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PotbellyHairyfoot

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The Silmarillion illustrated
on: June 22, 2009 03:54

In this thread we are going to post illustrations relating to each of the chapters. I'll start with those compiled by Nienna-of-the-Valar, and then adding links to any additional that I can find. members should feel free to add their own artwork and to comment on any of the works displayed here.;;

Nienna-of-the-Valar

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: June 22, 2009 03:54

Ainulindalë

*sigh* How does one illustrate music? A tough question, yes? And so, for this chapter there are almost no choices out there. After a bit of persuasion, our friend and CoE member, Atalante_star agreed to allow us to use her own artwork to illustrate this chapter. Enjoy

The First Movement

The Discord of Melkor

The Second Movement

The Third Movement

[Edited on 10/25/2005 by Nienna-of-the-Valar]

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: June 23, 2009 04:08

ATALANTE-STAR: I love your art work,yes it's hard to illustrate music but I can feel the movement and fluidity in your art,two qualities in music.Well done

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: June 23, 2009 06:11

Amazing! I read this chapter last night, and these show it perfectly! Only Tolkien's words could describe them. Again, amazing. Great job!

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: June 23, 2009 09:22

Really beautiful pictures!! I specially love The Discord of Melkor

Erulasse

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: June 23, 2009 10:52

They're very beautiful. I especially love the color schemes throughout.

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: June 24, 2009 04:08

Very beautiful pictures!! I especially like the first movement.

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: June 28, 2009 10:15

Those are very nice and creative works of art! The different colors and patterns change the mood accordingly for each part! Good job!

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: June 29, 2009 12:43

Valaquenta

This is another chapter that is rather difficult to find illustrations for, without adding in spoilers that is. I have found a few pics that work, but know that we will see much more of the Valar and Maiar in later chapters! Enjoy! And again, any suggestions, please PM me

Valinor by Ted Nasmith (I can just about guarantee that you'll see a lot of Nasmith in this thread as he has many illustrations for the Silmarillion and I like his work, so sue me)

Halls of Manwë by J.R.R. Tolkien (It's lovely to be able to see Tolkien's own vision of this)

Varda by Herb Leonard

Oromë by Mikel Janín (I really like this, though maybe it is not how I picture Oromë, it is really well done)

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: June 30, 2009 04:51

Absolutely beautiful!! I especially like the ones depicting Valinor and Varda.

[Edited on 1/7/2009 by Nienna_green]

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: July 03, 2009 03:50

Beautiful pictures, I love the one of Orome (especially since it has a horse in it

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: July 03, 2009 01:14

Very cool pictures! I really like the Halls of Manwe and Valinor.

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: July 04, 2009 11:55

The picture of Varda is very beautiful. The way she glows and the stars around her makes her very goddess like. Tolkien's drawing is also very interesting with the different levels of light and dark between clouds.

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: July 05, 2009 02:10

*blush* Thanks k and everyone else who has commented on the selections so far. I am trying to really pick 'different' pics, that we aren't really used to seeing. And, yes, as Elenisil said, you can see so many more in our own CoE gallery!

(note that these illustrations cover this weeks chapter as well as next weeks-PbHf)

Of the Beginning of Days

The Lamp of the Valar (Illuin) by Ted Nasmith

The Two Trees of Valinor by Joseph M. Olonia : I really enjoy this illustration a lot and it is not one that is typically seen. You can see Yavanna in the background and Nienna in the foreground and the lovely Trees to either side.

The Two Trees of Valinor by Roger Garland : This is the image that comes most often to mind when I think of illustrations depicting the Two Trees, so I have included it.

Of Aulë and Yavanna

Aulë by Ted Nasmith : This is only a sketch which I do not know if he has ever actually completed. It's a great scene.

Yavanna by Per Sjögren : This was a recommendation by Figwit, but oddly enough, it was one I had already chosen anyway as I really liked it. Look closely and you shall spy some Ents there!

