Very Late for Dinner

 A long time ago, I posted a drawing. I had hastily taken a picture of it, and filled it with so many things that it was impossible to see. Then, I decided to retake the picture, but forgot about it for the longest time. Finally, here it is, still hard to discern. I've since learnt that a light pencil, while easy to erase, is also easy to miss.

 

At the Gates of Redwall

The Abbey of Redwall is a safe-haven for critters everywhere. It was built from red sandstone long ago, and there is has stood since. Inside lie friends, food, a cozy fire, and tales waiting to be told by any well-travelled visitor or elder.

    Many Redwallers have ventured off to faraway lands, and returned to Redwall after their many adventures. I imagined one such lonely warrior walking down a road, that led through Mossflower wood, and up to the gate. His pack, though empty of any good food since yesterday, lies heavy on his shoulders; his cloak is dusty from all the walking; his sandals are worn, and wet from wading through that stream; but his love for home drives him on. This piece is called 'On the Road to Redwall.'

 

Here are the gates into Redwall, surrounded by Mossflower woods.

 

I imagined the gates being battered and old, after keeping out Redwall's enemies for so long. Many have wished and tried to conquer Redwall and end the peace.

But I also imagined the gates being heavy, sturdy, and impenetrable, always standing to protect the good creatures of Mossflower wood. 

In my opinion, the Redwall Saga are classic tales, and I almost wish I had discovered them sooner, so I could have enjoyed reading them before I turned my attention to larger, much fatter books. But for now, I look forward to going back and reading my favourites from the series.

 

Gandalf the Grey

 

The Nine Pursue the One

   "The Riders seemed to sit upon their great steeds like threatening statues upon a hill, dark and solid, while all the woods and land about them receded as if into a mist." (The Fellowship of the Ring, Book 1, Chapter 12: Flight to the Ford, pg.278.)

This painting was done some time ago. It was inspired by the corresponding scene in Peter Jackson's film.

Misty Valley

Smoke and dust rise in the valley. The angry dragon bursts its flames onto the rocky terrain. A soldier walks along the mountains and watches the chaos. The sky becomes dark with smouldering flames that ignite the mist. So does this land gains its name; Misty Valley, the land of awoken dragons.

Flame Piercer

     

          This knight rushes into a battle to slay the dragon with only his horse and spear. This drawing is called flame piercer, since the spear has the ability to puncture the heart of the flame, and cut through the scaly skin of the dragon. The flames ignite the knights anger, and he will fight the dragon till the end; till either death, or victory.