Morgoth fights Fingolfin, High King of the Noldor
Ted Nasmith
Comments: 217 Rating: 4.44
Reader Comments
BlynkTook
Ok, now if I was there, I'd claim myself insane, because I would NOT be there LOL I'd be running away VERY fast lol
Rating: 5
Sat July 7, 2001 7:59 PM PDT
SauronsOptometrist
this is a cool picture. i like morgoth's look but i think his face looks too gorilla-like. the clouds, lightning, and fire are all a nice effect and it shows the power of morgoth. very nice
Rating: 4
Sat July 7, 2001 8:04 PM PDT
SauronsOptometrist
this is a cool picture. i like morgoth's look but i think his face looks too gorilla-like. the clouds, lightning, and fire are all a nice effect and it shows the power of morgoth. very nice
Rating: 4
Sat July 7, 2001 8:04 PM PDT
Eowyn_of_the_Mark
I love Ted Nasmith's works! I believe that he is one of the best Tolkien-inspired artists, from what I have seen so far.
I love the use of lighting in this painting.
Rating: 5
Sat July 7, 2001 9:13 PM PDT
Eowyn_of_the_Mark
I love Ted Nasmith's works! I believe that he is one of the best Tolkien-inspired artists, from what I have seen so far.
I love the use of lighting in this painting.
Rating: 5
Sat July 7, 2001 9:13 PM PDT
Lego
Breathtaking art. Thank you for a closer look into a world I would love to be a part of.
Rating: 5
Sat July 7, 2001 9:19 PM PDT
Lego
Breathtaking art. Thank you for a closer look into a world I would love to be a part of.
Rating: 5
Sat July 7, 2001 9:19 PM PDT
gladrieltook
this is a seriously cool picture. morgoth looks like mondo-economy-size, all-hell's-broke-loose, super-jumbo-mcdonald's-extra-value meal-with-diet-sprite evil. (and that's evil)
fingolfin looks okay too
i agree with blynktook. if i was the position that fingolfin's in, i'd be running towards the nearest insane asylum. mind, i'd take that crazy elf with me. i think he could stand a few months in padded cell.
Rating: 5
Sun July 8, 2001 1:52 PM PDT
gladrieltook
this is a seriously cool picture. morgoth looks like mondo-economy-size, all-hell's-broke-loose, super-jumbo-mcdonald's-extra-value meal-with-diet-sprite evil. (and that's evil)
fingolfin looks okay too
i agree with blynktook. if i was the position that fingolfin's in, i'd be running towards the nearest insane asylum. mind, i'd take that crazy elf with me. i think he could stand a few months in padded cell.
Rating: 5
Sun July 8, 2001 1:52 PM PDT
RWeiss
No comment; vote only.
Rating: 4
Sun July 8, 2001 5:26 PM PDT
RWeiss
No comment; vote only.
Rating: 4
Sun July 8, 2001 5:26 PM PDT
pippintk
Well, who wants to take on the big guy? I know I don't!!
Rating: 5
Sun July 8, 2001 5:37 PM PDT
pippintk
Well, who wants to take on the big guy? I know I don't!!
Rating: 5
Sun July 8, 2001 5:37 PM PDT
1OfThe9
It's sometimes difficult to visulize the personification of evil ferocity that is Morgoth in a bad mood, but I think Mr Nasmith has created an image which captures the sound and the fury of this fantastic scene.
Rating: 5
Sun July 8, 2001 7:43 PM PDT
1OfThe9
It's sometimes difficult to visulize the personification of evil ferocity that is Morgoth in a bad mood, but I think Mr Nasmith has created an image which captures the sound and the fury of this fantastic scene.
Rating: 5
Sun July 8, 2001 7:43 PM PDT
Lanklamenyn
The foreground leaves me a few concerns though. As noted, Morgoth's face looks a little bit odd. My other gripe is that Morgoth's grip on Grond looks weird; it might just be a trick my eyes are playing at the moment, but does anyone else see what I am talking about? Anyway, Fingolfin is excellent, especially for a Nasmith character. I liked the fire pits as well (are those where Grond fell?) An imperfect score for Morgoth's face.
Rating: 4
Mon July 9, 2001 12:26 AM PDT
Lanklamenyn
The foreground leaves me a few concerns though. As noted, Morgoth's face looks a little bit odd. My other gripe is that Morgoth's grip on Grond looks weird; it might just be a trick my eyes are playing at the moment, but does anyone else see what I am talking about? Anyway, Fingolfin is excellent, especially for a Nasmith character. I liked the fire pits as well (are those where Grond fell?) An imperfect score for Morgoth's face.
Rating: 4
Mon July 9, 2001 12:26 AM PDT
Calma
just that this scares the heck out of me. I wouldn't want to be in that Elf's shoes, that's f or sure. "You're a better man than I Gunga Din!" I love everything about this picture, even if the face isn't quite right or if Grond is not help right, (It sort of looks like it's been welded onto his gauntlet), any way, a five it is and a five it stays.
Rating: 5
Mon July 9, 2001 5:30 AM PDT
Calma
just that this scares the heck out of me. I wouldn't want to be in that Elf's shoes, that's f or sure. "You're a better man than I Gunga Din!" I love everything about this picture, even if the face isn't quite right or if Grond is not help right, (It sort of looks like it's been welded onto his gauntlet), any way, a five it is and a five it stays.
Rating: 5
Mon July 9, 2001 5:30 AM PDT
kidd1069
This is one of the defining moments in all of Middle Earth's history. It is nice to finally see it drawn by someone! I would have preferred to see Fingolfin's face and armor better, and Morgoth's a little less - especially since I didn't picture him that way. But it is still VERY good... Nice job!
Rating: 4
Mon July 9, 2001 10:15 AM PDT
kidd1069
This is one of the defining moments in all of Middle Earth's history. It is nice to finally see it drawn by someone! I would have preferred to see Fingolfin's face and armor better, and Morgoth's a little less - especially since I didn't picture him that way. But it is still VERY good... Nice job!
Rating: 4
Mon July 9, 2001 10:15 AM PDT
arquimax
Valar are bigger than elves or men, but I think it's too much exagerated here. Even the Silmarils couldn't be that big (Beren had one inside his hand). Anyway, excellent illustration here. Maybe the next one will be the Howe's version?
