After-market sketches (AR) commissioned on Evolution cards and those created unofficially for the MII set.
All artists of the six sketch sets and personal sketch card collection, who have captured on each card something unique from the battle for Middle-earth.
All characters
of Middle-earth featured in the collection: the Fellowship of the Ring (Wizard, hobbits, man, elf and dwarf), their kin and allies from the forest and skies, in their fight against the dark forces of Mordor and Isengard.
Artist Proof sketches (AP) chosen by or commissioned from artists in all three Hobbit sets.
Artist Returned sketches (AR) chosen by or commissioned from artists in all three Topps sets.
Character: Aragorn ✦ Portrayed by: Viggo Mortensen
✦ Profile: Aragorn: of the race of Men, son of Arathorn, heir of Isildur and rightful claimant to the kingship of Arnor and Gondor. Member of the Fellowship of the Ring and crowned King Elessar.
Character: Arwen ✦ Portrayed by: Liv Tyler
✦ Profile: Arwen Undómiel: half-elven, daughter of Lord Elrond and Celebrían of Rivendell. Relinquished her immortality to wed King Elessar.
Character: Balrog ✦ Profile: The Balrog: Maiar, primordial spirit corrupted by the Dark in ancient times; defeated by Gandalf.
Character: Bilbo ✦ Portrayed by: Sir Ian Holm
✦ Martin Freeman
✦ Profile: Bilbo Baggins: Hobbit, lived in Bag End, Hobbiton. Bilbo possessed the One Ring for a time and recorded his travels in the Red Book of Westmarch. In 3021 he left on the elves’ ship sailing to the West.
Character: Boromir ✦ Portrayed by: Sean Bean
✦ Profile: Boromir: of the race of Men, elder son of Denethor II, Steward of Gondor, brother of Faramir, member of the Fellowship of the Ring. Warrior and Captain-General, he was slain by orcs at Amon Hen while defending the hobbits.
Character: Celeborn ✦ Portrayed by: Marton Csokas
✦ Profile: Celeborn: Elf Lord of Lórien, married to Galadriel. In the Jackson movie adaptation, he departs Middle-earth with Galadriel in 3021.
Character: Denethor ✦ Portrayed by: John Noble
✦ Profile: Denethor II: of the race of Men, son of Ecthelion II, final Ruling Steward of Gondor. In the Jackson adaptation, he is engulfed in flames and casts himself from the Citadel.
Character: Elrond ✦ Portrayed by: Hugo Weaving
✦ Profile: Elrond: half-elven, Lord of Rivendell. Provided aid to the Fellowship of the Ring. In 3021, he departed Middle-earth with Galadriel, Gandalf, Bilbo and Frodo.
Character: Éomer ✦ Portrayed by: Karl Urban
✦ Profile: Éomer: of the race of Men, son of Éomund of Eastfold and Théodwyn (the sister of King Théoden), brother of Éowyn. With the death of Théoden, he became the King of Rohan.
Character: Éowyn ✦ Portrayed by: Miranda Otto
✦ Profile: Éowyn: of the race of Men, daughter of Éomund of Eastfold and Théodwyn (the sister of King Théoden), sister of Éomer. Slayer of the WitchKing of Angmar. It is assumed she married Faramir.
Character: Faramir ✦ Portrayed by: David Wenham
✦ Profile: Faramir: of the race of Men, younger son of Denethor II, Steward of Gondor, brother of Boromir. After the coronation of Aragorn, Faramir was given the princedom of Ithilien. It is assumed he married Éowyn.
Character: Frodo ✦ Portrayed by: Elijah Wood
✦ Profile: Frodo Baggins: Hobbit, adoptive heir of his cousin, Bilbo Baggins, inherited the One Ring. Member of the Fellowship of the Ring. With Sam, he journeyed to Mordor where the Ring was destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom. Travelled West to the Undying Lands.
Character: Galadriel ✦ Portrayed by: Cate Blanchett
✦ Profile: Galadriel: Elf Lady of Lórien. Gave aid to the Fellowship. She travelled West across the Great Sea with the other Keepers of the Three Rings.
Character: Gandalf ✦ Portrayed by: Sir Ian McKellen
✦ Profile: Gandalf the Grey: Maia, becomes ‘Gandalf the White’. Member of the Fellowship of the Ring. He is instrumental in the defeat of Sauron in the Third Age. He departed Middle-earth with the other Keepers of the Three Rings.
Character: Gimli ✦ Portrayed by: John Rhys-Davies
✦ Profile: Gimli, Elf-friend: Dwarf, Son of Glóin. Member of the Fellowship of the Ring. According to the Red Book of Westmarch, Gimli sailed with Legolas into the West to the Undying Lands.
Character: Gollum ✦ Portrayed by: Andy Serkis
✦ Profile: Gollum, originally Sméagol: Hobbit, finder of the One Ring, became possessed and consumed by it. Gollum fights with Frodo for ‘his precious’ at the edge of Doom, and plunges into the fire with the Ring, where they were destroyed.
Character: Grima ✦ Portrayed by: Brad Dourif
✦ Profile: Grima, Wormtongue: of the race of Men, counsellor of Théoden King of Rohan, and a spy of Saruman. In the film: killed at Orthanc by an arrow of Legolas; in the book: shot by a hobbit archer in the Shire.
Character: Haldir ✦ Portrayed by: Craig Parker
✦ Profile: Haldir: Elven marchwarden of Lórien: guided the Fellowship of the Ring to the tree city - Caras Galadhon. In the film: Haldir fought, and was killed, at the battle of Helm’s Deep.
Character: Isildur ✦ Portrayed by: Harry Sinclair
✦ Profile: Isildur: of the race of Men, eldest son and heir of Elendil. He cut the One Ring from the hand of Sauron and kept, rather than destroying, it. He was killed by orcs’ poisoned arrows when the Ring slipped from his finger, betraying his position.
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien ✦ ✦ ✦ John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973)
A major scholar of the English language.
Twice Professor of Anglo-Saxon (Old English) at the University of Oxford, he also wrote a number of stories,
Most famously The Hobbit (1937) and The Lord of the Rings (1954-1955).
Set in a pre-historic era in an invented world called Middle-earth, loved by literally millions of readers worldwide.
The great success resulted in Tolkien being popularly identified as the "father" of modern high fantasy literature.
Character: King of the Dead (KOTD) ✦ Portrayed by: Paul Norell
✦ Profile: KOTD: king of the oath-breaking Men of the White Mountains. Aragorn offered redemption if they fought for him in the battle of Pelennor Fields. After the battle, Aragorn released them from their oath.
Character: Legolas ✦ Portrayed by: Orlando Bloom
✦ Profile: Legolas Greenleaf: Elven prince of the Woodland Realm, son of Thranduil. Member of the Fellowship of the Ring and friend of Gimli. Legend has it that Legolas built a grey ship and sailed from Middle-earth to the Undying Lands, taking Gimli with him.
Character: Merry ✦ Portrayed by: Dominic Monaghan
✦ Profile: Meriadoc ‘Merry’ Brandybuck: Hobbit, son of Saradoc Brandybuck. Friend of Frodo and member of the Fellowship of the Rings. With Éowyn he helped slay the WitchKing of Angmar. At the age of 102, he returned to Rohan and Gondor with Pippin; the two hobbits died in Gondor several years later.
Character: Nazgûl ✦ Profile: Nazgûl (Ringwraiths, Black/Nine Riders): nine mortal Kings of Men corrupted by the power of Sauron's Nine Rings, and transformed into his ‘deathless’ enslaved servants. The Nazgûl perished with the destruction of the One Ring.
Director: Peter Jackson ✦ Sir Peter Robert Jackson ONZ KNZM (born 31 October 1961)
A New Zealand filmmaker and screenwriter.
He is best known as the director, writer and producer of The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–03) and The Hobbit trilogy (2012–14),
both of which are adapted from the novels of the same name by J. R. R. Tolkien.
Jackson has been awarded three Academy Awards in his career, including the award for Best Director in 2003.
He has also received a Golden Globe, four Saturn Awards and three BAFTAs amongst others.
Character: Pippin ✦ Portrayed by: Billy Boyd
✦ Profile: Peregrin ‘Pippin’ Took: Hobbit, son of Paladin Took II of Great Smials. Friend of Frodo and member of the Fellowship of the Rings. Fought in battle of Minas Tirith. He returned to Rohan and Gondor with Merry; the two hobbits died in Gondor several years later.
Character: Rosie ✦ Portrayed by: Sarah McLeod
✦ Profile: Rose (Rosie) Cotton: Hobbit, daughter of Tolman Cotton and Lily Brown. She married Samwise Gamgee after his return from the War of the Ring; they had thirteen children.
Character: Sam ✦ Portrayed by: Sean Astin
✦ Profile: Samwise ‘Sam’ Gamgee: Hobbit, son of Hamfast "Gaffer" Gamgee. Brave and faithful companion of Frodo, who accompanied him into Mordor and enabled the destruction of the Ring. He married Rosie and had thirteen children. In the end, he sailed to the West to be reunited with Frodo in the Undying Lands.
Character: Saruman ✦ Portrayed by: Sir Christopher Lee
✦ Profile: Saruman, the White Wizard: Maia, once Chief of the Istari. Corrupted by the desire for power, he and his army were defeated by men, hobbits and Ents. He was murdered by Grima.
Character: Sauron ✦ Portrayed by: Sala Baker
✦ Profile: Sauron, the Second Dark Lord: originally a Maia, he was corrupted by Melkor (the first Dark Lord) and became his most trusted lieutenant. With the Ring’s destruction, Sauron’s power was broken, his empires collapsed and his form destroyed.
Character: Smaug ✦ Portrayed by: ARTISTNAME
✦ Profile: PROFILEDESCRIPTION
Character: Théoden ✦ Portrayed by: Bernard Hill
✦ Profile: Théoden, King of Rohan: of the race of Men, son of Thengel. Gandalf released him from Saruman’s control and he led the Rohirrim at the Battle of Helms’ Deep, and was killed in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields.
Character: Théodred ✦ Portrayed by: Paris Howe Strewe
✦ Profile: Théodred: of the race of Men, only son and heir apparent to King Théoden. He was ambushed and killed by a Saruman orc.
Character: Treebeard ✦ Portrayed by: John Rhys-Davies (voice)
✦ Profile: Treebeard of Fangorn Forest: the oldest Ent. He rescued Merry and Pippin. When he saw the destruction of the forest by Saruman, he led the Ents to destroy Saruman’s empire.
Character: Witch-king ✦ Portrayed by: Lawrence Makoare
✦ Profile: Witch-king of Angmar, Lord of the Nazgûl: mortal King of Men corrupted by the power of Sauron's Ring. He stabbed Frodo at Weathertop. He led his forces from Minas Morgul to the battle of Pelennor Field, where he mortally wounded Théoden. He was slain by Éowyn (with the help of Merry).
Creatures ✦ Profile: Other creatures of Middle-earth
Allies of Men: Shadowfax; Brego; Bill; Gwaihir; eagles.
Troops of Saruman and Sauron: Balrog; mumakil; warg; Shelob; Balrog; fell beasts; watcher in the water etc
Dragons ✦ Profile: Smaug: is one of the last great Fire-drakes of Middle-earth, having captured the dwarf kingdom and treasure of Erebor. Raging against Lake-town, Smaug is brought down by Bard’s black arrow.
Race: Dwarves ✦ Profile: Dwarves were created by Aulë the Smith, and Ilúvatar granted them life. Aulë made seven Fathers of the Dwarves. In LOTR, Gimli is the only main active dwarf character.
Race: Elves ✦ Profile: The first Elves awoke by Cuiviénen, long time before the Rising of the Sun or Moon. Unlike Men, the Elves were not subject to illness or death.
The main elves featured in LOTR: Legolas; Elrond; Arwen; Galadriel; Celeborn; Haldir
Race: Ents ✦ Profile: Ents, the Shepherds of the Trees: A race of giant, tree-like people whose purpose was to protect the forests of Middle-earth. By the end of the Third Age, the great forests had dwindled, and so had the Ents, but they were still to be found in Fangorn Forest.
The main Ents featured in LOTR: Treebeard; Leaflock; Quickbeam; Skinbark.
Race: Hobbits ✦ Profile: Hobbits, Haflings: At the time of the events in LOTR, hobbits lived in the Shire and in Bree in the north west of Middle-earth, though by the end, some had moved out to the Tower Hills and to Gondor and Rohan.
