Monthly Archives: August 2015

The Art of Ted Nasmith

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Earthoak

I’m a big admirer of Ted Nasmith’s Tolkien artwork, I’ve blogged about it a few times here. So it was a joy to come across J Glover’s blog reviewing some of Nasmith’s most evocative paintings. Well worth a read, the … Continue reading →

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South-West Coastal Path: Lulworth Cove to Weymouth

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Earthoak

Last week I returned to one of my favourite hiking routes on the South West Coastal path, Lulworth Cove to Weymouth.  A World Heritage Site, it’s one of the best Jurassic coastlines in the world, with striking geological landforms.

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Middle-earth on the back of an envelope: Sketch of Thorin and Others

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Earthoak

Every now and again it’s fun to opt for something less wordy here at the blog.  Middle-earth usually provides the inspiration. I have a habit of doodling on random bits of paper I find – very often it will be the proverbial … Continue reading →

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