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is a Danish-American actor, poet, musician, photographer and painter. He made his film debut in Peter Weir's 1985 thriller Witness, and subsequently appeared in many notable films of the 1990s, including The Indian Runner (1991), Carlito's Way (1993), Crimson Tide (1995), The Portrait of a Lady (1996), G.I. Jane (1997), A Perfect Murder (1998), and A Walk on the Moon (1999).

Mortensen made his major breakthrough in 2001 with the epic film trilogy The Lord of the Rings. In 2005, Mortensen won critical acclaim for David Cronenberg's crime thriller A History of Violence. Two years later, another Cronenberg film Eastern Promises (2007) earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Other well-received films in recent years have included Appaloosa (2008) and the 2009 film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's novel The Road.

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I am so inspired when looking at a piece like this one. This goes beyond pure talent. The drawing is rendered in a most stunning pose. There is so much detail going on here that you really have to take the time to look at this to really grasp the beauty of it. The highlights and dark tones are just spot on. Wonderful to view..amazing details just make this work stand out. It is almost photographic. I love that the whole frame is also used..fore ground and back ground are blending in perfectly. The deep tones just let the suddenness of the white highlights glow through.


Wonderful piece. Thank you for sharing this and the work you did on it.
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One of the things I love most about this skecth is the sepia tone it has. It sets it apart from other portraits that are usually just black and white and grey toned. The colour gives it a different mood, almost like it's from an old movie or a film noir.

The technique and skill of the artist is just brilliant, the shading and lighting of the skin is so accurate and smooth. The detail is so fine, from his stubble, to his frown lines, to Viggo's distinctive dimple in his chin, the artist has captured them all perfectly. The writing on his shirt is clear and neat and you can distinguish that he is leaning against wood.

The artist has picked a lovely photo, the fact that you can just see his profile and he is not looking at the viewer adds a certain poignancy, makes it seem he is in his own little world.
The way the artist has portrayed the lighting is very skilful and just adds more beauty to this wonderful portrait.
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Mood: Bliss ~EthanolRabbit 4 days ago  New member
The lighting and setting really set the mood! As the viewer, I'm drawn in to examine the strong contours of his face (mostly the forehead because I have a thing of foreheads ^^;) And the patience you must have to create such a brilliant homage to the actor must be endless :)
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*Okashy Mar 25, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
looks very realistic
very nice drawing style
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:iconendlessdrama:
Amazing portrait!
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:iconfelix-alvarez:
Ohhhh great work.
Congrat
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~Music---Junky Oct 17, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Oh my God. This is one of my all time favorites of yours... I'm a huge fan, your work is fantastic!
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:iconjos2507:
gorgeous portrait !
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Mood: Love ~YuSePe Oct 10, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Re groso


fucking amazing
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~CHOP47 Aug 21, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
This is so awesome! It looks so real! Great job, the combination of the lighting on his face and the background really make the subject stand out and really pop. Amazing work on the hair too! I've noticed you are spectacular with hair in you sketches. I'm learning just looking at you work!
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~violetmirage Aug 12, 2012  Student Traditional Artist
Wow, this is perfection - great work! :D
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