Hobbit main characters: Bilbo Baggins; Frodo Baggins; Samwise Gamgee; Peregrin Took and Meriadoc Brandybuck; Gollum was once a hobbit.
Race: Maiar ✦ Profile: Maiar are spirits that descended into Arda at its beginning: divine in origin and possessing great power.
Maiar in LOTR: Gandalf; Saruman Maiar corrupted by Melkor (First Dark Lord): Sauron; Balrog (Mentioned in passing by Tolkien but not directly featured in the narrative: Radagast, two Blue Wizards.)
Race: Men ✦ Profile: The race of Men is the second race of beings created by the God, Ilúvatar. Men bear the Gift of Men, mortality. Hobbits were an offshoot of Men.
Main men characters in LOTR: Aragorn, Boromir, Faramir, Denethor, Théoden, Éowyn, Éomer, Grima Corrupted by Sauron: Nazgûl, Mouth of Sauron, groups: Northmen, Haradim, Easterlings
Race: Orcs ✦ Profile: Orcs are (believed to be) corrupted Elves captured by Melkor before the beginning of the First Age. They were blinded by the light of the Sun, however, later breeds, such as Saruman’s Uruk-hai, could endure the daylight.
Main orc characters in LOTR: Lurtz; Gothmog.
Race: Trolls ✦ Profile: Trolls were creatures created before the end of the First Age. They were corrupted by Melkor, and fought in the Third Age for Sauron.
Main types of trolls in LOTR: Stone Trolls (returned to stone in the daylight), Cave Trolls, Battle/Mountain Trolls.
Objects
Profile: LOTR features many iconic objects, including the Rings; palantir; Phial of Galadriel; Red book of Westmarch; emblems/flags of Gondor & Rohan; Longbottom weed; Balin’s book; various swords (Sting, Narsil, Andúril) etc.
Locations: ✦ Profile: The world of Middle-earth abounds with exotic and fascinating places, including the Shire; Bag End; Prancing Pony; Isengard; Weathertop; Rivendell; Moria; Argonaths; Amon Hen; Falls of Rauros; Lórien; Edoras, Helm’s Deep, Cirith Ungol; Minas Tirith; Minas Morgul; Black Gate, Barad-dûr; Mount Doom; Grey Havens etc
Artist: Irma Ahmed ✦ Set: MII #256
Profile: Irma’s art has a delicate simplicity (see Éowyn), which can still evoke a potent sense of drama (e.g. the morgul blade stabbing Frodo) and encompass a unique perspective (such as the Aragorn and Arwen panel linked by the Evenstar).
Artist: Noah Albrecht ✦ Set: MII #255
Profile: There is an animated quirkiness in Noah’s art which powerfully provides characterisation, especially heightened with the use of bold accent colours (as in his AR Saruman).
Artist: Soni Alcorn-Hender ✦ Set: MII #159
Profile: Soni is a true devotee of Middle-earth; of JRRT’s book and PJ’s film interpretation. Her art is a treasure trove combining realism, fantasy and smoldering surrealism, and amazingly crosses many artistic styles: from pencil and shading (e.g. Aragorn), sepia toning (see AR Éomer and Éowyn) and dramatic colour (such as Barad dur/Mt Doom).
In addition, the collection contains a number of Soni’s original artworks of characters from the book (e.g. Annatar) and Soni’s image of these (see Éowyn and Éomer).
Artist: Brian Ashmore ✦ Set: MII #50
Profile: Brian’s graphic art, featuring the simple interplay of lines and shading, conveys raw emotion (as in Aragorn’s battle cry).
Artist: Kyle Babbitt ✦ Sets: MI #106; MII #289
Profile: Kyle’s art, from pencil drawings to bold multi-coloured pieces, portrays dramatic intensity, often penetrating characterisations at critical events (such as the brooding Denethor) or poignant moments (e.g. the AR composite Aragorn/Arwen panel)
Artist: Paul Ballard ✦ Set: MII #106
Profile: Paul uses pencil, shading and white highlighting to give depth to his characterisation (as in his sideways glancing Aragorn). However, in his full colour sketches, he can achieve further dramatic intensity (as in his depiction of the Gandalf/Balrog battle).
Artist: Len Bellinger ✦ Sets: MI #162; MII #56
Profile: Len, Sketch Master; artist extraordinaire. Every sketch is a masterpiece: some unique (such as Boromir’s boat going over the Falls), others of exceptional detail (e.g. 'You bow to no one'). In all there is a distinctive boldness of expression (see Sam and Frodo escaping Mt Doom). However, Len was more than an artist to us collectors, he was wise-counsellor, passionate collector, insightful commentator etc; our lives are less rich with his leaving our sketch-fold.
Artist: Paul Billingham
Set: PSC #13
Profile: Paul did not contribute to the official Topps LOTR sets, he is a ‘find’ from the internet.
Paul’s art extends from gripping graphite portraiture (e.g. Saruman, Saruman and Lurtz) to depiction of scenes, spectacular in detail, design and drama (such as the Elessar death scene).
Artist: Scott Blair ✦ Sets: BFA
Profile: Sir Christopher Lee’s sketches are rare gems, Scott’s image of Saruman is an iconic and dramatic characterisation: ominous hand outstretched, grim-faced Wizard with glaring eyes.
Artist: Joseph Booth
Sets: EVO #357; MI #200
Profile: Joseph achieved powerful characterisation from simple line and hatching portraits (such as Aragorn and Théoden).
Artist: Kate Bradley ✦ Set: MII #206
Profile: There is a tenderness in Kate’s pencil drawings of joyful occasions (e.g. Bilbo and Gandalf embracing) or peaceful scenes with the addition of delicate colours (e.g. Éowyn sleeping). However, Kate can achieve intensity in pencil (as in Warg being stabbed) or with a feature of vibrant background (as with, Gandalf and fireworks).
Artist: Spencer Brinkerhoff ✦ Set: MII #106
Profile: Many of Spencer‘s pack inserted sketches were very simple but perceptive line caricatures. However, he added depth of character in his full-colour sketches (see AR Gimli).
Artist: Dave Bryant ✦ Set: MII #106
Profile: Dave’s comic-style art gives his sketches a general whimsical feel (e.g. his battle troll), however, his art extends to deeper characterisation (see Éowyn at the coronation).
Artist: Evan Bryce ✦ Set: MII #?
Profile: There is a distinctive ominous feel in Evan’s depiction of characters through the interplay of bold strokes of black, white and grey (as in his AR snarling orc).
Artist: Dennis Budd ✦ Sets: EVO #206; MI #106; MII #184
Profile: Denis art ranges from simple pencil drawing (e.g. Gimli), dramatic sepia scenic moments (such as, the battle of Frodo and Gollum), glowing depiction of objects (e.g. Vilya ring), and culminating in his stunning full-coloured paintings (see incredible AR three-card panel of the Fellowship of the Ring).
Artist: Alex Buechel ✦ Set: MII #?
Profile: Whether simple line drawings (such as, the wide-eyed Saruman) or full-coloured AR drawings (e.g. intense blue eyed Frodo with Sting; Frodo and Sam ‘In the end of all things’ moment etc), Alex’s art seethes with expression and emotion.
Artist: James Bukauskas ✦ Set: MII #356
Profile: Dramatic blocked ink characterises James’s sketches. His AP Nazgûl and stead ooze an ominous presence, and there is a wild ferocity in his possessed Gollum at Misty Mountain.
Artist: Matt Busch ✦ Sets: EVO #156; MII #?
Profile: Matt choose to do something unique in MII: he painted only Balrogs for all his sketches, pack-inserted and artist return. All these are menacing but slightly different (see his AR Balrog features black hatching). His Arwen and Legolas are apparently after-market commissions by another collector.
Artist: Jeff Carlisle ✦ Set: MII #92
Profile: Jeff captures the intensity of the moment with fine line and hatching (as in the AR of the inscription on the Ring on Frodo’s face), and extraordinary depicting of minute details (e.g. AR of Snaga waiting sinisterly for the approaching Gondorian Army).
Artist: Jeff Chandler ✦ Sets: EVO #300; MI #106
Profile: Jeff did many simple line characterisations in a form of caricature, then he embellished some in bold complimentary colours - full of fun and feeling (see AR Éowyn).
Artist: Justin Chung ✦ Sets: EVO #130; MI #56
Profile: Justin’s simple lines and shading create a sense of emotion (as in the caring expression of Galadriel).
Artist: Hamilton Cline ✦ Set: MII #156
Profile: Hamilton’s pencil sketches can be poignant (e.g. Pippin) or explosive (as in Galadriel being overwhelmed by the potential of the Ring) while his fully inked, convey deep characterisation (see AR Elrond).
Artist: Katie Cook ✦ Sets: MI #906; MII #256
Profile: Katie is known for her whimsical and endearing style (see AR Arwen), often adding critical wording to depict the scene (such as in Elrond’s call to Isildur to ‘Destroy it’). However, this view belies the drama and emotion Katie’s art can portray (e.g. Gollum’s cry ‘Shire, Baggins’).
Artist: Dan Cooney ✦ Set: MII #256
Profile: Dan’s portraits in muted tones portray poignant emotion in true-life depiction (e.g. AR Éowyn at the coronation) or stylised form (such as the AR Éowyn with flag).
Artist: Man Correnti ✦ Set: MII #106
Profile: Megan’s sketches are typically in comic-art form, however, her style also features simple line portraits (e.g. AR Sam) or the drama from darkly shaded images (such as in Frodo wide-eyes staring at the approaching Nazgûl, chosen as an AR).
Artist: Joe Corroney ✦ Sets: EVO #150; MI #106; MII #76
Profile: Joe’s art follows classical lines, whether simple inked portraiture (as in Boromir) or full-coloured portraiture (e.g. AR Legolas), with extraordinary detail (see AR Galadriel's hair), his art exudes intense feeling.
In addition, Joe was commissioned to paint a base card for the MII set (see the Blank Back: ‘Aragorn versus Ringwraiths’, and in Artworks, the original pencil drawing).
Artist: Doug Cowan ✦ Set: MII #76
Profile: There is a fluidity in Doug’s inked and accent-colour sketches. This creates a sense of drama (see AR Nazgûl on red-eyed stead ominously staring).
Artist: Cynthia Cummens (Narcisi)
Sets: EVO #356; MII #256
Profile: Pencil line, shaded, inked or full-colour (in muted tones), Cynthia’s portraits are powerful depictions of a situation (e.g. Pippin grimacing as he is looking into the palantir). In addition, Cynthia created a number of dramatic collages of storyline elements (see AR Gandalf, Bag End and the Ring).
Artist: Renae DeLiz ✦ Sets: EVO #206; MI #110; MII #17
Profile: Renae’s style is unique, her sketches are highly stylised and emotive. There is an ethereal exquisiteness in her portraits (e.g. sideways glancing Éowyn), locations (as in one of only two MII ARS: a breath-taking vision of Galadriel’s world) and scenic panels (e.g. Gimli and Balin’s Tomb).
In addition, there is the special collaboration with Ray and Brent in two triptych panels (see Gollum; the Ents), both spectacular characterisations.
Artist: Thomas Denmark
Set: MI #100
Profile: Minimalist ink lines with accent shading gives Thomas’s sketches a sense of energy (see Rohan soldier).
Artist: Otto Dieffenbach ✦ Sets: MI #106; MII #206
Profile: Otto’s fine pencil line, shading and hatching typically depict raw emotion (see Faramir). His coloured ARs are poignant characterisations (e.g. Frodo and Sam).
Artist: Ray Dillon ✦ Sets: EVO #360; MI #252
Profile: Graphite, ink or colour, Ray’s art ranges from expressive realism (see laughing Gandalf) to quirky perspectives (e.g. Sam, Frodo and Shelob), with some in multi-panel form. As an extension of these, Ray collaborated with Renae and Brent in the spectacular triptych panels of Gollum and the Ents (see both panels).
Artist: Colleen Doran ✦ Sets: MI #200; MII #106
Profile: Colleen’s art exhibits a delicate expression, whether in whispery pencil drawings (e.g. Éowyn) or her full-colour portraits, which have an ethereal poignancy (as in the AR Frodo presenting the Ring).
Artist: Dave Dorman ✦ Sets: EVO #250; MI #100
Profile: Dave’s soft line and hatching create simple yet expressive characterisations (e.g. helmeted Gimli).
