I like the shading adn detail. They make the characters and background look 3D. Good job bringing out Denethor's favoring Boromir in the picture. You've captured the expressions.
Comment by fishy071 - December 14, 2003 @ 9:51 PM - Rated a 5
A beautiful picture that captures the relationships perfectly. I second fishy's comment on the details and expressions. Excellent job depicting one of the worst fathers in English literature.
Comment by Aliana - December 15, 2003 @ 12:22 AM - Rated a 5
Haha!!(manly laugh), yet she posts another picture of the house of Isildur, AND I'M ACTUALLY THIRD i wonder if Anke will post a commment reguarding our comments(crosses fingers) such a talented person well done kiddo!!lol i did that to piss you off its rather amusing heheheheh
Comment by Legolases_eyes - December 15, 2003 @ 2:57 AM - Rated a 5
i dont know if u no is a she/he sozzzzzzzy!!!!
Comment by Legolases_eyes - December 15, 2003 @ 2:58 AM
wait and im not a guy i just tried to impersonat one b4
Comment by Legolases_eyes - December 15, 2003 @ 2:59 AM
i like the way they show their expressions. Well done!
Comment by Loopy - December 15, 2003 @ 6:54 AM - Rated a 5
Comment by Balrog_of_Altena - December 15, 2003 @ 7:28 AM - Rated a 5
You can see how Denethor gives all his favor to his oldest son, and excludes Faramir. I feel so bad for him.
Comment by Lalaith-Elerrina - December 15, 2003 @ 8:42 AM - Rated a 5
Either I'm going crazy or I see hints of Sean Bean's Boromir in Anke's.
Now, I know that, according to my screen name, RP character, and general personality, I'm supposed to like Faramir more than Boromir. However, Boromir is looking rather smashing at the moment!
How long did it take you to draw this one?
Comment by Lady_of_Rohan - December 15, 2003 @ 10:39 AM
For me he was a good choice as Boromir -- one of the few casting-decisions I didn't have any problems with. If only they had cast his brother as well ...
Took about two days to draw this one. Let's say I'm really inspired and motivated right now
Comment by khorazir - December 15, 2003 @ 11:40 AM
Very nice! 2 days?? awesome!
Comment by Legolasige - December 15, 2003 @ 1:02 PM - Rated a 5
There's a hint of madness in Denethor's eyes, already. They kind of bulge a bit, which adds to the drama. Boromir looks incredibly capable and is very handsome indeed! There's a dividing line between them and Faramir, who stands quietly aside, unnoticed, and one doesn't yet know of his... quality. The lighting, nicely done, one wonders does Anke use picture references for this, or is this from a strong visual imagination?
Comment by Ancaramir - December 15, 2003 @ 1:36 PM - Rated a 5
How can anybody give this picture a 0???It's very well drawn and I love how Anke captured the feeling between the three.
Comment by girl-of-Mirkwood - December 16, 2003 @ 4:40 AM - Rated a 5
I like it a lot!
Namarie! ~Alassemiire Arineel
Comment by Alassemiire_Arineel - December 16, 2003 @ 9:36 AM - Rated a 5
and it's wrong to say that 5 is overrating, it deserves every bit of it. It shows the relationship between them magnificently, yet it doesn't go entirely by the movies. So very well done.
Comment by Sulmerel - December 16, 2003 @ 9:38 AM - Rated a 5
I ador it, I really do! I do not think anyone is overrating it, because it really is wonderful. Thanks, Anke Eissmann!
Comment by MeganBaggins - December 16, 2003 @ 2:54 PM - Rated a 5
I really like this pic. Great job
Arien
Comment by ArienelFeawen - December 16, 2003 @ 4:22 PM - Rated a 5
This is what illustration of a story is about: express the spirit of the story, and giving us something more.
Comment by Hobbit-lass - December 17, 2003 @ 9:53 AM - Rated a 5
I don't think ANYONE with talent such as Anke's can be "over-rated". Again, the picture is incredible and the expressions wonderfully capture a moment that Faramir himself seems to have referred to in the books.
Yeah, so I'm VERY biased towards Anke (being she's a dear friend of mine for mnay years now), but still... WONDERFUL work!!!
Comment by AragornElessar - December 17, 2003 @ 12:14 PM - Rated a 5
WOW this is so stunning I loved the way you seem to capture the emotions. It looks like a black and white photograph! 5+
Comment by lordelrond#1 - December 17, 2003 @ 4:00 PM - Rated a 5
Boromir's gorgeous! As is Faramir. There should be more traces of Sean Bean, really. Don't you think he looks a bit like another Sean? Connery? Or are my eyes deceiving me? Anyway. As long as Denethor and Faramir don't look like the film guys everything's alright. Great work - as per usual.
