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Description Even now, as she encountered a rough bit, she dabbed at the grain of his face and it aligned under her tingling touch.
     'You loved him, didn't you?'
     "Of course I did. Now stop asking about it."
Sometimes, when she worked on his face, he could feel her affection for the countenance she carved. His face was beardless now, and youthful. It was more in keeping with his voice and with whom he felt himself to be, and yet it made him squirmingly curious to know he wore the face of someone Amber loved. She would not speak of him but sometimes in the brushing of her fingertips, he glimpsed the man she saw in her mind.




Final version of this, the sketch from [link] this image. I wanted to paint it all up because I love the scene so much.

From Robin Hobb's Ship of Destiny, Amber and Fitzface!Paragon. Yeah I guess it's kind of a spoiler if you haven't read the Liveship books yet. Oh well, if you haven't read the books at all this probably is even more confusing

For those of you that don't know this much, Paragon is a Liveship, so yes he's alive, can move, steer himself, etc. Amber is... well... you'll just have to read all of the Realm of the Elderling books to understand her, she's far too complex and awesome for words.

DISCLAIMER: I know butts about ships and drawing them.


Haven't uploaded in awhile. I've been working on this off and on for like.. two months, and decide fuck it, it's done now. I've barely done any art at all over the summer, it's been really, really shitty. I miss drawing, but I just can't arse myself to do it. I don't know when my next upload will be.

Photoshoop and openCanvas 4 over a pencil drawing from May.
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Comments: 92

jdbee [2017-05-12 03:06:19 +0000 UTC]

This is making me all teary. I adore everything about it. 

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GreerP [2016-08-29 19:52:06 +0000 UTC]

beautiful

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Tikilights [2015-10-25 00:53:50 +0000 UTC]

Love! I've read all of the Fitz and Fool books out, but just now figured out that the Liveship Traders and Elderling series were part of the same world and time. So happy to know "Amber's" story now.

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CalyssMarviss [2015-10-13 01:45:12 +0000 UTC]

waw, waw, waw. so cool. and i've always loved those scenes. they were like pearls hidden in the Liveship oysters (that's right; i like oysters) and that was definitely a damn good metaphor !

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GoldenDrago [2014-08-16 14:30:49 +0000 UTC]

found that again after 2 or 3 years, still my favorite farseers series fanart. so amazing! 

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LostOddity [2013-07-19 19:41:59 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing! I love that you made Paragon look like a combination of ship and human, rather than just human. Gorgeous!

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liveoutloud91 [2013-04-04 03:22:57 +0000 UTC]

"There you go, confusing love with plumbing again."

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monsterlienchen [2012-11-16 23:27:25 +0000 UTC]

ow. that quote just made me cry..

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NefariousNebari [2012-10-25 12:09:08 +0000 UTC]

Paragon as a young Fitz... I had almost forgotten that! Thank you for comitting that memory to the stone for all to share

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maracuja4 [2012-08-18 15:53:14 +0000 UTC]

Robin Hobb is one of my absolutely favorite authors. I love your work! (Particularly the light reflecting off the water and the grain of the wood.) Great job!

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Aellcee [2012-08-05 16:53:53 +0000 UTC]

This is a spoiler I don't mind about discovering - it's so beautiful, I cant wait to read this scene.

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SexyTeeny [2012-06-12 23:33:21 +0000 UTC]

This was my favorite part of the whole set I cry every time I read it...this is beautiful. My waterworks started the second it caught my eye. Thank You.

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YukiOni [2012-04-29 13:14:35 +0000 UTC]

I couldn't believe my eyes when I stumbled upon this- Robin Hobb's Ship of Destiny fanart!!!<3333 I loved those 3 books soo much!

Amber looks amazing, maybe a bit younger than I expected. Paragon is-- is-- beautiful<3

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PaperandDust [2012-02-25 14:09:52 +0000 UTC]

So beautiful.

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KuroTsukiKun [2012-01-15 21:40:41 +0000 UTC]

Can't WAIT to get to this scene! I knew the Fool carved a Ship in Fitz's likeness, but only because Fitz flipped out about it in Fool's Errand...