Artist: Kevin Doyle ✦ Set: MII #536
Profile: Kevin’s simple/ delicate pencil single-card sketches are intensely poignant (e.g. Faramir/Éowyn sketch). However, to expand the impact of these images, Kevin uniquely extended his portraiture across four cards (see AR ‘the Kiss’ and Gollum).
Artist: Michael Duron ✦ Sets: EVO #206; MI #206; MII #206
Profile: Michael has a unique way of adding a ‘quirky’ dimension to his sketch of a scene, in simple ink (such as Gimli running behind) or colour (e.g. Gandalf and Frodo), often embedding a deep sense of emotion (see AR Éowyn).
Artist: Jan Duursema ✦ Sets: EVO #150; MII #?
Profile: Jan’s fine line pencil and shaded images achieve a powerful sense of drama (as shown in the sombre-faced Legolas).
Artist: Darla Ecklund ✦ Sets: MI #200; MII #206
Profile: There is an ethereal feel in Darla’s whisper of pencil drawings with entrancing eyes (e.g. crying Frodo) as well as her muted-toned portraits (see the exquisite AR Arwen in her hooded cloak) and scenes (such as Gandalf fending off the Nazgûl). However, her sketches can also exude heart-wrenching emotion (as in Aragorn telling Éowyn ‘it is but a shadow and a thought.’) or desperate drama (see Frodo facing the fellbeast in Osgiliath).
Artist: Nina Edlund ✦ Set: MII #306
Profile: Nina is known for her cartoon-caricatures, colourful and fun. However her art extends to another plane in terms of poignancy, as in her haunting AR pencil drawing of a grieving Éowyn at Théodred’s funeral, surrounded by Simbelmynë.
Artist:Brent Engstrom ✦ Sets: MI #200; MII #56
Profile: Brent’s distinctive art entails dramatic fine pencil portraits (e.g. MI Aragorn) and object studies (see helmets). Also, in his collaboration with Renae and Ray, he helped craft the two exceptional triptych panels (see Ents and Gollum).
Further, Brent used his six MII AR cards to design a spectacular six panel battle scene between Gandalf and the Balrog, and with his ‘second-wave’ ARs, he created a remarkable three panel sequence of Aragorn and the King of the Dead.
Artist: Davide Fabbri ✦ Sets: EVO #1000; MI #2500; MII #?
Profile: Simplicity and drama are hallmarks of Davide’s pencil and white accent portraits and battle scenes. In the many multiples of his sketches (e.g. of Gandalf fighting off the fell beasts), it is remarkable how each is slightly different and how Davide maintained such quality over the huge number of sketches he contributed to each set.
Artist: Nicole Falk ✦ Set: MII #359
Profile: Nicole has a unique comic style, characterised by wide-open eyes. Her art (in simple line or colour) exudes humour, charm and characterisation (see AR Treebeard).
Artist: Roberto Flores ✦ Set: MI #500
Profile: A combination of bold inked lines and blocked accents give Roberto’s art a raw edginess and depth of characterisation (e.g. Gandalf).
Artist: Tess Fowler ✦ Sets: MI #200 ; MII #356
Profile: Tess’s art takes many forms: from delicate but emotive pencil drawings (such as Théoden and Éowyn); the rawness of line and block ink (e.g. battle troll); colour shading (as the Sam and Merry panel) to bold colour accents (e.g. the Nazgûl). In addition, Tess created some rare non-film images (such as the panel of the hobbits at Burrow-Downes).
Artist: Dave Fox ✦ Sets: MI #100; MII #206
Profile: Dark and edgy, Dave’s art is all about drama. In his medium of black ink, Dave vividly captures the power of villainy (e.g. Lurtz; Witch-king). However, Dave can also achieve a deep sense of ‘vulnerability’ (as in Frodo’s intense blue eyes).
Artist: Otis Frampton ✦ Sets: EVO #1006; MI #106
Profile: Otis’s sketches reflect his background in comics and animation, whether simple line or full colour, there is a whimsical sense of fun-caricature (e.g. Gollum).
Artist: Andy Fry ✦ Set: PSC #2
Profile: Andy did not contribute to the Topps LOTR sets, he is a fellow Scoundrel member.
Andy’s unique pencil art is legendary for its ethereal feel, depth of characterisation and poignancy (see Sam and family).
Andy contributed to Hobbit sets with his perceptive pencil art (e.g. AP Gandalf).
Artist: Bruce Gerlach ✦ Set: MII #706
Profile: Pencil, ink or colour, Bruce’s sketches project emotion. Two cards in particular typify this: Boromir as he is struck with the arrow, you can almost hear him gasp, and Aragorn leaning over the dying Boromir, even Aragorn’s hair seems to fall tragically.
Artist: Zach Giallongo ✦ Set: MII #?
Profile: There is a simplicity of line in Zach’s pack-inserted sketches. His muted-tone ARs are wonderfully expressive (see manipulating Gollum).
Artist: Javier Gonzalez ✦ Set: PSC #52+; Hobbit: DOS; BFA
Profile: Javier also was not one of the official artists on the Topps LOTR sets, he is a ‘find’ from the internet.
Javier’s art is scintillating, steeped in realistic detail and design. His art captures the very essence of the moment, depicting in bold strokes and colour, the intensity and depth of feeling (e.g. the two card sequence of Sam and Frodo at Mt Doom) and the level of drama (see BFA battle scenes).
Artist: Matthew Goodmanson ✦ Sets: MI #400; MII #?
Profile: Pencil, grey and white shading expressively portray drama in characters (e.g. Aragorn AR, Théoden), creatures (e.g. Mouth of Sauron) and iconic moments (as Éowyn and Merry riding together into battle).
Artist: Grant Gould ✦ Sets: EVO #206; MI #1100; MII #2006
Profile: Grant’s use of vibrant colour within bold designs (and in MI a unique set following the LOTR storyline) accentuates drama and an intensity in the characterisation (see Smeagol/Gollum composite). With his huge contribution to the sets, Grant drew several images multiple times, however, no two are exactly the same (eg three One Rings).
Artist: Kevin Graham ✦ Sets: MI #456; MII #106
Profile: Kevin’s sketches included line drawings (e.g. Ring of Barahir), some with accent colour (see Gollums with blue eyes), and many full-coloured two/three panel paintings (such as Gandalf chased by Balrog). Graham also applied two unique styles: vibrant acetate film overlay (e.g. red/yellow Gollum) and powerful characterisations via Pointillism (see two-card AP Denethor).
Artist: Paul Gutierrez ✦ Sets: EVO #1006; MI #305; MII #406
Profile: Paul created line and coloured cartoon-style sketches across the three sets. However he also painted a few vibrant full-colour AR sketches: poignant characterisations (e.g. the Éowyn in front of the Golden Hall, hair billowing, with gold highlights) or dynamic action scenes (e.g. the Éowyn attacking the Fellbeast).
Artist: Patrick Hamill
Sets: MI #2016; MII #106
Profile: Patrick’s pencil drawings are finely detailed (e.g. Rohan warrior). His many coloured portrait-type sketches, blending bold colours, evoke strong emotion (see eerie AR Gimli and SOTD). And his painted scenes are filled with poignancy (e.g. the Aragorn and Arwen) or dramatic action (as in Frodo facing the Nazgûl at Osgiliath).
Artist: Ingrid Hardy ✦ Set: MII #206
Profile: There is an ethereal aura overlaying Ingrid’s art. Her sketches range in artistic styles from fine line drawings (see White flag); muted wash portraits (such as in Sam watching Rosie); to vibrant brilliance (e.g. her AR One Ring surrounded by vivid blue).
Artist: Chris Henderson ✦ Set: MII #484
Profile: Chris created expressive sets of portraits and dramatic scenes in a range of styles: shaded pencil (e.g. Merry); expressive grey wash with dark accents (as in the coronation Aragorn); sepia tones (such as the possessed Bilbo), blue wash (e.g. Galadriel in her boat); two-colour images (e.g. smiling Boromir with green background) and a few multi-coloured paintings (such as the Argonath).
Artist: Tristan Henry-Wilson ✦ Set: MII #506
Profile: Many of Tristan’s sketches appear to have suffered from the rush to meet the submission deadline. However, his artist returns, though simple line and hatching, dramatically capture the intense feeling of the scene (see AR Aragorn).
Artist: Gabriel Hernandez ✦ Sets: EVO #80; MI #100
Profile: Gabriel style varied from shadowy graphite portraits (such as AR Troll), to lines with highlights (e.g. orc) and bold coloured portraiture (as in Gollum). His characterisations have a distinct dramatic feel, especially his ‘bad guy’ portrayals (e.g. AR battle Orc) and two-card composite panels (such as Strider/ King Elessar composite).
Artist: Jessica Hickman ✦ Sets: MI #556; MII #56
Profile: Jessica’s pencil drawings can be subtle portrait outlines with highlights (such as Pippin) or bold lined characterisations with a prop (see Aragorn with Andúril). However, her muted-tone coloured sketches accentuate a sense of drama (e.g. Gollum’s poignant stare from hypnotic eyes).
Artist: Tom Hodges ✦ Sets: EVO #1006; MI #406; MII #109
Profile: Tom created his portraits (often stylised) from simple lines with white or coloured highlights (see Éomer). His scenes typically have an unusual perspective, in two-tone (e.g. in two-Frodo fending off Shelob) or boldly coloured (such as explosive image of the Eye of Barad-dûr). His Evolution AMs are dramatic in detail and design (see panel of Legolas and Elven Army at Helms Deep).
Artist: James Hodgkins
Sets: EVO #1000; MI #50
Profile: James’s style changed from Evolution bold inked caricatures to MI mostly full coloured sketches – at times wildly expressive (such as AR screaming orc) or overlaid with a dramatic accent colour (see gold Gandalf).
Artist: Josh Howard ✦ Sets: MI #200/250; MII #?
Profile: Josh’s main style is flowing lined (often shaded) pencil portraits (e.g. Gandalf), which when adapted for stylised coloured sketches enhances the characterisation (see AR Arwen).
Artist: Mary Huang ✦ Sets: MI #175; MII #106
Profile: There is an ominous feel in Mary’s brown pencil portraits (see Gandalf with light). However, Mary’s art ranges from simple line drawings with a message (such as Arwen’s ‘There is still hope’); delicate muted tones (as with Éowyn, with golden trusses); splash of intense colour (e.g. Aragorn holding the palantir); to the shimmering set of fantasy Arwens with silver highlights (as with Arwen on Asfaloth).
Artist: Chad Hurd ✦ Set: MII #256
Profile: Chad’s vibrant colour in bold outlines creates a sense of drama in both stylized portraits (such as his AR Gandalf in snow storm; unique red Denethor) and iconic scenes (as in the AR Éowyn facing the fellbeast).
Artist: Rafael Kayanan ✦ Sets: EVO #250; MI #6
Profile: Known for his spectacular sketches in the Evolution set, Rafael created the stunning six card collage for the MI etched panel (see Sam, Frodo and Gollum piece).
Artist: Lee Kohse ✦ Sets: MI #306; MII #206
Profile: Soft shaded or hatched pencil is Lee’s basic style, which creates a pensive or alluring mood (see Galadriel, plain pencil Legolas). However, Lee heightens the drama with the addition of colour highlights (as in the AR colour highlighted Legolas), and in full colour oil, Lee creates profound poignancy (e.g. AR Elrond and Arwen panel).
Artist: Achilleas Kokkinakis ✦ Sets: Hobbit: UJ, DOS, BFA
Profile: There is a dynamism and depth of feeling in Achilleas’s art, created by the intricate detail (see Thranduil’s kingdom) and use of powerful vibrant colours (eg Smaug attacking Laketown).
Artist: Brian Kong ✦ Set: MII #81
Profile: Brian creates expressive ink drawings (see Frodo and Sam), however, his art comes alive with the application of colour in different forms: in bold vivid highlights (as with Arwen’s red dress), in full colour, in sensitive, poignant moments (e.g. AR Éowyn offering up the goblet) or the height of dramatic moments (such as in AR Gandalf facing the Balrog’s fiery whip).
Artist: Karen Krajenbrink ✦ Set: MII #259
Profile: In pencil, part or full (usually muted) colour, Karen achieves gentle characterisation, however, there can be a dramatic edge to her depictions (as in the AR wide-eyed Grima).
Artist: Jim Kyle ✦ Sets: MI #256; MII #585
Profile: Jim’s style ranged widely from ‘realism’ in simple smooth pencil and ink shading (e.g. Gandalf at Bag End); fine detail hatching and white highlighting (such as Gandalf with pipe; Frodo); dramatic tones (as Saruman’s hand over the palantir); emotive muted full colour (see AR crying Éowyn ); to a whimsical cartoon-style in bold colours (e.g. Gimli’s ‘…eyes of a hawk…’).
