I have left a comment before, but after reading your interview I find myself looking at this illustration again.



To me this creation is one of those that are very influential in the art field, those few that are without a peer, like some memorable and unique depictions of Ted Nasmith and Alan Lee. I cannot imagine a finer one to depict this moment. There are a few other versions of Varda that have come to be over the years, and though great skill is in them, to me it seems that they (save one perhaps from what I seem to recall) do not capture that 'feeling', or impression I get from the books. Yet you have managed to reflect this.



For my part I hold this as your greatest, most powerful Tolkien depiction. There is just something to it that I find it surpasses in concept, vision, realism, and beauty, all other versions.



This version of Varda is peerless; unique like the silmarils of Feanor; like the beauty of Luthien fairest child in the World. Worthy of the magnificence and deepness of Tolkien's legendary mythos.



You are greatly gifted and I hope one day you may find a little spare time to join us in LotRO and Laurelin. The online visual recreation of Tolkien's Middle-earth.



Truly well done once more. *bows head in reverence of this work*