Favourite Tolkien Artist? - Page 2

10-11-2000, 03:14 PM

I also find the water paintings of Eismann very beautiful and nice. They just somehow capture the gray feeling of Middle-Earth and races, characters... etc. pretty much the way I pictured them.

10-11-2000, 05:57 PM

I believe the picture you are using, noldo, is the one I was referring to.

10-12-2000, 04:59 AM

Really? I also like it very much.

Some pieces by Inger Edelfelt are also good. Like Legolas!

10-21-2000, 01:09 PM

Me

Actually, Lee is my favorite. I like Nasmith, but I hate the one where Aragorn is kissing Boromir's brow, that little mustache makes me sick.

BTW, if anyone does fan art or knows anyone who does, we're moving (very slowly) towards opening Lorien, which is the fan art section of the trail. Submissions are greatly appreciated.

10-21-2000, 05:56 PM

You could use my picture of a Palantir if you are really short. (This is not a general authorization for everybody and their dog to come and get it though, it's Lorien specific)

12-22-2000, 11:00 AM

I also like Angus McBride

Hey Finduilas what does your name mean?
I have another nickname which is Findelas
Mine is...
Findë = old Quenya for 'cunning'
las = leaf (of a tree)

Elfhelm · 04-15-2002, 05:00 PM

Following proper process, I am digging up this ancient thread on Middle-Earth artist.

First of all, here is a link to a lot of beautiful work by Eissman. She replies to compliments, so be sure to tell her how moved you are.

http://elfwood.lysator.liu.se/loth/a/n/anke/anke.html

I also Like Ted Nasmith and Alan Lee. When I was young the Hildebrandts were the best, but now their work looks like cartoons to me.

cee2lee2 · 04-15-2002, 06:55 PM

Alan Lee is an excellent artist but I prefer the images of Nasmith and the Hildebrandts. Probaby because I saw them when I first started reading Tolkien. I had considered getting Lee's illustrated version of LOTR but after looking at it, decided I just didn't like the pictures well enough to shell out that much cash.

***azalea*** · 04-15-2002, 07:09 PM

The only artwork I've seen that I know who the artist is is Tolkien (I have the Pictures book), and the Hildebrandts (the 1977 calendar), both of which I like.

sheeplova · 04-15-2002, 08:27 PM

One of the first Tolkien calenders I ever bought was the 95' John Howe. Ever since he has been my favorite Tolkien illustrator. The Fingolfin vs Morgoth picture is AMAZING.

Bilbo Baggins · 04-18-2002, 06:00 PM

Although he has not done many paintings of Middle Earth Rodney Matthews really captures the tranquility in his pictures.

Rivendell is a wonderful painting.

The Nine Set Out is one of my favourite posters.

Other than that, I think that Tolkien himself was a good illustrator of ME, after all, the whole saga was his vision.

cee2lee2 · 04-18-2002, 07:27 PM

Never heard of Rodney Matthews before, but I like those, too.

Pailan · 04-19-2002, 11:29 AM

Nice job, Elfhelm digging out this old thread. I suspect it was old enough that the mods would've let you start anew. But I am a little bit hazy on what's old enough and all that...

Anyhow, one of my favourite Tolkien artists is Tim Kirk I really love his Smaug, the riddle game, the road To Minas Tirith and Gandalf meeting Bilbo at Bag End. (Check out the llength of Bilbo's pipe!)

His hobbits are a bit crude but overall I like how his paintings seem to evoke pure Imagination. Take a look and let me know what you think of Tim Kirks work.

cee2lee2 · 04-19-2002, 09:02 PM

The ones you mentioned are very nice. I also thought the 2 orcs were well rendered.

Lizra · 05-08-2002, 07:43 PM

I'm with Elanor, My fav is me. I want to do something a little more retro looking, with brush strokes. I don't like the poster looking stuff. I'd like to see Galadriel by Mucha. To bad he's dead. I can't get the road song out of my head, so i want to paint that, in a small framed nouveau style. Hope I do it!

cee2lee2 · 05-08-2002, 09:49 PM

Go for it, Lizra!

Lizra · 05-08-2002, 11:54 PM

Thanks cee2lee2, I'll put your words of encouragement in my head. The hardest part is getting started!

cee2lee2 · 05-09-2002, 12:19 AM

You're very welcome

**crickhollow** · 10-24-2002, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Elfhelm
[B]Following proper process, I am digging up this ancient thread on Middle-Earth artist.

First of all, here is a link to a lot of beautiful work by Eissman. She replies to compliments, so be sure to tell her how moved you are.

http://elfwood.lysator.liu.se/loth/a/n/anke/anke.html/B]

I like a lot of her stuff, but I think that her Eowyn, and Luthien are both too masculine. (and eowyn's eyes are just freaky)

Reumandar · 10-25-2002, 10:00 PM

My favorite LotR artist are:

1. Anke Katrin Eissmann
2. John Howe
3. Ted Nasmith
and last but not least Alen Lee

Anke Katrin Eissmann is really good,
man I wish I where as good as her
unfortunetly not even close

10-11-2000, 03:14 PM	#21
noldo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ted Nasmith I also find the water paintings of Eismann very beautiful and nice. They just somehow capture the gray feeling of Middle-Earth and races, characters... etc. pretty much the way I pictured them.

10-11-2000, 05:57 PM	#22
Finduilas Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ted Nasmith I believe the picture you are using, noldo, is the one I was referring to.

10-12-2000, 04:59 AM	#23
noldo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ted Nasmith Really? I also like it very much. Some pieces by Inger Edelfelt are also good. Like Legolas!