Rating: 5
Mon July 9, 2001 12:08 PM PDT
arquimax
Valar are bigger than elves or men, but I think it's too much exagerated here. Even the Silmarils couldn't be that big (Beren had one inside his hand). Anyway, excellent illustration here. Maybe the next one will be the Howe's version?
Rating: 5
Mon July 9, 2001 12:08 PM PDT
VeiledAiel
Rating: 5
Mon July 9, 2001 1:38 PM PDT
VeiledAiel
Rating: 5
Mon July 9, 2001 1:38 PM PDT
Balin02
Excellent, The face is a little wierd but it is still an awesome picture.
Rating: 5
Mon July 9, 2001 2:20 PM PDT
Balin02
Excellent, The face is a little wierd but it is still an awesome picture.
Rating: 5
Mon July 9, 2001 2:20 PM PDT
Vectorferret
WOAH!
Rating: 5
Mon July 9, 2001 6:25 PM PDT
Vectorferret
WOAH!
Rating: 5
Mon July 9, 2001 6:25 PM PDT
Lanklamenyn
Does anyone know who drew the cover for the third book in the series Christopher Tolkien published, "The Lays of Beleriand"? I would like to see what people think of that next, in comparison with this picture. Both are excellent, I think most will agree–for myself, I think the art on the book is better, or at least more in accord with the way I picture the battle. Anyway, I will suggest it to the admin.
Mon July 9, 2001 9:52 PM PDT
Lanklamenyn
Does anyone know who drew the cover for the third book in the series Christopher Tolkien published, "The Lays of Beleriand"? I would like to see what people think of that next, in comparison with this picture. Both are excellent, I think most will agree–for myself, I think the art on the book is better, or at least more in accord with the way I picture the battle. Anyway, I will suggest it to the admin.
Mon July 9, 2001 9:52 PM PDT
magnus_alpha
He is holding onto the leather loop at the base of the handle, swinging it downward, very similar to the way Marvel Comic's Thor holds his hammer when flying.
Rating: 5
Tue July 10, 2001 3:34 AM PDT
magnus_alpha
He is holding onto the leather loop at the base of the handle, swinging it downward, very similar to the way Marvel Comic's Thor holds his hammer when flying.
Rating: 5
Tue July 10, 2001 3:34 AM PDT
Glinfindel
Even though I have not yet had a chance to read this book I have the say the picture is pretty impressive that Naismith has created. Keep it coming.
Rating: 5
Tue July 10, 2001 6:47 AM PDT
Glinfindel
Even though I have not yet had a chance to read this book I have the say the picture is pretty impressive that Naismith has created. Keep it coming.
Rating: 5
Tue July 10, 2001 6:47 AM PDT
Frostgiant
What I like:
Great background
Captures the drama of the event very well.
What I don't like:
Is that Morgoth or King Kong in armor? Face is too simian.
The scale of the picture--Morgoth's size. He is so big in comparison to Fingolfin that the elf looks stupid to face alone such a being rather than bravely defiant.
Still, there is something I like about the picture. I give it a four.
Rating: 4
Tue July 10, 2001 3:53 PM PDT
Frostgiant
What I like:
Great background
Captures the drama of the event very well.
What I don't like:
Is that Morgoth or King Kong in armor? Face is too simian.
The scale of the picture--Morgoth's size. He is so big in comparison to Fingolfin that the elf looks stupid to face alone such a being rather than bravely defiant.
Still, there is something I like about the picture. I give it a four.
Rating: 4
Tue July 10, 2001 3:53 PM PDT
StewardOfGondor
I think the quality of the art and technique is excellent so I have to give at least a 3. However, I think Morgoth looks completely unintelligent in this piece and looks a lot more like an idiot troll, which he's not. Fingolfin is okay, but could use more facial expression considering his father was killed by Morgoth. Yes, the lightning is cool. Anyway, I like Howe's interpretation a lot better. First of all, it has more expression. Second of all, it has movement and actually shows the two fighting. The third reason is that I like the way Howe imagines the look of Fingolfin and Morgoth. Fingolfin looks like Conan the Barbarian in this piece rather than one of the glorious firstborn of Illuvator, and Morgoth looks like a big duffus rather than an evil Valar. I also pictured the backround of Howe's when reading the Silmarillion rather than that of Nasmith's rendition, although I must admit his backround looks ***ed cool.
Rating: 3
Tue July 10, 2001 6:04 PM PDT
StewardOfGondor
I think the quality of the art and technique is excellent so I have to give at least a 3. However, I think Morgoth looks completely unintelligent in this piece and looks a lot more like an idiot troll, which he's not. Fingolfin is okay, but could use more facial expression considering his father was killed by Morgoth. Yes, the lightning is cool. Anyway, I like Howe's interpretation a lot better. First of all, it has more expression. Second of all, it has movement and actually shows the two fighting. The third reason is that I like the way Howe imagines the look of Fingolfin and Morgoth. Fingolfin looks like Conan the Barbarian in this piece rather than one of the glorious firstborn of Illuvator, and Morgoth looks like a big duffus rather than an evil Valar. I also pictured the backround of Howe's when reading the Silmarillion rather than that of Nasmith's rendition, although I must admit his backround looks ***ed cool.
Rating: 3
Tue July 10, 2001 6:04 PM PDT
Seb1234
First off, I think that Fingolfin looks fantastic, the best depiction of an elf I have seen thus far. His stance is great and the detail in his armour is stunning.
The background is also very good, and the fire pits are a nice touch.
Morgoth looks ok except for the face as mentioned above, but I doubt I'd ever be happy with a picture of Morgoth's face since I can't even begin to imagine what he'd look like.
Overall, very good picture capturing the moment well, would be a 4.5 but there's no .5s so round up to 5.
Rating: 5
Tue July 10, 2001 9:24 PM PDT
Seb1234
First off, I think that Fingolfin looks fantastic, the best depiction of an elf I have seen thus far. His stance is great and the detail in his armour is stunning.
The background is also very good, and the fire pits are a nice touch.
Morgoth looks ok except for the face as mentioned above, but I doubt I'd ever be happy with a picture of Morgoth's face since I can't even begin to imagine what he'd look like.
Overall, very good picture capturing the moment well, would be a 4.5 but there's no .5s so round up to 5.
