Happy 10 Years of RotG! • Tera S Art

Portrait of Jack Frost as he appears in the film Rise of the Guardians. He is smirking and standing in shadow, with the moon illuminated behind him. Portrait of Toothiana, the Tooth Fairy, as she appears in the film Rise of the Guardians. She is cast in shadow, standing in front of the moon. She has brown skin and all but her face is covered in yellow, green, and blue feathers. She has fairy wings. Digital painting portrait of Nicholas St. North, Santa Claus, as he appears in the film Rise of the Guardians. He is a large caucasian man with a black fur-lined coat and a black fur hat. He has dark bushy eyebrows and a long white beard. He is lit from behind by the moon. Digital painting portrait of the Sandman as he appears in the film “Rise of the Guardians.” He is a short, round, smiling man with very tall golden hair that curls at the ends, creating a slight star shape. He is wearing some pajamas made out of golden sparkling dream sand. Digital painting portrait of Pitch Black, the Boogeyman, as he appears in the film “Rise of the Guardians.” He is a tall, angular, pale man with bluish gray skin, golden eyes, and black hair. He’s wearing black robes. He’s lit from the back by a full moon.

Today marks ten years since Rise of the Guardians was released. I can and have talked the ear off of anyone who will listen about this movie.

Sometimes, I put it on just to look at all the textures and small details in the character designs. Sometimes, I put it on for comforting background noise. The books are whimsically strange and delightful with such lovely illustrations. I just love the characters, love the story, love that I can visit them for comfort and inspiration.

The Guardians brought magic back into my life, and I’ve been so glad to have them the last ten years. I’m sure these won’t be the last pieces of fan art I ever do (Jack is still one of my favorite characters to draw, you know he’ll be back), but I’m glad I got to finish these portraits to celebrate the film in time for its anniversary.

I believe, I believe, I believe.