Artist: Ray Lago ✦ Set: MII #~300
Profile: At the time of the MII release Ray’s art encompassed four main styles: detailed flowing ink lines (see Éomer); hazy muted pencil (as in Éowyn); detailed ink and tone (as his official AR Faramir), and rough colour wash (e.g. his official AR battle troll).
Following the release, Ray did a number of exceptional full coloured sketches (e.g. Boromir and Faramir) which were bought as official ARs, however, later it was revealed that they were unofficial after-markets.
Artist: Peter Lazarski ✦ Set: MII #?
Profile: Peter ‘makes comics: imaginary monsters’, for MII these were fluid line and hatch characterisations (see Moria orc).
Artist: Mike Lilly ✦ Sets: EVO #150; MI #100
Profile: Mike created fine line drawings with highlights, sometimes with bright red accents to heighten the drama (see Saruman with ominous coloured palantir).
Artist: Wayne Lo ✦ Set: MII #?
Profile: Wayne captures the energy and drama of the scene in simple line (and often block) ink drawings (e.g. Rohan soldier).
Artist: Leah Mangue ✦ Sets: MI #856; MII #149
Profile: Leah’s MI style was primarily emotive soft pencilled portraits (see the staring Merry) with some subtle colour accents (as in the screaming Éowyn). While Leah’s MII sketches feature amazing pencil drawings (e.g. skulking Gollum), she achieved further dramatic depth in her full-coloured images (such as in AR Arwen). However, exceptional for their intensity of action are a set of AMs purchased as official ARs (e.g. three-card panel Battle of Helms Deep).
Artist: Randy Martinez ✦ Set: EVO #1000
Profile: Randy contributed 1,000 fine pencil caricatures to the Evolution set. On these Randy was officially able to create AM sketches. Typically commissioned by collectors, these cover a diverse range of LOTR scenes, from haunting poignancy (such as Gandalf and Pippin Minas Tirith sequence) to terrifyingly dramatic moments (e.g. Éowyn being throttled by the Witch-king).
Artist: Danuta Mayer ✦ Set: PSC #1
Profile: Danuta did not contribute to the Topps LOTR sets, she is a ‘find’ from the internet.
Danuta’s art is sensitive and exquisite, infused with an ethereal aura and delicate details, as can be seen in her stunning PSC of Théodred’s funeral.
Artist: Clay McCormack ✦ Set: MII #129
Profile: Mark’s blocked ink with white highlighting provides an intensity and drama to his sketches (e.g. Boromir and shard of Narsil). To accentuate this and add a unique horrific impact to his Boromir AR (having been struck by the first arrow), Mark added blood splatters (see pierced Boromir).
Artist: John McCrea ✦ Sets: EVO #400; MI #50
Profile: John’s art features bold ink drawings with dramatic white accents portraying raw emotion (e.g. pensive Gandalf).
Artist: Mark McHaley ✦ Set: MII #156
Profile: From minimalist graphic sketches to exquisite explosions of colour, Mark achieves emotion and spectacle. His drawings exude drama and action (e.g. the charging Aragorn). His multi-colour ‘interplays’ are breathtakingly beautiful (see AR Grey Havens); depict dramatic characterisations (e.g. Éowyn); thrilling moments (as in AR Éowyn facing the Fellbeast and Witch-king) and poignant situations (such as AR Aragorn and Éowyn).
Artist: Brandon McKinney ✦ Set: MI #150
Profile: Brandon uses ink and shading to achieve penetrating expressions (see Aragorn) and frantic motion in a series of action sketches (e.g. the charging Uruk-Hai).
Artist: Steven Miller ✦ Sets: MI #156; MII #206
Profile: Steven’s art has many dimensions, expressive pencil drawing (e.g. Galadriel), dark shading (as in Sharku) or coloured in MI (see Bilbo with Red Book). In MII, he developed a dramatic crispness adding intensity, through the application of delicate colouring (such as Arwen in her green gown) or with fine detail (e.g. Éowyn facing the Witch-king panel).
Artist: Jake Minor ✦ Set: MII #256
Profile: Jake’s art features soft pencil outlines (e.g. Gollums) and ink lines and block for action scenes (such as Éowyn and Witch-king). Jake also employs interesting perspectives in order to heighten the drama in his coloured ARs (e.g. the true-form Witch-king).
Artist: Rich Molinelli ✦ Sets: EVO #150; MI #206; MII #359
Profile: Whether in simple pencil lines (e.g. Éowyn), shaded (such as Faramir) and blocked inks (e.g. Frodo) or full bold colour (AR Arwen), Rich features boldly drawn stylised portraits. For many of his scenes, he embellishes his drawings with vivid colours which intensify the drama (e.g. green dead Boromir).
Artist: Carly Monardo ✦ Set: MII #125
Profile: Carly’s fine line drawings have a simplicity but emotive feel. To accentuate this, Carly has depicted dramatic poses/expressions (as in the sidewise glancing Aragorn).
Artist: Monte Moore ✦ Sets: EVO #150; MII #81
Profile: There is a gripping rawness in Monte’s pencil drawings, especially in the ‘monsters’ where he depicts frenzied action (e.g. attacking orcs). However, Monte enhances the drama and poignancy in his rich full-coloured AR scenes (as in Brego coming to Aragorn’s aid).
Artist: Jon Morris ✦ Set: MII #306
Profile: Jon’s cartoon-style has a fluidity and simplicity that conveys the essence (often humour) of a scene (see Gandalf hitting his head). However, they can also powerfully portray darker images (such as the Nazgûl stabbing the beds) and intense poignancy (e.g. Sam with his family).
Artist: Joanne Mutch
Sets: MI #150; MII #?
Profile: Joanne’s soft shaded drawings with subtle accents and often accented eyes exude feeling (e.g. glancing Éowyn) and in some, strong emotion (as with the distraught Sam).
Artist: Jake Myler ✦ Sets: EVO #506; MI #300
Profile: Typically Jake’s Evolution sketches were simple ink portraits (see Aragorn). For MI, his sketches evolved with bold splashes of colours highlighting characterisation (e.g. orange Gandalf). This technique was extended to the striking layering of intense colour in his commissioned Evolution AMs, conveying the intensity of drama (see Sam restraining Frodo from putting on the Ring at Osgiliath).
Artist: Nik Neocleous ✦ Set: MII #139
Profile: Nik’s style features finely and detailed drawings of characters, typically boldly coloured and framed in a contrast background, giving them a striking aura (see AR Gollum).
Artist: Steve Oatney ✦ Sets: MI #300; MII #106
Profile: Steve’s art ranges from soft pencil drawings (often hatched and/or highlighted) which can depict dire circumstances (as in the encased Frodo) to the intensity of bold ink characterisations (e.g. Grima) and dramatic scenes over panels (such as Frodo and Bilbo scene).
Artist: Jon Ocampo
Sets: MI #256; MII #?
Profile: Pencil, ink or full vibrant colour, Jon’s sketches typically have a certain ‘quirkiness’ (e.g. Grishnákh); unique angle (see Frodo and Ring) or are of an unusual scene (e.g. AR Legolas jumping off the Mumakil), all together effectively enhancing the characterisation and drama.
Artist: Mike Oeming ✦ Set: MI #100
Profile: There is an ethereal feel in the pastel colouring of Mike’s simple/stylised drawings, often of poignant or special moments (see Aragorn and Arwen kiss).
Artist: William ONeill ✦ Set: MI #300
Profile: William’s simple fluid lines and shading (see Legolas), often coloured (e.g. Denethor) give an expressive feel to his characterisations.
Artist: Shelli Paroline ✦ Set: MII #156
Profile: Shelli’s fine pencil with gentle shading, hatching and tonal highlights, create atmosphere (see Gimli); poignancy (e.g. Frodo), and can accentuate movement and drama (see the AR Rohan army’s flight to Minas Tirith).
Artist: Dan Parsons ✦ Set: EVO #500
Profile: Dan’s shaded pencil portraits are potent characterisations (e.g. Gollum), however, his boldly coloured AMs portray intense drama (see two-card panel of hobbits hiding from the Nazgûl).
Artist: Don Pedicini Jr. ✦ Set: MII #309
Profile: Many of Don’s pencil drawings have a shadowy/hazy aura, which gives them an ethereal feel (see Frodo), and with Don’s (often) addition of muted colour, adds depth and intensity to the characterisation (e.g. Gandalf).
Artist: Sean Pence ✦ Sets: MI #281; MI #56
Profile: Sean achieves amazing likeness in fine line and shaded drawings. In each of these portraits, he portrays powerful characterisations and emotions, for example, of concern (see Frodo) and of joy (as in Sam). Sean embellished a few portraits with a colour accent, which enhances the image (e.g. MII AR Éowyn).
Artist: Tony Perna ✦ Set: MII #206
Profile: Tony’s art encompasses a diverse range of styles: soft shaded and hatched pencils (see Gollum), very fine and detailed inks (e.g. helmeted Gimli), blocked inkwork (such as Frodo & Shelob) and dramatic coloured sketches (as in Mt Doom erupting).
Artist: Connie Persampieri ✦ Set: MI #356
Profile: Connie’s portraits feature delicate lines and accented details (e.g. snow-covered Frodo), often characterised by soulful eyes evoking deep emotion (see grieving Arwen, tearful Éowyn).
Artist: Jason Keith Phillips ✦ Sets: MI #306; MII #681
Profile: Jason portraits are simple faint pencil (e.g. Pippin with pipe), sometimes with dramatic white highlights (as in Gimli with axe) or featuring vibrant colours (see red orc). Jason drew multiples of each character, with minor variations; always expressive, sometimes with a background feature (as in AR Fellowship panel). For the MII ‘second-wave’, Jason created dark blue ink/pencil portraits (e.g. AR blue Gollum).
Artist: Kilian Plunkett ✦ Set: MII #?
Profile: Kilian art has a dynamism: in his inked sketches portraying drama (see Frodo fleeing Shelob) and in his fully painted ARs, displaying the spectacle of the event (such as Galadriel at her mirror).
Artist: Jason Potratz (solo) ✦ Set: MII #99
Profile: With Topps’s ‘second-wave’ set, Jason took on the challenge to do 99 solo cards in a unique series of 11 x 9-card interchangeable Fellowship of the Ring panels. His pen and marker style gives a ‘lighter’ yet expressive characterisation (see Gandalf).
Artists: Jason Potratz/Jack Hai ✦ Sets: MII #110; Hobbit: DOS & BOTFA; PSC #100+
Profile: Jason’s and Jack’s oil portraits and scenes are striking in characterisation and drama (see Lurtz; AR Gandalf’s flight from Orthanc). Realism imbued with an aura of fantasy, their creations often extend over spectacular multiple panels (such as the four panel Frodo holding out the Ring) and in some cases, depict two parts of a character’s persona (e.g. the Éowyn two-card panel).
Their DOS and BFA AP oils stunningly depict epic scenes (see Smaug/Bilbo panels).
Jason and Jack were commissioned to paint scenes unavailable from official Topps sketches. Always willing to accept the challenge of a unique perspective, they added over 100 images to the LOTRarts storyboards, each a dramatic portrayal of the scene (e.g. 12-card panel of the Last Alliance battle). However, their art extends beyond sketches to breathtaking larger works (see painting of a pensive Aragorn).
Artist: Tim Proctor ✦ Sets: PSC #4
Profile: Tim was not one of the official artists on the Topps LOTR sets, he is a ‘find’ from the internet. In ink or colour Tim’s characters ooze menace and give the scene a sense of malevolent drama (eg Gothmog).
Artist: Amy Pronovost ✦ Sets: EVO #506; MI #256; MII #106
Profile: Amy applied her comic/cartoon style to pencil and colour portraits and depiction of iconic scenes, giving these a whimsical tone (e.g. AR Gandalf and Balrog).
Artist: Mark Propst
Set: MII #?
Profile: Mark creates drama with fine line designs (see Arwen and river-horses), in the interplay of ink on white (e.g. AR panel of Witch-king revealed) and full ink with hatching and highlights (as with Frodo fleeing from Nazgûl).
Artist: Edward Pun ✦ Set: MII #?
Profile: Edward’s simple flowing line style achieves expressive characterisation, which with the application of pale blue eye colour adds a sense of warmth to the portraits (see King Elessar).