Rating: 5
Tue July 10, 2001 9:24 PM PDT
Femkela
I don't think they look mad enough, it's just like the're posing for Ted to paint them, it's not like they realy hate each other or something, not like they are fighting.
Wed July 11, 2001 5:21 AM PDT
Femkela
I don't think they look mad enough, it's just like the're posing for Ted to paint them, it's not like they realy hate each other or something, not like they are fighting.
Wed July 11, 2001 5:21 AM PDT
trolloc
i just have to say that your artwork excells as usual.
just keep up the good work
Rating: 5
Wed July 11, 2001 8:34 AM PDT
trolloc
i just have to say that your artwork excells as usual.
just keep up the good work
Rating: 5
Wed July 11, 2001 8:34 AM PDT
~Erchamion~
There is no life in this picture. There's lots of things that could be improved (composition, perspective, movement!...) and Morgoth looks plain ridiculous! This isn't some evil oversized troll, it is Melkor himself! It's a pity to see such a good painter with such poor results...
Sat July 14, 2001 6:18 AM PDT
~Erchamion~
There is no life in this picture. There's lots of things that could be improved (composition, perspective, movement!...) and Morgoth looks plain ridiculous! This isn't some evil oversized troll, it is Melkor himself! It's a pity to see such a good painter with such poor results...
Sat July 14, 2001 6:18 AM PDT
bzooka
i think morgoth is so terrible, that no one from mortals can imagine his face.
Rating: 3
Sat July 21, 2001 9:26 AM PDT
bzooka
i think morgoth is so terrible, that no one from mortals can imagine his face.
Rating: 3
Sat July 21, 2001 9:26 AM PDT
Aquarina
Like I said in the other image I like this best.
Rating: 5
Sun July 22, 2001 1:30 AM PDT
Aquarina
Like I said in the other image I like this best.
Rating: 5
Sun July 22, 2001 1:30 AM PDT
Praetorian
This guy looks like he has a serious case of the stiff neck. and he looks like he smells stinky feet. but this is a rocking work. one of my favorite.
Rating: 5
Sun August 5, 2001 9:39 PM PDT
Praetorian
This guy looks like he has a serious case of the stiff neck. and he looks like he smells stinky feet. but this is a rocking work. one of my favorite.
Rating: 5
Sun August 5, 2001 9:39 PM PDT
Prince_Xizor
Here's the situation: you're stuck in a room with an Orc, a Troll, and a Lawyer. You have a gun with two bullets. What do you do?
Shoot the lawyer...twice.
Sun August 26, 2001 12:23 AM PDT
Prince_Xizor
Here's the situation: you're stuck in a room with an Orc, a Troll, and a Lawyer. You have a gun with two bullets. What do you do?
Shoot the lawyer...twice.
Sun August 26, 2001 12:23 AM PDT
Inwë
MORGOTH IS NOT A GIANT!
Sat September 1, 2001 5:59 AM PDT
Inwë
MORGOTH IS NOT A GIANT!
Sat September 1, 2001 5:59 AM PDT
arcturus55
Rating: 5
Sun September 16, 2001 7:09 AM PDT
arcturus55
Rating: 5
Sun September 16, 2001 7:09 AM PDT
tad
i just want to say to whom ever drew this that this picture is so perfectly done. you should get an award for it a hundred times over. as soon as i saw this pic, i printed it up. i love you for doing this!
Rating: 5
Sun October 7, 2001 3:23 PM PDT
tad
i just want to say to whom ever drew this that this picture is so perfectly done. you should get an award for it a hundred times over. as soon as i saw this pic, i printed it up. i love you for doing this!
Rating: 5
Sun October 7, 2001 3:23 PM PDT
madman_Andy
Personally, I think that Morgoth is portrayed so big is to illustrate the evil power that grew inside of him and to also make it seem more fantastic. Personally, I think he's juuuust right!
But hey, to each his own.
I rate this a 10 for evil portrayel
Rating: 5
Thu October 18, 2001 5:05 PM PDT
madman_Andy
Personally, I think that Morgoth is portrayed so big is to illustrate the evil power that grew inside of him and to also make it seem more fantastic. Personally, I think he's juuuust right!
But hey, to each his own.
I rate this a 10 for evil portrayel
Rating: 5
Thu October 18, 2001 5:05 PM PDT
Doderic
is the best artist of Tolkien literature ever!!!!!!!!
Rating: 5
Thu October 25, 2001 7:42 PM PDT
Doderic
is the best artist of Tolkien literature ever!!!!!!!!
Rating: 5
Thu October 25, 2001 7:42 PM PDT
Doderic
is the best artist of Tolkien literature ever!!!!!!!!
I'd give it a 100 if I could!!!
Thu October 25, 2001 7:43 PM PDT
Doderic
is the best artist of Tolkien literature ever!!!!!!!!
I'd give it a 100 if I could!!!
Thu October 25, 2001 7:43 PM PDT
feanor_darkflame
Great. Excellent. But...
Well if take a good look at Morgoth's eyes... I don't know he looks kinda tired. Angry, strong yes, but tired.
I believe that's the point Nasmith wanted to give. In silmarilion it says that Morgoth when he placed the Silmarils to his iron crown he could not bear the weigth. So that's it? Not quite, he hated the elfs and particularly the Noldor, and now he is under attack by his worst enemies again, forced to come out and fight himself...!
I also believe that Fingolfin is biger than Morgoth because he has the guts to chalenge a Vala, and not any Vala MORGOTH!!!, to a fight to death.
Rating: 4
Thu November 8, 2001 4:46 AM PDT
feanor_darkflame
Great. Excellent. But...
Well if take a good look at Morgoth's eyes... I don't know he looks kinda tired. Angry, strong yes, but tired.
I believe that's the point Nasmith wanted to give. In silmarilion it says that Morgoth when he placed the Silmarils to his iron crown he could not bear the weigth. So that's it? Not quite, he hated the elfs and particularly the Noldor, and now he is under attack by his worst enemies again, forced to come out and fight himself...!
I also believe that Fingolfin is biger than Morgoth because he has the guts to chalenge a Vala, and not any Vala MORGOTH!!!, to a fight to death.
