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Title: Ted Nasmith
Post by: Dora Baggins on June 21, 2004, 06:04:36 PM
I love this guy's art. Especially hsi interpretation of the Grey Havens, but this might only be because that was how I thought of it. I haven't met many others who are fans though.
Title: Re:Ted Nasmith
Post by: Idril on June 21, 2004, 08:18:45 PM
I love his landscapes, I love the color and the lines.  Alan Lee's colors are so muted and John Howe seems to really like the color blue, but Nasmith is not afraid of color and his pictures are so vibrant.   However, his faces can sometimes be so grim and harsh.  Some of his pictures of the hobbits make them look like such unpleasant little things.  I definately prefer his pictures that don't feature faces.
Title: Re:Ted Nasmith
Post by: Aulė on June 22, 2004, 07:54:19 AM
Quote from: Dora Baggins on June 21, 2004, 06:04:36 PM
[...] I haven't met many others who are fans though.

Well then, perhaps I should say "Hello (http://www.lotruk.com/forum/index.php?board=49;action=display;threadid=23885;start=msg853352#msg853352)!" :)
Title: Re:Ted Nasmith
Post by: Mithrandir on June 23, 2004, 03:26:12 AM
I have to see he his my favourite aswell (although the famous picture of Gandalf by John Howe always catches me).

Anyway, although a lot fo fans would've seen this anyway, here is the link to the website:

Ted Nasmith (http://tednasmith.com)
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Title: Re:Ted Nasmith
Post by: Dora Baggins on June 24, 2004, 10:41:56 PM
Thanks! I can't believe I haven't seen that website before!
Title: Re:Ted Nasmith
Post by: Shadowfax on July 02, 2004, 04:27:57 AM
ahh yes, more nasmith fans......i absolutely love his work.  I'll agree about the faces though, especially hobbits, but all his horses/dragons/eagles are beautiful (although i dont much like the balrog).  The landscapes are just......breathtaking.  He really captures the way tolkien described the surroundings...somehow worked upon them so that they seem to not be from this world
Title: Re:Ted Nasmith
Post by: Doodle on July 04, 2004, 08:05:19 PM
I have never actually seen any of his work. But I have heard of him. By the sound of you guys he sounds amazing! I am very into doing landscapes.
Title: Re:Ted Nasmith
Post by: Shadowfax on July 05, 2004, 01:11:03 AM
.......have a look on the link mithrandir posted.
Title: Re:Ted Nasmith
Post by: andonewhitetree on July 06, 2004, 02:29:02 PM
heh.  Ted Nasmith's work is really stunning.  I especially love seeing his depictions of 'the hobbit'.
Title: Re:Ted Nasmith
Post by: Lady*Elentįri on August 01, 2004, 09:11:42 AM
I love Ted Nasmith's work... and admire it...
His work has definitely inspired my art and his techniques are visible in my work too...

I had the once in a life time chance of working for him in December and seeing his new collection inspired by the Silm first hand...

They are soo beautiful they look so real...

I constantly amazed by his pieces and talent and he is one of my favourite Tolkien -inspired artists. His image of what some of Tolkienn's scenes would look like are mostly just like my own...  
Title: Re:Ted Nasmith
Post by: Dora Baggins on August 08, 2004, 04:47:10 PM
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I had the once in a life time chance of working for him in December and seeing his new collection inspired by the Silm first hand...

Wow, you worked for him! The closest I've got is e-mailing him....yup, his art on the Silmarillion is definitely the best in my opinion.
Title: Re:Ted Nasmith
Post by: Mithers on August 14, 2004, 04:53:47 PM
Wow lady elentari, you're extremely lucky, you must've learnt lots of things from him!

I think his artwork is impressive! Specially the landscapes and beasties, I'm not too keen on how he does human figures...
Title: Re:Ted Nasmith
Post by: EG on August 19, 2004, 03:06:38 PM
Ted Nasmith has confirmed that he will be signing copies of his new illustrated edition of the

Silmarillion at Forbidden Planet, 179, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JR on September 15th from 5.30-6.30.

This new edition of Tolkien unsung masterpiece will include 28 previously unseen Nasmith illustrations. If you are unable to attend the signing but would like to receive a copy, please call 020 7420 3666 and the shop will be able to reserve you a copy.

