TTT 28: Oberyn Martell; The Red Viper

I know we say this every time "oh this is one of my favorite characters", but this week's TTT highlights a character that showcases my FAVORITE house/ region in A Song of Ice and Fire:

     The Prince of Dorne, from House Martell; Oberyn Martell.

   THE RED VIPER

Lithe as a snake, deadly and venomous as the vipers under the sands of Dorne. Oberyn is quick to anger and horrible in his wrath. Having studied at the Citadel in Olde Towne, Oberyn has learned the arts of poison and venom. (Much to the chagrin of the Lannisters)

 His actions and endings are one of the catalysts to bringing House Martell and Dorne into the war....albeit slowly.
There's so much I'd love to draw on this guy, but here he is, ready for his duel with the Mountain. "The Snake jumps over the Mountain."

  UNBOWED 

  UNBENT 

  UNBROKEN

TTT 27: Mance Rayder

Ahoy.
So it's been a while. Projects, work and other obstacles.
But we're back with one of my favorite characters; Mance Rayder

 Mance Rayder is the King Beyond the Wall, but nothing like other kings. Rough, unattractive, and seemingly unassuming. I pictured him as fierce as a wilding and solemn as one who's walked The Wall and seen the impending doom of the White Walkers.

No crown or jewels for this King, only iron, snow and a yard of red thread.

 

 Was experimenting with a quick way to make some colors look 'bronze-ish' and hope they worked.

 Wait till you get a load of Casey's "Mance"

 here's the original drawing.