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Celtic style postcard made with watercolor and ink

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Have I ever shown you guys these weird late 80s Soviet Lord Of The Rings illustrations?

They were made by Sergei Iukhimov, who’s virtually unknown otherwise.

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“She cast her cloak befor his eyes, and set upon him a dream, dark as the Outer Void where once he walked alone.” - The Silmarillion, J.R.R. Tolkien

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Happy 10th anniversary to the final part of my favorite trilogy ever!

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So beautiful 😍

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Maedhros did deeds of surpassing valour, and the Orcs fled before his face; for since his torment upon Thangorodrim his spirit burned like a white fire within, and he was as one that returns from the dead. Thus the great fortress upon the Hill of Himring could not be taken, and many of the most valiant that remained, both of the people of Dorthonion and of the east marches, rallied there to Maedhros; and for a while he closed once more the Pass of Aglon, so that the Orcs could not enter Beleriand by that road.

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Ink, Japanese watercolors, home made gold watercolor

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Behold! the Shadow Has Departed!

I am completely floored by this art from @bluebeardcrypt of Éowyn triumphing over death that I commissioned for one of my friends. We had been talking recently about how much we both resonated with Éowyn’s journey through hopelessness and despair and @bluebeardcrypt brought this to life so perfectly. I love it!

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Artwork in the style of Renaissance manuscripts, decorated with white vine ornaments

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The full set of all of my LOTR pieces! they are currently available at Gallery Nucleus!

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Got the proof sample for the illuminated Beowulf! It looks awesome! The rest are on the way and I should be ready to start sending out those Kickstarter pledge fulfillments in about 4-5 weeks. I will have some extras available through the Tamburn Bindery Etsy shop as well. Music is by FesliyanStudios.com

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Today is International Day of Celtic Art!

Celtic art always inspires and fascinates me and I have a great appreciation for all artists working in this style. It is a great pleasure to interact with people who are passionate about Celtic heritage and culture. I hope to see much more wonderful Celtic art, and make more friends who share my passion and interest around the world.

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The completed Ring Verses illuminated calligraphy scroll. Romanesque style vesica illumination of Sauron as "Annatar", the Lord of Gifts, as he appeared to the Elves in the 2nd Age.

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Framed print of one of my LOTR illuminations, Romanesque style, available at https://tamburnbindery.etsy.com

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Gimli, Son of Gloin

The Lord of the Rings

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Finally starting in on Middle Earth. It wasn't easy and I have a lot of discarded attempts, discarded colour palettes, discarded ideas.

I love Middle Earth and especially the Middle Earth that Peter Jackson and all the amazing artists at Weta created, so I wanted to get it right, but oh man, was it hard. I took some chances I would have otherwise and maybe in the future I shall think differently, but for now I am quite happy with my choices.

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Gandalf the Grey, some close-ups