Comment by Canamarth - December 18, 2003 @ 5:33 AM - Rated a 5
no more to say
Comment by Merryx - December 18, 2003 @ 6:23 AM - Rated a 5
I'm back from Toronto and this little ranger is on patrol again. There really is no point in displaying rude or offensive behaviour in this gallery. The rating for a zero may be there, but it does not give people carte blanche to use it. Ratings will soon disappear from the gallery as a result of abuse. If you persist in disrespectful behaviour, you will be banned.
Personally, I think this is brilliant art and it deserves a five. I love Anke's style and so does Ted Nasmith. That's all the endorsement I need!
Comment by LadyCoralie - December 19, 2003 @ 9:16 AM - Rated a 5
This is amazing, Anke! You're my favourite Tolkien artist. And only two days to do it! You're so gifted!
The shading is really good, and I love the expression on their faces. All the characters are perfect. Denethor is especially good. Your Denethor, Boromir, and Faramir are my favourite off all artists.
Wonderful job! I can't praise it enough!
Comment by nerdanel14 - December 19, 2003 @ 11:34 AM - Rated a 5
very well done. although i am more partial to your watercolour pieces.
Comment by Natascha - December 19, 2003 @ 2:53 PM - Rated a 4
Its great! it looks a lot like the books descriptions
Comment by Aragorns_Overgrown_Nazgůl - December 19, 2003 @ 3:35 PM - Rated a 4
I am also back from the gathering and met Ted Nasmith there too and he did speak highly of Anke and her work.
She is the next Alan Lee, after all, he isn't getting any younger and it will be nice to see a similar style carry on after he becomes unable to produce anymore himself. Obviously there are differences between them but the style is very similar and a lot of people like it, me included. I also like Ankes visualisation of the book.
Comment by Luthien79 - December 20, 2003 @ 9:41 AM - Rated a 5
I like the way you portrayed the relationsips-Boromir getting all the attention, and Faramir just being ignored.
Comment by Dunwen - December 20, 2003 @ 10:22 AM - Rated a 5
Just wonderful work! It shows the family dinamics so well. I just love it!
Comment by Dimamarthiel - December 21, 2003 @ 7:23 PM - Rated a 5
*claps* Very good! I love how you showed the Denethor and Boromir relationship as well as the Denethor and Fararmir relationship! I agree that Boromir is looking great in that picture! Great work!
Comment by Gayalhawiel - December 22, 2003 @ 8:04 AM - Rated a 5
What do you say people - let's go and kill Denethor?
Comment by NienorNiniel - December 22, 2003 @ 11:24 AM - Rated a 5
Brilliant. Enough said.
Comment by Daughter_Of_Kings - December 25, 2003 @ 4:23 PM - Rated a 5
I love the way Boromir is the favoured one and Faramir is standing behind. I just wish that you had made Boromir realise the unfairnes in this, and be kindof outraged for his little brother you know?
Comment by Ranarwen - December 26, 2003 @ 12:21 AM - Rated a 4
I like the way it shows how much Denethor prefers Boromir and just doesn't even look at Faramir (whom I love, btw) but... what happened to Denethor's arm? It looks a lot too short. I also can't decide whether this is supposed to be realistic or more the invented kind of drawing. Therefor only rating two.
Comment by parmatári - January 1, 2004 @ 9:38 AM - Rated a 5
It is strange that when people vote two (as the person above this comment did) and then the rating says five. Either this person pressed the wrong button or this is just a big fat manipulation!!!! Just wanted to tell others what I noticed!!!!
The picture's not bad at all, but I personally don't like it that much. It's a matter of every person's personal view so no offense meant here. The majority of people seem to really like the picture.
Comment by hands-down - January 4, 2004 @ 5:52 AM - Rated a 1
I love the depth this artist always manages to capture - after Alan Lee, she's become my favorite, especially as there are so many Tolkien artists out there that I actively dislike.
Of course, as a raging Boromir-Faramir fan, more is always better.
Anke, I know that as a diehard Faramir-lover, you must be disappointed with his reduction in the movies, but I think the actor could have carried off a meatier role - it just wasn't able to be worked into the movie as it could have been. I think the two actors play brothers very well, especially in the TT extended edition.
Comment by Broc - January 5, 2004 @ 7:52 PM - Rated a 5
up the good work
Comment by tookofsmials - March 15, 2004 @ 11:20 PM - Rated a 1
i love this one!! i insist! to the artist do a painting of boromir i think he looks great!!
