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interesting site, love your work keep it up
Thank you Sir Howe, for your continued years of dedications and contribution to the both the fantasy movie industry and to fantasy world-building as a whole. Your constant undying effort to produce works of such connective power brings all us fans closer together.
Dear Sir Howe,
I was the nervous, quiet girl in the blue shirt at Fantasy Basel. You took a picture with me and the crowd behind at that moment. You drew Gandalf for my boyfriend and I wanted to let you know that you made me - and surely him once I surprise him with it on his birthday - very happy with that! I had quite the journey to get there and in the end it was all worth it. Your art is extraordinary and each time I look at any piece, it makes me want to start drawing again.
Thank you and best regards,
Sofia Livia C.
I was the nervous, quiet girl in the blue shirt at Fantasy Basel. You took a picture with me and the crowd behind at that moment. You drew Gandalf for my boyfriend and I wanted to let you know that you made me - and surely him once I surprise him with it on his birthday - very happy with that! I had quite the journey to get there and in the end it was all worth it. Your art is extraordinary and each time I look at any piece, it makes me want to start drawing again.
Thank you and best regards,
Sofia Livia C.
Bonjour John,
je viens de recevoir un mail d'un éditeur de Lille (Nord de la France), très lettré, ouvert et intéressant, qui voudrait publier un ouvrage comprenant 5 textes, en partenariat avec l'École de la Marine Nationale Française.
Attirée par l'une de ses collections qui consiste à écrire à partir d'un tableau, je lui ai envoyé notre Ville Abandonnée et il aimerait bien que nous collaborions sur ce nouvel ouvrage "maritîme". Ce serait une occasion de travailler de nouveau ensemble et d'aller nous balader (ensemble ou séparément) en Bretagne, pays très propice à l'inspiration. Il m'a déjà donné les lieux (magiques) où se dérouleraient ces histoires.
Lui et moi serions assez pressés de savoir si cela t'intéresse, afin de pouvoir mettre les choses en route avec l'administration. Qu'en penses-tu ? Moi, je le ferai de toute façon, et avec toi ce serrait une joie renouvelée. J'aimerais bien pouvoir te transférer le message de l'éditeur si tu me donnes ton adresse mail sur la mienne. Je t'embrasse bien amicalement. Claude.
je viens de recevoir un mail d'un éditeur de Lille (Nord de la France), très lettré, ouvert et intéressant, qui voudrait publier un ouvrage comprenant 5 textes, en partenariat avec l'École de la Marine Nationale Française.
Attirée par l'une de ses collections qui consiste à écrire à partir d'un tableau, je lui ai envoyé notre Ville Abandonnée et il aimerait bien que nous collaborions sur ce nouvel ouvrage "maritîme". Ce serait une occasion de travailler de nouveau ensemble et d'aller nous balader (ensemble ou séparément) en Bretagne, pays très propice à l'inspiration. Il m'a déjà donné les lieux (magiques) où se dérouleraient ces histoires.
Lui et moi serions assez pressés de savoir si cela t'intéresse, afin de pouvoir mettre les choses en route avec l'administration. Qu'en penses-tu ? Moi, je le ferai de toute façon, et avec toi ce serrait une joie renouvelée. J'aimerais bien pouvoir te transférer le message de l'éditeur si tu me donnes ton adresse mail sur la mienne. Je t'embrasse bien amicalement. Claude.
Dear Mr Howe,
I've always loved and admired your work, as I grew up with your illustrations and paintings. Your work has feed my imagination, through a magic and fantasy world in which I could rest whenever I needed to.
In fact, I have a tattoo project in 2 weeks (realized by the talented Hongdam Studio in Seoul) inspired by "Descent into Rivendell" : it wouldn't be a copy of the illustration but more of a wink.
But, as certains elements might be recognizable, I prefer to ask your permission.
This would mean so much to me, I hope you will find the time to answer back.
Thanks in advance.
Best regards,
Audrey
I've always loved and admired your work, as I grew up with your illustrations and paintings. Your work has feed my imagination, through a magic and fantasy world in which I could rest whenever I needed to.
In fact, I have a tattoo project in 2 weeks (realized by the talented Hongdam Studio in Seoul) inspired by "Descent into Rivendell" : it wouldn't be a copy of the illustration but more of a wink.
But, as certains elements might be recognizable, I prefer to ask your permission.
This would mean so much to me, I hope you will find the time to answer back.
Thanks in advance.
