A few of my pictures that defy any sort of classification and seemed somewhat out of place in other categories.
read moreIn his writings, Tolkien depicted Hobbits as fond of an unadventurous bucolic life of farming, eating, and socializing, although capable of defending their homes courageously if the need arises. They would enjoy at least seven meals a day, when they can get them … Read more... They were often described as enjoying simple food – such as bread, meat, potatoes, tea, and cheese – and having a particular passion for mushrooms. Hobbits...
read moreCompeting with such Tolkien master artists as Alan Lee, John Howe and Ted Nasmith is no easy task. These men have defined the line between the mediocre and the masterful, turning their inner visions conjured up by the works of JRR Tolkien – author of the 20th century – into brilliant works of art… ...
read moreI really don’t know where the character of Crystal Steele came from. Her name is a dichotomy, pretty and feminine, yet hard and aggressive at the same time. She was great fun to create. I had done a sketch in 1982, based loosely on the character of Rachel, played by Sean Young in the movie “Blade Runner”, and from one of the scenes in the movie when Rachel is introduced this “retro” cybercop emerged… ...
read more“The Sun is going nova and in the boughs of the huge banyan tree which covers one face of the globe, millions of years hence, the last remnants of humanity battle for survival with the carniverous plants and the grotesque insect life.” ...
read moreWho is Ashra Malena? What is her story? J.R.R. Tolkien provides the answer in his foreword of “Lord of the Rings”. “This tale grew in the telling…” ...
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