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Thanks to Esther for my/Grati’s nomination for
Congratulations to Richard Armitage, 2015 Olivier Awards Best Supporting Actor Nominee for his portrayal of John Proctor in The Old Vic’s 2014 production of Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible”
Gratiana Lovelace Stories on Wattpad
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“A Lonesome Lord” (2023), by Gratiana Lovelace; Right click on the image to open a new tab and link to the start of my new Regency romance on my Wattpad site:
“A Castle Wedding for Christmas 2” (2022) is a fan fic sequel of mine. Click on the image below to go to it on my Wattpad site:
“Winter Rental”, a new contemporary romance by Gratiana Lovelace (2022); click on the image to go to my story in my Wattpad site:
“Seeking the Niceties of Marriage” by Gratiana Lovelace (2021); click the image to link to my story on my Wattpad site
“Encouragement” (Book 1, 2016), a Regency Love Story by Gratiana Lovelace
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“Expectations” (Book 2, 2018 – 2019; the sequel to “Encouragement”); link to my story at my Wattpad site
“A Magnificent Love”, is a an original contemporary romance of mine on my Wattpad site:
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“Love in the Great Pine Woods”, an original love story by Gratiana Lovelace for 2015-2016
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“N&S: John Thornton, Love Lessons” is my multi-generational fan fic romance completed on my Wattpad site in October 2014.
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“Fire & Ice” (Revised for Wattpad, 2015), by Gratiana Lovelace
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“Lost & Found” (Revised on Wattpad, 2014), this is one of my original contemporary romances, Gratiana Lovelace
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“Somerset: A Time to Love” by Gratiana Lovelace (2017)
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“Sir Guy’s Atonement” (Book 3) on my Wattpad site (a Wattys Awards 2015 Nominee):
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“Thorin’s Dream of Love”, a 2013 short story by Gratiana Lovelace
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“Of Magic & Mistletoe” (2020) by Gratiana Lovelace; click on the image to go to my story on my Wattpad site
“Standring’s Christmas Wish”, 2018 holiday short story; link to my story at my Wattpad site
For me, before there was Daniel, before there was Kenneth, before there was Proctor, before there was Gary, before there was Thorin, before there was Porter, before there was Lucas, before there was Sir Guy, before there was Harry, before there was John Standring, there was Richard Armitage as John Thornton in North & South (2004).
Click on this lovely gif by Reema to go to her Tempella Tumblr post with my own and other "North & South" Fan Fics linked.
Something About Love by GratianaL is now also on Tumblr
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Keep Calm Ladies, Richard Armitage is Smiling
His smiles are so joyous, I couldn't resist making this little graphic. Click on the image to download a copy.
Congratulations to Richard Armitage! 2015 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actor winner for his role of Thorin Oakenshield in “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies”!
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“THAUJ” NYC Premiere with Richard Armitage December 6, 2012
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The Anglophile Channel’s 2013 Favorite British Artist Richard Armitage Interview, all 5 Parts: Teaser, 1, 2, 3, and Outtakes
Click on the image to go to Grati's blog post #525 with links for all of The Anglophile Channel videos of the Richard Amitage Interview.
“The Crucible” will be available for download starting March 17, 2015 per Digital Theatre
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The Crucible: IN CONVERSATION with Richard Armitage at The Old Vic on September 2, 2014
Click on the image to go to Richard Armitage Net's annotated transcript from "Richard Armitage In Conversation" about his role in The Crucible at The Old Vic in London.
Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield Orcrist Swordplay gif by Midnightxsun
With a warrior's skill, Thorin demonstrates his graceful yet deadly finesse.
“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,” December 2013
Thorin Oakenshiedl (portrayed by Richard Armitage) and his band continue their quest to reclaim their homeland. Let none dare get in their way--not even a dragon. (Click on the image to go to The Hobbit movie site for up to date news and resources.)
“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” 2013 Official Trailer#1
Click on the RANet Cap (cropped) of Richard Armitage portraying Thorin Oakenshield to go to the trailer.
Richard Armitage 2012 Portraits by Robert Ascroft at RANet
Talented, charming, confident, philanthropic, handsome, gentlemanly, and kind--Richard Armitage possesses all of these qualities and more. Click on the image to download it. Then to see it and other Richard Armitage portraits, visit the RANet Promo Portraits 2012 Gallery at www.RichardArmitageNet.com
“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – Official Trailer 2 [HD]”, Warner Brothers; “Loyalty, Honor, A Willing Heart. I can ask no more than that.”