Artist: David Rabbitte ✦ Sets: EVO #206; MI #120; MII #234; UJ
Profile: In his series of graphite shaded sketches, David has achieved an ethereal touch to expressive characterisations (e.g. Sauron’s eye/Ring) and iconic scenes (as in Frodo’s run into Mt Doom). In his full-colour sketches (mostly for his ARs), David created dramatic portraits (such as AR Arwen) and exquisitely poignant scenes (see Sam cradling Frodo).
David’s UJ AP sketches are powerfully dynamic portrayals (such as, Bilbo about to strike Gollum).
Artist: Juan Carlos Ramos ✦ Sets: EVO #200; MI #?
Profile: Delicate graphite drawings (see Pippin), often highlighted or with a blending of blue hue (e.g. Galadriel), give Juan’s art a fantasy feel, sometimes with a raw edge (e.g. Uruk screaming) or powerful poignancy (such as AR of the soldier of the dead).
Artists: Keven and Nathen Reinke
Sets: Hobbit: UJ, DOS, BOFA
Profile: There is a magic in the artwork of Keven and Nathen, whose fine graphic line and shaded drawings accentuated by expressive features exude deep characterisation and drama. Eight of the precious APs, depicting epic moments across the three Hobbit films, are specially commissioned portraits of Gollum, Bilbo and Gandalf, which provide critical back-stories to LOTR.
Artist: Walter Rice
Set: MI #206
Profile: Walter’s sketches, of simple graphite portraits and illustration of scenes, depict drama and portray intense emotion (see Gandalfs).
Artist: Patrick Richardson
Set: MII #?
Profile: Patrick’s bold full-face graphic portraits powerfully capture a fleeting moment’s expression with the tilt of the head (such as Legolas) or glance of the eyes (see Sam’s sideways look).
Artist: Brian Rood ✦ Sets: EVO #500; MI #~100
Profile: Brian’s pencil drawings feature simple fine line outlining; accent shading (e.g. Sauron); soft white highlights; dramatic hatching (see Gandalf).
Artist: Rich Salvucci ✦ Set: PSC #2
Profile: Rich has an eclectic interest in genre, subject matter and art mediums. Although he did not contribute to the Topps LOTR sets his commissioned art is renowned for its detail and passion (see uncut two-card of the Fellowship leaving Rivendell).
Artist: Michael Segawa ✦ Set: MII #506
Profile: Michael’s pencilled sketches, featuring fine outlining and shading/hatching accents, have an expressive simplicity (see Éowyns).
Artist: Howard Shum ✦ Sets: EVO #1000; MI #1000; MII #509
Profile: Howard’s typical sketches are stylised portraits, based on fluid expressive lines (e.g. pencil Gandalf). However, Howard added bold colours to heighten characterisation and drama (see poignant depiction of AR Théoden and Éowyn).
Artist: Ramsey Sibaja (Raz) ✦ Set: MII #306
Profile: In his graphite line and shading style with muted accent colour RAZ created a sense of drama and movement (see charging Uruk). Many of his sketches were of unique scenes (e.g. Gandalf at Orthanc). For his ARs, RAZ heightened drama with the addition of bold colours (as in Nazgûl with red background).
Artist: Cassandra Siemons ✦ Set: MII #156
Profile: Cassandra’s sketch style ranged from fluid ink lines, where she achieves poignancy (see Gandalf) to dramatic ink wash (e.g. Celeborn).
Artist: Peter Simeti ✦ Set: PSC #12
Profile: Peter did not contribute to the official Topps LOTR sets, he is a ‘find’ from the internet.
Peter revels in bold emotive minimalist inks (e.g. Denethor) and his commissioned sketches are spectacular in design and drama (see grieving Théoden), and with grey shading, evoke a 3D feel (as in Denethor leading Faramir’s funeral litter).
Artist: Randy Siplon ✦ Set: MII #106
Profile: Randy’s stunningly unique bold ink style intensifies drama and characterisation (see determination of Éowyn), which is further accentuated with the use of striking colour (e.g. his red Aragorn).
Artist: Jamie Snell ✦ Set: MII #456
Profile: Jamie’s contribution showcased his diverse artistic styles: from the simple line portrait, typically with the intense coloured eyes (see Denethor); iconic objects (e.g. Boromir’s horn); emotive full-coloured portraits (e.g. 2-card panel Isildur); poignant moments (as Gandalf greeting Frodo); to bold and sometimes quirky dramatic perspectives of scenes (see Sam against Shelob).
Artist: Jason Sobol ✦ Set: MII #356
Profile: Jason style feature simple pencil drawings (e.g. Merry), dramatic inks (see swooping Nazgûl); boldly coloured images (such as Grond) and delicate/detailed portrayals (see Gondorian Guard).
Artist: Allison Sohn ✦ Sets: EVO #206; MI #261; MII #106
Profile: Allison’s art transitioned from sensitive mono or two-toned portraits in Evolution (e.g. Théoden), to a combination of pencil, ink and vibrantly painted sketches (and panels) featuring many poignant moments (such as AR Théoden & Éowyn panel). For MII, she added an exciting dimension of character studies in different tones (e.g. green-toned Éowyn), and including stunning full coloured portraits (as with AR Éowyn).
Artist: Taki Soma ✦ Set: MII #106
Profile: Taki’s pencil or ink sketches (sometimes featuring colour highlights) have a sensitivity and poignancy to them; for some, they are dramatic depictions in full colour (see Lurtz).
Artist: Cat Staggs ✦ Sets: EVO #506; MI #231; MII #56
Profile: Cat’s art ranges from penetrating graphic drawings with white accents of portraits (e.g. Gandalf) and dramatic scenes (see Pippin with palantir); emotive sepia portraits (such as Grima and Théoden), to strikingly intense coloured characterisations (e.g. AR Saruman) or iconic scenic moments (e.g., Frodo, Gollum & Sam panel).
Artist: Lorna Stephens ✦ Set: PSC #3
Profile: Lorna did not contribute to the official Topps LOTR sets, she is a ‘find’ from the internet.
Experimenting in artistic styles (from realism to abstract/impressionism), Lorna created a fascinating PSC duo of Éowyn and sword.
Artist: Robert Teranishi
Sets: EVO #600; MI #1600
Profile: Robert’s created a series of distinctive and dramatic minimalist ink portraits of various characters, each with minor variation touches (such as Gollum).
Artist: Jerry Vanderstelt ✦ Set: MI #106
Profile: Jerry’s art encompasses fine line drawings; highlighted and shaded portraits (e.g. Gollum) and scenes (see sword held by Witch-king); spectacular full-colour images, and sketches graduating from one style to another.
Additionally, under licence, Jerry created three LOTR collage lithographs (e.g. remarque collector editions) and spectacular paintings (see in Artworks: Strider).
Artist: Christian Dalla Vecchia
Sets: EVO #1000; MI #2400; MII #?
Profile: Christian drew multiple repeat sketches, featuring simple pencil lines with shading and highlights; remarkably for the huge number they all display some minor variation (e.g. Nazgûl).
Artist: Russell Walks ✦ Sets: EVO 200; MI #21; MII #6
Profile: There is a power and poignancy in Russ’s graphic portraits, where he has captured in the pose/expression the spirit of the character at that critical moment (see Frodo).
For MII, Russ completed a six card collage which was used to create the foil set. The original drawing for this can be seen in Artworks. The coloured original was cut into six pieces and pack-inserted (see piece four: Gandalf, Sam, Merry and Pippin).
Artist: Ryan Waterhouse
Sets: MI #1000; MII #?
Profile: Ryan’s MI sketches were detailed expressive pencil or inked portraits (e.g. Gandalf). For MII, he drew mostly what became known as ‘helmet heads’ (see example).
Artist: John Watkins-Chow ✦ Sets: MI #306; MII #106
Profile: For MI, John’s creativity extends to: a set of character cards based on the Tarot deck; a set of sketch panels chronicling the storyline (see Sam and Frodo at Mt Doom), and multiple spectacular epic panels, exceptional in scope and design (e.g. dying Théodred scene). Carrying this dynamism into MII, John creates powerful multi-panel images, many unique to him (as in his AR Éowyn/Witch-king battle) and dramatic single card sketches (such as Gandalf and light).
Artist: Dustin Weaver ✦ Set: MII #206
Profile: Dustin creates intricately detailed sketches, in the form of expressive portraits (see Merry) or dramatic images of iconic LOTR scenes (e.g. Saruman and palantir). Taken together these sketches form a chronology of the storyline, from prologue (e.g. Elrond in battle), through the rousing call to arms (see Aragorn at the Black Gate), and poignant end-moments (such as Gandalf leading Frodo onto the White Ship).
Artist: Sarah Wilkinson ✦ Sets: EVO #306; MI #500; MII #306
Profile: Sarah’s style includes simple line drawings; portraits where hatching is the dominant feature (e.g. pensive Boromir) and tonal shading and highlighting at its most powerful and poignant (see Aragorn/Arwen kiss). Sarah also created a number of stunning full-colour sketches (such as the AR Gandalf/ Frodo duo).
Artist: Rich Woodall ✦ Set: MII #806
Profile: Rich’s style is defined by his fluid line characterisations, often with loose colour wash accentuating the image (see his AR 3-card panel of Frodo).
Artist: Brent Woodside ✦ Sets: EVO #1000; MII #1306
Profile: For his pack inserted cards, Brent creates simple line sketches (e.g. Gimli). However, his MII ARs and Evolution AMs are spectacular full-colour paintings of dramatic moments (see AR Frodo in Mt Doom; AM Fellowship fleeing down Moria staircase).
Artist: Stephanie Yue ✦ Set: MII #309
Profile: Stephanie’s comic style, simple ink drawings with some colour highlighting, can be full of charm and whimsy, yet it can portray deep emotion (e.g. Frodo) and dread (see AR Balrog).
Artist: Jeff Zapata ✦ Sets: EVO #100; MI #~80; MII #<36
Profile: Direct and dramatic, Jeff’s art is about lines, tones and shades (such as Aragorn), sometimes vibrant colours (e.g. Evolution AR Gandalf). Striking raw emotion pervades his sketches (see MI Frodo).
Artist: Chuck Zsolnai
Set: MI #150
Profile: Chuck’s sketches feature soft pencil outlines with shading and white accents (see AR Théoden). He renders many of his portraits with expressive characterisations (e.g. Grima with deed) and iconic scenes with an ethereal aura (such as the Gondorian guard and White Tree).
