Merlin's magic another epic fail by rnng (pg)

[yue_ix]

Fandom: Merlin BBC
Characters/Pairing/Other Subject: Arthur, Merlin
Content Notes/Warnings: n/a
Medium: digital painting
Artist on DW/LJ: rnng
Artist Website/Gallery: the only place I could find the most of this artist's art is through their tag on Drawmelot: rnng (which excludes this one drawing, but includes the rest I've seen from this artist. I really recommend them all!)
Why this piece is awesome: I want to rec this artists for their clean, fine lines, beautiful shadows, expressive faces, and talent with composition. This piece goes through a story with a thousand different moods, depending on how you want to view them, always with a little twist at the end - and I want to view them all. My usual favourite is how Arthur tries to do the good thing and not peek, but is completely unable to resist. When I'm moodier, I wonder if he's just discovered Merlin's magic, and discovering Merlin at a new angle (in several ways) while also recognizing the person he's always known. Have I mentioned it's completely gorgeous, carefully detailed and great realistic portraits with a definite style?

Link: http://community.livejournal.com/merlinxarthur/2357510.html (click on the image twice to see it in full)