Category Archives: The Lord of the Rings

Artist Spotlight: Jon Hodgson

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Beorn

As with all forms of coordination amongst adults, it can be difficult to schedule a time when everyone can attend our Austin LotR meetups. One the weeks when others cannot attend, a smaller set of us in Austin have started … Continue reading →

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Artist Spotlight: Even Amundsen

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Beorn

Even Amundsen is another supremely talented artist with paintings based on Tolkien characters. He only has a few pieces featured on official cards, but his gallery has several more excellent examples. It is difficult to choose just one favorite, but … Continue reading →

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Artist Spotlight: Drazenka Kimpel

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Beorn

A trope that is sadly all too common in fantasy art is the “chainmail bikini”. Part of the absurd double-standard in the portrayal of characters is that men are portrayed as strong, heroic, or brave while women are portrayed as … Continue reading →

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Artist Spotlight: Ted Nasmith

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Beorn

Include Ted Nasmith alongside John Howe and Alan Lee among the pantheon of early illustrators of Tolkien’s work. His style in pieces like Minas Tirith (above) and the Argonath does as good of job of capturing the grandeur and awe … Continue reading →

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Artist Spotlight: Trudi Castle

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Beorn

When it comes to illustrations for card games, the most powerful cards always get the most attention. If you ask someone about their favorite art from The Lord of the Rings LCG, it is very likely that they will name … Continue reading →

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Artist Spotlight: Angus McBride

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Beorn

Another artist who contributed mightily to the style of the Middle-earth CCG was Angus McBride. His style reminds me of being a child, and my father first reading The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings to me before bedtime. … Continue reading →

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Artist Spotlight: Quinton Hoover

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Beorn

Long before the idea of Lord of the Rings: The Card Game ever crossed Nate French’s mind, there was a collectible card game called Middle-earth: The Wizards. While not all of the art in that game was of the highest … Continue reading →

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Artist Spotlight: Kimberly80

Posted on April 16, 2024 by Beorn

Countless artists base their paintings and drawings on Tolkien’s writing. With his mythic themes and iconic characters, this is only fitting. However, only a few artists are able to capture the ineffable essence of these characters. Once such artist is … Continue reading →

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Artist Spotlight: Donato Giancola

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Beorn

The work of Donato Giancola is a favorite here at the hall. His classical style is perfect for portraying the most dramatic moments from Tolkien’s books. A Weary Pilgrim, one of my first and most played alternate art decks features … Continue reading →

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Artist Spotlight: Alan Lee

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Beorn

Alan Lee is an artist whose art is indelibly linked to Tolkien’s world. Several printings of Tolkien’s novels have featured his art as covers. His landscapes, in particular, are legendary for their beauty and attention to detail. It is fair … Continue reading →

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