Other artists
Original sketch cards: Charles Amsellem; Campbell; Paul Cowan; Davies; Anthony Douglas; Marcia Dye; Faye; Rachel Harper; Katya; Brandon Kenney; Anna Maksimova; Warren Martineck; Beth Ng; Robinson; John Soukup; Jeremy Treece; David Wenzel
MII first edition/blank-back cards: John Alvin; Mark Chiarello; John Vanfleet; Earl Norem; Ken Steacy; Drew Struzan; Mark Brooks; Paul Lasaine; Ian Howe; Gus Hunter; Jeremy Bennett; Warren Mahey; Alan Lee; Sourisak Chanpaseuth
Evolution Cards
Evolution Cards
Théoden by Booth
Elrond and Elven army at Last Alliance battle by Budd: after-market sketch
Frodo by Corroney
Sauron's eye by Corroney
Boromir by Cummens
Frodo in orc armour by Cummens
Gandalf by Cummens
Gollum by Cummens
Gollum by Cummens
Pippin by Cummens
Treebeard by Cummens
Aragorn by DeLiz
Gandalf by Dillon
Sam by Dillon
Faramir by Duron: after-market sketch
Legolas and Elven army at Helms Deep by Hodges: after-market sketch
Merry and Pippin after the destruction of Isengard by Hodges: after-market sketch
Aragorn speaking to Legolas by Martinez: after-market sketch
Bilbo by Martinez: after-market sketch
Éowyn by Martinez: after-market sketch
Frodo by Martinez: after-market sketch
Frodo by Martinez: after-market sketch
Frodo by Martinez: after-market sketch
Frodo by Martinez: after-market sketch
Frodo by Martinez: after-market sketch
Frodo by Martinez: after-market sketch
Frodo grabbed by Aragorn by Martinez: after-market sketch
Frodo by Martinez: after-market sketch
Frodo by Martinez: after-market sketch
Gandalf by Martinez: after-market sketch
Gandalf by Martinez: after-market sketch
Isildur by Martinez: after-market sketch
Legolas by Martinez: after-market sketch
Pippin by Martinez: after-market sketch
Saruman by Martinez: after-market sketch
Aragorn and Frodo at Amon Hen by Martinez: after-market sketch
Denethor holding Faramir by Martinez: after-market sketch
Éowyn holding Aragorn by Martinez: after-market sketch
Frodo (being held by Aragorn) discovers that he has lost the Ring by Martinez: after-market sketch
Pippin taking to Gandalf about 'the End', at Minas Tirith, by Martinez: after-market sketch
Théoden recognising Éowyn by Martinez: after-market sketch
Gandalf Gandalf by Martinez: after-market sketch
Éomer by McCrea
Nazgûl by McCrea
Gimli by Moore
Haradrim by Moore
Frodo by Myler: after-market sketch
Lurtz by Myler: after-market sketch
Frodo and Gandalf by Myler: after-market sketch
Frodo and Gandalf by Myler: after-market sketch
Frodo, Merry and Sam by Myler: after-market sketch
Frodo and Sam 'One More Step' by Myler: after-market sketch
Aragorn by Myler
Pippin by Myler
Théoden by Myler
Bilbo and Gandalf by Myler: after-market sketch
Sam wrestling Frodo from putting on the Ring by Myler: after market-sketch
Frodo and Gandalf leaving Rivendell by Myler: after-market sketch
Haldir, Legolas, Haldir, Aragorn, Merry, Frodo, Gimli, Pippin, Sam, Boromir seeing Caras Galadhon by Myler: after-market sketch
Orcs by Myler
Gollum by Parsons
Gollum by Parsons
Frodo, Sam, Pippin and Merry hiding from the Nazgûl by Parsons: after-market sketch
Sam drowning, and Frodo's hand reaching down to rescue him by Parsons: after-market sketch
Éowyn by Parsons
Pippin by Ramos: artist return sketch
Gothmog by Ramos
Théoden by Sohn
Haldir by Staggs
Pippin with palantir by Staggs
Saruman by *Unknown
Saruman and Wildmen by Woodside: after-market sketch
March of the Ents by Woodside: after-market sketch
Burning of the Westfold by Woodside: after-market sketch
The fellowship flees down the Moria steps from the Balrog by Woodside: after-market sketch
Mumakil and Haradrim by Woodside: after-market sketch
Orc by Woodside
Aragorn by Woodside
Legolas by Woodside
Sauron's Eye by Woodside
Gandalf by Zapata: artist return sketch
Masterpieces I Cards
Masterpieces I Cards
FOTR ‘The Ring goes South’:
Frodo and Merry, as part of the Fellowship of the Ring passing through Hollin
This card adds to the other sketches in the LOTR Arts collection of the Watkins-Chow ‘The Ring Goes South’ series:
Aragorn Pippin, Sam & Bill
ROTK Minas Morgul
Gollum: "Not that way!"
Frodo: "They're calling me."
Denethor by Babbitt
Éomer by Babbitt
Gandalf with One Ring by Babbitt: artist return sketch
Gollum being consumed by lava holding the One Ring by Babbitt: artist return sketch
Dying Théoden by Babbitt: artist return sketch
Deagol with Smeagol by Babbitt
Aragorn and Gimli at Helms Deep by Babbitt
Swooning Frodo by Bellinger: artist return sketch
Treebeard by Bellinger
Witch-king being pierced by Éowyn's sword by Bellinger
Grishnakh by Bellinger
Gargol at Minas Morgul by Bellinger
Frodo by Bellinger
Frodo at the Dead Marshes by Len Bellinger
Aragorn by Booth
Faramir, as a Ranger, by Booth
Gimli by Budd
Boromir by Chandler
Éowyn by Chandler: artist return sketch
Galadriel by Chung
Denethor by Cook
Elrond by Cook
Éowyn by Cook
Gimli by Cook
Gollum by Cook: artist return sketch
Longbottom pipe-weed in the South Farthing found in Saruman's storeroom by Cook
Gondorian sentry and White Tree by Cook
Treebeard by Cooke
Two Towers in Fangorn Forest
Treebeard (to Merry and Pippin): "The Ents cannot hold back this storm. This is not our war. But your part in this tale is over."
Éowyn by Corroney
Boromir by Corroney
Éowyn, dream scene, and Edoras, one card of two-card panel, by DeLiz
Saruman army besieging Helms Deep by DeLiz
Gimli , two-card panel, by DeLiz
The Rings of Power by De Liz: three pieces of a four-card MI panel (cards 2, 3 & 4 in the collection)
The Rings: Elves, Dwarves and Kings of Men by Renae De Liz.
MI four-card panel, pieces separately pack-inserted in 2006.
Kings of Men, card 4.
The first piece to become part of LOTR Arts collection, was purchased via an eBay BIN in 2007.
Kings of Men, card 3.
This piece appeared on eBay four years later, acquired after extensive negotiations.
The Dwarves, card 2.
This newly acquired piece appeared on eBay a further five years later, and was purchased via a deal brokered by a trader.
The Elves, card 1.
The search continues for this final piece.
Gollum composite by DeLiz, Dillon, Engstrom: triptych panel
Ent composite by DeLiz, Engstrom and Dillon; triptych panel
Rohan soldier by Denmark
Orthanc by Denmark
Faramir by Dieffenbach
Éowyn by Dieffenbach
Goblin by Dillon
Cave troll, one card of two-card panel, by Dillon
Sam holding Frodo, with an image of him fighting Shelob in the background, by Dillon
Cave troll by Dillon
Boromir by Doran
Aragorn by Doran
Denethor by Doran
Elrond by Doran
Éowyn by Doran
Frodo with One Ring by Doran
Frodo by Doran
Gandalf by Doran
Gandalf by Doran
Gimli by Doran
Gimli by Doran
Frodo by Doran
Ring falling on Frodo's finger by Doran
Gandalf by Dorman
Gimli by Dorman
Treebeard by Duron
Arwen by Ecklund: artist return sketch
Arwen by Ecklund: chosen as artist return sketch
Elrond by Ecklund
Éowyn by Ecklund
Éowyn by Ecklund
Frodo by Ecklund
Gandalf by Ecklund
Gollum and One Ring by Ecklund
Grima by Ecklund
Beacon lamp by Ecklund
Simbelmynë in front of Théodred's tomb by Ecklund
Orc by Ecklund
Théoden's sword, Herugrim, by Ecklund
Aragorn by Engstrom
Gollum by Engstrom
King with Ring by Engstrom
Nazgûl ring by Engstrom
Pippin holding palantir by Engstrom
Rohan helmet by Engstrom
Elven helmet by Engstrom
Éowyn by Pence
Aragorn by Fabbri
Gandalf by Fabbri
Gimli by Fabbri
Isildur by Fabbri
Rohan soldier by Fabbri
Gandalf with Fellbeast by Fabbri
Gandalf by Flores
Merry by Fowler
Nazgûl by Fowler
Gorbag by Fowler
Frodo, Sam, Merry, Pippin at Barrow-Downes, three-card panel, by Fowler
Merry and Sam, two-card panel, by Fowler
Elven leaf broach by Fowler
Hobbit feet by Fowler
Boromir by Fox
Frodo by Fox
Mouth of Sauron by Fox
Gollum by Frampton
Boromir struck by one arrow by Goodmanson
Gandalf by Goodmanson
Sam by Goodmanson
Mouth of Sauron by Goodmanson
Éowyn (as Dernhelm) and Merry by Goodmanson
Théoden by Goodmanson
Warg by Goodmanson
Celeborn by Goodmanson
Witch-king by Gould
Aragorn by Graham: artist return sketch
Boromir with One Ring, two-card panel, by Graham: artist return sketches
Gollum by Graham
Gollum reaching for the One Ring, two-card panel, by Graham
Gollum by Graham
Eye of Sauron, three-card panel, by Graham
Aragorn and Arwen by Graham: artist return sketch
Fellowship travelling south, two-card panel, by Graham: artist return sketches
Aragorn's Ring of Barahir by Graham
The Argonaths, two-card panel, by Graham
Bilbo by Graham
Denethor by Graham
Gollum by Graham
Nazgûl by Graham
Witch-king by Graham
Gandalf fleeing from the Balrog, three-card panel, by Graham
Fellbeast attacking Éowyn by Graham
Grima by Gutierrez
Eye-patch Corsair by Gutierrez
Bilbo by Hamill
Éomer by Hamill
Éowyn by Hamill
Elven soldier at Last Alliance by Hamill
Frodo facing the Nazgûl and Fellbeast at Osgiliath by Hamill
Grima by Hamill
Haradrim by Hamill
Mumakil by Hamill
Uruk Hai by Hamill
Gondorian guard by Hamill
Sauron by Hamill
Strider and Elessar composite, two-card panel, by Hernandez
Gollum, one card of two-card panel, by Hernandez:
Uruk by Hernandez: artist return sketch
Cave troll by Hernandez: artist return sketch
Orc by Hernandez
Eagles arriving to battle the fellbeasts at the Black Gates, Mordor by Hernandez
Orc by Hernandez
Gandalf by Hickman
Pippin by Hickman
The One Ring by Hickman
Gollum by Hickman
Treebeard by Hickman
Grima by Hickman
Eomer by Hickman
Éomer by Hodges
Frodo and Sauron's Eye of Sauron by Hodges
Frodo in Shelob's lair with Phial of Galadriel by Hodges
Isildur with the One Ring by Hodges
Lurtz by Hodges
The One Ring on grass by Hodges
Nazgûl by Hodges
Gandalf by Hodgkins
Nazgûl by Hodgkins
Orcs by Hodgkins: artist return sketch
Aragorn with palantir by Huang
Arwen by Huang
Frodo, Sam and Gollum, one card of the six etched-foil panel, by Kayanan
Aragorn by Kohse
Frodo in Orc uniform by Kohse
Gandalf by Kohse
Théoden by Kohse
Théoden by Kohse
Théoden by Kohse
Uruk Hai by Kohse
Sauron by Kohse
Ent by Kohse
Boromir by Kohse
Wildman by Kohse
Fellowship of the Ring in LothLórien
Boromir (to Aragorn): " She spoke of my father and the fall of Gondor. Have you ever been called home by the clear ringing of silver trumpets?...The Lords of Gondor have returned."
Battle of falling Gandalf and Balrog by Kyle
Éowyn by Kyle
Éowyn by Kyle
Frodo by Kyle
Galadriel by Kyle
Smeagol being possessed by the One Ring by Kyle
Isildur by Kyle
Pippin by Kyle
Sam by Kyle
Aragorn and Arwen by Kyle
Eye of Sauron by Kyle
Nazgûl by Kyle
Pippin by Kyle
Haradrim by Kyle
Gandalf by Kyle
Sauron Eye seen through One Ring by Lilly
Witch-king by Lilly
Denethor by Mangue
Éowyn by Mangue
Gandalf by Mangue
Merry by Mangue
Nazgûl by Mangue
Radagast by Mangue
Éowyn and Aragorn by Mangue
The One Ring reflecting Council of Elrond in disarray by Mangue: artist return sketch
Rohan flag by Mangue
Helms Deep by Mangue
Golden Hall, Edoras by Mangue
Aragorn on Brego by Mangue
Frodo looking on as Gollum devours a raw fish by Mangue
Troll by Mangue
Two Towers in Moria
Trolls opening the Black Gates.