Rating: 4
Thu November 8, 2001 4:46 AM PDT
gaytwe
Fantastic picture. It's not how I envisioned Morgoth...it's better! I think everyone who's complaining that Morgoth doesn't look right should remember that he's described over and over as being a "figure of terror." We're talking big league terror here, not just mildly threatening, and this depiction fits the bill, IMO. He had long since ceased to resemble the other Vala in the slightest.
Those complaining about the size are crazy! Morgoth is described again and again as a huge, giant, dark figure, his head even into the clouds! The ground trembles when he walks! Nasmith has nailed the size. The Silmarils do appear relatively large, but this could be due to their bright shine.
Rating: 5
Tue November 13, 2001 12:26 PM PDT
gaytwe
Fantastic picture. It's not how I envisioned Morgoth...it's better! I think everyone who's complaining that Morgoth doesn't look right should remember that he's described over and over as being a "figure of terror." We're talking big league terror here, not just mildly threatening, and this depiction fits the bill, IMO. He had long since ceased to resemble the other Vala in the slightest.
Those complaining about the size are crazy! Morgoth is described again and again as a huge, giant, dark figure, his head even into the clouds! The ground trembles when he walks! Nasmith has nailed the size. The Silmarils do appear relatively large, but this could be due to their bright shine.
Rating: 5
Tue November 13, 2001 12:26 PM PDT
DieHard
Cool picture
Rating: 5
Thu November 15, 2001 7:48 PM PDT
DieHard
Cool picture
Rating: 5
Thu November 15, 2001 7:48 PM PDT
BiatchkingofAngmar
You ppl giving this a 0 are very sad. Yes I can find imperfections but what is perfect?
I would have shown Melkor less physical and Fingolfin's armour differently but that is just my taste.
I am judging this on its merits and I can find little fault.
Outstanding.
Rating: 5
Tue November 20, 2001 7:06 AM PDT
BiatchkingofAngmar
You ppl giving this a 0 are very sad. Yes I can find imperfections but what is perfect?
I would have shown Melkor less physical and Fingolfin's armour differently but that is just my taste.
I am judging this on its merits and I can find little fault.
Outstanding.
Rating: 5
Tue November 20, 2001 7:06 AM PDT
AshNazgDurbatulûk
Say, rather that trolls and orcs are in appearance fashioned after Morgoth.
Oh, did I mention that this was just a flat-out AWESOME painting!
Rating: 5
Fri January 18, 2002 4:15 PM PDT
AshNazgDurbatulûk
Say, rather that trolls and orcs are in appearance fashioned after Morgoth.
Oh, did I mention that this was just a flat-out AWESOME painting!
Rating: 5
Fri January 18, 2002 4:15 PM PDT
Mordukon
Man I just crapped my pants
Rating: 5
Sat January 19, 2002 9:39 PM PDT
Mordukon
Man I just crapped my pants
Rating: 5
Sat January 19, 2002 9:39 PM PDT
Elven_Lady_of_Lorien
This is such a good picture, Fingolfin is awesome :)
Rating: 5
Thu February 7, 2002 3:16 PM PDT
Elven_Lady_of_Lorien
This is such a good picture, Fingolfin is awesome :)
Rating: 5
Thu February 7, 2002 3:16 PM PDT
Rayowynn
I agree there's a nice sense of power and evil, but I really don't like his stereotypical fantasy style. There's also no movement in the piece. Morgoth just looks like a big statue. It's still pretty nice.
Rating: 3
Fri February 15, 2002 11:04 AM PDT
Rayowynn
I agree there's a nice sense of power and evil, but I really don't like his stereotypical fantasy style. There's also no movement in the piece. Morgoth just looks like a big statue. It's still pretty nice.
Rating: 3
Fri February 15, 2002 11:04 AM PDT
tookofsmials
Rating: 4
Thu February 21, 2002 12:34 AM PDT
tookofsmials
Rating: 4
Thu February 21, 2002 12:34 AM PDT
GlorfindelTheThird
This is the best picture that depicts Morgoth's awesome power and his hatred for everything good.
Rating: 5
Wed February 27, 2002 10:35 AM PDT
GlorfindelTheThird
This is the best picture that depicts Morgoth's awesome power and his hatred for everything good.
Rating: 5
Wed February 27, 2002 10:35 AM PDT
KawaiiShagrat
wow...thats a kodak moment if I ever saw one...
if I was that puny little man *evil laugh* I'd take a picture of that big black ...THING
and run like bloody hell!
(looking up when directly under the big guy would be rather disturbing..LOL)
Rating: 5
Wed March 6, 2002 3:48 PM PDT
KawaiiShagrat
wow...thats a kodak moment if I ever saw one...
if I was that puny little man *evil laugh* I'd take a picture of that big black ...THING
and run like bloody hell!
(looking up when directly under the big guy would be rather disturbing..LOL)
Rating: 5
Wed March 6, 2002 3:48 PM PDT
Nienna_Valar
Over all, excellent, and Morgoth is perfect....but I dunno. Fingolfin just looks...fake, somehow. Not bad, but not as real as I see him when I read the Silmarillion. Still, a great work!
I wouldn't want to be *their* referee...
Rating: 4
Wed March 6, 2002 7:08 PM PDT
Nienna_Valar
Over all, excellent, and Morgoth is perfect....but I dunno. Fingolfin just looks...fake, somehow. Not bad, but not as real as I see him when I read the Silmarillion. Still, a great work!
I wouldn't want to be *their* referee...
Rating: 4
Wed March 6, 2002 7:08 PM PDT
Valene_Greenleaf
Yikes! Morgoth is simply frightening! The Fingolfin is sure brave. If I was confronted by something like that, I think I would jump over a cliff....ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Rating: 5
Sat March 9, 2002 2:37 PM PDT
Valene_Greenleaf
Yikes! Morgoth is simply frightening! The Fingolfin is sure brave. If I was confronted by something like that, I think I would jump over a cliff....ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Rating: 5
Sat March 9, 2002 2:37 PM PDT
HalloweenTCM13
I have to say I do enjoy this piece very much but I have seen equivalent or better pieces in the past. However I find it spellbinding.
Rating: 5
Sat March 9, 2002 6:16 PM PDT
HalloweenTCM13
I have to say I do enjoy this piece very much but I have seen equivalent or better pieces in the past. However I find it spellbinding.
