ART: When You Needed Saving [G] Gaius, Merlin

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Title: When You Needed Saving
Recipient: kriadydragon
Artist: Anon
Rating: G
Characters: Gaius, Merlin
Medium: Chalk pastel on black paper
Content Notes/Warnings: Gaius caring for an unconscious Merlin.
Artist's Notes: Happy Holidays, kriadydragon! I was delighted to draw on several of the elements in your signup, not least of which were hurt/comfort with an emphasis on comfort, helpless and hurt!Merlin, friendship, brotherly love, Arthur or someone else taking care of Merlin for a change, and sick Merlin being cared for by Arthur, one of the knights or Gaius. Title taken from The Decemberist's song, "Dear Avery," which always makes me think of Gaius and Merlin.






Also on AO3: http://archiveofourown.org/works/1053163

Comments

[unbidden-truth.livejournal.com]

This is absolutely gorgeous. I love the medium used, the use of shadows and shading, and especially love the scene you depicted. I can see Gaius's concern for Merlin! A really lovely piece!

[altocello.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! I adore chalk pastels on dark paper, it's my new favorite thing. And I enjoyed getting to find a moment that really encapsulated one of my favorite relationships in the show. I'm so glad that came across! <3