Tuesday, April 14, 2015

The WOVEN A to Z Challenge: L is for Lars!

I dedicate this A to Z Challenge to Tina Downey, one of the A to Z Challenge founders and one of the brightest bloggers who sadly left us last year. Harder still, she was in a secret support group that I'm part of. The best way I can honor Tina, who was excited about and never had the opportunity to read my debut, I've teamed up with Father Dragon to present short bios and character portraits from Woven. I'll write the bios and all art is created by Al Diaz. I hope you enjoy this visual tribute to our friend, Tina.

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L is for Lars

The strong and dependable blacksmith of Cobblestown, Lars is a hard working man who enjoys passing the time by telling tall tales. He keeps mostly to himself when not in his shop. Nels used to be his apprentice for a short time, and it is rumored that he has a liking for Nels's widowed mother. Time will tell if she ever returns his affections.
 
Tomorrow: M is for Mylan



I'm David, and "tell your mother I said hello!"

40 comments:

  1. She might be more relaxed and open now.
    Great drawing, Al!

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  2. He was such a nice guy. Probably one of the nicest in the book. Another good depiction querido dragon.

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    1. I don't know, he didn't have great things to say about that one group of people... :)

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  3. He does look like a strong and dependable guy. Hopefully Nels's mother returns his affections in the future. :)

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  4. Lars and I would be friends I think...

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  5. Not sure why, but I always enjoy reading about the blacksmith in stories. There is just something about them. Love the picture as well.

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  6. I enjoy passing the time by writing tall tales:) I do like a little romance in my novels.

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  7. Thanks for sharing! Neat drawing!

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  8. A dependable and honest blacksmith is good to have around.

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  9. Hi David .. I guess if you're the blacksmith - it doesn't really matter about the reality of your stories ... not many would cross you .. another great drawing .. cheers Hilary

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  10. Sure looks always ready to lend a helping hand

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  11. Sounds like a good guy. And a little romance is always nice.

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  12. I think Lars is in with a chance, Hes all thumbs up so that has to be good news.

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  13. Wonderful post and a great blog you have here.

    Yvonne.

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  14. Love the name of Lars and he seems a dependable sort and may know more than he lets on

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  15. Mmm... a blossoming romance in the 'woodworks'...?
    Great drawing! Father D is sooooooo talented!

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  16. I liked Lars, and truly hope he and Nels' mom get together! Great image of him, especially the smile... Lisa, co-host AtoZ 2015, @ http://www.lisabuiecollard.com

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  17. I rather thought she'd pass on Lars. He was kind, but she seemed so genteel.

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  18. Your snippets and Father Dragon's drawings fit soooo well together. Congratulations to you both.

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  19. Ha, before I saw the post, I was thinking it would be a good name for a blacksmith.

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  20. I love the blacksmith archetype. I do hope he hooks up with Nels' mom, as long as Nels is cool with it :)

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  21. Why is it that the name Lars is typically given to strong, valiant types?!
    Brandy from Brandy's Bustlings

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  22. Hope he gets the gal. Nice blog here. Thinking what name you have for Q and X, xander, Quinn,

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  23. Based on your love comment on my L post, I'm guessing the widow will come around. But then I'm a bit of a romantic.

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  24. Lars is a very nice guy... anyone with a hammer that size is a nice guy :)

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  25. Hi there! Blacksmiths are such powerful characters. A smithy is a vortex of power in my mind. Thank you so much for visiting my blog. Happy A to Z!

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  26. Someone replies with some weird crap up there! Haha! You should have that blacksmith tell them a story about no soliciting spam!!

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  27. This looks like an interesting story. I really like the illustrations! I never knew Tina, but it seems you are showing her great honor in doing this.

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  28. Great picture! Gotta admire a character who's a hard worker... :)

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  29. A teller of tall tales, but a hard worker. I take it he regales his customers with great stories then?
    Tasha
    Tasha's Thinkings | Wittegen Press | FB3X (AC)

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  30. Dear David,
    My nephew's name is Lars! Love Lars! He's a good man. Thanks for visiting my M is for MAT (FOOD) post.
    Hälsningar(Swedish=Best wishes),
    Anna

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