Rating: 5
Sat March 9, 2002 6:16 PM PDT
Baggins_of_the_Shire
Although Morgot is bigger,
he really wants to challenge him!!!
What a courageus!!!
Rating: 5
Sat March 23, 2002 1:19 PM PDT
Baggins_of_the_Shire
Although Morgot is bigger,
he really wants to challenge him!!!
What a courageus!!!
Rating: 5
Sat March 23, 2002 1:19 PM PDT
hobbit_girl4444
NOW THATS REALLY SCARY!!!!!!!!
WHAT'S IT FROM????????
Rating: 5
Thu March 28, 2002 6:13 AM PDT
hobbit_girl4444
NOW THATS REALLY SCARY!!!!!!!!
WHAT'S IT FROM????????
Rating: 5
Thu March 28, 2002 6:13 AM PDT
Prince_Imrahil
Why would someone even attempt to slay that giant! I would run away shrieking with fear.
It is an excellent picture, Morgoth certainly seems fierce.
I give it a five
Rating: 5
Wed April 3, 2002 1:43 PM PDT
Prince_Imrahil
Why would someone even attempt to slay that giant! I would run away shrieking with fear.
It is an excellent picture, Morgoth certainly seems fierce.
I give it a five
Rating: 5
Wed April 3, 2002 1:43 PM PDT
slither
Rating: 2
Sun April 7, 2002 9:52 AM PDT
slither
Rating: 2
Sun April 7, 2002 9:52 AM PDT
techcon
the figure is boring
Rating: 1
Wed April 10, 2002 7:59 PM PDT
techcon
the figure is boring
Rating: 1
Wed April 10, 2002 7:59 PM PDT
gorthaur_the_cruel
I think portraying Morgoth as giant is spot on, Inwe. in the Silmarillion, the form Melkor the Vala took on Ea is compared to a mighty mountain wit its peak veiled in fire. Also he is similar to a balrog in that he is both a shadow and a flame.
However, people are right about his face being too gorilla like, it just reduces him to an evil giant in a fairy tale.. this is Melkor himself!
Rating: 4
Wed April 10, 2002 8:03 PM PDT
gorthaur_the_cruel
I think portraying Morgoth as giant is spot on, Inwe. in the Silmarillion, the form Melkor the Vala took on Ea is compared to a mighty mountain wit its peak veiled in fire. Also he is similar to a balrog in that he is both a shadow and a flame.
However, people are right about his face being too gorilla like, it just reduces him to an evil giant in a fairy tale.. this is Melkor himself!
Rating: 4
Wed April 10, 2002 8:03 PM PDT
HuantheGreat
I just commented so that i could give it a 5.
Rating: 5
Wed April 24, 2002 10:17 AM PDT
HuantheGreat
I just commented so that i could give it a 5.
Rating: 5
Wed April 24, 2002 10:17 AM PDT
myama
Rating: 5
Thu April 25, 2002 5:23 AM PDT
myama
Rating: 5
Thu April 25, 2002 5:23 AM PDT
Silver_woods19
That is such a good picture. I think the colour usage and the drawings are amazing. I especially like the sword gleaming and the good king arthur figure i think as a improvement tyou could have included the ring that would have been even more better
p.s and Inwe watever u said i think it depends on how the artists sees things and the bigness could represent his dark power
Rating: 5
Thu April 25, 2002 9:49 AM PDT
Silver_woods19
That is such a good picture. I think the colour usage and the drawings are amazing. I especially like the sword gleaming and the good king arthur figure i think as a improvement tyou could have included the ring that would have been even more better
p.s and Inwe watever u said i think it depends on how the artists sees things and the bigness could represent his dark power
Rating: 5
Thu April 25, 2002 9:49 AM PDT
TuorSonOfHuor
It's so good it hurts!
Rating: 5
Fri April 26, 2002 8:09 AM PDT
TuorSonOfHuor
It's so good it hurts!
Rating: 5
Fri April 26, 2002 8:09 AM PDT
nami_chan
I love the details in this picture! The skulls on Morgoth's armor are a neat touch, and it's amazing the way fingolfin's crest is worked onto his shield even at that difficult angle. This was one of my favorite moments in the Silmarillien and im glad to see it hasnt been ignored.
Rating: 5
Fri April 26, 2002 7:57 PM PDT
nami_chan
I love the details in this picture! The skulls on Morgoth's armor are a neat touch, and it's amazing the way fingolfin's crest is worked onto his shield even at that difficult angle. This was one of my favorite moments in the Silmarillien and im glad to see it hasnt been ignored.
Rating: 5
Fri April 26, 2002 7:57 PM PDT
mattboy89
nice, cool, big
Rating: 5
Sun April 28, 2002 10:54 AM PDT
mattboy89
nice, cool, big
Rating: 5
Sun April 28, 2002 10:54 AM PDT
§ol
Rating: 5
Sun April 28, 2002 6:32 PM PDT
§ol
Rating: 5
Sun April 28, 2002 6:32 PM PDT
hisstah
Rating: 3
Mon April 29, 2002 8:26 PM PDT
hisstah
Rating: 3
Mon April 29, 2002 8:26 PM PDT
Eriu
How on earth does that guy get the fire to look so real? Its like you can almost feel the heat and the fear as Morgoth roars down at you. I'm sure Fingolfin isn't scared, but if I were standing next to him, I might be.......
Rating: 5
Fri May 3, 2002 10:18 AM PDT
Eriu
How on earth does that guy get the fire to look so real? Its like you can almost feel the heat and the fear as Morgoth roars down at you. I'm sure Fingolfin isn't scared, but if I were standing next to him, I might be.......
Rating: 5
Fri May 3, 2002 10:18 AM PDT
Jango_Fett
Very nice but i dont like that morgot .. its a bit funny , I mean his face its wierd I prefare John Howes Morgoth .... but myt ranking is 4 :D becouse its good :D
Rating: 4
Sat May 4, 2002 5:17 AM PDT
Jango_Fett
Very nice but i dont like that morgot .. its a bit funny , I mean his face its wierd I prefare John Howes Morgoth .... but myt ranking is 4 :D becouse its good :D
Rating: 4
Sat May 4, 2002 5:17 AM PDT
Palladiniel
Very impressed by Figolfin...
