Exploring Tolkien

59. Talking Tolkien with Renowned Artist Ted Nasmith


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Ted Nasmith has been creating visions of Middle-earth since the early 1970s when he decided to send JRR Tolkien one of his early pieces–and the professor responded with encouragement!  In addition to being the sole featured artist in 12 Tolkien calendars (2022 most recently), he worked closely with Christopher Tolkien to create the incredible illustrated Silmarillion in 1998.

Michael and I had the privilege of discussing not just his inspiration and visions of Tolkien, but also:

  • What kinds of paintings are the greatest challenge?
  • Why he wasn’t involved in Peter Jackson’s films –and what he thinks of them!
  • How will AI art impact artists like him?
  • Then, join us in our extended episode (https://theonering.com/members) where we:

    • Which place in Middle-earth inspires him most?
    • What art styles inspire him?
    • Who is HIS favorite Middle-earth artist?
    • What’s his take on upcoming War of the Rohirrim Film?
    • And our infamous Confessions from the Comfy Chair, including:
      • What level of Dante’s Hell does The Rings of Power belong in?
      • What’s the nerdiest thing he’s ever done?
      • Who is his favorite Tolkien character?
      • What cheesy movie or book does he like?
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        TedNasmith.com
        Illustrated Silmarillion
        Ted’s Book Recommendation – World without Mind by Franklin Foer

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        The Fall of Númenor
        The Fall of Gondolin
        The Children of Hurin
        The Atlas of Middle-earth
        The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien

        🗣 Special Thanks to Austin Robertson for the use of his voice!

        🖼 Special Thanks to Anna Grumbine for the artwork!

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