Click on the image (RANet #38) of Thorin Oakenshield (portrayed by Richard Armitage) to go to "The Hobbit" Trailer #2
“THAUJ” Tokyo Premiere where Richard Armitage displayed elegance, grace, and poise
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“THAUJ” London Premiere with Richard Armitage looking quite the sophisticated and elegant gentleman December 12, 2012
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NYC 2012 RIchard Armitage Portraits
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Richard Armitage portraying Thorin Oakenshield cover of Empire magazine, 10/24/12
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“THAUJ” Toronto Premiere with Richard ArmitageDec. 03, 2012
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“THAUJ” Wellington World Premiere with Richard Armitage on November 28, 2012 shared by RANet
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Richard Armitage interviewed about portraying Thorin Oakenshield in “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” in Accion, Nov2212
Photo image is courtesy of RANet. For this interview and other Hobbit film intervies, click on the image to go to the Accion magazine's December Issue Hobbit Articles.
The New Hobbit Dwarfs Group Portrait, 9/27/12 (A “Bag End” dozen?)
Courtesy of The Hobbit Facebook Albums page
The “Young Prince” Thorin Oakenshield (as Portrayed by Richard Armitage in “The Hobbit”)
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Richard Armitage from his July 2011 Recognise Magazine photo shoot
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Richard Armitage Portrait (with NZ fan Catherine) from the Isaac Theatre Royal Benefit June 23, 2012
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Category Archives: Portraits
RAC Website closing June 20th, downloads available until then, May 26, 2023 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1522)
Another “end of an era” with the news that the wonderful RAC Richard Armitage Central database website will close June 20th, 2023. The RAC resources will be much missed! Yet it is wonderful of the RAC Admins to let Richard … Continue reading
MCM–#RichardArmitage teasing new project with beard growth, May 22, 2023 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1521)
Richard Armitage is such a jolly tease! Ha! The caption for his newest selfie [below] proclaims that he is “growing the beard [again], for a reason”. Hmmm. What new project might he be alluding to? Time will tell. Wishing everyone … Continue reading
THTHT—Richard Armitage contemplative Sir Guy BW portrait, November 22, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1490)
Thanks to TeresaA. for resharing her Nov.19, 2016 FB post of this wonderfully contemplative BW portrait of the multi-talented British actor/writer/producer Richard Armitage as Sir Guy of Gisborne in extreme closeup by Nightshadow! Oh those eyes! Sighhh! Wishing everyone a … Continue reading
THUD Thursday! New silver fox Richard Armitage Selfie in front of the Agrippa Pantheon in Rome, November 10, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1488)
Thanks to Teresa Armitage for sharing RABulgaria’s recent new Richard Armitage selfie portrait! The multi-talented British actor/author/producer Richard Armitage is such a silver fox! And he’s standing in front of the Marcus Agrippa Pantheon in Rome! Talk about atmosphere! Wishing … Continue reading
New Richard Armitage portrait in wide ranging Hello Magazine interview article, October 30, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1486)
Gorgeous Richard Armitage portrait via Hello Magazine’s October 27th wonderful wide ranging interview (see image below). And thanks to Robin Lynn Thomsen for pointing me to it! And British actor/writer/producer Richard Armitage is such a self-effacing, humble guy (see an … Continue reading
THTHT: A new Richard Armitage pix! September 06, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1476)
Thanks to RABulgaria for sharing these new pix of the talented British actor Richard Armitage! #RalphFiennes and #RichardArmitage attended the Opening Night performance of "Nureyev Legend and Legacy" at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 5 September 2022 in … Continue reading
Richard Armitage young at heart & mind wallpaper quote, June 20, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1462)
Love this wonderful Richard Armitage wallpaper quote! He is so young at heart and in mind! Thanks to ArmitageKat for sharing! Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, & peaceful day! Hugs & Love! Grati ;-> Just because. #RichardArmitage💜 #Same🤷♀️ pic.twitter.com/b20bDGTmBE — … Continue reading
Richard Armitage Selfie from France is SAL blog’s June 2022 wallpaper, June 12, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1461)
Stun Day Sunday! When I first saw this Richard Armitage selfie from last May (above) with him farewelling France after he finished filming his latest tv miniseries “Damage”, I knew that it had to be my June 2022 wallpaper and … Continue reading
February weather blowing in Winter snow and sleet—with Richard Armitage cozy by the fire, by Gratiana Lovelace February 01, 2022 (Post #1444)
We’re deep into the bitterly cold Winter season where I live. And we’re due for some heavy snow and sleet the next three days. 8 to 12 inches might not seem like much, but the blustery 40 mph winds whip … Continue reading
Richard Armitage Nobleman Magazine interview portraits; and Grati’s January 2022 wallpaper, January 05, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1437)
In Nobleman Magazine’s new interview promoting Harlan Coben’s latest Netflix mystery series “Stay Close”, we also find a wonderful bounty of new portraits of the multi-talented British actor Richard Armitage: Each of these three new portrait images … Continue reading
Richard Armitage in action as the Photographer Ray in “Stay Close”, November 24, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1426)
