Art Rec: Sad Sholto

[swissmarg]

Title: Sad Sholto
Artist: bluebellofbakerstreet
Characters: Major James Sholto, Gen
Rating: Not rated, mild nudity
Warnings: None
Verse: BBC

Reccer's comments: As a minor character, James Sholto does not have much fanart dedicated to him, and what there is, tends to depict him as a soldier, virtually to the exclusion of any other aspects of his character. In this beautifully intimate piece, the artist has approached James as a man first, his masculinity clearly on display without being tawdry or gratuitous. His scars are prominent, and he is turned away from the observer as if shy or even ashamed of them, yet his full-sleeve tattoos are proudly worn. Their vibrant colors draw the eye, and along with the intricate motifs of flowers and Celtic knots, rendered in the artist's typical painstaking, delicate brushstrokes, provide a stark contrast to the otherwise staid, understated image. All of the symbols surely give insight to the complex character who normally hides behind the uniform, here revealed for our perusal and speculation.

Comments

[rachelindeed.livejournal.com]

Wow, so melancholy and beautiful. Thanks for the rec! Interesting to see the caduceus among his tatoos.

[swissmarg]

I imagine it's a hint at Jolto. But maybe also something about Sholto himself, who knows? It's fun to think about anyway. :)

[bk7brokemybrain.livejournal.com]

That is beautiful. Is there any link to the related story yet? The art makes me want to read some Sholto.

[swissmarg]

No, I don't think the story has begun posting yet.