Title: Re:Ted Nasmith
Post by: EG on August 26, 2004, 08:34:55 PM
Some of the pictures hes drawn for the new Silmarillion released on 30th August, are now being displayed on his website :)
Title: Re:Ted Nasmith
Post by: Lśthien Elanessė on August 31, 2004, 02:31:15 AM
I've never heard of Ted until a while back thanks to this topic, and I took a look at his website and am taking a look at his artwork in the "Galleries" section, and I have to say WOW. That is some BEAUTIFUL artwork! I don't think I've ever seen artwork like Ted's.  8)
Title: Re:Ted Nasmith
Post by: Lady*Elentįri on August 31, 2004, 07:10:40 AM
Quote from: Mithradiel on August 14, 2004, 04:53:47 PM
Wow lady elentari, you're extremely lucky, you must've learnt lots of things from him!

I think his artwork is impressive! Specially the landscapes and beasties, I'm not too keen on how he does human figures...

ooh sorry im only replying to this now... I forget where i post. Yes Mith, it was a real honor. I was soo amazed by his.work... If i had more money (which i didnt have much to begin with) I would bought a print (actually there werent many available) but as an artist i did learn soo much from him. technique and use of color...etc... He is an extremely friendly person...;D
Title: Re:Ted Nasmith
Post by: Canis Lupess on September 03, 2004, 08:52:30 PM
Hello everyone.

I used to be a member here but my old account expired probably because I didn't come in here for donkeys years. Anyway, I'm back, partly because I know Spikie who helped to talk me into coming back but also because the new site looked like it was doing quite well.

Anyway, back to the topic.

I also worked for Ted at his gallery in Toronto in December last year. It was the gathering of the fellowship and I had my artwork in the fan art competition and won best painting too which was great. I also got to meet a bunch on online friends and it was my first time abroad, ever, lol.

I actually made friends with Ted and we have remained friends since. I bought his calendar whilst over there and got him to sign it for me and when he came over to the UK in the spring, he visited me for a couple of days. We stay in touch via email on a regular basis too. This time last year, I never thought I'd be friends with Ted, lol.
I send him wips of my works and he gives comments and crits and he sends me wips of his work too when he remembers to photograph it that is, lol. He isn't in the habit because he never used to do it before.

We also send each other photos of things most people find mundane like cloud formations and stuff. All comes in handy for landscape work and we both appreciate skies and cloud formations and other such things as artists anyway.

I have already seen much of his new sil work and saw it in progress too, lol.

I'm not sure what the current thing is with attaching images here now. I know you used to have a host before because you couldn't upload straight from your comp. Is it still like that? I have a couple of photos of Ted and I that I could post thats all.
Title: Re:Ted Nasmith
Post by: Canis Lupess on September 04, 2004, 03:28:01 AM
Ok, I went and checked about the piccies and sorted it so here they are.
The first one is of Ted and I when he came to visit and my sister and me took him for a walk with our dogs down our local fields. He enjoys walking and the countryside. We have quite a large nice view from our top fields. Forgive the bad fashion though, it kept raining, lol. My coat kept me dry but those two got soaked, lol. You can just see our Jess behind Ted's legs.
The second one is when I was in Toronto in Ted's gallery. I'd only just met him when I got somebody to take a photo of us, haha. I look really strange in that picture though, don't really like me in it.
I'll post some more later of Ted with my two dogs but I need to upload those to smartgroups first.
(http://www.smartgroups.com/picvault/24199194.jpg/Tedandme.jpg)
(http://www.smartgroups.com/picvault/24199210.jpg/meandted2.jpg)
Title: Re:Ted Nasmith
Post by: Lady*Elentįri on September 05, 2004, 11:22:27 AM
Wicked pics Canis,Your soo lucky... your friends with him lol i hope your coming to the next Gathering? probably to early to tell lol...
anyways about the pics... upload them to a storage site and paste the url inside these tags

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im not sure if it has changed since you were on...i hope that helps (probably doesnt)

Im glad someone else is here nowwho went to the gathering lol!  ;D
Title: Re:Ted Nasmith
Post by: Canis Lupess on September 06, 2004, 03:45:13 AM
Yes, I remember you. Actually, I have a photo of four of us and you are in it. I'll go dig it out and post it.

I don't think I'll be at the next one though, that one was expensive enough, LOL. Some of us have to fly all the way over the big pond to get there, lol. I did enjoy it though and I'm glad I went.
Title: Re:Ted Nasmith
Post by: EG on September 07, 2004, 03:19:59 PM
Ted Nasmith will also be at the Tolkien 2005 festival next year!  Details are in the Collectormania/Festivals topic in the Tolkien board :)