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September 13, 2011
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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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Critique by *ShadowfaxNamarie Nov 7, 2011, 4:19:12 PM
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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Critique by ~Bonniemarie Sep 17, 2011, 12:06:03 PM
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: Love ~tommorage May 3, 2012  New member Professional Artist
Aragorn! Brilliant piece

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Mood: Wow! *Haqiqah Apr 18, 2012  New member Hobbyist Photographer
I love Viggo M. He's a favorite of mine for many reasons and this is outstanding.
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~TearsofEndearment Apr 15, 2012  Student Photographer
Amazing Work!!! WOW!!!

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~Jsmigle Apr 7, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Amazing artwork!!
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Mood: Joy ~dmkozicka Mar 19, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Very beautiful drawing.
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Mood: Joy ~Kis-Vyra Mar 12, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
the tshirt and the writings just compliment the realism in this work...awe-inspiring
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Mood: Amazed ~dalichild Mar 12, 2012
WOW!Great shading!It's so realistic!Keep up the good work.:aww:
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Mood: Wow! ~madeleineironique Feb 25, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
I really like Viggo. And this...
I have no words to say about it! AMAZING!
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Mood: Stunned ~Zaranin86 Feb 23, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
omg he is so real...so romantic....so hot o.o :wow: i'm falling in love :heart:__:heart:

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~ZuhaLoveMusic Feb 13, 2012  Student Interface Designer
gr8!

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