[Edited on 6/7/2009 by PotbellyHairyfoot]

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: July 08, 2009 06:15

NIENNA: Valinor gives me goose bump,when I look at it I feel drawn to it almost like a hidden place that you have to see and discover.Looks like a spiritual world.I like the trees of Valinor by Roger Garland.It is the way I pictured them too.

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: July 09, 2009 12:49

The picture of the Two Trees of Valinor by Roger Garland are very cool and nice looking. They look just as I would picture them.

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: July 21, 2009 01:13

Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor

Varda creating the stars by Maija Pietikäinen

Cuiviénen by Ted Nasmith - this is a favorite and always what I think of when I think of Cuiviénen and the awakening of the Elves.

Oromë coming upon the first Elves at Cuiviénen by Gondron

The Chaining of Melkor by Roger Garland

[Edited on 11/14/2004 by Nienna-of-the-Valar]

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: July 24, 2009 10:15

I really like that one: Cuiviénen by Ted Nasmith!
It shows very well the wonder of the awaking of the elves.

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: July 28, 2009 12:12

Of Thingol and Melian and Of the Sindar

Thingol and Melian by Darkmage

Lúthien by Ebe Kastein

[Edited on 7/28/2009 by Merides]

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: August 10, 2009 06:52

The Silmarilian sets the stage and the artwork found here by Ebe Kastein, Mikel Janín and others is a perfect pairing.

I realize I'm jumping ahead a bit but has there been an artistic touch applied to the Awakening of the Secondborn?

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: August 11, 2009 12:13

As always, please feel free to PM me if you have any suggestions for illustrations that pertain to the upcoming chapters!! Enjoy

Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Eldalië

Watchtower of Tirion by Linda Garland

Fëanor, Nerdanel, and 4 (and a half *wink*) of their sons by Jenny Dolfen - Jenny is one of our invited artists.

Fëanor by Catherine Karina Chmiel - Fëanor is probably one of the most difficult characters in all of Tolkien's works to 'capture', but there are some really nice pics out there. This one I like quite a bit but if you have any interest in other illustrations of him and/or his sons, have a look in the gallery and use the search box, typing Fëanor, or any of his sons' names.

Alqualondë by Sue Porter - this was obviously in a book, thus the crease.

(Edited to fix a broken picture ~Morwin)

[Edited on 12/8/2009 by Morwinyoniel]

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: August 18, 2009 12:35

I am looking forward to when we get into the later chapters, as there are not a whole lot of illustrations of things that are occurring at this point as much as there are of some of the characters. But I will get something up *wink* even if it is just loads of pics of Fëanor *giggle*

Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor and Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor

Míriel and her Tapestry of Sorrows by Jenny Dolfen - You just have to feel badly for Fëanor's mother and wonder what of the things she was able to foresee would not have occurred had she lived.

Fëanor by Ivanneth - Ivanneth has some other beautiful illustrations of all seven of the sons of Fëanor in our gallery. If you would like to see them, try this link.

Nerdanel also by Ivanneth - Fëanor's wife, who bore to him 7 sons, only some of whom received any of her more mild mood.

And what would these chapters be without the big baddie himself

Morgoth by Mikel Janín

And, for fun, since there are really no pics of the Silmarils, here is one of Fëanor having himself a nap after working so hard on something by Darkmage

[Edited on 18/8/2009 by PotbellyHairyfoot]

[Edited on 18/8/2009 by PotbellyHairyfoot]

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: September 06, 2009 07:48

( Nienna-of-the-Valar's post from the earlier thread)
Once again, feel free to drop me a PM if you have any suggestions for illustrations for the upcoming chapters and please, check out our gallery to do some searching for pics on your own

And onto the next assignment: Of the Darkening of Valinor and Of the Flight of the Noldor

The Darkening of Valinor by John Howe

These last three are all illustrations by Ted Nasmith, the first two being sketches he has done.