And of Ted for painting it that nice
Rating: 5
Tue May 7, 2002 10:27 AM PDT
Palladiniel
Very impressed by Figolfin...
And of Ted for painting it that nice
Rating: 5
Tue May 7, 2002 10:27 AM PDT
plus
I like Fingolfin better than Morgoth as Morgoth looks like an ape.
Rating: 4
Wed May 8, 2002 8:35 PM PDT
plus
I like Fingolfin better than Morgoth as Morgoth looks like an ape.
Rating: 4
Wed May 8, 2002 8:35 PM PDT
RPG_Wizard
I have always been a fan of Nasmith's art. He does Tolkien great justice with his depictions of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, and all other Tolkien related characters and events. I love seeing all of the Tolkien stories (which I have read them all) brought to life.
Rating: 5
Thu May 9, 2002 1:35 AM PDT
RPG_Wizard
I have always been a fan of Nasmith's art. He does Tolkien great justice with his depictions of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, and all other Tolkien related characters and events. I love seeing all of the Tolkien stories (which I have read them all) brought to life.
Rating: 5
Thu May 9, 2002 1:35 AM PDT
alina
Rating: 3
Thu May 9, 2002 5:41 PM PDT
alina
Rating: 3
Thu May 9, 2002 5:41 PM PDT
alina
Rating: 5
Thu May 9, 2002 5:41 PM PDT
alina
Rating: 5
Thu May 9, 2002 5:41 PM PDT
alina
*I'm such an idiot*
Thu May 9, 2002 5:43 PM PDT
alina
*I'm such an idiot*
Thu May 9, 2002 5:43 PM PDT
lord_of_morgul
very well done but i foudn another picture similar and fingolfin had on a very bright white elven cloak and since morgoth is so dark then i thoght it looked well because fingolfins light fought that dark...very well drawn
Rating: 5
Sun May 12, 2002 9:17 PM PDT
lord_of_morgul
very well done but i foudn another picture similar and fingolfin had on a very bright white elven cloak and since morgoth is so dark then i thoght it looked well because fingolfins light fought that dark...very well drawn
Rating: 5
Sun May 12, 2002 9:17 PM PDT
legolasXIII
this is not how i would actually imagine the enemy. i always thought of him in human form. this depicts him as an animal and may not make him seem as smart as he actually is. i really like how the simarillis are placed on the crown, crude as the crown is.
Rating: 3
Wed May 22, 2002 11:44 AM PDT
legolasXIII
this is not how i would actually imagine the enemy. i always thought of him in human form. this depicts him as an animal and may not make him seem as smart as he actually is. i really like how the simarillis are placed on the crown, crude as the crown is.
Rating: 3
Wed May 22, 2002 11:44 AM PDT
Sven
I think his shape shouldn't be so strongly outlined. But it IS extremely well painted. I defenitely couldn't make it better.
Rating: 4
Tue June 4, 2002 4:27 AM PDT
Sven
I think his shape shouldn't be so strongly outlined. But it IS extremely well painted. I defenitely couldn't make it better.
Rating: 4
Tue June 4, 2002 4:27 AM PDT
Fudge_Packer
This picture is so wicked, that i could kiss you Ted, Kiss, Kiss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rating: 5
Sat June 8, 2002 12:23 PM PDT
Fudge_Packer
This picture is so wicked, that i could kiss you Ted, Kiss, Kiss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rating: 5
Sat June 8, 2002 12:23 PM PDT
Elvenstone
I like it all but the armor of Finrod, and Melkor's face. Otherwise its like, BAM! and also a bit like, POW! Cos it is..yeah If Melkors face was in shadow it would be nice....
Rating: 5
Tue June 11, 2002 12:33 PM PDT
Elvenstone
I like it all but the armor of Finrod, and Melkor's face. Otherwise its like, BAM! and also a bit like, POW! Cos it is..yeah If Melkors face was in shadow it would be nice....
Rating: 5
Tue June 11, 2002 12:33 PM PDT
Elvenstone
Yeah Melkor could be fair or like, bad...yeah...lala. I see what you mean about the Silmarili, although I did think they looked a little small, when I frist looked at the pic..
Teddy is such a good artist :P
Tue June 11, 2002 12:37 PM PDT
Elvenstone
Yeah Melkor could be fair or like, bad...yeah...lala. I see what you mean about the Silmarili, although I did think they looked a little small, when I frist looked at the pic..
Teddy is such a good artist :P
Tue June 11, 2002 12:37 PM PDT
Elvenstone
Ok, people who give this 0s and 1s:
Why dont you just take a shower, get some tea, grab The Silmarillon, and breathe. Because he could look all big like this if he wanted too, you would know that if you had actually read The Silmarillon. And Maybe get your mum to make you soup, that makes me feel better when its my special time of the month ; )
~^~ElVeNsToNe~^~
Tue June 11, 2002 12:45 PM PDT
Elvenstone
Ok, people who give this 0s and 1s:
Why dont you just take a shower, get some tea, grab The Silmarillon, and breathe. Because he could look all big like this if he wanted too, you would know that if you had actually read The Silmarillon. And Maybe get your mum to make you soup, that makes me feel better when its my special time of the month ; )
~^~ElVeNsToNe~^~
Tue June 11, 2002 12:45 PM PDT
Elvenstone
Tue June 11, 2002 12:50 PM PDT
Elvenstone
Tue June 11, 2002 12:50 PM PDT
willSkEaT
well..ted nasmith prooved agani that he has more talent to draw backgrounds then faces..morgoth looks like an ape..
Rating: 4
Tue July 2, 2002 4:30 PM PDT
willSkEaT
well..ted nasmith prooved agani that he has more talent to draw backgrounds then faces..morgoth looks like an ape..
Rating: 4
Tue July 2, 2002 4:30 PM PDT
Uvatha
Well-painted. Personally, I don't really like the way Morgoth looks. I guess when you are one of the mightiest Valar you can change size and shape. Also, this is coming from a person who has never read the Silmarillion.
Rating: 4
Fri July 5, 2002 10:57 PM PDT
Uvatha
Well-painted. Personally, I don't really like the way Morgoth looks. I guess when you are one of the mightiest Valar you can change size and shape. Also, this is coming from a person who has never read the Silmarillion.
Rating: 4
Fri July 5, 2002 10:57 PM PDT
HornofGondor
Wow this is so cool, but who do you think wins!?
