Guardian article on Tolkien the Artist

[davem]

Why Tolkien was a fine modern artist: The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit author was also a gifted illustrator, creating abstract and subtly beautiful works of art
http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesi...-modern-artist

Jackson's use of location to make the fantastic seem real is impressive. Yet his images are ponderous compared to the ethereal drawings and paintings in which Tolkien pictured places such as Rivendell and the Shire.

Actually, I'd love to see an animated version of TH done in the style of Tolkien's paintings (& one of Smith based on Pauline Baynes illustrations for the work.