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Something About Love by GratianaL is now also on Tumblr
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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”
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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Gratiana Lovelace Stories on Wattpad
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“Expectations” (Book 2, 2018 – 2019; the sequel to “Encouragement”); link to my story at my Wattpad site
“Encouragement” (Book 1, 2016), a Regency Love Story by Gratiana Lovelace
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“Standring’s Christmas Wish”, 2018 holiday short story; link to my story at my Wattpad site
“Somerset: A Time to Love” by Gratiana Lovelace (2017)
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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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“A Magnificent Love”, is a an original contemporary romance of mine on my Wattpad site:
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“Thorin’s Dream of Love”, a 2013 short story by Gratiana Lovelace
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“Sir Guy’s Atonement” (Book 3) on my Wattpad site (a Wattys Awards 2015 Nominee):
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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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“Thorin’s Journey: An Unexpected Love”, is an in progress story of mine that I am serializing here on my blog and on my Wattpad site:
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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.
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.
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 2: Desolation of Smaug Full Soundtrack” in a video by LuisCommentary
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“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” London Premiere with Richard Armitage looking quite the sophisticated and elegant gentleman December 12, 2012
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“THAUJ” NYC Premiere with Richard Armitage December 6, 2012
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NYC 2012 RIchard Armitage Portraits
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“THAUJ” Toronto Premiere with Richard ArmitageDec. 03, 2012
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“THAUJ” Tokyo Premiere where Richard Armitage displayed elegance, grace, and poise
Click on the image to go to Jas Rangoon's compilation video of RA at the Japan Premiere, December 1, 2012
“THAUJ” Wellington World Premiere with Richard Armitage on November 28, 2012 shared by RANet
Click on the image of Richard Armitage (who portrays Thorin Oakenshield) to download it. Then visit RANet's (www.RichardArmitageNet.com)picture gallery for the Wellington Premiere
Richard Armitage portraying Thorin Oakenshield cover of Empire magazine, 10/24/12
Click the image to go to the Empire Online Article about the "Incredible New Hobbit Issue of Empire: Five amazing 3D lenticular covers", 10/24/12
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”)
Click on the image to download it. Then visit the RANet (www.RichardArmitageNet.com) Hobbit Stills gallery (page 2) for this and other Entertainment Weekly article Comic-Con Hobbit images
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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Tag Archives: portraits
Sighhh Day Friday! Richard Armitage’s 2020 portrait seductive gaze close up is purrrfection! July 31, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1313)
The talented British actor Richard Armitage’s 2020 portrait seductive gaze close up is purrrfection! Sighhh! Thanks to RABrazil and TeresaA for sharing! And, with a slight brightening and color tones edit by me (below), Richard Armitage’s blue eyes … Continue reading
Feeling nostalgic for Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield singing Misty Mountains Cold with Dwarves of Durin video, June 28, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1306)
As we get closer to the 10th Anniversary [Oct. 22, 2010] of Richard Armitage being announced to portray Thorin Oakenshield in “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”, I’m feeling nostalgic for the simple melody of “Misty Mountains Cold” sung by him … Continue reading
Twofer Tuesday! Richard Armitage is truly ageless and timelessly talented, June 16, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1303)
Love this #RichardArmitage #diptych by @MatKhal! Sighhh! Richard Armitage is truly ageless and timelessly talented! And the Peter Pan quote is priceless! ADDRESS: "second to the right, and straight on till morning" pic.twitter.com/yrqI2wnSWP — Mat Khal 🚀 (@MatKhal1963) June … Continue reading
Foliage Friday! Happy 1st Day of Spring with Richard Armitage and his characters in nature! March 20, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1289)
Happy 1st Day of Spring 2020! The talented British actor Richard Armitage and his characters in nature is my theme today. Ha! And to start us off, Richard as Daniel Miller in a Cherry Blossom Spring wallpaper from Cyn Dainty: … Continue reading
Sexy SatuRdAy! Richard Armitage Smoulders Sexily in his new 2020 BW Portrait, February 01, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1280)
Many handsome portraits of the talented British actor Richard Armitage—well, most of them, actually—tend to set me to oohing and ahhing, right before sighing and thudding. The man knows how to work those bedroom eyes of his and reach … Continue reading
Fantasy Leading Ladies for Richard Armitage as Dr. Astrov in Uncle Vanya October 10, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1266)
The talented British actors Richard Armitage and Toby Jones in the diptych above from June 28th, 2019 (thanks to Chrissy Lampard sharing Baz Bamigboye’s tweet) mentions leading ladies yet to be cast in the upcoming January 2020 British production of … Continue reading
Love Richard Armitage’s playful portraiture as Dr. Astrov, October 06, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1265)
Don’t you just love Richard Armitage’s playful portraiture? Sighhh! (Thanks to RANet for the image.) In the image below, he is in one of his Uncle Vanya (his Chekov play in 2020) promo portraits showing his mysterious side—as love muffin … Continue reading
Happy Richard Armitage as Sir Guy Day Friday! July 12, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1246)
Need I say more? Sighhh! Image thanks to RAFrance, Hugs!
