally training everytime someone thinks he is just sulking somewhere. ;)

The hair is all for you!!!

Thank you so much for a wonderful comment, and excuse the longwinded reply. :)

[ninedaysaqueen.livejournal.com]

Yay! Very niece! I always admire an artistic ability in others, for I can't draw a descent stick figure. Much love!

Welcome to the comm! Sounis is a very wonderful little corner of the internet.

*whispers*

Just between you and me, it's good you came bearing gifts, like I did. This gives you immunity from having to pass the secret 'are you worthy enough to be a member of Sounis' test.

It's so secret no one knows what it is.

[hrymfaxe.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! Gen appreciates all the attention too. ;)

And thank you for the welcome!

And I'm very glad I came bearing gifts too, then. Super sekrit worthiness rituals are intimidating! ;)

[tiegirl.livejournal.com]

I LOVE THIS. THE CAPS ARE STAYING ON FOR THIS ENTIRE COMMENT. THIS IS PURE WIN. Ok, I won't scream at you any more. I love this style. I guess it's just the watercolor-ness of it maybe, I don't know (not an artsy person). It reminds me of...GAH?! Forgot...no wait...Andrew Wyeth, that's it. Love, love love his hair and face and torso. You have captured Gen perfectly for me. Thank you Sooooo Much!

[hrymfaxe.livejournal.com]

CAPSLOCK IS UNDERRATED!! But shouting is exhausting to do in the long run. ;) Thank you for all your kind words - I was very happy with how the image came together as well. :D

Andrew Wyeth is quite a compliment! Thank you.

[tiegirl.livejournal.com]

Also love the title...perfect!

[hrymfaxe.livejournal.com]

As I said somewhere above, this was the first time I actually thought of a title and liked it, instead of cringing every time I saw it.... :D

[cabin-boy.livejournal.com]

Oooh this is so nice. Your lineart is fantastic- it seems so loose, yet detailed. Even the colors have a similar sort of freedom (watercolors<3).

I love the idea in general, too- I didn't even really notice the missing hand at first, just because the movement seems so natural. It's subtle; he's definitely working things out for himself here. It's kind of inspiring! XD

[hrymfaxe.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! I have worked a lot with my lineart, so I'm happy to have your compliments.

I was trying to decide what image to draw when this came into my head pretty much fully formed - and who was I to deny the muse? I really like the idea of Gen practicing in his room to regain his former strength and agility.

[gamwyn.livejournal.com]

I LOVE THIS. It's gorgeous, well done!!! More! More! :-) :-)

[hrymfaxe.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! There may be more. You never know. :)

[zeonn.livejournal.com]

This is amazing. Absolutely the best fanart I've ever seen for QofA. WOW. Mor Plz!! :D

[hrymfaxe.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! If the muse strikes again, I'll be sure to show it here. :D

[styromgalleries.livejournal.com]

That is lovely!! (and really hot XD) I really know nothing about these things, but I just love all the angles(?). His pose is great, I think that's what I'm wanting to say.

Very very nice! I hope you draw/paint more for Queen's Thief. ♥

[hrymfaxe.livejournal.com]

Gen is hot, so that is entirely fitting. ;) I really like how the pose came out as well, so thank you for pointing that out. :D

[diadactic.livejournal.com]

Wait- Gen wears pants? No way.

super sekrit worthiness test

[tiegirl.livejournal.com]

I think diadactic just passed the test...