Gandalf by McCrea
Aragorn by McKinney
Éowyn by McKinney
Éowyn as Dernhelm by McKinney
Faramir by McKinney
Legolas by McKinney
Legolas by McKinney
Nazgûl by McKinney
Uruk Hai by McKinney
Gollum by McKinney
Bilbo with Red Book by Miller
Gollum by Miller
Sharku by Miller
White Tree emblem of Gondor by Miller
Dead Boromir by Molinelli: artist return sketch
Faramir by Molinelli
Haradrim by Molinelli
Éowyn by Molinelli
Aragorn by Mutch
Celeborn by Mutch
Éowyn by Mutch
Faramir by Mutch
Gandalf by Mutch
Gimli by Mutch
Legolas by Mutch
Grima by Mutch
Sauron's eye by Mutch
Frodo by Myler
Gandalf by Myler
Pippin by Myler
Théoden by Myler
Orc captain by Myler
Aragorn by O'Neill
Pippin by O'Neill
Elrond by O'Neill
Éowyn by O'Neill
Frodo by Oatney
Boromir at Moria by Ocampo
Éowyn stabbing Mumakil by Ocampo
Gandalf at Moria by Ocampo
Gimli with axe by Ocampo
Sauron with the One Ring by Ocampo
Théoden's sword by Ocampo
Golden Hall sentries, two-card panel, by Ocampo
Gollum overlooking Frodo and Sam asleep by Ocampo
Nazgûl approaching Frodo, Pippin and Merry at Weather Top, three-card panel, by Ocampo
Sam carrying Frodo to Mt Doom by Ocampo
Fellowship, one card of two-card panel by Ocampo
Boromir holding shard of Narsil by Ocampo
Frodo by Ocampo
Mouth of Sauron by Ocampo
Grishnákh by Ocampo
Uruk Hai by Ocampo
Aragorn and Arwen by Oeming
Denethor by O’Neill
Legolas by O’Neill
Boromir by Pence
Éowyn by Pence
Faramir by Pence
Gandalf by Pence
Gollum by Pence
Haldir by Pence
Merry by Pence
Frodo by Pence
Galadriel by Pence
Pippin by Pence
Sam by Pence
Aragorn by Persampieri
Arwen by Persampieri
Éowyn by Persampieri
Éowyn by Persampieri
Éowyn by Persampieri
Frodo by Persampieri
Goblin by Persampieri
Witch-king by Persampieri
Aragorn by Phillips
Frodo by Phillips
Pippin by Phillips
Grima by Phillips
Goblin by Phillips
Uruk Hai by Phillips
Bilbo by Pronovost
Sam running into Mt Doom by Rabbitte
Gimli by Rabbitte
Nazgûl by Rabbitte
Sauron with the One Ring by Rabbitte
Gothmog by Rabbitte
Gandalf and Pippin by Rabbitte
Aragorn by Rabbitte
Faramir by Rabbitte
Theoden by Rabbitte
Gandalf by Rabbitte
Two Towers in Ithilien
Faramir (to Frodo and Sam): "War will make corpses of us all."
Two Towers in Helms Deep (Soldier, Théoden, Gamling)
Théoden: "So it begins."
Galadriel by Ramos
Soldier of the Dead by Ramos: artist return sketch
Grima by Ramos
Sharku by Ramos
Bounder by Ramos
Boromir by Ramos
Gandalf by Rice
Gandalf by Rice
Gandalf by Rood
Uruk Hai by Rood
Sauron by Rood
Arwen by Sohn
Boromir by Sohn
Éowyn by Sohn
Nazgûl by Sohn
Grima touching Éowyn by Sohn
Éowyn and Théoden, two-card panel, by Sohn: artist return sketches
Éowyn and Theoden by Sohn
Gandalf by Sohn
Return of the King in Grey Havens
Gandalf (to the Hobbits): "Farewell my brave hobbits. My work is now finished...comes the end to our fellowship." "It is time, Frodo."
Éowyn by Staggs
Gandalf by Staggs
Gandalf by Staggs
Gandalf by Staggs
Sam by Staggs
Frodo using Sting to threaten Gollum after Golum attacked Sam, two-card panel, by Staggs
Gollum by Teranishi
Gollum by Vanderstelt
Witch-king with sword by Vanderstelt
Frodo by Walks
Legolas by Walks
Gandalf, Sam, Merry and Pippin by Walks: one piece of six etched-foil panel
Gandalf by Waterhouse
Gimli by Waterhouse
Aragorn with Legolas, two-card panel, by Watkins-chow
Aragorn by Watkins-Chow
Aragorn by Watkins-Chow
Elessar and Gray Havens composite by Watkins-Chow
Éomer by Watkins-Chow
Frodo by Watkins-Chow
Gandalf by Watkins-Chow
Gimli by Watkins-Chow
Legolas by Watkins-Chow
Witch-king at Osgiliath by Watkins-chow
Grima by Watkins-Chow
Gamling by Watkins-Chow
Éomer, Éowyn and Théodred, two-card panel, by Watkins-Chow
Éomer and Éowyn, two-card panel, by Watkins-Chow
Frodo and Sam at Mt Doom by Watkins-Chow
Gandalf with Shadowfax by Watkins-Chow
Pippin, Sam and Bill by Watkins-Chow
Gollum by Watkins-Chow
Frodo starring at Minus Morgul by Watkins-Chow
Frodo and Merry journeying South by Watkins-Chow
Eagles, two of three-card panel, by Watkins-Chow. (center card not yet acquired)
Aragorn by Watkins-Chow
Bilbo by Wilkinson
Boromir by Wilkinson
Pippin by Wilkinson
Éowyn by Wilkinson
Frodo by Zapata
Aragorn by Zapata
Boromir with shard of Narsil by Zsolnai: artist return sketch
Frodo by Zsolnai
Gandalf by Zsolnai
Saruman symbol by Zsolnai
Gondorian sentry by Zsolnai
Easterling by Zsolnai
Peter Jackson as a Corsair by Zsolnai
Battle troll by Zsolnai
Treebeard with Merry by Zsolnai
Théoden by Zsolnai: artist return sketch
Grima by Zsolnai
Rohan_guard by Zsolnai
Arwen and Frodo fleeing Nazgûl by Zsolnai
Masterpieces II Cards
Masterpieces II Cards
ROTK Rivendell
Elrond to Arwen: "Nothing is certain."
Éowyn by Ahmed
Frodo being stabbed by Witch-king by Ahmed
King of the Dead by Ahmed: artist return sketch
Aragorn and Arwen, two-card panel, by Ahmed
Saruman by Abrecht: artist return sketch
Aragorn by Alcorn-Hender
Éomer and Éowyn by Alcorn-Hender: artist return sketch
Éowyn as Dernhelm by Alcorn-Hender
Frodo at Minas Morgul by Alcorn-Hender
Grima by Alcorn Hender
From Barad-dûr to Mt Doom by Alcorn-Hender
Aragorn by Ashmore
Goblin by Ashmore: artist return sketch
Aragorn by Babbitt: artist return sketch
Aragorn at the Black Gate by Babbitt
Bilbo by Babbitt
Boromir in funeral boat by Babbitt: artist return sketch
Éowyn by Babbitt: artist return sketch
Éowyn as Dernhelm by Babbitt
Faramir as a Ranger by Babbitt
Frodo by Babbitt
Gimli blowing the Horn of Helm at Helms Deep by Babbitt
Gollum by Babbitt
Nazgûl by Babbitt: artist return sketch
Saruman by Babbitt: artist return sketch
Théoden by Babbitt
Aragorn and Arwen, two-card panel, by Babbitt; artist return sketches
Rohan bell, Edoras, by Babbitt
Barad-dûr collapsing by Babbitt
Gollum by Babbitt
Aragorn by Ballard: artist return sketch
Éowyn by Ballard
Orc by Ballard
Balrog and Gandalf by Ballard: artist return sketch
Aragorn at Gilraen's grave by Bellinger
Sam leading Frodo out of the exploding Mt Doom by Bellinger
Fellowship leaving Rivendell by Bellinger
Boromir's funeral boat plunges over the Falls of Rauros by Bellinger
'You bow to no one' moment, Minas Tirith, by Bellinger: artist return sketch
Gandalf with Rohirrim rescues Helms Deep by Bellinger
The Argonaths by Bellinger
The Fellowship pass through the Argonaths Bellinger
Éowyn dream scene by Bradley
Gandalf by Bradley
Treebeard by Bradley
Warg by Bradley
Bilbo welcoming Gandalf by Bradley
Aragorn by Brinkerhoff
Gimli by Brinkerhoff: artist return sketch
Éowyn by Bryant
Battle troll by Bryant
Éowyn as Dernhelm by Bryant
Orc by Bryce: artist return sketch
Frodo by Budd
Frodo and Gollum battling over the Ring in Mt Doom by Budd
Fellowship of Nine, three-card panel, by Budd: artist return sketches
Elrond's Ring Vilya by Budd
Gandalf by Budd
Denethor by Buechel
Frodo with Sting by Buechel; artist return sketch
Gimli by Buechel
Legolas by Buechel
Nazgûl by Buechel
Sam by Buechel: artist return sketch
Saruman by Buechel
Théoden by Buechel: artist return sketch
Aragorn and Arwen by Buechel; artist return sketch
Frodo and Sam at 'At the End of All Things', two-card panel, by Buechel : artist return sketches
Merry and Pippin, two -card panel, by Buechel: artist return sketches
Gollum possed by One Ring by Bukauskas
Nazgûl and stead, two-card panel, by Bukauskas: artist return sketches
Gil-galad by Bukauskas
Haradrim by Bukauskas
Arwen by Busch: after-market sketch
Balrog by Busch; artist return sketch
Legolas by Busch: after-market sketch
Balrog by Busch
Frodo by Carlisle; artist return sketch
Gandalf in Great Hall by Carlisle
Gandalf by Carlisle
Gimli by Carlisle
Snaga by Osgiliath by Carlisle: artist return sketch
Gandalf by Carlisle
Elrond by Cline: artist return sketch
Possessed Galadriel by Cline; artist return sketch
Legolas by Cline
Pippin by Cline
Éowyn by Cook
Gollum being tortured by Cook
Legolas by Cook
Boromir by Cooney: artist return sketch
Éowyn by Cooney: artist return sketch
Éowyn by Cooney: artist return sketch
Frodo with Sting by Correnti; chosen as artist return sketch
Sam by Correnti: artist return sketch
Arwen by Corroney: artist return sketch
Elrond by Corroney: artist return sketch
Galadriel by Corroney; artist return sketch
Legolas by Corroney: artist return sketch
Witch-king by Corroney
Éowyn by Corroney: artist return sketch
Gandalf by Cowan: artist return sketch
Nazgûl by Cowan: artist return sketch
Aragorn by Cummens
Gandalf by Cummens: artist return sketch
Legolas by Cummens
Merry by Cummens
Pippin with palantir by Cummens
Merry by Cummens
Bag End by Cummens
Gandalf by Cummens
Sam by Cummens
One Ring by Cummens
Front door of Bag End by Cummens
Nazgûl by Dalla-Vecchia
Éowyn by Dalla-Vecchia
Éowyn by DeLiz
The Fellowship enter Lothlorien by DeLiz: artist return sketch
Gimli by Dieffenbach: artist return sketch
Frodo and Sam, two-card panel, by Dieffenbach: artist return sketches
Frodo with One Ring by Doran; artist return sketch
Celeborn by Doran: after-market sketch
Éowyn by Doran
Aragorn by Doyle
Faramir with Éowyn by Doyle
Gandalf by Doyle
Gimli by Doyle
Gollum, four-card panel, by Doyle
Sam by Doyle
Flame runner by Doyle
Aragorn and Arwen, four-card panel, by Doyle: artist return sketches
Gollum by Doyle
Gandalf, one card of four-card panel, by Doyle
Bilbo possessed, two cards of four-card panel, by Doyle
Éowyn infront of Golden Hall by Duron: artist return sketch
Gandalf by Duron
Gimli by Duron
Gandalf and Frodo by Duron
Barliman Butterbur watching Nazgûl enter the Prancing Pony by Duron
Legolas by Duursema
Éowyn by Ecklund
Éowyn by Ecklund
Gimli by Ecklund
Mumakil, two-card panel, by Ecklund
Frodo facing the Fellbeast at Osgiliath, two-card panel, by Ecklund: artist return sketches
Gandalf and Fellbeasts, two-card panel, by Ecklund: artist return sketches
Éowyn with Simbelmynë by Edlund: artist return sketch
Théoden by Edlund
Two Towers in Helms Deep
Théoden (to Aragorn): "And who will come? Elves? Dwarves? Where was Gondor when the Westfold fell? We are alone."