Rating: 5
Sun July 7, 2002 9:43 AM PDT
HornofGondor
Wow this is so cool, but who do you think wins!?
Rating: 5
Sun July 7, 2002 9:43 AM PDT
Narn-I-hin-hurin
FINGOLFIN MY ONLY FATHER!!!!!
Wed July 10, 2002 4:06 AM PDT
Narn-I-hin-hurin
FINGOLFIN MY ONLY FATHER!!!!!
Wed July 10, 2002 4:06 AM PDT
fishy071
It looks scary. The artist did a good job capturing the mood and scene.
Rating: 5
Sat July 13, 2002 1:55 AM PDT
fishy071
It looks scary. The artist did a good job capturing the mood and scene.
Rating: 5
Sat July 13, 2002 1:55 AM PDT
celadinebanks
I wouldn't like to be in his shoes....I wouldn't know what to do except stab Morgoth's toes!
Rating: 5
Mon July 15, 2002 2:33 PM PDT
celadinebanks
I wouldn't like to be in his shoes....I wouldn't know what to do except stab Morgoth's toes!
Rating: 5
Mon July 15, 2002 2:33 PM PDT
gwilwering
I don't like how Morgoth looks. I'd change his face.
Rating: 3
Sun August 11, 2002 10:27 AM PDT
gwilwering
I don't like how Morgoth looks. I'd change his face.
Rating: 3
Sun August 11, 2002 10:27 AM PDT
edain_cheiftain
fingolfin rocks but i agree narn-i-hin-hurin that morgoth looks like an ape
Rating: 4
Tue August 20, 2002 9:03 PM PDT
edain_cheiftain
fingolfin rocks but i agree narn-i-hin-hurin that morgoth looks like an ape
Rating: 4
Tue August 20, 2002 9:03 PM PDT
Finarfin90
Yay this is great! He is big... You guys say things like "ok", or "it's nice". It"s VERY good. Congrats for the artist Ted Nasmith.
Rating: 4
Wed August 28, 2002 5:44 PM PDT
Finarfin90
Yay this is great! He is big... You guys say things like "ok", or "it's nice". It"s VERY good. Congrats for the artist Ted Nasmith.
Rating: 4
Wed August 28, 2002 5:44 PM PDT
Finarfin90
Yay this is great! He is big... You guys say things like "ok", or "it's nice". It"s VERY good. Congrats for the artist Ted Nasmith.
Rating: 4
Wed August 28, 2002 5:45 PM PDT
Finarfin90
Yay this is great! He is big... You guys say things like "ok", or "it's nice". It"s VERY good. Congrats for the artist Ted Nasmith.
Rating: 4
Wed August 28, 2002 5:45 PM PDT
Bimbo-Bambino
Rating: 5
Sun September 8, 2002 10:59 PM PDT
Bimbo-Bambino
Rating: 5
Sun September 8, 2002 10:59 PM PDT
Ithildin-EredRanger
It looks awesome, in every sense of the word, and it would be great if this wasn't Tolkien, BUT... this is Tolkien, and the picture doesn't quite look like something from Tolkiens Middle-earth. A nice picture, though.
Rating: 3
Thu September 19, 2002 6:58 PM PDT
Ithildin-EredRanger
It looks awesome, in every sense of the word, and it would be great if this wasn't Tolkien, BUT... this is Tolkien, and the picture doesn't quite look like something from Tolkiens Middle-earth. A nice picture, though.
Rating: 3
Thu September 19, 2002 6:58 PM PDT
hannahmarie
Sat September 28, 2002 1:50 PM PDT
hannahmarie
Sat September 28, 2002 1:50 PM PDT
hannahmarie
Sat September 28, 2002 1:50 PM PDT
hannahmarie
Sat September 28, 2002 1:50 PM PDT
hannahmarie
Sat September 28, 2002 1:50 PM PDT
hannahmarie
Sat September 28, 2002 1:50 PM PDT
Laurenar_TheScarletKnight
ChYEAH RIGHT ON A COLD DAY IN HELL IT IS!! i mean ok ok ok maybe he was the baddest thing that ever walked the face of the earth(Middle Earth that is)and maybe he did have a lotta anger n all that stuff in him but whatever he was he did not, and as some have said here, an ape or troll or orcish creature.He should have been more muscular(i mean look at those things!)and his face is filled with a maddening rage that i CANNOT see in a Vala, be he Praiseworthy or condemnable.These guys arent HUMAN ya know and that AWFUL expression on his face is from the lowest depths of human kind.I didnt even wait to see Fingolfin cuz i was so OUTTRAGED you can say by this depiction of Melkor.But hey im just saying it like i see it.Others may think differently and like the above comments(Rating 0 ones)not think about it at all.
Rating: 2
Wed October 9, 2002 9:50 AM PDT
Laurenar_TheScarletKnight
ChYEAH RIGHT ON A COLD DAY IN HELL IT IS!! i mean ok ok ok maybe he was the baddest thing that ever walked the face of the earth(Middle Earth that is)and maybe he did have a lotta anger n all that stuff in him but whatever he was he did not, and as some have said here, an ape or troll or orcish creature.He should have been more muscular(i mean look at those things!)and his face is filled with a maddening rage that i CANNOT see in a Vala, be he Praiseworthy or condemnable.These guys arent HUMAN ya know and that AWFUL expression on his face is from the lowest depths of human kind.I didnt even wait to see Fingolfin cuz i was so OUTTRAGED you can say by this depiction of Melkor.But hey im just saying it like i see it.Others may think differently and like the above comments(Rating 0 ones)not think about it at all.
Rating: 2
Wed October 9, 2002 9:50 AM PDT
Nirnegil
Morgoth took on a special form to fight Fingolfin.
As far as Tolkien-related graphic art, it doesn't get much better than Nasmith. Great attention to detail, and he uses landscapes superbly to set moods.
Tue October 22, 2002 8:19 AM PDT
Nirnegil
Morgoth took on a special form to fight Fingolfin.
As far as Tolkien-related graphic art, it doesn't get much better than Nasmith. Great attention to detail, and he uses landscapes superbly to set moods.
Tue October 22, 2002 8:19 AM PDT
Armenelos
i think this is the closest i've ever seen anyone come to how i imagine Morgoth. maybe not so snarly though.
