Inspired, but not limited by Tolkein's works, I wanted to paint a variation on the "faces of nature". This Old Man has a natural but obvious face in the painting, but he really comes to life when you add the mask!

This is a part of the Eldritch Muse project, and one part of three which makes up the whole. To view the completed work (when it is finished) visit his page at www.eldritchmuse.com/gallery/oldman/oldman.html.