Battle of the Balrog and Gandalf, six-card sequenced scene panel, by Engstrom: artist return sketches
Aragorn and the King and Soldiers of the Dead by Engstrom: artist return sketch, first card of three sequenced scenes
Aragorn and the King and Soldiers of the Dead by Engstrom: artist return sketch, second card of three sequenced scenes
Aragorn and the King and Soldiers of the Dead by Engstrom: artist return sketch, third card of three sequenced scenes
Aragorn by Fabbri
Soldier by Fabbri
Nazgûl by Fabbri
Treebeard by Falk: artist return sketch
Gollum by Falk
Galadriel by Fowler
Nazgûl by Fowler
Battle troll by Fowler
Éowyn and Théoden, two-card panel, by Fowler
Boromir by Fowler
Bilbo with One Ring by Fox: artist return sketch
Éomer by Fox
Frodo by Fox; artist return sketch
Théoden possessed by Fox
Witch-king by Fox
Gothmog by Fox
Denethor by Fox
Boromir struck by one arrow by Gerlach
Frodo at Minas Morgol by Gerlach
Gollum by Gerlach
Sharku dying by Gerlach
Flame runner by Gerlach: artist return sketch
Cave troll, two-card panel, by Gerlach
Aragorn and dying Boromir by Gerlach
Gollum by Gerlach
Gandalf by Giallongo: artist return sketch
Gollum by Giallongo: artist return sketch
Aragorn by Goodmanson: artist return sketch
Warg rider by Goodmanson
Gandalf by Goodmanson
Éowyn by Gould: artist return sketch
Smeagol/Gollum by Gould
The One Ring by Gould
One Ring by Gould
One Ring by Gould
Denethor, two-card panel, by Graham: artist return
Nazgûl, two-card panel, by Graham: artist return sketches
Witch-king by Graham: artist return sketch
Denethor by Graham
Gollum by Graham
Éowyn infront of Golden Hall by Gutierrez: artist return sketch
Éowyn and Fellbeast by Gutierrez: artist return sketch
Aragorn at Golden Hall by Hamill
Gandalf by Hamill
Haradrim by Hamill
Uruk Hai by Hamill
Aragorn and Arwen by Hamill
Gimli and Soldiers of the Dead by Hamill: artist return sketch
Merry and Pippin, two-card panel, by Hamill
From Mt Doom to Barad-dûr by Hamill
Boromir by Hamill
Éowyn by Hamill
Aragorn at Helms Deep by Hardy
Éowyn by Hardy
Sam by Hardy
The One Ring by Hardy: artist return sketch
Prancing Pony sign by Hardy
Gandalf by Hardy
Sam by Hardy
Aragorn and Arwen, The Kiss, Hardy
White Tree Flag by Hardy
Elessar by Henderson
Aragorn with Brego by Henderson
Possessed Bilbo by Henderson
Boromir by Henderson
Boromir by Henderson
Denethor by Henderson
Éowyn as Dernhelm by Henderson: artist return sketch
Faramir as a Ranger by Henderson
Galadriel by Henderson
Gandalf by Henderson
Gandalf by Henderson
Gimli by Henderson
Gimli by Henderson
Legolas by Henderson
Legolas by Henderson
Merry by Henderson
Théoden by Henderson
Shadowfax by Henderson
Battle troll by Henderson
Arwen at Aragorn's deathbed by Henderson
Witch-king on Fellbeast by Henderson
Signal beacon, Minas Tirith, by Henderson
One Argonath by Henderson
Minas Tirith seventh tier by Henderson
Bilbo by Henderson
Boromir by Henderson
Gandalf by Henderson
Théoden by Henderson
Mumakil by Henderson
Argornath by Henderson
Sam and Bill by Henderson
Merry by Henderson
Strider at Prancing Pony by Henry-Wilson: artist return sketch
Galadriel with ring, Nenya, by Henry-Wilson; artist return sketch
Aragorn and by Hickman
Éomer by Hickman: artist return sketch
Éowyn by Hickman
Éowyn by Hickman; artist return sketch
Gandalf with sword, Glamdring, by Hickman
Gimli with axe by Hickman
Éowyn outside Golden Hall by Hodges: artist return sketch
Eye of Sauron by Hodges
Gandalf crowning Aragorn by Huang
Gilraen's statue with the shards of Narsil by Huang
Éowyn outside Golden Hall by Huang
Denethor by Hurd
Éowyn battling Fellbeast by Hurd: artist return sketch
Gandalf by Hurd: artist return sketch
Legolas by Hurd
Boromir by Kohse
Galadriel by Kohse
Legolas by Kohse
Legolas by Kohse: artist return sketch
Elrond and Arwen, two-card panel, by Kohse: artist return sketches
Balin's book in Moria by Kohse
Gandalf by Kohse
Gandalf by Kohse
Gandalf by Kohse
Aragorn by Kohse
Cave troll by Kohse
Fellbeast by Kohse
Return of the King in the Hall of Kings, Minas Tirith
Aragorn (to Gandalf): "But we can give Frodo his chance, if we keep Sauron's eye fixed upon us. Keep him blind to all else that moves."
Arwen by Kong
Boromir with One Ring by Kong
Elrond (Last Alliance) by Kong
Éowyn by Kong: artist return sketch
Gandalf by Kong
Saruman by Kong
Arwen with Frodo fleeing the Nazgûl by Kong
Balrog and Gandalf by Kong: artist return sketch
Frodo and Sam by Kong
Gothmog by Kong
Grima by Krajenbrink: artist return sketch
Éowyn by Kyle: artist return sketch
Gimli by Kyle
Legolas by Kyle: artist return sketch
Legolas by Kyle: artist return sketch
Pippin by Kyle
Saruman with palantir by Kyle
The One Ring in Anduin by Kyle
Palantir by Kyle
Rohan flag by Kyle
Weathertop as hobbits cook dinner by Kyle
Gandalf by Kyle
Gollum by Kyle
Merry by Kyle
Nazgûl by Kyle
Arwen on Rivendell bridge by Kyle
Frodo in Moria: 'I wish the Ring had never come to me' by Kyle
Fellowship of the Ring in Moria
Frodo: ‘I wish the ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened.’ Gandalf: ‘So do all who live to see such times, but that it not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.’
Celeborn by Lago: after-market sketch
Éomer by Lago
Éowyn by Lago
Faramir by Lago: artist return sketch
Gandalf by Lago
Isildur with the One Ring by Lago: after-market sketch
Battle troll by Lago: artist return sketch
Boromir and Faramir by Lago: after-market sketch
Wedding Rosie and Sam by Lago; after-market sketch
Moria rcs by Lazarski
Denethor at Osgiliath by Lo
Rohan rider by Lo
Gondorian sentry by Lo
Gimli by Lo
Arwen by Mangue: artist return sketch
Éomer by Mangue
Éowyn in Glittering Caves by Mangue
Éowyn by Mangue
Frodo captured in Tower of Cirith Ungol by Mangue
Gandalf by Mangue
Gollum by Mangue
Nazgûl by Mangue
Composite scenes of battle between Éowyn and the Witch-king and Fellbeast, two-card panel, by Mangue: after-market sketches
Gandalf in battle with Saruman, two-card panel, by Mangue: after-market sketches
Gandalf and Pippin, Witch-king and Fellbeast at Minas Tirith by Mangue
Battle at Helms Deep, Legolas, Gimli, Haldir, Uruk Hais, three-card panel, by Mangue: after-market sketches
Saruman and Sauron, two-card panel, by Mangue: after-market sketches
Orcs shooting at Ents by Mangue
Bilbo's map, two-card panel, by Mangue
Grey Havens by Mangue
From Barad-dûr to Mt Doom by Mangue: artist return sketch
Sauron's army leaves Minas Morgul, two-card panel, by Mangue
Boromir with shard of Narsil by McCormack
Boromir struck by three arrows by McCormack: artist return sketch
Éomer by McCormack
Gollum by McCormack
Uruk Hai by McCormack
Uruk Hai captain by McCormack
Boromir by McCormack
Faramir by McCormack
Gandalf by McCormack
Scarface by McCormack
Aragorn by McHaley
Éowyn protecting Théoden and killing the Fellbeast by McHaley
Éowyn by McHaley
Haldir by McHaley
Witch-king by McHaley
Éowyn and Aragorn by McHaley: artist return sketch
Éowyn facing the Witch-king and Fellbeast by McHaley: artist return sketch
Gandalf and Hobbits at Grey Havens by McHaley: artist return sketch
The Tower of Cirith Ungol, Mordor, by McHaley
Sauron by McHaley
Strider by Miller
Boromir by Miller
Éowyn by Miller
Éowyn by Miller
Éowyn as Dernhelm by Miller
Éowyn and Witch-king, two-card panel, by Miller
Éowyn, Merry, Mumakil and Éomer, two-card panel, by Miller: artist return sketches
Galadriel by Miller
Nazgûl and fellbeast by Miller
Sauron with the One Ring by Miller
Éowyn by Miller
Arwen by Miller
Gollum by Minor
Sauron with the One Ring by Minor: artist return sketch
Witch-king True Form by Minor: artist return sketch
Éowyn and Witch-king by Minor
Gimli battling with Cave Troll by Minor
Gollum by Minor
Arwen by Molinelli: artist return sketch
Frodo by Molinelli
Hall of Kings, Minas Tirith, by Molinelli
Gollum by Molinelli
Aragorn by Mondaro
Aragorn at Black Gate by Moore: artist return sketch
Dwarf with Ring by Moore: artist return sketch
Gandalf and Eagles by Moore: artist return sketch
Battle troll by Moore
Uruk Hai by Moore
Drummer troll by Moore
Aragorn and Brego by Moore: artist return sketch
Gandalf looking upon Mordor army, two-card panel, by Moore: artist return sketches
Balrog by Morris; artist return sketch
Bilbo with birthday cake by Morris
Gollum by Morris
Nazgûl by Morris
Grima with Deed by Morris
Balrog and Gandalf by Morris: artist return sketch
Gandalf and Pippin by Morris
Gandalf and Bilbo by Morris
Gollum and Sam by Morris
Sam, Rosie and children by Morris
Aragorn by Mutch
Frodo by Mutch; artist return sketch
Merry by Mutch: artist return sketch
Sam by Mutch: artist return sketch
Balin's tomb by Mutch
Éowyn by Mutch
Frodo by Neocleous
Gollum by Neocleous: artist return sketch
Arwen by Oatney: artist return sketch
Grima by Oatney
Bilbo and Frodo by Oatney
Composite Bilbo, Frodo, Sam, Merry, Pippin by Oatney
Frodo by Oatney
Grishnakh by Oatney
Aragorn and Lurtz, two-card panel, by Ocampo
Gimli by Ocampo
Gollum by Ocampo
Aragorn and Arwen by Ocampo
Legolas with slain Mumakil by Ocampo: artist return sketch
Faramir by Ocampo
Gandalf by Ocampo
Gimli by Ocampo
Creation of One Ring by Ocampo
Frodo in Mt Doom by Paroline
Gondorinl soldiers attached by Fellbeasts by Paroline: artist return sketch
Gimli in Moria by Paroline
Frodo by Pedicini
Gandalf by Pedicini: artist return sketch
Gimli by Pedicini
One Ring on Isildur's armour by Pedicini
Sam by Pedicini
Frodo by Pedicini
Fellowship of the Ring in Amon Hen
Frodo (to Aragorn): "It has taken Boromir. Would you destroy it?"
Éowyn by Pence: artist return sketch
Denethor by Pence
Éowyn by Perna: artist return sketch
Frodo with One Ring by Perna
Gandalf by Perna
Treebeard by Perna
Corsair ship by Perna
Warg rider by Perna
Frodo and Shelob by Perna
The One Ring in Anduin by Perna
Arwen Evenstar pendant by Perna
Flag of Saruman by Perna
Flag of Gondor by Perna
Palantir by Perna
Gimli by Perna
Gollum by Perna
Saruman by Perna
Barad-dûr and Fellbeasts by Perna
Fires of Isengard forges by Perna
Erupting My Doom by Perna
Gimli by Perna
Bilbo with mithril shirt by Phillips
Gimli by Phillips
Gollum and One Ring by Phillips
Gollum by Phillips: artist return sketch
Fellowship of Nine, six-card panel, by Phillips: artist return sketches
Orc by Phillips
Galadriel at Mirror by Plunkett; artist return sketch
Frodo fleeing Shelob by Plunkett
Aragorn by Plunkett
Aragorn by Potratz
Gandalf by Potratz
Gimli by Potratz
Bilbo by Potratz and Hai
Éomer, one card of two-card panel, by Potratz and Hai
Éowyn, two-card panel, by Potratz and Hai
Frodo holding out Ring, four-card panel, by Potratz and Hai
Elendil by Potratz_Hai
Théodred by Potratz_Hai
Grima by Potratz and Hai
Shelob by Potratz and Hai
Gothmog by Potratz and Hai
Lurtz by Potratz and Hai
Scarface by Potratz and Hai
Hama by Potratz and Hai
Gandalf on Gwaihir fleeing Saruman by Potratz and Hai: artist return sketch
Wedding kiss of Rosie and Sam by Potratz and Hai: artist return sketch
Eldarion held by Aragorn by Potratz_Hai
Balrog and Gandalf by Pronovost: artist return sketch
Aragorn about
