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Edit: Just made a few changes that I've been wanting to make for the past 2 years, but just never got around to doing, so finally here it is, new & revised!

Another work in my viking theme :)

'Alone he stands in the doorway
His family still asleep
Gazing at the starlit horizon
And the moonsparkling sea
When dawn comes he must leave them
His home, his children and loved
For his destiny beyond those waves
Known only to the Norns

He's already dressed ready to leave
His four friends are waiting by the shore
Each with a dragon ship
And one hundred men prepared for war

He returns to his bed kissing
His sleeping wife goodbye
And as he leaves his youngest son
A tear rolls from his eye'

- part of song by the band Amon Amarth


I really love this piece, not only because the model is my man, but also because of my heartfelt and strong bond with the ancient history of the Scandinavians - My people.

I have ancestors in amongst others, Scotland and norway as well as Denmark.

My oldest (certain; mentioned more than 2 independent sources) ancestor was Rognvald "The Wise" Eysteinsson... Earl of More, Romsdal & Orkney.
- Born about 830 Maer, Nord Trondelag, Norway
- Died 890/94 Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland.

[link]

My mother has studied geneology for more than a decade as a hobby..



:star: Available as art prints here: [link]



Other Nordic inspired Art Works:




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Credit:

Model: My man - stock can be found at *mizzd-stock
Helmet: Photo that was given to me by the dear *MADmoiselleMeli
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*Reikullyst Nov 8, 2012   General Artist
It was excellent before but is even more impressive now! Very nice work. Full of feeling and true meaning. :sun:
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`IdaLarsenArt Nov 17, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
:aww: Thank you :love:
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*Reikullyst Nov 18, 2012   General Artist
Very welcome! :)
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!8luke8 Oct 7, 2012
epic
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`IdaLarsenArt Oct 8, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
Thanx :love:
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Mood: Love *tamaraR Jun 25, 2012   Digital Artist
Congratulations! :party:
Your work :deviation: has been nominated for artwork of the week in :iconcloser-to-divine: .
People can vote for your work to become artwork of the week here [link]
You may not ask people to vote for you.
Good luck! :)
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`IdaLarsenArt Jun 25, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
:aww: Thank you - its an honour :love: :hug:
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~AlphaEN Jun 21, 2012
So far this is one of my most favorite works on DA! Enthralled with Scandinavian mythology and Vikings! Would love to feature The Raid on my site [link] with credits and link back to you.
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`IdaLarsenArt Jun 21, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
:aww: Thank you so much for the kind words :love:
Oh and sure, a feature like that would be appreciated :)
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~AlphaEN Jun 22, 2012
[link] Thank you for sharing!
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