Alan Lee - British artist. Famous for his delicate, atmospheric illustrations of J.R.R Tolkien's work; worked as a conceptual designer on Peter Jackson's film versions.

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Christopher Tolkien has died

JRR Tolkien's son worked diligently to bring us the Silmarillion and related Middle-earth texts

But he also repackaged material in multiple commercial releases and published drafts JRR did not want seen

Where does Tolkien scholarship go from here?

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The Lord of the Rings is so influential and so compelling that most people can't imagine that fantasy existed before its publication, much less what it could have been like. In spite of that profound popularity, Tolkien's magnum opus is thoroughly steeped in Christian themes. /2

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Thank you!! His name's origin is from Tolkien's "The Hobbit ". One of the dwarfs with long, black and grey hair's name is also Thorin. I thought they looked alike ❤ you should show me everything you got later! I already drew Thorin a few times :) here he is in all his glory.

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Ran a poll earlier this week for what should be my Halloween monster drawing and Dullahan won! I based it off of JRR Tolkien's "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" cause that was one of my favorite books when I was a little girl! (Finished Version)

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Ted Nasmith for KEYS OF ORTHANC. J.R.R. Tolkien's work through an atmospheric black metal lens.

https://t.co/mAVs7nKTzo

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I have been wanting to draw for such a long time. Biggest drama queen of equivalent of in You just love to hate him !! And his look plays a huge part in that. I am just IN LOVE with his crowns and cloths...

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On this day in 1980: Unfinished Tales was published. Collected by son, Christopher, they are a varied collection of Tolkien's writings from the First to the Third Age. They include the Númenórean love story of "Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner's Wife".

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On this day in 1937: J.R.R. The Hobbit was published.

The book tells of a hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, and his journey with thirteen dwarves to recover their treasure from a dragon, Smaug. It's sold over 100 million copies, becoming one of the best-selling books of all time

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Witch-king of Angmar (Tolkien's legendarium)

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hello! This is my personal project. I started reading the "Silmarillion" and developing some concepts and illustrations. Manwë is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium. It's not finished yet, so I'm working and these are some of the concepts

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J.R.R Tolkien's painting & vision of Rivendell. "Last homely house east of the sea" and refuge for the Elves.

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In my shop for the first time: Tolkien's Middle Earth inspired art print of 'Gladden Fields' done for the Middle Earth Collectable Card Game. https://t.co/28ZohqJp7P

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Mine are from the Tolkien's universe :
Luthien (watercolor and gold painting) and Arwenn (ink ans gold leaf), nothing more to say about it...
I used to draw much more elves when I was young, now that not my favourite style, I prefer horned char ;)

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MIDDLE-EARTH: JOURNEYS IN MYTH AND LEGEND HC: https://t.co/bgAcjVSVT2
Nearly 200 stunningly realistic paintings bring the great fantasy epic to life, as artist Donato Giancola explores J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings saga in all its visual glory.

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MIDDLE-EARTH: JOURNEYS IN MYTH AND LEGEND HC: https://t.co/bgAcjVSVT2
Nearly 200 stunningly realistic paintings bring the great fantasy epic to life, as artist Donato Giancola explores J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings saga in all its visual glory.

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MIDDLE-EARTH: JOURNEYS IN MYTH AND LEGEND HC: https://t.co/bgAcjWawKA
Nearly 200 stunningly realistic paintings bring the great fantasy epic to life, as artist Donato Giancola explores J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings saga in all its visual glory.

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The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth - Coming This Spring From Fantasy Flight Games: Embark on your own adventures in J.R.R. Tolkien's iconic world with The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth, a fully… https://t.co/4GvCRlhXkQ

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I first saw Pauline Baynes's illustrations in The Chronicles of Narnia, but later discovered what a prolific artist she was. She illustrated everything from fairy tales to Tolkien's work. She was one of his favorite illustrators.

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Bilbo and the Three Trolls (J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium)

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