Best regards,
Audrey
Good day John, I had written you once before, it was some time ago. In fact it was about 19 years ago. I was going through a hard time at that time of writing you, and I never really expected anything back. But you took the time out of your busy day to respond, and I thank you for that. You don't know how much that meant to me. Thank you so much. I am doing so much better now and in a better place. I have the letter you wrote me hanging on my wall I pass it everyday. I just wanted you to know how much that letter meant to me. Thank you for all the kind words. Take care of yourself and be safe in your journeys.
Jeremy Adams
Jeremy Adams
Hi John, I love your work, it has been an important part of reading Tolkien to me since I first read your illustrated edition of The Hobbit in 2000. I just wanted to ask if you know where or if I can get my hands on an edition of the Silmarillion illustrated (or cover illustrated) by you? I've looked everywhere and can't find any. If you could help, I would be overjoyed!
Yours, Gary Watson.
Yours, Gary Watson.
Hi! I would like to ask you if we can use your "Gandalf the Grey" for poster of our summer "camp". It´s lowcost camp for 20 children/youth, organized by nice and active youth who are preparing all fun loanless. Please, contact me.
Dear Mr Howe,
I just wanted to thank you for one particular painting of yours, (though i love much of your work), it is the cover to the Fellowship of the Ring, back in 1993 or so. It has Gandalf and Frodo on rocky ground, just above a raging river, with a castle in the distance.
Every time i see it, i am reminded of the magic and excitement i felt on first reading the Lord of the Rings, it's a really fond memory for me.
Thank you 🙂
I just wanted to thank you for one particular painting of yours, (though i love much of your work), it is the cover to the Fellowship of the Ring, back in 1993 or so. It has Gandalf and Frodo on rocky ground, just above a raging river, with a castle in the distance.
Every time i see it, i am reminded of the magic and excitement i felt on first reading the Lord of the Rings, it's a really fond memory for me.
Thank you 🙂
Dear Mr. John Howe,
Thank you for inspiring me to keep working towards my goals. I have been obsessed with your work for years and i will continue to be for a long time. Thank you for producing what you do. My dream is to meet you some point in my life. Your artwork speaks volumes.
Thank you for inspiring me to keep working towards my goals. I have been obsessed with your work for years and i will continue to be for a long time. Thank you for producing what you do. My dream is to meet you some point in my life. Your artwork speaks volumes.
Hello,
I am writing to ask permission to use the "Green Face" image I found on a google search for Green man images. I am assuming it's copyrighted. Please contact.... Thank you so much
I am writing to ask permission to use the "Green Face" image I found on a google search for Green man images. I am assuming it's copyrighted. Please contact.... Thank you so much
Dear Mr. Howe,
I've tried to locate Alan Lee's contact info, with bad success. I was wondering if you know his whereabouts. I have an original pencil drawing by Mr. Alan Lee, and I'd like to verify it from himself.
All the Best,
Antti Peltonen
I've tried to locate Alan Lee's contact info, with bad success. I was wondering if you know his whereabouts. I have an original pencil drawing by Mr. Alan Lee, and I'd like to verify it from himself.
All the Best,
Antti Peltonen
An Unexpected Party (1995)
Je suis un vieux fan mordu depuis toujours. J'ai en mains The Maps of Tolkien's Middle-Earth et je voudrais savoir si il existe des affiches non pliées genre poster des 4 illustrations que vous avez dans ce recueil que HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY a publié avec la participation de Brin Sibley, et que vous avez si bien illustrées.
P.S. En français ou en anglais, si possible.
S.V.P. Merci de me répondre par courriel et Bonjour chez-vous.
Gëtan Dufour 67 ans.
Je suis un vieux fan mordu depuis toujours. J'ai en mains The Maps of Tolkien's Middle-Earth et je voudrais savoir si il existe des affiches non pliées genre poster des 4 illustrations que vous avez dans ce recueil que HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY a publié avec la participation de Brin Sibley, et que vous avez si bien illustrées.
P.S. En français ou en anglais, si possible.
S.V.P. Merci de me répondre par courriel et Bonjour chez-vous.
Gëtan Dufour 67 ans.
Dear Mr. Howe,
Seven years ago, I sent you a bit of fan-mail requesting that you do illustrations for a novel that I was working on at the time. I was in high school at the time. You probably don't remember, but still, your encouraging reply inspired to me to stick with the craft for this day. To the point where I am now a published author. Thank you for believing in me, because that kind of reply can begin to turn an amateur into a professional. If you'd like a free eBook of my work, please, let me know through eMail.
