Middle-earth Journeys

Posted: **Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:57 am**

Just dropping by to say I love John Howe.

Posted: **Mon Sep 08, 2008 12:02 pm**

Then you're in good company, Kirill! We have a lot of John Howe fans here and some of us have had the privilege of meeting him - he's a lovely man. There are lot's of interesting links, reports and snippets about him if you look back through this thread

.

Posted: **Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:46 pm**

Then I shall, thanks.

Posted: **Sat Sep 20, 2008 4:45 pm**

We are working to complete the 2009 Heren Istarion calendar. We have the works of two new illustrators this year, and Jef Murray has generously done the cover for us again. You will soon find it and ordering information on the http://www.herenistarion.org/ (Northeast Tolkien Society) website. All proceeds benefit HI. The 2008 issue was so successful, that membership in HI is now free of charge.

Away from The Green Hill Country,

Parmastahir

Posted: **Sat Sep 20, 2008 7:29 pm**

Thanks Parmastahir - we certainly have some Jef Murray fans here

.

Posted: **Sat Oct 25, 2008 4:04 pm**

If interested, you can check out the 2009 Heren Istarion/Northeast Tolkien Society calendar at:

http://herenistarion.org

You can find a link to the calendar and ordering info in Main Menu (fourth item in the left-hand column.) Jef Murray has provided cover artwork and sketches. We have two new illustrators this year: Catherine (Kasiopea) Chmiel and Colin (Bungo) Williams. Kasiopea is a well-known illustrator from Poland. Bungo is an amateur (in name only!) from Australia.

I was so proud of the 2008 calendar that I was worried that the 2009 could not possibly live up to it . . . this in spite of the fact that I had lined up Kasia and Bungo as the illustrators (and love both of their works.) I need not have worried. I got a proof of it from my daughter last week and it looks GREAT! I am REALLY happy with it!!

Proceeds benefit HI/NETS. Last year's calendar was so popular that membership in HI/NETS is now free.

Away from The Green Hill Country,

Parmastahir

Posted: **Sat Oct 25, 2008 4:43 pm**

It looks great, Parmastahir. Good luck with the project. I particularly enjoyed reading Bungo's little autobiography--'Was introduced to Tolkien at age 26. Furious to have lived so long ignorant.'

This made me want to find my classmate who introduced me to Tolkien at age 10 and thank her!

Posted: **Sun Oct 26, 2008 1:19 pm**

Hi Merry -

Mr. Williams has an excellent sense of humor (or humour, as he's Australian!) Even though he's an "amateur" illustrator, I love his calendars. They are extremely well done (being essentially hand-made in very limited quantities.)

Away from The Green Hill Country,

Parmastahir

Posted: **Tue Oct 28, 2008 5:33 pm**

The cover work my Jef Murray looks fantastic, I absolutely love it. I must check out the work by the other artists!

Posted: **Sat Nov 15, 2008 2:11 pm**

My daughter and I printed the 2009 Heren Istarion / Northeast Tolkien Society calendar last evening. I will be getting the order list from Jessie & Anthony and posting very soon and posting them next week. So those that have ordered should see their calendars well before Christmas and the New Year.

I think it a wonderful creation (but I am biased in this matter!) Please consider ordering one (at http://herenistarion.org ) for your use during the year (or collection of Tolkienalia.) This may be your only chance to see some of Colin William's illustrations. He is an amateur (in name only!) and his work is not well-known.

Thank you!

Away from The Green Hill Country,

Parmastahir

Posted: **Sun Nov 16, 2008 12:05 pm**

Glad it's all going so smoothly, Parmastahir

.

Posted: **Mon Nov 17, 2008 3:31 pm**

John Howe's new book "Forging Dragons" can be viewed at artistsnetworkshop.com-

In this amazing collection of dragon art created over his 30-year career, iconic fantasy artist John Howe explores the inspirations and techniques he uses to render these amazing beasts of myth and legend. Each dragon is gloriously presented on a double page spread followed by John's working sketches, explorations of his creation process, and the mythology behind each dragon. From fire dragons erupting from molten depths, to sea dragons churning stormy waters, every medieval, celtic, gothic and sci-fi icon is represented in this celebration of these legendary beasts by a true master. Features a selection of John's reknowned Tolkien dragons including Smaug, Glaurung and the Fell Beasts.

Posted: **Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:04 pm**

I've got this book on order from Amazon - I can't wait for it to arrive. I've always been a sucker for dragons and a John Howe dragon is the best

.

Posted: **Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:07 pm**

Ah, a 'how to' book of drawing dragons.

Posted: **Tue Nov 18, 2008 1:41 am**

Then at the risk of shameless promotion (albeit of a good cause

), you should order a copy of the Heren Istarion calendar! The Foreyule (December) illustration by Colin Williams is his rendering of Smaug. His are all pen and ink renderings and the detail in them is amazing. I have wondered how he can do such 12 illustrations per year for his annual calendar.

Away from The Green Hill Country,

Parmastahir

Middle-earth Journeys

Art & Artists Inspired by J.R.R.Tolkien

HI Calendar

2009 Heren Istarion/Northeast Tolkien Society Calendar!

Humor

2009 Heren Istarion Calendar

Dragon Illustration