The Oath of Fëanor

The Kinslaying at Alqualondë

The Crossing of the Helcaraxë

[Edited on 1/1/2005 by Nienna-of-the-Valar]

[Edited on 7/9/2009 by PotbellyHairyfoot]

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: September 27, 2009 01:39

Of the Sun and Moon

The Sun and Moon by Roger Garland

Arien by Daniel Govar

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: October 20, 2009 03:04

Those pictures are lovely! read the Silmarillion two years ago and i absolutely loved it! I think I'll re-read it.

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: October 26, 2009 01:51

III.15-

Of the Noldor in Beleriand

Gondolin by Ted Nasmith

Gondolin by John Blanche

Gondolin by John Howe

[Edited on 26/10/2009 by PotbellyHairyfoot]

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: November 15, 2009 03:29

III.16 Of Maeglin

Eöl and Aredhel by Ted Nasmith

Eöl and Maeglin by Elena and Maria Gubina

Eol, by Angel Falto

Eol is Led to The Walls, by Ted Nasmith

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: December 23, 2009 08:25

Of the coming of Men into the West;

Finrod Felagund discovers the Men of Bëor by Ted Nasmith

Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin

Just some interpretations of the Fall of Fingolfin this time. Enjoy.

Fingolfin Rides Out To Challenge Morgoth by one of our invited artists, Eissmann

Fingolfin Battles With Morgoth by John Howe - This is probably one of the most popular images of this 'event'.

Fingolfin Battles With Morgoth by Per Sjögren

Fingolfin Battles With Morgoth by Abe Papakhian - This is one of my favorites. I really like this very much and it's probably going to stretch the page but *sigh* I like it.

(all selections chosen by Nienna of the Valar)

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on: December 23, 2009 08:28

Of Beren and Lúthien-all selection by Nienna of the Valar

Lúthien Escapes by Andreina D'Ambrosio

The Rescue of Beren by Ted Nasmith

Beren and Lúthien by Ebe Kastein

Lúthien comes to Morgoth as a vampire by Lidia Postma

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: March 01, 2010 02:43

Of The Ruin of Doriath (selections by Nienna-of-the-Valar

Húrin calls out to Turgon by Ted Nasmith (sketch)

Húrin meets Morwen by Ted Nasmith - sorry this one is so small

Ack!! This one I have to add here because I forgot to use it for the last section. Gorgeous, gorgeous Túrin! I mean, god, could he be any better looking? *melts*

Túrin by Elena Kozlova

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: March 01, 2010 02:48

Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin all selctions by Nienna-of-the-Valar

Tuor Meets Ulmo by Ted Nasmith

Tuor by Michelluci (argh...hope I spelled that correctly)

Tuor Being Led To Vinyamar by Ted Nasmith

Tuor Meets Ulmo by Ted Nasmith

Tuor by Michelluci (argh...hope I spelled that correctly)

Tuor Being Led To Vinyamar by Ted Nasmith

The Fall of Gondolin by John Howe

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The Fall of Gondolin by John Howe

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RE: The Silmarillion illustrated
on: March 22, 2010 01:51

all submitted by Nienna-of-the-valar

Akallabêth

The Eagles of Manwë by Ted Nasmith - I really like this image, as the peoples of Númenor see the warnings from the Valar, and yet cannot or won't heed them.

The Ships of the Faithful by Ted Nasmith - Is Nasmith amazing at painting water or what?

The Drowning of Númenor by Sweet - _I_ personally like this image, even though I guess it bothers some people that Númenor's architecture here looks Greek-like. It is far better full sized though.

Tar-Míriel (Ar-Zimraphel) by Ted Nasmith - This is from the new Silmarillion and I *love* it. Again, the water is amazing.

The Lost Road (No Longer A Straight Way) by Alessandro Maccari - This image was suggested by a member by the name of Tyrhael. Thanks for the suggestion!

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