Genuvere

of Luthien. This is good.

Rating: 5

Fri July 28, 2000 2:55 PM PDT

Genuvere

of Luthien. This is good.

Rating: 5

Fri July 28, 2000 2:55 PM PDT

Elven_Prodigy

that's alot better than the last one.

Rating: 5

Fri October 20, 2000 3:28 PM PDT

Elven_Prodigy

that's alot better than the last one.

Rating: 5

Fri October 20, 2000 3:28 PM PDT

Nirnegil

Nasmith has such an eye for Tolkien's world. It's just another of his paintings that gives me the feeling I'm actually there. Excellent.

Rating: 5

Fri October 20, 2000 4:19 PM PDT

Nirnegil

Nasmith has such an eye for Tolkien's world. It's just another of his paintings that gives me the feeling I'm actually there. Excellent.

Rating: 5

Fri October 20, 2000 4:19 PM PDT

Tarka

The only thing negetive I can say is the dimensions are bad for wallpaper.

Rating: 5

Fri October 20, 2000 6:21 PM PDT

Tarka

The only thing negetive I can say is the dimensions are bad for wallpaper.

Rating: 5

Fri October 20, 2000 6:21 PM PDT

mithril

This is marvelous! I can see the hard work that Nasmith had gone thru to create this wonderful work of art.
One thing that I'm disappointed with is that the painting doesn't look like it has anything to do with the Lord of the Rings. I mean, how'd you know what this art is about if you weren't told?
But it's still good.

Rating: 5

Fri October 20, 2000 8:20 PM PDT

mithril

This is marvelous! I can see the hard work that Nasmith had gone thru to create this wonderful work of art.
One thing that I'm disappointed with is that the painting doesn't look like it has anything to do with the Lord of the Rings. I mean, how'd you know what this art is about if you weren't told?
But it's still good.

Rating: 5

Fri October 20, 2000 8:20 PM PDT

PHENOmenon

This is a really nice piece but I have to agree with mithril: If you wern't told what it was how would you know this? And the dimensions aren't that good either, (but that's besides the point). Everything considered this is still a real nice pic.

Rating: 4

Sat October 21, 2000 3:22 AM PDT

PHENOmenon

This is a really nice piece but I have to agree with mithril: If you wern't told what it was how would you know this? And the dimensions aren't that good either, (but that's besides the point). Everything considered this is still a real nice pic.

Rating: 4

Sat October 21, 2000 3:22 AM PDT

T''Git

Who cares if it doesn't look "Tolkienish". If I could, I would give it a ten but a five will have to do.

Rating: 5

Sat October 21, 2000 7:32 AM PDT

T''Git

Who cares if it doesn't look "Tolkienish". If I could, I would give it a ten but a five will have to do.

Rating: 5

Sat October 21, 2000 7:32 AM PDT

Morgoth

Another masterpiece by Ted Nasmith. It seems like something straight from the imagination of Tolkien himself.

Rating: 5

Sat October 21, 2000 12:33 PM PDT

Morgoth

Another masterpiece by Ted Nasmith. It seems like something straight from the imagination of Tolkien himself.

Rating: 5

Sat October 21, 2000 12:33 PM PDT

MithLuin

How does one paint Luthien? She is the fairest of the children of Iluvatar ever to live.... I have seen several attempts at depicting Luthien dancing in the woods, as Beren first sees her, and only this one accomplishes anything. This painting conveys the magical atmosphere of the woods and the elusiveness of Luthien as a dancer.

Why would you need to be told what this scene is? It is a girl dancing in the woods, sure, so it could come from some other story, but what do you want? Obviously a scene like Eowyn and the Nazgul, or Gandalf, or the Shire, or hobbits will be more obvious, because we are given so many specific details about them (the knob in the middle of a round green door, Gandalf's garb, hobbits hairy feet, smoke rings, that sort of thing). In the Silmarillion, the descriptions aren't necessarily as distinctive and obvious, but if you know the story well, certain things will leap out at you. Action scenes like the death of Beleg may still be more obvious, but the scenery is distinctive and can be picked out.

Rating: 4

Sat October 21, 2000 1:37 PM PDT

MithLuin

How does one paint Luthien? She is the fairest of the children of Iluvatar ever to live.... I have seen several attempts at depicting Luthien dancing in the woods, as Beren first sees her, and only this one accomplishes anything. This painting conveys the magical atmosphere of the woods and the elusiveness of Luthien as a dancer.