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LeahPlainAndTallish [2011-11-18 08:38:10 +0000 UTC]

Amazing. Beautiful!

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Pyro-Lynx [2011-11-14 23:51:27 +0000 UTC]

This is gprgeous for someone who knows "butts" about drawing ships ^.^

Oh god spoilers....I've only read the 1st trilogy and Fool's Errand so far (because that's all we had in the library and I couldn't find it in bookshops ;_

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Pyro-Lynx In reply to Pyro-Lynx [2011-11-14 23:52:10 +0000 UTC]

Wtf happened >.> MY FAIS IS RUINED ;_;

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Christa-Kinde [2011-09-24 16:53:22 +0000 UTC]

Enthralling. You have a real knack for this, you know?

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the-anonymous-c [2011-09-19 06:05:34 +0000 UTC]

lol, FitzFace!Paragon . This is amazing!

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Carrime [2011-09-03 23:13:21 +0000 UTC]

Oh! Fitz-face Paragon! I loved this scene, I love these books! And your picture has done it justice! It's wonderful!

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Summervibes [2011-08-30 11:15:12 +0000 UTC]

Woooow!!! This is just the most beautiful fanart of Robin Hobb I've ever seen! Fitz's face is unbelievably gorgeous! And Amber/the Fool looks... just perfect <3 the look in her eyes is sooo tender, you just can feel her love for the man whose face she's carving ^^ and the colors are really amazing! and the texture of the drawing is amazing! The whole work is just amazing!!!

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Ginger-snuffkin [2011-07-15 07:43:19 +0000 UTC]

I'm in love with this pic!!!!! Colours, emotions... Great!!!

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promises-of-air [2011-07-08 14:32:48 +0000 UTC]

Ohh...wonderful! The sky and water make a wonderfully flowy backdrop, the water reflecting off of Paragon is beautiful, and overall this is a great depiction of the characters. One of my favorite series, so I was happily surprised to see art inspired by the books. And, yeah...the way you made the ship itself probably isn't technically correct, but it doesn't detract from the piece.

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promises-of-air In reply to promises-of-air [2011-07-08 14:38:11 +0000 UTC]

Heh, just noticed that you can even see the burns on Amber's hands and face--amazing eye for details there, and something that really helps this piece come to life.

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vtas [2011-05-02 10:16:04 +0000 UTC]

Oh man I HAVE YET TO READ THIS (having only finished Assassin's Apprentice series), but I adooooreeee Robin Hobb so much >_< and the excerpt omg *__* I want to read it so much!

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tigerwolves [2011-04-27 10:27:38 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful, I love how you've done the wood of the Liveship and the water especially. Robin Hobb is an amazing writer. Forever my favourite books. I hope she'll continue the Realm of Elderlings but I doubt it.

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jamoiya [2011-02-17 03:13:40 +0000 UTC]

This is indeed amazing dear!

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MikhailLifirenko [2010-12-19 01:28:02 +0000 UTC]

this is really cool

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jacmac [2010-12-13 16:28:21 +0000 UTC]

I have never read these books, but now I really want to. So beautiful.

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Sirbestonen [2010-12-09 20:13:45 +0000 UTC]

I love that

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irenadel [2010-10-10 17:46:57 +0000 UTC]

omg omg look at her smile! look at him smile! and the tenderness! T_T saoifnjweoifnwe! AUGH! Fitz you do not deserve her! D: I wish Paragon would squish your silly booty stupid Fitz!

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julius-seize-her [2010-10-09 23:20:10 +0000 UTC]

This is wonderful! One of my favourite series, you couldn't have done it more justice. <3

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JellyGuppy [2010-09-27 21:29:01 +0000 UTC]

WOW. That's all I can say. Definitely took me back to that exact scene, and I love Paragon. (He's still brilliant in the next dragon series, which you have to pick up if you haven't already). GORGEOUS, there's not enough Liveship fan art out there. You did both characters justice.

*happy prance*

SO GOOD.

