"Balin´s Tomb" by Anke Katrin Eissmann

I dont want to kiss arse,but are you a professional illustrator?Well, not quite. I'm working on getting there.

TUOR! Why should I care of Grishnakh’s past? Should I love the beautiful Elves who declared me “of Orc” and exiled me when they learned I had a drop of Orc-blood in my veins? Should I despise the ugly Grishnakh who died seeking a precious treasure that would ransom me from the Pits? In my thousand years, I have lived with Elf, Mortal Men, and Orc before I was rescued from the Pits by my Sweet Gimli. And I know this: Elves have the best clothes. Mortal Men have the best food. Lady Anke of the Marten Brush is the best Artist. Gimli is the bravest, most magnificent, virile man I have known. But Men of Orc are ABSOLUTELY the best dancers.Well, I'll have to take your word on this, I guess.

I love the light in this picture. I really get the sense of being in Moria - that the only light at all is that which is slanting down on the tomb - and reflecting on the white of Gandalf's beard and the clasp of the cloak. Again, wow.Thanks a lot.

Beautiful coloursThanks.

And of all Men of Orc, I am THE best dancer. My Courtship Dance has won the heart of many Beauties! Skagmosh was not the first, and Gwinneth of Gondor won't be the last! If you would like a demonstration, next time you are in Middle Earth, visit the Gondor Tattoo and Piercing Parlor, next to the Frederick's of Isengard shop...Just ask for Snoddy...(but don't tell Gwinneth!)Thanks for the info

Think carefully before accepting Snohtrag’s invitation, Lady Anke. It is very risky to watch his Courtship Dance! First you’ll think, “Wow! What a great dancer!” Then, “Hmmm....for an Orc, he’s got a really cute a**” Then you’ll be begging him to pose for a painting...then another...and then instead of any new portraits of my Sweet Gimli you’ll be painting “Healing Snohtrag”, “Visiting Snohtrag” , “Snohtrag Bids Farewell”, “Snohtrag’s Trial”, “Snohtrag Shoots the Fell Beast”...Ah, I don't think so. I think it's well known that another character has priority in my paintings

I have to ask, or lady/lord of painting: What kind of paint is that? Oil? Acrylic? What?! I MUST LEARN! I WILL DIE IF I DON'T! YOU ARE AMAZING (have you considered doing scenes from the Legend of Zelda and painting them in this kind of paint? I have never seen anyone done so!)The paint is watercolour. As for Zelda, well, I only know the old Super Nintendo game of that, which I really like. But it hasn't inspired me to do any artwork.

I think that Gandalf looks amazing in this pic as a huge fan of the books myself i think you have done amazing capturing .....i cant put it into words his presence.
amazingThanks a lot.

There can't be high-quality art prints if the picture isn't high-quality to begin with

Did I hear above that you are NOT professional?? I don't see how that can be, unless it's an old comment and you are pro now.

If you want enthusiasm, I can give it to you. I just don't like saying the same things as everybody else.

Thank you very very much for displaying your beautiful (no, that doesn't cover it. Stupendous, stunning, amazing, I could go through the thesaurus and still not have the words) paintings. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!