Why would you need to be told what this scene is? It is a girl dancing in the woods, sure, so it could come from some other story, but what do you want? Obviously a scene like Eowyn and the Nazgul, or Gandalf, or the Shire, or hobbits will be more obvious, because we are given so many specific details about them (the knob in the middle of a round green door, Gandalf's garb, hobbits hairy feet, smoke rings, that sort of thing). In the Silmarillion, the descriptions aren't necessarily as distinctive and obvious, but if you know the story well, certain things will leap out at you. Action scenes like the death of Beleg may still be more obvious, but the scenery is distinctive and can be picked out.

Rating: 4

Sat October 21, 2000 1:37 PM PDT

Hobbitwannabe

I will agree with the majority(once again) and say this is a much better representation of Luthien than the first, although it was good in it's own right. Even if you are not familiar with the stories behind this picture, you should be able to enjoy the beauty in it all the same. I would also give it something higher than a 5, but if that's the most I can give, then I shall...

Rating: 5

Sat October 21, 2000 3:09 PM PDT

Hobbitwannabe

I will agree with the majority(once again) and say this is a much better representation of Luthien than the first, although it was good in it's own right. Even if you are not familiar with the stories behind this picture, you should be able to enjoy the beauty in it all the same. I would also give it something higher than a 5, but if that's the most I can give, then I shall...

Rating: 5

Sat October 21, 2000 3:09 PM PDT

Enya

Yes, this is definitely a wonderful piece of art. Even if you have never heard of the Silmarillion, this is a beautiful pic, with good atmosphere!

Rating: 5

Mon October 23, 2000 7:28 AM PDT

Enya

Yes, this is definitely a wonderful piece of art. Even if you have never heard of the Silmarillion, this is a beautiful pic, with good atmosphere!

Rating: 5

Mon October 23, 2000 7:28 AM PDT

Vega

...Luthien pictures ever made. :)

Rating: 5

Fri February 23, 2001 4:11 AM PDT

Vega

...Luthien pictures ever made. :)

Rating: 5

Fri February 23, 2001 4:11 AM PDT

ring_lord

The twilight really makes the whole picture come to life. I mean what can you say about such a great picture.

Rating: 5

Fri April 13, 2001 11:43 PM PDT

ring_lord

The twilight really makes the whole picture come to life. I mean what can you say about such a great picture.

Rating: 5

Fri April 13, 2001 11:43 PM PDT

RWeiss

This painting represents, for
me at least, the true essence
of "faerie". Beautiful, soft
enchantment - a perfect set-
ting for the music from Men-
delssohn's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (Nocturne).
I love it.

Rating: 5

Thu May 17, 2001 5:29 PM PDT

RWeiss

This painting represents, for
me at least, the true essence
of "faerie". Beautiful, soft
enchantment - a perfect set-
ting for the music from Men-
delssohn's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (Nocturne).
I love it.

Rating: 5

Thu May 17, 2001 5:29 PM PDT

Alleria

Wonderful

Rating: 5

Fri May 18, 2001 11:09 AM PDT

Alleria

Wonderful

Rating: 5

Fri May 18, 2001 11:09 AM PDT

Menelvagorion

But an Elf didn't get it. Get it?

Rating: 5

Tue June 12, 2001 3:27 PM PDT

Menelvagorion

But an Elf didn't get it. Get it?

Rating: 5

Tue June 12, 2001 3:27 PM PDT

Curufinwe_II

Oh Iluvatar, why am I not Beren, son of Barahir?

Rating: 5

Wed June 20, 2001 10:19 AM PDT

Curufinwe_II

Oh Iluvatar, why am I not Beren, son of Barahir?

Rating: 5

Wed June 20, 2001 10:19 AM PDT

RubyGamgee

Is there really anything more I can say?

Rating: 5

Fri June 22, 2001 12:22 PM PDT

RubyGamgee

Is there really anything more I can say?

Rating: 5

Fri June 22, 2001 12:22 PM PDT

dead_deagol

its very nice, but giving it a 5 would be saying its perfect... and i could do much better
*cough*

Rating: 4

Fri June 22, 2001 4:54 PM PDT

dead_deagol

its very nice, but giving it a 5 would be saying its perfect... and i could do much better
*cough*

Rating: 4

Fri June 22, 2001 4:54 PM PDT

~Erchamion~

The only good thing in this painting is the use of moonlight... other than that, there's NOTHING special about it... I suggest to all of you a closer look to Tolkien's own paintings and drawings.