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evilmeepits [2010-09-26 04:59:56 +0000 UTC]

This just blows my mind. I love the books by Robin Hobb, and im currently re-reading them all. I just finished Ship of Destiny, and this is a perfect tribute to the scene!

The characters are so spot on to how i imagine them, and the texture you gave Paragon is just amazing. I have to admit, the Fool is my favorite character in these trilogies, and you deffinatly do him/her justice! ( i personaly think of the Fool as a man )

Once again, just gorgeous!

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Moareigne [2010-07-21 23:08:01 +0000 UTC]

i LOVE you!This is one of the most wonderfull moments of the series. Fitz looks sweet and amber looks super ^^

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Jess-Derringer [2010-07-15 14:01:37 +0000 UTC]

Tch! Spoilers!!

I hasn't finished Fitzy's books yet, or even started the Liveships' or the Fool's stories. I've only just finished book two of Thymara and Sintara's story (Sintara is a MEGABITCH! -.-*), and I really wanna read book three, but its not out yet!!!!

Nice to know that Fitzchivalry was loved by somebody like 'Amber'

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justjingles [2010-07-14 01:40:17 +0000 UTC]

This has inspired me to start reading that series.

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Muyogeten [2010-06-16 11:37:45 +0000 UTC]

Its great x)

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littlepinkninja [2010-05-14 15:55:48 +0000 UTC]

Iv featured this in my journal =]
[link]
hope thats ok =]

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littlepinkninja [2010-04-25 15:39:20 +0000 UTC]

wow i love it! i love the relationship between paragon and amber, and you'v captured it brilliantly there =]

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eden-daintree [2010-04-20 15:13:44 +0000 UTC]

This is possibly the most amazing thing I've ever seen in my entire life! Paragon/Fitz's face is so completely perfect! And Amber/The Fool! By golly, you've just captured this scene so damn perfectly, I'm all teary-eyed and stuff!

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artbybluedaisy [2010-03-12 14:18:09 +0000 UTC]

Oh! Paragon. I love your depiction of this scene! Love the books.

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Jazzine [2010-03-12 01:51:32 +0000 UTC]

absolutely stunning work!

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Alloysius [2010-02-06 12:18:30 +0000 UTC]

I can't believe I haven't commented on this. I mean.... wow. I love Paragon's expression, it's like he's really enjoying himself there It's jut so gentle, which is amazing because your style is really lively and dynamic and still you manage to keep it so tender, almost sensual. Lovely job.





...and I really want to pinch Amber's butt...

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Asachou [2010-01-17 07:15:38 +0000 UTC]

Waow... So beautiful, i had a chill when i re-read the extract.
One of the best illustrations of The Liveship Traders <3

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KekPafrany [2009-12-31 13:42:12 +0000 UTC]

Amazing I love your work.

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Kairisia [2009-11-22 00:26:21 +0000 UTC]

damn it, i saw it once in the past and everytime when i look at your gallery this piece stun me for a moment. <3 it's... well, i just can't find the exact words D:.

just as the robin hobb books, your work make me feel those emotions that nothing else could. you're making your arts in a very hm... 'hobbish' style. you have that rare skill of showing true and pure emotions between fitz and fool, you know?

have you ever considered making a comic in hobb's universe? i think it'd be great to see a comic in your unique and wonderful style.

geez, haven't watch you yet? ;/ gonna do it now! xD

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Meena-Tsukino344 [2009-11-20 14:32:14 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely Beautiful!!!

I'd read the excerpt but I don't wana spoil too much of it... I love them! I hope theres a happy ending! :3

I should TOTALLY buy the Elderlings series and read them over Christmas break! I gotta finish Ship of Destiny too...

You've motivated me to continue reading (stopped because of the Satrap's Heart Companion turned evil person) I can't wait to finish now!!! =]

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Leopluridon [2009-11-15 15:36:25 +0000 UTC]

Oh my god, Im just absolutley stunned!!

I love these books more than anything and amber was y favourite throughout the whole series cos yes she is so awesome!!!

this brilliant aswell, the wood swirls and the face and all the little details and and and EVERYTHING!!

Okay im gonna stop now, before i start analsing the whole nine books right here

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