Thank You,
Fallon O'Neill
Seven years ago, I sent you a bit of fan-mail requesting that you do illustrations for a novel that I was working on at the time. I was in high school at the time. You probably don't remember, but still, your encouraging reply inspired to me to stick with the craft for this day. To the point where I am now a published author. Thank you for believing in me, because that kind of reply can begin to turn an amateur into a professional. If you'd like a free eBook of my work, please, let me know through eMail.
Thank You,
Fallon O'Neill
Bonjour Monsieur Howe,
J'ai été fascinée par votre illustration qui a paru en titre dans La Liberté de samedi 3 novembre.
Ces corbeaux humains sont magnifiques de puissance et d'étrangeté.
Est-ce une planche isolée ? Je serais heureuse de pouvoir l'accrocher bien en vue tant elle retient le regard.
Avec mes meilleures salutations
J'ai été fascinée par votre illustration qui a paru en titre dans La Liberté de samedi 3 novembre.
Ces corbeaux humains sont magnifiques de puissance et d'étrangeté.
Est-ce une planche isolée ? Je serais heureuse de pouvoir l'accrocher bien en vue tant elle retient le regard.
Avec mes meilleures salutations
Dear John, thank you for sharing these inspirations. Love your photos and illustrations, keep it up!
Dear Mr. Howe,
I wanted to thank you for the speech you gave yesterday (Sept. 6th) at Fribourg University.
First, it allowed me to gain unprecedented insight in movie production, which is a world that fascinates me.
More importantly, votre conférence m’a permis de comprendre bien des choses liées au processus de création, et surtout à quel point il est important de croire en ce que l’on fait quand on ouvre la porte de son imaginaire aux visiteurs. Je manie plutôt la plume que le crayon mais vos mots ont rencontré bien des résonnances dans mon esprit et j’ai été touchée par beaucoup de choses que vous avez dites.
Je suis partie avant la remise des prix donc je n’ai pas pu vous exprimer cela de vive voix (et je ne suis pas sûre que j’aurais osé parce que je suis timide), c’est pourquoi je me permets de vous contacter par ce biais.
Thank you, dear Mr. Howe, for your words and your work, which I admire deeply, and which is often a source of inspiration for me.
La fille au t-shirt bordeaux aussi amatrice de café
I wanted to thank you for the speech you gave yesterday (Sept. 6th) at Fribourg University.
First, it allowed me to gain unprecedented insight in movie production, which is a world that fascinates me.
More importantly, votre conférence m’a permis de comprendre bien des choses liées au processus de création, et surtout à quel point il est important de croire en ce que l’on fait quand on ouvre la porte de son imaginaire aux visiteurs. Je manie plutôt la plume que le crayon mais vos mots ont rencontré bien des résonnances dans mon esprit et j’ai été touchée par beaucoup de choses que vous avez dites.
Je suis partie avant la remise des prix donc je n’ai pas pu vous exprimer cela de vive voix (et je ne suis pas sûre que j’aurais osé parce que je suis timide), c’est pourquoi je me permets de vous contacter par ce biais.
Thank you, dear Mr. Howe, for your words and your work, which I admire deeply, and which is often a source of inspiration for me.
La fille au t-shirt bordeaux aussi amatrice de café
Hello John,
I'm wondering if you might like to be interviewed about your new Middle Earth book for a podcast titled "The Art and Design of Sci-Fi and fantasy, Mystery and Horror" Thanks
I'm wondering if you might like to be interviewed about your new Middle Earth book for a podcast titled "The Art and Design of Sci-Fi and fantasy, Mystery and Horror" Thanks
Dear John,
Would it be possible to reproduce your illustration of Mythago Wood http://www.john-howe.com/portfolio/gallery/details.php?image_id=1025 in an upcoming journal of articles inspired by Mythago Wood?
Would it be possible to reproduce your illustration of Mythago Wood http://www.john-howe.com/portfolio/gallery/details.php?image_id=1025 in an upcoming journal of articles inspired by Mythago Wood?
enquiry. Hi John. i have a charcoal and pencil sketch from approx 1879 of chillon.
i was trying to look up information about the artist as i have 3 different sketches by the same artist E L St Clair Hall. during my research i came across the picture by your grandmother. i have found 3 pictures almost identical,(Trissie Welford) and was wondering what was the name of your grandmother??
I look forward to your reply !
Chris Kowalski (uk)
i was trying to look up information about the artist as i have 3 different sketches by the same artist E L St Clair Hall. during my research i came across the picture by your grandmother. i have found 3 pictures almost identical,(Trissie Welford) and was wondering what was the name of your grandmother??
I look forward to your reply !
Chris Kowalski (uk)