Rating: 1

Wed July 11, 2001 12:27 PM PDT

~Erchamion~

The only good thing in this painting is the use of moonlight... other than that, there's NOTHING special about it... I suggest to all of you a closer look to Tolkien's own paintings and drawings.

Rating: 1

Wed July 11, 2001 12:27 PM PDT

eilona

This is very magical.

Rating: 3

Tue August 28, 2001 6:25 PM PDT

eilona

This is very magical.

Rating: 3

Tue August 28, 2001 6:25 PM PDT

Inwë

Wha...s..hi...lea......l..e...

Rating: 2

Sat September 1, 2001 9:10 AM PDT

Inwë

Wha...s..hi...lea......l..e...

Rating: 2

Sat September 1, 2001 9:10 AM PDT

arcturus55

Rating: 5

Sat September 15, 2001 10:23 AM PDT

arcturus55

Rating: 5

Sat September 15, 2001 10:23 AM PDT

Hornbeam

Ted Nasmith has captured the atmosphere (in my opinion) of Tolkien's work in this single piece.

Rating: 5

Tue October 30, 2001 1:52 AM PDT

Hornbeam

Ted Nasmith has captured the atmosphere (in my opinion) of Tolkien's work in this single piece.

Rating: 5

Tue October 30, 2001 1:52 AM PDT

AshNazgDurbatulûk

Not ! ! ! This is terrific.

Rating: 5

Fri January 18, 2002 2:36 PM PDT

AshNazgDurbatulûk

Not ! ! ! This is terrific.

Rating: 5

Fri January 18, 2002 2:36 PM PDT

tookofsmials

Rating: 2

Thu February 28, 2002 12:53 AM PDT

tookofsmials

Rating: 2

Thu February 28, 2002 12:53 AM PDT

lancast_BCO

that atmosphere is great..magic is everywhere

Rating: 5

Sun March 10, 2002 5:36 AM PDT

lancast_BCO

that atmosphere is great..magic is everywhere

Rating: 5

Sun March 10, 2002 5:36 AM PDT

Grønneløv

I must say.!!
But there is missing somthing....... Legolas!!!
And maby Aragorn.!!

Rating: 4

Mon March 11, 2002 12:58 PM PDT

Grønneløv

I must say.!!
But there is missing somthing....... Legolas!!!
And maby Aragorn.!!

Rating: 4

Mon March 11, 2002 12:58 PM PDT

Laurelin

When I first read the story of Luthien and Beren I couldn't fully imagine the grace of beauty of Luthien dancing, or how she hid from Beren and appeared to be a splash of moonlight. When I saw this painting I felt that Ted Nasmith went back in time and strolled into the forest of Neldoreth with a paintbrush, palette and easel. Luthien seems to blend into the forest and in truth this painting seems more beautiful to me than all of the paintings in all of the art galleries I have been to.

Rating: 5

Sat March 16, 2002 2:10 AM PDT

Laurelin

When I first read the story of Luthien and Beren I couldn't fully imagine the grace of beauty of Luthien dancing, or how she hid from Beren and appeared to be a splash of moonlight. When I saw this painting I felt that Ted Nasmith went back in time and strolled into the forest of Neldoreth with a paintbrush, palette and easel. Luthien seems to blend into the forest and in truth this painting seems more beautiful to me than all of the paintings in all of the art galleries I have been to.

Rating: 5

Sat March 16, 2002 2:10 AM PDT

Anariel

Rating: 3

Mon April 8, 2002 8:41 AM PDT

Anariel

Rating: 3

Mon April 8, 2002 8:41 AM PDT

Boopers

Sat April 13, 2002 5:12 PM PDT

Boopers

Sat April 13, 2002 5:12 PM PDT

Lady_of_the_Stars

Very peaceful and mystical! I love the shining silhouette of Luthien! Beautiful!

Rating: 4

Sat April 20, 2002 5:53 PM PDT

Lady_of_the_Stars

Very peaceful and mystical! I love the shining silhouette of Luthien! Beautiful!

Rating: 4

Sat April 20, 2002 5:53 PM PDT

Mistweaver

Rating: 4

Wed June 19, 2002 2:39 AM PDT

Mistweaver

Rating: 4

Wed June 19, 2002 2:39 AM PDT

celadinebanks

I love the light on her, it looks very "dreamy"... The shades of blue are fantastic...

