Wednesday, June 06, 2007

Malay Warrior


Been very busy this week working on few illustrations. Anyway, managed to do quick pencil sketch of Stephen Rahman-Hughes who acted as Hang Tuah, the legendary Malay Warrior, in a local musical theatre "Puteri Gunung Ledang".

We, the Malays, regard Hang Tuah as our traditional hero. Hang Tuah was noted to be a courageous warrior and a symbol of loyalty to the throne. He proved his loyalty when he killed his best friend, Hang Jebat, who rebelled against his sultan.

The headgear and the costume is still widely used today as traditional bridal costumes.

8 comments:

Ces Adorio said...

"...killed his best friend"! Oh my, hoever, this is a great portrait illustration. He (actor) is rather cute.

emilayusof said...

He is super-handsome, Ces! Just google his name and you will see what I mean!

pati said...

Awesome, Emila!

I love when I see something different from the usual great stuff, and is still excellent :D

mrana said...

This is really cool Emila! WIsh I'd thought of it!

mike r baker said...

Excellent rendering, Emila! He looks very confident. I suppose he's very handsome - I wouldn't know. I don't swing that way. Not that there's anything wrong with that! ;)

I always enjoy your work, Emila!

Catalina Alvarez said...

Handsome and I'm sure he is a gentleman!
Great work Emila.
Cata.

valerie walsh said...

Interesting story, love the perspective and beautifully rendered!

Jeffrey Morgan said...

This is very striking...I like the way the shadows focus attention on the face