Rating: 4
Tue October 29, 2002 6:38 PM PDT
Armenelos
i think this is the closest i've ever seen anyone come to how i imagine Morgoth. maybe not so snarly though.
Rating: 4
Tue October 29, 2002 6:38 PM PDT
Tinúviel_Tiuri
Fingolfin looks like some sort of cheap Hollywood- Herkules
Sat November 2, 2002 2:34 PM PDT
Tinúviel_Tiuri
Fingolfin looks like some sort of cheap Hollywood- Herkules
Sat November 2, 2002 2:34 PM PDT
NainI
First, to some comments I read...Morgoth could have been that big.
As for the picture...it?s really bad, I can?t believe that Nasmith drew this picture (or maybe I could).
He has the looks of a troll but still he looks more like an ape. I think Omar Rayyan draws better pictures of orcs and trolls.
Also, wasn?t Morgoth holding a maze instead of a hammer?
Wed December 18, 2002 6:10 AM PDT
NainI
First, to some comments I read...Morgoth could have been that big.
As for the picture...it?s really bad, I can?t believe that Nasmith drew this picture (or maybe I could).
He has the looks of a troll but still he looks more like an ape. I think Omar Rayyan draws better pictures of orcs and trolls.
Also, wasn?t Morgoth holding a maze instead of a hammer?
Wed December 18, 2002 6:10 AM PDT
kcamericanangel1
Rating: 5
Sat March 22, 2003 6:32 PM PDT
kcamericanangel1
Rating: 5
Sat March 22, 2003 6:32 PM PDT
TheshardsofNarsil
Jack went up the wrong bean stock.
Rating: 4
Wed April 9, 2003 2:20 PM PDT
TheshardsofNarsil
Jack went up the wrong bean stock.
Rating: 4
Wed April 9, 2003 2:20 PM PDT
TheshardsofNarsil
Very nicely done.
Wed April 9, 2003 2:22 PM PDT
TheshardsofNarsil
Very nicely done.
Wed April 9, 2003 2:22 PM PDT
Sholix
Morgoth as I always imagine and Fingolfin,hmmmm perfect picture I like it
Rating: 5
Wed April 23, 2003 11:42 PM PDT
Sholix
Morgoth as I always imagine and Fingolfin,hmmmm perfect picture I like it
Rating: 5
Wed April 23, 2003 11:42 PM PDT
Cirdan_the_Shipwright
Perhaps I am a little biased, seeing as how this was always my favorite scene. As others have said, Morgoth oughtn't be an overblown garden gnome from hell. (though that phrase was not used) In addition, Fingolfin looks ... ridiculous. I wonder, looking at him, what exactly is he wearing?
But there are, of course, extremely good points. I think the most important thing was achieved, and that is that the Silmarils and Ringil are the brightest objects in the picture, indicated their importance. The fire and the sky are very realistic.
I just can't get over the fact that Morgoth makes me laugh--definitely not the idea--and Fingolfin's absurd attire.
--#Cirdan#--
Rating: 2
Thu April 24, 2003 1:59 PM PDT
Cirdan_the_Shipwright
Perhaps I am a little biased, seeing as how this was always my favorite scene. As others have said, Morgoth oughtn't be an overblown garden gnome from hell. (though that phrase was not used) In addition, Fingolfin looks ... ridiculous. I wonder, looking at him, what exactly is he wearing?
But there are, of course, extremely good points. I think the most important thing was achieved, and that is that the Silmarils and Ringil are the brightest objects in the picture, indicated their importance. The fire and the sky are very realistic.
I just can't get over the fact that Morgoth makes me laugh--definitely not the idea--and Fingolfin's absurd attire.
--#Cirdan#--
Rating: 2
Thu April 24, 2003 1:59 PM PDT
smeagolturnsgood
It's like David vs Goliath!
Rating: 4
Thu May 8, 2003 5:33 AM PDT
smeagolturnsgood
It's like David vs Goliath!
Rating: 4
Thu May 8, 2003 5:33 AM PDT
DragonStella
What the heck! that's not exactly my idea of the ratings you should have gotten! It's good in my book-- and I would let you know if I didn't think exactly that!
DragonStella
(You desirve a higher rating. I don't want to play geurrilla all the time, but I'm going to try and give you a hand 
)
Rating: 5
Sat June 21, 2003 6:40 PM PDT
DragonStella
What the heck! that's not exactly my idea of the ratings you should have gotten! It's good in my book-- and I would let you know if I didn't think exactly that!
DragonStella
(You desirve a higher rating. I don't want to play geurrilla all the time, but I'm going to try and give you a hand )
Rating: 5
Sat June 21, 2003 6:40 PM PDT
2fast4you
Absolutely facinaiting
Rating: 5
Tue August 26, 2003 3:20 AM PDT
2fast4you
Absolutely facinaiting
Rating: 5
Tue August 26, 2003 3:20 AM PDT
cleverer_radagast
Not worthy of Tolkien... or Tolkien Online...SUX SUX SUX SUX SUX SUX SUX SUX SUX SUX SUX SUX SUX SUX SUX SUX SUX SUX SUX SUX
Tue April 20, 2004 7:11 AM PDT
GoldenGal_42
Looks like death all over. But BRILLIANT!!!
Rating: 5
Thu July 15, 2004 12:17 AM PDT
Loopy
i like this pic very much, though i don?t like how Fingolfin was represented. i guess i didn?t imagine him like that
Rating: 4
Wed July 28, 2004 5:50 PM PDT
GoldenGal_42
THAT IS SOOOOOO GOOOOOOOD YOU SHOULD WIN AN AWARD OR SOMETHING!!!
THAT IS BRILLIANT!!!! AMAZING!!!! NOTHING SEEN LIKE THIS BEFORE!!!!
Since I've already voted I'll say 5, AGAIN!!!
Mon September 20, 2004 8:46 AM PDT
Shedo
just terrific!!!!
the scene depicts greatly the power of Morgoth and the splendor of Fingolfin. Rather than a 5 you deserve a 100!!!!
BlynkTook
Ok, now if I was there, I'd claim myself insane, because I would NOT be there LOL I'd be running away VERY fast lol
Rating: 5
Sat July 7, 2001 7:59 PM PDT