Rating: 5

Thu July 18, 2002 12:11 PM PDT

celadinebanks

I love the light on her, it looks very "dreamy"... The shades of blue are fantastic...

Rating: 5

Thu July 18, 2002 12:11 PM PDT

fishy071

This is a beautiful scenery. I like the background, which really sets the mood, and the spiritual look of Luthien is beautiful, really dancing in the moonlight.

Rating: 5

Wed August 7, 2002 2:48 AM PDT

fishy071

This is a beautiful scenery. I like the background, which really sets the mood, and the spiritual look of Luthien is beautiful, really dancing in the moonlight.

Rating: 5

Wed August 7, 2002 2:48 AM PDT

Eriu

Very nice :)

Rating: 5

Mon August 12, 2002 9:46 PM PDT

Eriu

Very nice :)

Rating: 5

Mon August 12, 2002 9:46 PM PDT

EowynEorling

Rating: 5

Sat October 12, 2002 3:08 PM PDT

EowynEorling

Rating: 5

Sat October 12, 2002 3:08 PM PDT

Armenelos

i don't think it could've been better depicted

Rating: 5

Tue October 29, 2002 6:13 PM PDT

Armenelos

i don't think it could've been better depicted

Rating: 5

Tue October 29, 2002 6:13 PM PDT

Dawi

Pure beauty, pure mood, no more to say, too busy staring at this enchanting painting.

Rating: 5

Sat December 28, 2002 7:25 AM PDT

Dawi

Pure beauty, pure mood, no more to say, too busy staring at this enchanting painting.

Rating: 5

Sat December 28, 2002 7:25 AM PDT

Lorathiel

this is just wondrefull.
Luthien Tinuviel, it doesn't get better than this.

Rating: 5

Wed January 1, 2003 9:30 AM PDT

Lorathiel

this is just wondrefull.
Luthien Tinuviel, it doesn't get better than this.

Rating: 5

Wed January 1, 2003 9:30 AM PDT

Iluvien

Erchamion faulted this picture because the only thing "special" was the moonlitgh, but in my opinion that's okay, because the moonlight is captured wonderfully. It's haunting and lovely!

Rating: 5

Fri March 7, 2003 3:12 PM PDT

Iluvien

Erchamion faulted this picture because the only thing "special" was the moonlitgh, but in my opinion that's okay, because the moonlight is captured wonderfully. It's haunting and lovely!

Rating: 5

Fri March 7, 2003 3:12 PM PDT

MrsAragorn

It's great!

Rating: 5

Mon March 10, 2003 5:59 AM PDT

MrsAragorn

It's great!

Rating: 5

Mon March 10, 2003 5:59 AM PDT

kcamericanangel1

I rate this a 5. Great job!

Rating: 5

Mon March 10, 2003 6:55 PM PDT

kcamericanangel1

I rate this a 5. Great job!

Rating: 5

Mon March 10, 2003 6:55 PM PDT

idril_celebrimbal

I don`t think it?s fair to make paintings of Luthien`s face, since she was the most beautiful of Iluvatars children and I don?t think you could put that on a paper... See what i mean? So i like this one.

Rating: 5

Thu April 3, 2003 7:59 AM PDT

idril_celebrimbal

I don`t think it?s fair to make paintings of Luthien`s face, since she was the most beautiful of Iluvatars children and I don?t think you could put that on a paper... See what i mean? So i like this one.

Rating: 5

Thu April 3, 2003 7:59 AM PDT

Elvenboy

I like it, especially the mood...blue...

Fri May 2, 2003 5:36 AM PDT

Elvenboy

I like it, especially the mood...blue...

Fri May 2, 2003 5:36 AM PDT

ElenTalagn

Correct me if I'm wrong: This isn't a representation of Luthein. It was an illusion created by Sauron to get this Elf (forgot his name) to become a traitor. This was an illusion of his beloved wife dancig through the woods to make him beleive that she was alright even though she had been killed by orcs (unbeknown to the Elf).

Wed June 11, 2003 5:34 PM PDT

ElenTalagn

Correct me if I'm wrong: This isn't a representation of Luthein. It was an illusion created by Sauron to get this Elf (forgot his name) to become a traitor. This was an illusion of his beloved wife dancig through the woods to make him beleive that she was alright even though she had been killed by orcs (unbeknown to the Elf).

Wed June 11, 2003 5:34 PM PDT

K.Evenstar

So shimmery!!!

Rating: 4

Mon July 14, 2003 3:24 AM PDT

K.Evenstar

So shimmery!!!