WCW! Delightfully amused with thumbs up Richard Armitage, May 08, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1233)
It’s the middle of the work week and anything can happen. We could be dizzyingly busy or delightfully amused. I vote for the latter. Ha! To that end …. I hope that you enjoy my latest Richarding installment! Hugs <3 … Continue reading
WCW–Richard Armitage, keeping it warm, January 30, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1209)
With Arctic weather expected temps rolling through the Midwest of the U.S. that could reach as low as -50 degrees Fahrenheit with wind chill, all the schools and universities (including mine), and most organizations, businesses, & events have been either … Continue reading
THUD Thursday! Enjoying Autumn in this Richard Armitage wallpaper by Cyn Dainty! September 27, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1186)
Richard Armitage in Autumn’s glory! Sighhh! THUD! Wishing everyone a lovely day! Thanks Cyn! Image link: https://twitter.com/dainty_c/status/1043714485725396992
Richard Armitage Smouldering in Overcoats, August 13, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1177)
There is something about Richard Armitage smouldering in his black overcoats—as himself, or in character–that melts my heart! Sighhh! Thanks to KatieC for sharing/tweeting (below) this 2006 Sunday Times Richard Armitage portrait (by Jude Edginton). And below are a few … Continue reading
Sexy SatuRdAy: Richard Armitage chats with his Their Lost Daughters audiobook author Joy Ellis, June 16, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1169)
Thanks to Chrissyinwm for the video link below: And of the several images of Richard Armitage for Their Lost Daughters audiobook promoting his performance, the image below really melts my heart with its haunting beauty (Thanks to Isabelle for … Continue reading
Wolverine Wednesday! Richard Armitage interview snippet about his role of Logan-Wolverine and images, May 09, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1162)
Love this video interview snippet (below) with the oh so talented British actor Richard Armitage talking about his role of Logan for “Wolverine: The Long Night” podcast! “Marvel’s “Wolverine: The Long Night” Podcast – Richard Armitage as Logan” – … Continue reading
Sharing Joy–Richard Armitage Portraits by Sarah Dunn, April 22, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1159)
I love this portrait above of the talented British actor Richard Armitage laughing in 2014 (?) by the talented portrait photographer Sarah Dunn—as much for his shining eyes and laughter, as for this being a different angle from the other … Continue reading
Too Hottt to Handle Tuesday: Richard Armitage as a sleeping Daniel Miller and Grati’s prep before Valentine’s Day, February 13, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1143)
Could the day before Valentine’s Day get any better than this image of the talented British actor Richard Armitage as a sleeping Daniel Miller (below) from 2017 Berlin Station–with a Valentine twist by me? Those muscles! Sighhh! And the original … Continue reading
Sexy Sunday—Richard Armitage at 2013 THDofS promo, THUD!, February 11, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1142)
The talented British actor Richard Armitage, at 2013 Waterstones Piccadilly THDofS promo (Image via DurinLass, Thanks!) (Grati color edit, below): In profile. Longer hair. Revealed ear. Respectful gaze. Roman nose. Chiseled jaw. Stubble. Listening smile. Neckage. Hint of chest hair. … Continue reading
Wild Card Weddings Wednesday: Prince Harry Kennedy, King Oleron, and Richard Armitage, January 24, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1137)
With all of the Royal Wedding fever with Prince Harry and now Princess Eugenie, I’m thinking of another “Prince” Harry–and maybe King Oleron, and the man himself, the talented British actor Richard Armitage–whom I would like to see at the … Continue reading
Fun Day Sunday: The Search for the purrrfect shoe, be it for my Hubby or Richard Armitage, January 21, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1136)
Have you ever been doing something in “real” life and your mind instantly goes to a Richard Armitage moment or image? Well in shoe shopping for my hubby for two hours on SatuRdAy, this playful Richard image stuck in my … Continue reading
WCW: Richard Armitage at Rest, December 13, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1124)
Though Richard Armitage and his characters are usually in motion or ready to lunge at any moment–Ha!–Richard at Rest is quite nice, too! Thanks to Jan Smith for sharing the Daniel Miller sleeping image! Holiday Cheers! Grati ;-> Image link: https://twitter.com/pinkygirl06/status/940790987953197056 … Continue reading
THUD Thursday: Richard Armitage Style, July 13, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1076)
I am a woman of a certain age and of certain sensibilities—of the Jane Austen variety. I like my male romantic leads in stories that I read—and that I write—to be: effortlessly handsome yet not narcissistic about his appearance; as … Continue reading
Twofer Tuesday! Richard Armitage Style! June 20, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1070)
I’m not sure why I like diptychs–the two picture images grouping, usually showing a comparison or contrast of images (as in the Richard Armitage and character or other self images below ), or another version of the same … Continue reading
Keep Calm Sunday with Richard Armitage Posters, June 04, 2017 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1065)
A couple of years ago the “keep calm” poster phenomenon caught on with Richard Armitage fans. Why? Because, of course, we can’t “keep calm” when we think about Richard. *THUD!* Ha! And I had fun … Continue reading
