"You Shall Not Pass"-LOTR:FOTR by R San

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Original Size: approximately 81/2" x 11" This is my depiction of a scene in "The Lord of the Rings" novel where Gandalf confronts the Balrog while attempting to escape with his friends. This picture is based more on my idea of the books interpretations, rather than the movie (which I love, by the way. I thoroughly enjoyed the books and the movies...!) I hope you enjoy it.

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julie Marks 07 Jan 2007

I love your interpretation of the brilliant epic. Taking on a genuis like Tolkein is such a challenge and you achieved a wonderful result. What a powerful piece. Tolkein would be proud of you. I did read the book and like CS Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia, these books made the biggest impreession on me when I read them when I was a teenager. Like most great literature, they are written on many levels so adults can enjoy them with their children. Great work, Richard!!

Artist Reply: Dear Julie: Thank you for the kind words! So glad you like it! I have been a LOTR/Tolkien/C.S. Lewis fan since my early teen years, and always enjoyed the stories and their motifs and symbolisms. On this piece, I have since modified it a bit to make Gandalf slightly more 'vibrant' & dramatic, and maybe I will post it later for comparison. But essentially, it's the same piece...

Leroy Drumm 11 Jul 2006

Very Good drawing! Wonderful discription! 10++

Artist Reply: Thanks, Leroy! I am a big LOTR fan in both the books AND the movies!

Renata Cavanaugh 04 Jul 2006

Awesome work Richard

Artist Reply: Thanks a bunch, dear lady! By the way, a hearty CONGRATUKATIONS on winning the Bird Artwork Contest!! I just saw the Art Wanted headline and was really thrilled to see your name at the top of the list! You deserve it!! Woo-hoo!!!