Though I’m very much looking forward to viewing Netflix upcoming “Stay Close” miniseries starring Richard Armitage, James Nesbit, and Cush Jumbo, I’m not fond of the dark green lighting in the scene still pix (below, top). original image And so … Continue reading
A Virtual Halloween Party with Richard Armitage Characters, October 31, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1422)
Happy Halloween! Over the years, I have attended several Halloween parties/events and was costumed quite amusingly. I usually liked/like to go for the laugh. My earliest recollection of being in a Halloween costume was likely the polka dot clown … Continue reading
Man of the Cloth Crush Monday! Our first good look at Richard Armitage as Fr. Quart, October 18, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1421)
The oh so talented, tall, and too hottt to handle British actor Richard Armitage casually leaning against a marble column in the images below as Fr. Quart in The Seville Communion/The Man from Rome is definitely going to send many … Continue reading
Richard Armitage bts image filming as Fr. Quart from The Seville Communion via Guylty, October 07, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1418)
The Man from Rome is in Seville https://t.co/NL38ZT9HMi — Sonja 🌞 /zɔn ja/ (@GuyltyPleasure) October 6, 2021 And be sure to also follow the link to Guylty’s blog post about the bts filming of The Man from Rome/The Seville Communion. For … Continue reading
Celebrating Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield with my sidebar’s October 2021 Wallpaper, October 02, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1417)
October is a busy month for Durin Dwarves in The Hobbit trilogy of films (2012,2013, & 2014), and for the talented British actor Richard Armitage (see below in September 2010, via RAnet): who portrayed Thorin Oakenshield in The Hobbit trilogy … Continue reading
THUD Thursday! Richard Armitage grimacing handsomely in Love3! September 30, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1416)
Can the multi-talented British actor Richard Armitage as Kenneth in Act 2 of 2016’s Love, Love, Love play still be oh so handsome while grimacing? Yes he can! Thanks to FranJustFran for sharing the image! Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, … Continue reading
Guylty’s 2021 #RA50 Auctions for the LOROS charity for Richard Armitage’s 50th bday are live, August 18, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1407)
With the talented Richard Armitage turning 50 on August 22nd, 2021, what are his admiring fans to do? And thanks to KatieC for the RA image below! Celebrate by making donations to one or more of his designated charities. … Continue reading
A mesmirizing Richard Armitage images gif shared by franjustfran, August 11, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1405)
Wow! Thanks to franjustfran for sharing this talented British actor Richard Armitage images gif! Mesmirizing! And a non-caffeinated jolt to start our day! Good evening ❤❤❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/38W3UYqkHQ — franjustfran (@franca32554063) August 10, 2021 Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and peaceful … Continue reading
Soothing songs in memory of Angie K. Long, August 04, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1404)
Angie K. Long’s passing is a shock and sadness to all of us. Personally, I was stunned into disbelief and heartbroken to learn Monday of Angie’s passing on August 1st. She was such a sweet and incandescent soul of joy … Continue reading
Look who’s turning Nifty 50 in August 2021! Richard Armitage! August 01, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1402)
Every year fans of the talented British Actor Richard Armitage celebrate his birthday on August 22nd. And with his birth in 1971, that means that he will be 50 this year. My he looks so good from this previous year’s … Continue reading
Fun Day Sunday: Which #RichardArmitage character would you like to date? July 04, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1395)
If you could go on a date with your favorite of the talented British actor Richard Armitage’s many character portrayals: 1) who would it be? 2) where would he take you on your date? 3) and then …? I’ll start. … Continue reading
New Richard Armitage as HarryK June wallpaper and gardening musings, June 01, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1386)
The warm and friendly smiles of the talented British actor Richard Armitage portraying Harry Kennedy on The Vicar of Dibley in 2006 & 2007 start us off in June’s late Spring and early Summer season. Below is a new … Continue reading
The #RichardArmitage #Neckitage collage by CynDainty, May 26, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1384)
There is something so alluring about a strong and muscular male neck—especially the talented British actor Richard Armitage’s neck. Sighhh! Thanks to CynDainty for curating this lovely Richard Armitage neckitage collage below! Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, & peaceful day! … Continue reading
Richard Armitage “Be grateful for love” quote inspires, May 20, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1382)
A sweet and inspiring Richard Armitage quote: Be grateful for love, however it finds you. Be happy that you have the capacity to feel it, whoever it’s for. It’s a short life. Live it, in Love. ❤️ — Richard Armitage … Continue reading
Sir Guy Day Friday: Richard Armitage, Portraits in Leather, May 07, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1379)
The talented British actor Richard Armitage portrayed the character of Sir Guy of Gisborne on the Robinhood tv series with such nuanced complexity that he became the star of the show. And his adoring fans loved him in that role … Continue reading
Something About Love (A) 