Comment by linkin_bizkit17 - August 17, 2004 @ 11:53 AM - Rated a 5
I like the shading adn detail. They make the characters and background look 3D. Good job bringing out Denethor's favoring Boromir in the picture. You've captured the expressions.
Comment by fishy071 - December 14, 2003 @ 9:51 PM - Rated a 5
A beautiful picture that captures the relationships perfectly. I second fishy's comment on the details and expressions. Excellent job depicting one of the worst fathers in English literature.
Comment by Aliana - December 15, 2003 @ 12:22 AM - Rated a 5
Haha!!(manly laugh), yet she posts another picture of the house of Isildur, AND I'M ACTUALLY THIRD i wonder if Anke will post a commment reguarding our comments(crosses fingers) such a talented person well done kiddo!!lol i did that to piss you off its rather amusing heheheheh
Comment by Legolases_eyes - December 15, 2003 @ 2:57 AM - Rated a 5
i dont know if u no is a she/he sozzzzzzzy!!!!
Comment by Legolases_eyes - December 15, 2003 @ 2:58 AM
wait and im not a guy i just tried to impersonat one b4
Comment by Legolases_eyes - December 15, 2003 @ 2:59 AM
i like the way they show their expressions. Well done!
Comment by Loopy - December 15, 2003 @ 6:54 AM - Rated a 5
Comment by Balrog_of_Altena - December 15, 2003 @ 7:28 AM - Rated a 5
You can see how Denethor gives all his favor to his oldest son, and excludes Faramir. I feel so bad for him.
Comment by Lalaith-Elerrina - December 15, 2003 @ 8:42 AM - Rated a 5
Either I'm going crazy or I see hints of Sean Bean's Boromir in Anke's.
Now, I know that, according to my screen name, RP character, and general personality, I'm supposed to like Faramir more than Boromir. However, Boromir is looking rather smashing at the moment!
How long did it take you to draw this one?
Comment by Lady_of_Rohan - December 15, 2003 @ 10:39 AM
For me he was a good choice as Boromir -- one of the few casting-decisions I didn't have any problems with. If only they had cast his brother as well ...
Took about two days to draw this one. Let's say I'm really inspired and motivated right now
Comment by khorazir - December 15, 2003 @ 11:40 AM
Very nice! 2 days?? awesome!
Comment by Legolasige - December 15, 2003 @ 1:02 PM - Rated a 5
There's a hint of madness in Denethor's eyes, already. They kind of bulge a bit, which adds to the drama. Boromir looks incredibly capable and is very handsome indeed! There's a dividing line between them and Faramir, who stands quietly aside, unnoticed, and one doesn't yet know of his... quality.
The lighting, nicely done, one wonders does Anke use picture references for this, or is this from a strong visual imagination?
Comment by Ancaramir - December 15, 2003 @ 1:36 PM - Rated a 5
How can anybody give this picture a 0???It's very well drawn and I love how Anke captured the feeling between the three.
Comment by girl-of-Mirkwood - December 16, 2003 @ 4:40 AM - Rated a 5
I like it a lot!
Namarie!
~Alassemiire Arineel
Comment by Alassemiire_Arineel - December 16, 2003 @ 9:36 AM - Rated a 5
and it's wrong to say that 5 is overrating, it deserves every bit of it. It shows the relationship between them magnificently, yet it doesn't go entirely by the movies. So very well done.
Comment by Sulmerel - December 16, 2003 @ 9:38 AM - Rated a 5
I ador it, I really do! I do not think anyone is overrating it, because it really is wonderful. Thanks, Anke Eissmann!
Comment by MeganBaggins - December 16, 2003 @ 2:54 PM - Rated a 5
I really like this pic. Great job
Arien
Comment by ArienelFeawen - December 16, 2003 @ 4:22 PM - Rated a 5
This is what illustration of a story is about: express the spirit of the story, and giving us something more.
Comment by Hobbit-lass - December 17, 2003 @ 9:53 AM - Rated a 5
I don't think ANYONE with talent such as Anke's can be "over-rated". Again, the picture is incredible and the expressions wonderfully capture a moment that Faramir himself seems to have referred to in the books.
Yeah, so I'm VERY biased towards Anke (being she's a dear friend of mine for mnay years now), but still... WONDERFUL work!!!
Comment by AragornElessar - December 17, 2003 @ 12:14 PM - Rated a 5
WOW this is so stunning I loved the way you seem to capture the emotions. It looks like a black and white photograph! 5+
Comment by lordelrond#1 - December 17, 2003 @ 4:00 PM - Rated a 5
Boromir's gorgeous! As is Faramir. There should be more traces of Sean Bean, really.
Don't you think he looks a bit like another Sean? Connery? Or are my eyes deceiving me? Anyway. As long as Denethor and Faramir don't look like the film guys everything's alright. 
