Glorfindel

I had heard about Glorfindel when someone complained Arwen had taken his place
When I read the books, I realized why people were so upset! He's a fantastic character.
I had toyed with designing a costume from scratch (not based on the movies) and since
I loved this elf the most from the books, that was the one I wanted to do.

THEN! The decipher card came out with Jarl Benzon holding Haldir's sword. Which increased
my fascination with Glorfindel and many jokes and a good cartoon from Criz came out of it.

When I was asked to put together a skit for TFF Opening Ceremony, I knew I wanted to include
something about Glorfindel being cut out, and when I was told Jarl was up for a role, I set about
to make that costume I had been thinking about! THANKFULLY he and I are about the same size
so I was able to make it to fit both of us...

Here it is...

Photos provided courtesy of Ian Smith (used by permission)
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Photo by Criz (used by permission)
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I also heard that Alan Lee and John Howe were going to judge the art contest at TFF
And so I went about portraying my favorite scene - not in the book, but implied.

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I'd like to do another larger water color or with pencils
as the small version didn't come out as well as I would have liked.