Category: J. R. R. Tolkien

This section contains the largest collection of images: examples of my work from the 1970’s to the present inspired chiefly by J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, but also The Hobbit and The Silmarillion.

The Shadow of Sauron

Media: Gouache on illustration board First appeared in the 2004 Tolkien Calendar, published by HarperCollins. (It was the painting for July. Also used on the cover of some editions.)

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In Haste to the White City

Media: Gouache on illustration board First appeared in the 2004 Tolkien Calendar, published by HarperCollins. (It was the centerfold painting.)

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Storming the Bank

Media: Gouache on illustration board First appeared in the 2004 Tolkien Calendar, published by HarperCollins. (It was the painting for November.)

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Nazgûl at the Walls

Media: Gouache on illustration board First appeared in the 2004 Tolkien Calendar, published by HarperCollins. (It was the painting for February.)

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Éowyn and the Nazgûl

Media: Gouache on illustration board First appeared on an 8″ collector plate made in Wedgwood English fine bone china by Danbury Mint. Also appeared in the 2004 Tolkien Calendar, published by HarperCollins. (It was the painting for April.)

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Sam and Rosie Cotton

Media: Gouache on illustration board First appeared in the 2004 Tolkien Calendar, published by HarperCollins. (It was the painting for October.)

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Gandalf Rides to Minas Tirith

Media: Gouache on illustration board Limited edition prints are available First appeared on a fine porcelain collector plate to mark the Golden Jubilee ofThe Lord of the Rings — Danbury Mint, 2005.

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The Blue Wizards Journeying East

The Blue Wizards Journeying East Media: Gouache on illustration board

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The Glittering Caves

The Gittering Caves Media: Gouache on illustration board  

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Legolas and Gimli Reach the Shores of Valinor

Legolas and Gimli Reach the Shores of Valinor Media: Gouache on illustration board

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