10-21-2000, 01:09 PM	#24
Darth Tater Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ted Nasmith Me Actually, Lee is my favorite. I like Nasmith, but I hate the one where Aragorn is kissing Boromir's brow, that little mustache makes me sick. BTW, if anyone does fan art or knows anyone who does, we're moving (very slowly) towards opening Lorien, which is the fan art section of the trail. Submissions are greatly appreciated.

10-21-2000, 05:56 PM	#25
Finduilas Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ted Nasmith You could use my picture of a Palantir if you are really short. (This is not a general authorization for everybody and their dog to come and get it though, it's Lorien specific)

12-22-2000, 11:00 AM	#26
Eldoran LFD Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ted Nasmith I also like Angus McBride Hey Finduilas what does your name mean? I have another nickname which is Findelas Mine is... Findë = old Quenya for 'cunning' las = leaf (of a tree)

04-15-2002, 05:00 PM	#27
Elfhelm Marshal of the Eastmark Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,412	Following proper process, I am digging up this ancient thread on Middle-Earth artist. First of all, here is a link to a lot of beautiful work by Eissman. She replies to compliments, so be sure to tell her how moved you are. http://elfwood.lysator.liu.se/loth/a/n/anke/anke.html I also Like Ted Nasmith and Alan Lee. When I was young the Hildebrandts were the best, but now their work looks like cartoons to me. __________________ cya

04-15-2002, 06:55 PM	#28
cee2lee2 Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: 2nd star to the left..... Posts: 566	Alan Lee is an excellent artist but I prefer the images of Nasmith and the Hildebrandts. Probaby because I saw them when I first started reading Tolkien. I had considered getting Lee's illustrated version of LOTR but after looking at it, decided I just didn't like the pictures well enough to shell out that much cash.

04-15-2002, 07:09 PM	#29
*azalea* Long lost mooter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 3,342	The only artwork I've seen that I know who the artist is is Tolkien (I have the Pictures book), and the Hildebrandts (the 1977 calendar), both of which I like.

04-15-2002, 08:27 PM	#30
sheeplova Sapling Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: East Coast, semi large city Posts: 3	One of the first Tolkien calenders I ever bought was the 95' John Howe. Ever since he has been my favorite Tolkien illustrator. The Fingolfin vs Morgoth picture is AMAZING.

04-18-2002, 06:00 PM	#31
Bilbo Baggins Sapling Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 12	Rodney Matthews Although he has not done many paintings of Middle Earth Rodney Matthews really captures the tranquility in his pictures. Rivendell is a wonderful painting. The Nine Set Out is one of my favourite posters. Other than that, I think that Tolkien himself was a good illustrator of ME, after all, the whole saga was his vision. __________________ Entmoot - Let your fires burn PabUK - Your source for amusement UK Pagan

04-18-2002, 07:27 PM	#32
cee2lee2 Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: 2nd star to the left..... Posts: 566	Never heard of Rodney Matthews before, but I like those, too.

04-19-2002, 11:29 AM	#33
Pailan Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: aisle 12, seat#2 Posts: 449	Nice job, Elfhelm digging out this old thread. I suspect it was old enough that the mods would've let you start anew. But I am a little bit hazy on what's old enough and all that... Anyhow, one of my favourite Tolkien artists is Tim Kirk I really love his Smaug, the riddle game, the road To Minas Tirith and Gandalf meeting Bilbo at Bag End. (Check out the llength of Bilbo's pipe!) His hobbits are a bit crude but overall I like how his paintings seem to evoke pure Imagination. Take a look and let me know what you think of Tim Kirks work. __________________ "Holy Entmoot, Batman!" "Who knows, Robin? This strange mixing of minds may be the greatest single sevice ever performed for humanity! Let's go, but, inconspicuosly, through the window. We'll use our Batropes. Our job is finished." Oh, btw, Frodo lives.

04-19-2002, 09:02 PM	#34
cee2lee2 Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: 2nd star to the left..... Posts: 566	The ones you mentioned are very nice. I also thought the 2 orcs were well rendered.

05-08-2002, 07:43 PM	#35
Lizra Domesticated Swing Babe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Reality Posts: 5,340	I'm with Elanor, My fav is me. I want to do something a little more retro looking, with brush strokes. I don't like the poster looking stuff. I'd like to see Galadriel by Mucha. To bad he's dead. I can't get the road song out of my head, so i want to paint that, in a small framed nouveau style. Hope I do it! __________________ Happy Atheist Go Democrats!

05-08-2002, 09:49 PM	#36
cee2lee2 Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: 2nd star to the left..... Posts: 566	Go for it, Lizra!

05-08-2002, 11:54 PM	#37
Lizra Domesticated Swing Babe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Reality Posts: 5,340	Thanks cee2lee2, I'll put your words of encouragement in my head. The hardest part is getting started! __________________ Happy Atheist Go Democrats! Last edited by Lizra : 05-08-2002 at 11:55 PM.

05-09-2002, 12:19 AM	#38
cee2lee2 Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: 2nd star to the left..... Posts: 566	You're very welcome

10-25-2002, 10:00 PM	#40
Reumandar Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Land of Fire and Ice ('Tis a country You will never guess it) Posts: 103	My favorite LotR artist are: 1. Anke Katrin Eissmann 2. John Howe 3. Ted Nasmith and last but not least Alen Lee Anke Katrin Eissmann is really good, man I wish I where as good as her unfortunetly not even close __________________ If envy were an illness the whole world would be sick (old Danish proverb) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Then Thorondor bore up Glorfindel's body out of the abyss, and they buried him in a mound of stones beside the pass; and a green turf came there, and yellow flowers bloomed upon it amid the barrenness of stone, until the world was changed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Oh Potter you Rotter, Oh what have you done Your killing off the students, you think it's good fun

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