Tag Archives: Middle-earth

Tolkien Reading Day 2021 – Hope And Courage – The Tower Of Cirith Ungol In The Land Of Shadow

Here we are, yet another year away from the fall of Sauron and the destruction of the One Ring, on Tolkien Reading Day 2021. The Tolkien society have set the theme of Hope and Courage for us to dig into in some depth, and there is certainly an abundance of both qualities throughout the legendarium, and most especially in the Lord of the Rings.

One of the greatest arcs throughout Tolkien’s entire legendarium is that of Samwise Gamgee. From humble gardener, to Samwise the Brave, Orc-slayer, ringbearer and Mayor of the Shire. Sam is also the character that popped into my mind when I saw the theme for this year’s Tolkien Reading Day, and a particular point in the journey that I have been chipping away at in preparation for an upcoming addition to my collection of Lord of the Rings art.

Best Podcasts To Listen To While Working, Drawing Or Painting

This articles explores the best podcasts to listen to while working. We look at some podcasts covering fantasy, sci-fi, pop culture, art and history. A Lord of the Rings podcast, a Star Wars podcast as well as a podcast about starting an art career are all featured in this article.

Frodo and Sam at Parth Galen – The Breaking of the Fellowship – LOTR Oil Painting Illustration Art

The Breaking of the Fellowship… Here we are at the final chapter of the Fellowship of the Ring, Book Two; just over two months since the Fellowship set out from Rivendell on their quest to destroy the ring and things take yet another turn for the worse. Gandalf fell into the abyss whilst fighting the (wingless)ContinueContinue reading “Frodo and Sam at Parth Galen – The Breaking of the Fellowship – LOTR Oil Painting Illustration Art”

They Were Once Men…

“They are the Nazgûl, Ringwraiths, neither living or dead. At all times they feel the presence of the ring…drawn to the power of the one..they will never stop hunting you.” – Aragorn explaining the Nazgûl to Frodo, Pippin, Merry and Sam Some time ago, I began working on a piece depicting the scene of the attackContinueContinue reading “They Were Once Men…”

The Lord of the Rings Project – Part VI

After a long and turbulent journey through my Lord of the Rings Project we have finally reached the end of the road. It started off as just an idea and some simple sketches, gradually evolving into a depiction of my favourite scene from the narrative, invented and recorded by the genius J.R.R. Tolkien, then brought toContinueContinue reading “The Lord of the Rings Project – Part VI”