Tolkien artist Ted Nasmith launches new site

Michael Martinez · 11-14-2002, 02:43 AM

TORONTO — November 12, 2002. Ted Nasmith, world renowned for his richly detailed realistic paintings depicting the fantasy worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien, announced today the opening of his new internet web site at www.tednasmith.com

The new motion pictures by Peter Jackson based on The Lord of the Rings have created an unprecedented interest in the mythical realms of J. R. R. Tolkien. Long before the films, Ted Nasmith was bringing the extremely visual worlds of Tolkien to life in paintings, with finely detailed work depicting the rich landscape and unique characters of Middle-earth. “The fans are very interested in the idea of faithful interpretations, but at the same time there’s a wide tolerance for a diverse range of styles and interpretations,” says Nasmith.

Read the full article here (on the new site):
http://www.tednasmith.com/news/Press_Release.html

claudia silver · 12-30-2002, 08:18 PM

What a beautiful site! Thanks for that

Elf Girl · 12-30-2002, 08:31 PM

I notice the balrog doesn't have wings.

Artanis · 12-31-2002, 06:39 AM

Well, Nasmith hasn't always been accurate about apperance in his pictures.

Despite of that, his works are awesome.

Elf Girl · 12-31-2002, 09:37 AM

Just joking, I loved the site. (Especially the balrog.) It doesn't work over Netscape though, so I had to use Internet Explorer.

Laurelyn · 12-31-2002, 07:49 PM

It's beautiful!
My rotten computer won't load it properly, but it's still beautiful! Thanx!

Arathorn · 01-02-2003, 12:03 AM

Great Site!

I have the Illustrated version of the Silmarillion with about 20 colored illustrations by Mr Ted Nasmith spread throughout the pages.

There's are also maps of beleriand pasted on the inner hardbound cover. Cool!

Lizra · 01-02-2003, 12:33 AM

A lovely site, but this art is not my cup of tea. It's too "slick" looking. Very nice color though.

11-14-2002, 02:43 AM	#1
Michael Martinez Elven Loremaster Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 892	Tolkien artist Ted Nasmith launches new site TORONTO — November 12, 2002. Ted Nasmith, world renowned for his richly detailed realistic paintings depicting the fantasy worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien, announced today the opening of his new internet web site at www.tednasmith.com The new motion pictures by Peter Jackson based on The Lord of the Rings have created an unprecedented interest in the mythical realms of J. R. R. Tolkien. Long before the films, Ted Nasmith was bringing the extremely visual worlds of Tolkien to life in paintings, with finely detailed work depicting the rich landscape and unique characters of Middle-earth. “The fans are very interested in the idea of faithful interpretations, but at the same time there’s a wide tolerance for a diverse range of styles and interpretations,” says Nasmith. Read the full article here (on the new site): http://www.tednasmith.com/news/Press_Release.html __________________ http://www.xenite.org/faqs/lotr_movie/ http://www.michael-martinez.com/ http://www.merp.com/essays/MichaelMartinez/

12-30-2002, 08:18 PM	#2
claudia silver Enting Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North West England Posts: 58	What a beautiful site! Thanks for that __________________ "The wolf that one hears is worse than the orc that one fears." Boromir

12-30-2002, 08:31 PM	#3
Elf Girl Lurker Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 3,419	I notice the balrog doesn't have wings. __________________ There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium...

12-31-2002, 06:39 AM	#4
Artanis Greatest Elven woman of Aman Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Having way too much fun with Fëanor's 7 Posts: 4,285	Well, Nasmith hasn't always been accurate about apperance in his pictures. Despite of that, his works are awesome. __________________ --Life is hard, and then we die.

12-31-2002, 09:37 AM	#5
Elf Girl Lurker Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 3,419	Just joking, I loved the site. (Especially the balrog.) It doesn't work over Netscape though, so I had to use Internet Explorer. __________________ There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium... Last edited by Elf Girl : 12-31-2002 at 09:48 AM.

12-31-2002, 07:49 PM	#6
Laurelyn Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Valinor, right next to Telperion . . . what did you expect, Michigan? Posts: 1,315	It's beautiful! My rotten computer won't load it properly, but it's still beautiful! Thanx! __________________ The Third Age of Entmoot has begun. Angel of music, guide and guardian! Grant to me your glory! The country I eat and spend the day in is by no means the country I sleep and dream in. Define patriotism. Hold the boat, you spastic monkey! ~ Elenka

01-02-2003, 12:03 AM	#7
Arathorn Bard of Mangled Songs Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: West of Middle Earth...oh alright...Manila Posts: 2,679	Great Site! I have the Illustrated version of the Silmarillion with about 20 colored illustrations by Mr Ted Nasmith spread throughout the pages. There's are also maps of beleriand pasted on the inner hardbound cover. Cool! __________________ Power attracts the corruptible. Absolute power attracts the absolutely corruptible. -Missionaria Protectiva, Frank Herbert *Accio, Ash Nazg!* Elennuru s?la lúmenn' omentielvo* (The Death Star shines on the hour of our meeting) - Darth Arathorn Put aside the ranger... Start looking for Mumakil action figures...

01-02-2003, 12:33 AM	#8
Lizra Domesticated Swing Babe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Reality Posts: 5,340	A lovely site, but this art is not my cup of tea. It's too "slick" looking. Very nice color though. __________________ Happy Atheist Go Democrats!

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