Nice paintings you've got here. Welcome to the woods.

really nice works... I like the style (watercolor right?) and the way you painted your subjects. Loving Tolkien's works makes me love your drawings too

Tora Hallatt replies: "yep- watercolour apart from the odd pencil and wash pencil. Its my favourite medium as it is so good at expressing mood. "

Yes: a new (and talented) illustrator of the Tolkien's universe, I'm happy.

Tora Hallatt replies: "Thank you... that means a lot!"

You have some lovely watercolous in your gallery, which, though technically imperfect, do transmit much emotion and a 'Tolkien' feel.

Hmm... also you reminded me - it should be about time I re-joined the Tolkien Society.

Tora Hallatt replies: "Thank you for your comments. I've obviously got some old and some newer work up here. I'd be interested to know which you think are the weakest and the strongest pieces. "

You have a beautiful gallery. A real tribute to JRR Tolkien. I suppose you’ve already read Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series and was not so impressed. Personally I think he writes Conan books better than his Tolkien like creation, but he does have a major following.

Tora Hallatt replies: "Being called a tribute to Tolkien is the highest compliment you could give - and therefore not deserved! But thank you anyway"

Elfwood has better Tolkien art than any official Tolkien page! Beautiful stuff, Tora; keep it coming.

Tora Hallatt replies: "Wow, thats quite a compliment- thank you!! I think your Mewlips are awesome "

I really enjoyed looking through your work. I can hear your passion for Tolkien and his work in the words you wrote. I too love his work and have have read the Lord of the Rings over and over again through the years. And like you have struggled to put down what I see in my mind on paper. You give the reader a glance into your life when you tell about how you draw by candle light. Anyway I had to write to you because your words about yourself and your picture touched me in a way I can't explain. You seem to me to be an attractive, beautiful person. I hope you read this because it appears it's been a while since anyone wrote to you. That is my e-mail address if you want to drop a line. Thank you for sharing yourself with me.