Rating: 4

Mon July 14, 2003 3:24 AM PDT

K.Evenstar

I'm not sure if you're right but if you are, the elf was Gorlim (the unhappy) and his wife was Eilinel.

Mon July 14, 2003 3:29 AM PDT

K.Evenstar

I'm not sure if you're right but if you are, the elf was Gorlim (the unhappy) and his wife was Eilinel.

Mon July 14, 2003 3:29 AM PDT

ElenTalagn

Yep you're right the name was Gorlim and the name of the wife was Eilinel but they were both mortals not elves. Gorlim betrayed Barahir, Beren's father, which led to the sack of his hideout and his death. Thanks.

Sun July 27, 2003 11:20 PM PDT

ElenTalagn

Yep you're right the name was Gorlim and the name of the wife was Eilinel but they were both mortals not elves. Gorlim betrayed Barahir, Beren's father, which led to the sack of his hideout and his death. Thanks.

Sun July 27, 2003 11:20 PM PDT

lotrfreak98

So enchanting yet revered,
How can one person capture such a haunting image as Nasmith has done?

Rating: 5

Fri August 8, 2003 3:03 AM PDT

lotrfreak98

So enchanting yet revered,
How can one person capture such a haunting image as Nasmith has done?

Rating: 5

Fri August 8, 2003 3:03 AM PDT

K.Evenstar

But I looked in a library copy of Silmarillion which was illustrated by Nasmith and this pic was by the Beren and Luthien bit, so I reckon it WAS Luthien after all.

Wed August 27, 2003 12:26 PM PDT

K.Evenstar

But I looked in a library copy of Silmarillion which was illustrated by Nasmith and this pic was by the Beren and Luthien bit, so I reckon it WAS Luthien after all.

Wed August 27, 2003 12:26 PM PDT

Evenstar117

breathtaking....unbelievable...wow


eve

Rating: 5

Sun October 26, 2003 11:33 AM PDT

Alphedhel

... he does it again! Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!

Rating: 5

Mon November 3, 2003 1:39 PM PDT

K.Evenstar

The story of Gorlim and Eilinel is in the same chapter as Beren and Lúthien so it could be either.

Fri November 7, 2003 2:40 AM PDT

fionaugh

This is a marvelous peice. Ethereal and lovely. Soothing and spritely. *wow grin*

Rating: 5

Wed November 26, 2003 8:08 AM PDT

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beautiful forest

Rating: 5

Fri December 26, 2003 1:04 AM PDT

Rohirim*Shieldmaiden

The forest, is a real beautiful forest!! And Luthien dancing!!

Rating: 5

Fri December 26, 2003 4:09 AM PDT

Adree

This painting is gorgeous and has a very magical quality to it.
For some bizarre reason, I seem to have a soft spot for pictures of moonlit forests. There's just something mesmerizing about the theme, especially when the glowing moonlight is reflecting over water.

Rating: 5

Thu February 19, 2004 10:16 PM PDT

Smaug_The_Great

all i can say is wow... it is an amazing picture... and people who say that they can do better... i dare you to try... t's not very nice to say rude things like that to people... obviously a lot of time went into this picture, coz' it is just amazing... but when some[I/] people say things like that, it makes the artist feel like they've just sent in a picture to be scorned at, despite any amount of other nice comments. it's the way people think. even if the artist doesn't take much offense to some comments on here, it's still discouraging and hurtful. i don't think you'd like people saying things like that to you. and the other person who said that nothing was special about it except that it captured the moonlight very well, and to look at Tolkien's pictures more closely, are you saying that we should copy his artworks and send them in?? the purpose of this part of the site is to send in Pictures that you've drawn or painted that show your view of his story and some scenes in it. to copy his pictures would totally defy what this part of the website is for. i would also like to see you do a better job of it. it is a truely amazing piece of work, and even if it's not your type of art, you can still appreciate it. that's what art is all aout, being able to appreciate someone else's interpretation of something. so before any of us say anything bad about it, think about how much detail and work went into this picture and appreciate it for what it is. you don't have to like it, but i don't know anyone who couldn't admit that this picture would have taken a lot of thought and time and skill. i personally love it, and it's one of my absolute pictures on here. i used it as one of my title pages in my book (hope you don't mind Mr Nasmith!!). everyone at school loves it as well. they keep "ooohing and Aaahing" at it. very excellent work. i love it!!!!

God Bless

Smaug_The_Great