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THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER (2022 - PRESENT)

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Nous présenterons ce livre vendredi à la Bibliothèque de Saint-Brieuc (détails plus bas : [FR]).

[ENG] Here is the Arts & Crafts version, entirely handcrafted, of my art book Forgotten Gods. We printed it with Psyché, using our own presses on Vélin d'Arches paper. Each design in the book was then screen-printed by hand with gold and colored inks, with up to five different screen-printing passes depending on the complexity of the pages.

Once the sheets were folded and gathered into signatures, Sophie Charlot, a Meilleur Ouvrier de France, meticulously bound them by hand. Belfea Archerie created all the leather parts and applied the dyes. Together, we assembled the covers on the book bodies bound by Sophie, and I gilded the cover with gold leaf (using three different shades of 22-23k gold).

Finally, I made the wooden cases and covered them with fabric. We then attached the clasp and the repoussé leather medallion, dyed by Belfea and gilded by me.

All the illustrations were printed using our presses; they are fine art prints on velvet-finish paper. With Psyché, we enhanced about thirty of them with gold (using several shades of 22-23k gold) to match the appearance of the original artworks. These illustrations were then hand-glued and protected with tracing paper, also hand-glued by Psyché and me.

King of Gods has represented a significant part of my work in recent years. It has been a passionate and enriching adventure, in the true spirit of the Arts & Crafts movement and in the footsteps of the Kelmscott Press. Thank you to everyone who worked on this book.

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[FR] Ce vendredi, à 18h30, à la Bibliothèque de Saint-Brieuc, nous animerons une table ronde avec Psyché Ophiuchus, Belfea Archerie et Sophie Charlot. Nous y parlerons de notre travail et présenterons cet exemplaire exceptionnel de Forgotten Gods, que nous avons réalisé ensemble, de manière artisanale.

Voici la version Arts & Crafts, entièrement réalisée à la main, de mon livre d'art Forgotten Gods. Nous l'avons imprimé avec Psyché, avec nos propres presses, sur du papier Vélin d'Arches. Chaque motif du livre a ensuite été sérigraphié par nos soins avec des encres dorées et colorées, jusqu'à cinq passages de sérigraphie différents selon la complexité des pages.

Une fois les feuilles pliées et rassemblées en cahiers, Sophie Charlot, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, s'est chargée de les relier méticuleusement à la main. Belfea Archerie a réalisé toutes les parties en cuir, ainsi que leurs teintures. Nous avons monté ensemble les couvertures sur les corps de livres reliés par Sophie, et j'ai doré la couverture à la feuille d'or (avec trois nuances différentes d'or 22-23 carats).

Enfin, j'ai fabriqué les coffrets en bois et les ai recouverts de toile. Nous avons pu fixer le fermoir et le médaillon en cuir repoussé et teint par Belfea, que j'avais également doré à l'or.

Toutes les illustrations ont été imprimées avec nos presses ; ce sont des tirages d'art fin sur du papier au fini velours. Avec Psyché, nous en avons rehaussé une trentaine à l'or (plusieurs nuances d'or 22-23 carats différentes) pour restituer le rendu des œuvres originales. Ces illustrations ont finalement été collées à la main, et protégées par un calque, également collé à la main par Psyché et moi-même.

Le King of Gods a représenté une partie importante de mon travail ces dernières années. Cela a été une aventure passionnante et très enrichissante, dans la pure tradition des Arts & Crafts et dans l'esprit de la Kelmscott Press. Merci à toutes les personnes qui ont travaillé sur ce livre.

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b&w sketch

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Adar costume

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he's so ajskanjdjwkdjxkqj 🫦

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In the hallowed lands of Valinor, Adar stands as he once was—untouched by time, in his purest form. Whether it be his soul, reborn after death, or the echo of who he once was, he shines with the beauty and grace of his origin. A moment of peace, a fleeting glimpse of the first light that touched his spirit

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THE RINGS OF POWER. S2.E5 - Halls of Stone. | S2.E7 - Doomed to Die.

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insp

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THE BOSS WAITS AND SEES...

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This man just does something for my soul. ❤️❤️❤️

#i will never get tired of looking at this man

#I don’t have daddy issues, I have solutions.

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Adar and Step-Dadar Post🖤

Can we just talk about how Sam was so careful to match the same body movements, voice, and demeanor that Joseph Mawle brought to Adar's character in the first season?

Clearly they are different actors and that is so apparent, but I appreciate when I see one artist respect and preserve another's work so precisely. Losing the opportunity to have Joseph return for season two was a HUGE blow and I don't think I'll ever fully recover from that news. That being said, seeing what I've seen from teasers and interviews with Sam regarding his casting, I feel comfortable trusting him with Adar's character.

It's clear to me that Sam and Joseph (as also mentioned in an interview) know each other and have worked together before. Sam has ensured that Joseph's work in season one has carried over. And although obviously his interpretation of Adar may be slightly different than Joseph's, you can see he has paid attention to Joe's performance in season one and made it a part of his own.

Personally, I feel like Joseph Mawle was absolutely perfect for this role and I am still shocked with his exit from ROP. Adar was a new original character he put a lot of time and research into on top of his acting. Sam has my respect for stepping in as Step-Dadar, but I will always be partially biased in terms of who I prefer as my favorite uruk.

Thank you Sam Hazeldine for honoring Joseph's portrayal with your performance as Adar. We put our trust in you for season two! 🖤

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Rings of Power - Adar & Galadriel

"Sauron is my enemy as much as yours. I can help you destroy him."

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Joseph Mawle, his acting is, and will remain, one of the best of his generation. A great actor can be recognized by the love and emotion he arouses in his audience. Mission accomplished.

Adar is an archetype that no one can fight against. Joseph Mawle gave an incredible dimension to this character but it is not limited to that. The response he generated proves that he was able to awaken buried memories and emotions in us.

This is what a great actor means to me. A modern-day shaman. And what's more, he's a beautiful soul, close to his audience, a rare quality !

The Cinema is not just about the actors, there is also the production which is very important. His view of the world could prove very interesting.

We wish you a beautiful and long career . Sometimes patience is necessary but it is to better prepare youself. We wish you the best.

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Thanks to you Sweet Dark Sister and your Beautiful Artwork 🖤

I've been exploring new techniques and experimenting with different brushes.Embracing change and stepping out of my comfort zone has been an incredible journey. I hope you enjoy this new direction as much as I do🖤

P.S. Thank you so much @circe007 ,for the inspiration🖤

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