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The Ring Goes South

admin — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 17:52:07 +0000

“The Ring Goes South“

Oil on canvas, 13″x21″ wide.

Artist Commentary:

I spent Saturday hiking the empty crags and peaks in the westernmost foothills of the Misty Mountains. The December day was chilly, but the winter sun made many of the heather-filled vales hint of the warmer days of autumn ending. As I was seeking for it, I came suddenly upon a prospect opening nearly at my feet: the edge of a cliff that fell down, down from the heights and into a green valley cleft into the rock below. From this height I espied waterfalls on the cliff face opposite me, and these plummeted to dwelling places that ran along a river below.

As I stood there, marveling at the view and considering whether I should attempt to paint it, I saw movement on the slopes before me. Soon an unusual couple strolled my way. The first was a tall old man with a staff; the second clearly a halfling, although why he was here so far from the Shire, I couldn’t guess. Then it dawned upon me. Certainly, these must be guests of the Last Homely House, which lay at the base of the cliffs upon which I then stood.

13″x21″ wide signed and numbered prints – AVAILABLE! Please click here.

13″x21″ original oil painting – $1400.00 US plus shipping.

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The Pony & the Mage

admin — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 17:31:00 +0000

7.0″x9.0″ original graphite sketch – AVAILABLE

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Amon Hen

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 18:49:39 +0000

“Amon Hen”
Oil on canvas, 14″x11″ wide.

Artist Commentary: The hill (which means “Hill of the Eye” in Sindarin) is located at the western banks of the river Anduin, above the Falls of Rauros. Here it was that Frodo looked abroad while wearing the One Ring and saw all of Middle-earth preparing for war. This painting was used as the cover image of Amon Hen No. 200 in July, 2006. It was also used as the cover image for Silver Leaves‘ inaugural issue in September, 2007. Silver Leaves is the journal of the The White Tree Fund.

14″x11″ original oil painting – AVAILABLE

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