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Post by Stormrider on Feb 6, 2008 15:12:39 GMT -6
The Brothers Hildebrandt picture of the Unexpected Party with the Dwarves playing their instruments is one of my absolute favoritest paintings ever! It is most excellent. Their painting influenced me to do my own version, but I don't have all the Dwarves in my watercolor painting. Mine is no where near as beautiful as the Brothers Hildebrandt's though. The main painting was done in watercolor and then I took it to Paint Shop Pro to add the background, floor shadow, and rays of light. Here is mine:
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Post by Parmastahir on Feb 6, 2008 20:50:30 GMT -6
THANK YOU for posting that artwork! I find it amazing how people can put on a sheet of paper their conception of a particular scene and then be able to use Paint Shop and other programs to do other things. I can barely do stick figures and have not toyed with Paint Shop. But I have some working knowledge of html (or else my website would not exist). I guess that people put time into things that they have an inkling and enjoyment of and it does not therefore seem like work. Plus there is the great satisfaction of having created something from nothing and becoming proficient with a tool. If I may be so bold, another 12 illustrations (11 months and a cover) and you will have the next TR calendar! I would LOVE to add another one to my collection and website!! Woo hoo!!
Away from The Green Hill Country,
Parmastahir
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Post by Stormrider on Feb 7, 2008 7:07:46 GMT -6
Parmastihir:
I've got quite a lot of Tolkien sketches and watercolors that I have done. I'm not sure, but this one may have been in one of the TR calendars. I suppose I could do an exclusive Stormrider TR calendar, but I didn't want to hog the whole show--it is supposed to be a member effort--but alas! the art contests have diminished due to lack or time or interest and that, of course, has reflected on the TR calendar production.
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Post by Parmastahir on Feb 12, 2008 23:04:38 GMT -6
Added a new calendar to the catalog (and my collection): the Pocket (France) "Calendrier 2008 Collector." It has a single Tolkien-related illustration within: "The Fellowship of the Ring" by John Howe. It was a bonus for purchasing Pocket books at Christmas.
Away from The Green Hill Country,
Parmastahir
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Post by Andorinha on Feb 13, 2008 9:33:45 GMT -6
Thanks for the new calendar, Parmastahir!
Re: Stormrider's calendar -- If no other member of TR steps forward to help, Go for it Stormrider! I'd love to see a compendium of your art work!
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Post by Parmastahir on Feb 23, 2008 8:57:09 GMT -6
Hear, hear! I second Andorinha's comment about a TR calendar with Stormrider's artwork. Discovered a new (previously unknown to me) Tolkien calendar: "Calendrier 2002 Tolkien". Issued in France (curiously, I think it is a Pocket issue as was the preceeding entry) and a unique format in my collection. Find it in the 2002 or French sections at: www.angelfire.com/tn3/tolkiencalendarsAway from The Green Hill Country, Parmastahir
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Post by Parmastahir on Mar 8, 2008 13:28:26 GMT -6
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Post by Stormrider on Mar 10, 2008 7:56:14 GMT -6
Hmmmm....I can't read the title for the April picture. It looks like a fish head. What is that supposed to be?
Galadriel has dark hair? That's odd. At least I think that is Frodo and Galadriel pouring a pitcher into a bird bath looking pedestal.
I liked seeing some of the Silmarillion material on this calendar.
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Post by Andorinha on Mar 10, 2008 10:13:05 GMT -6
Fish-headed creature looks like something from Hieronymus Bosch! Kool! I think that is supposed to be the One Ring and its inscription on the figure's shoulder = Sauron? Interesting!
Deagol and Smeagol is a great one, the absolutely bucolic, idylic background -- while all along a murder is in the offing!
Thanks, Parmastahir, another winner!
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Post by Parmastahir on Mar 11, 2008 5:43:19 GMT -6
Hallo Andorinha -
I post in many forums and the proverbial everyone has commented on the April illustration! It is indeed titled "Sauron". It is a robed fish head with a silver crown. I don't get it! But if it inspires comments and discussion, I guess it has done what the artist intended. Thanks for looking in.
Away from The Green Hill Country,
Parmastahir
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Post by Parmastahir on Mar 31, 2008 19:12:14 GMT -6
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Post by Stormrider on Apr 1, 2008 18:56:11 GMT -6
Lucky you, one calendar signed by both brothers! Now that is a collector's item!
The detail that the Bros. H. put into their paintings has always amazed me. Beautiful art. I do love the brothers.
My favorites are: Jan. since I've already mentioned that this one inspired me to do my own musical dwarves, April with the light shining down on Éowyn as Aragorn heals her, and June with the detail of the mail on the Rohirrim. These particular three have always captured my attention as well as their Smaug painting (which was not on this calendar).
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Post by Parmastahir on Apr 5, 2008 8:34:38 GMT -6
Hulloo Stormrider -
I had purchased the unopened/mint copy from The Brothers Hildebrandt website. The other two (including the signed one), I got on eBay. Also included in that auction was an 8 1/2 by 11 glossy print of their Lothlorien illustration that was also signed by both of them. My copy of their 1980 desk calendar was also signed by both brothers. All are valued pieces in my collection. Thanks for looking in!
Away from The Green Hill Country,
Parmastahir
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Post by Parmastahir on Apr 19, 2008 10:36:21 GMT -6
Added a 1996 Ediciones Minotauro to the catalog at: www.angelfire.com/tn3/tolkiencalendarsYou can find it in the 1996 - 1998 and Spain listings. Happy Spring to all! Away from The Green Hill Country, Parmastahir p.s. - And if anyone out there can help me collect any of the Spanish Ediciones Minotauro calendars, I would be grateful for the help. Thanks!
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Post by Parmastahir on May 3, 2008 9:14:18 GMT -6
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