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Tag Archives: J.R.R. Tolkien
Drawing of Bilbo at Smaug’s Lair
This drawing is the companion to this one. It needs very little explanation, I hope, but it is of course Bilbo Baggins at the entrance of Smaug’s Lair in the Lonely Mountain. It is the exact opposite to the first … Continue reading
Reading and drawing The Lord of the Rings Part 1: Bilbo’s Long Expected Party
Gandalf arrives in Hobbiton – Drawing with ink and wide nib WHENEVER autumn arrives, when the leaves turn red and orange, and there’s a new chill in the air, I feel it’s a time for new challenges. I’m sure there’s a strong … Continue reading
Middle-earth on the back of an envelope: Sketch of Thorin and Others
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
Posted in Art, Tolkien
Tagged Art, Artwork, Bilbo Baggins, Drawing, Drawing of Thorin, Dwarves, J.R.R. Tolkien, Middle Earth, Middle-earth Art, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, Thorin, Tolkien
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Drawing of Bilbo Baggins at Bag-End, inspired by 3 Tolkien Artists
(Drawing in ink and pencil)
Posted in Art, Tolkien
Tagged Art, Bag End, Bilbo Baggins, David Wyatt, Drawing, Hobbiton, Ink Drawing, J.R.R. Tolkien, LOTR, Middle Earth, My Art, Ted Nasmith, The Hobbit, The Shire, Tolkien
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A Drawing of A Hobbit Hole, and the Theme of ‘Home’ in Middle-earth.
Originally posted on Earth and Oak:
A Hobbit Hole “In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.” (The Hobbit ~ J.R.R.Tolkien) So begins one of the most iconic adventure stories, in the humblest of settings. Tolkien afterwards explained…
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Tagged Art work, Bag End, Bilbo Baggins, J.R.R. Tolkien, LOTR, The Hobbit, The Shire, Tolkien Art
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How to shut Down Tolkien: By Brandon Rhodes
A friend sent me this engaging presentation by Brandon Rhodes. It’s great viewing for anyone who loves Tolkien’s work, and would like to know more about the process, hard work, motivation and discussions that went into his writings.
Posted in Tolkien
Tagged Brandon Rhodes, C.S.Lewis, Criticism, Critics, Earth and Oak, Elves, Feedback, Goblins, How to shut down Tokien, J.R.R. Tolkien, Literature, LOTR, Middle Earth, Pygotham, Storytelling, The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien, Writing
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Memorable quotations from the Lord of the Rings (not the obvious ones…)
I was once asked for some of my favourite quotations from The Lord of the Rings. Thinking about this question, I pondered on the ones that often get repeated – of these, the most common, and frankly now unoriginal one, … Continue reading
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Tagged Earth and Oak, Frodo, Gimli, J.R.R. Tolkien, LOTR, Middle Earth, Mordor, Moria, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, Theoden, Two Towers
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Hobbits journey through ‘Green Hill Country’ by Ted Nasmith
Green Hill Country by Ted Nasmith. Another faithful rendering of the essence and spirit of Tolkien’s writing by Nasmith! I am re-reading The Fellowship of the Ring at the moment, and have just finished the chapters ‘Three is Company’ and … Continue reading
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Tagged Green Hill Country, Hobbiton, J.R.R. Tolkien, LOTR, Nature, Scenery, Ted Nasmith, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings, The Shire, Three is Company, Tolkien, Tolkien Art
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