Great work - as per usual.
Comment by Canamarth - December 18, 2003 @ 5:33 AM - Rated a 5
no more to say
Comment by Merryx - December 18, 2003 @ 6:23 AM - Rated a 5
I'm back from Toronto and this little ranger is on patrol again. There really is no point in displaying rude or offensive behaviour in this gallery. The rating for a zero may be there, but it does not give people carte blanche to use it. Ratings will soon disappear from the gallery as a result of abuse. If you persist in disrespectful behaviour, you will be banned.
Personally, I think this is brilliant art and it deserves a five. I love Anke's style and so does Ted Nasmith. That's all the endorsement I need!
Comment by LadyCoralie - December 19, 2003 @ 9:16 AM - Rated a 5
This is amazing, Anke! You're my favourite Tolkien artist. And only two days to do it! You're so gifted!
The shading is really good, and I love the expression on their faces. All the characters are perfect. Denethor is especially good. Your Denethor, Boromir, and Faramir are my favourite off all artists.
Wonderful job! I can't praise it enough!
Comment by nerdanel14 - December 19, 2003 @ 11:34 AM - Rated a 5
very well done. although i am more partial to your watercolour pieces.
Comment by Natascha - December 19, 2003 @ 2:53 PM - Rated a 4
Its great! it looks a lot like the books descriptions
Comment by Aragorns_Overgrown_Nazgůl - December 19, 2003 @ 3:35 PM - Rated a 4
I am also back from the gathering and met Ted Nasmith there too and he did speak highly of Anke and her work.
She is the next Alan Lee, after all, he isn't getting any younger and it will be nice to see a similar style carry on after he becomes unable to produce anymore himself. Obviously there are differences between them but the style is very similar and a lot of people like it, me included. I also like Ankes visualisation of the book.
Comment by Luthien79 - December 20, 2003 @ 9:41 AM - Rated a 5
I like the way you portrayed the relationsips-Boromir getting all the attention, and Faramir just being ignored.
Comment by Dunwen - December 20, 2003 @ 10:22 AM - Rated a 5
Just wonderful work! It shows the family dinamics so well. I just love it!
Comment by Dimamarthiel - December 21, 2003 @ 7:23 PM - Rated a 5
*claps* Very good! I love how you showed the Denethor and Boromir relationship as well as the Denethor and Fararmir relationship! I agree that Boromir is looking great in that picture! Great work!
Comment by Gayalhawiel - December 22, 2003 @ 8:04 AM - Rated a 5
What do you say people - let's go and kill Denethor?
Comment by NienorNiniel - December 22, 2003 @ 11:24 AM - Rated a 5
Brilliant. Enough said.
Comment by Daughter_Of_Kings - December 25, 2003 @ 4:23 PM - Rated a 5
I love the way Boromir is the favoured one and Faramir is standing behind. I just wish that you had made Boromir realise the unfairnes in this, and be kindof outraged for his little brother you know?
Comment by Ranarwen - December 26, 2003 @ 12:21 AM - Rated a 4
I like the way it shows how much Denethor prefers Boromir and just doesn't even look at Faramir (whom I love, btw) but... what happened to Denethor's arm? It looks a lot too short. I also can't decide whether this is supposed to be realistic or more the invented kind of drawing. Therefor only rating two.
Comment by parmatári - January 1, 2004 @ 9:38 AM - Rated a 5
It is strange that when people vote two (as the person above this comment did) and then the rating says five. Either this person pressed the wrong button or this is just a big fat manipulation!!!! Just wanted to tell others what I noticed!!!!
The picture's not bad at all, but I personally don't like it that much. It's a matter of every person's personal view so no offense meant here. The majority of people seem to really like the picture.
Comment by hands-down - January 4, 2004 @ 5:52 AM - Rated a 1
I love the depth this artist always manages to capture - after Alan Lee, she's become my favorite, especially as there are so many Tolkien artists out there that I actively dislike.
Of course, as a raging Boromir-Faramir fan, more is always better.
Anke, I know that as a diehard Faramir-lover, you must be disappointed with his reduction in the movies, but I think the actor could have carried off a meatier role - it just wasn't able to be worked into the movie as it could have been. I think the two actors play brothers very well, especially in the TT extended edition.
Comment by Broc - January 5, 2004 @ 7:52 PM - Rated a 5
up the good work
Comment by tookofsmials - March 15, 2004 @ 11:20 PM - Rated a 1
i love this one!! i insist! to the artist do a painting of boromir i think he looks great!!
Comment by linkin_bizkit17 - August 17, 2004 @ 11:53 AM - Rated a 5