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==Life== | ==Life== | ||
Alan Lee was born in London, and attended the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ealing Ealing] School of Art{{ref|1}}. At the advice of a friend, he read ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' when he was 17, and it greatly influenced his professional work. He had at that time never heard of [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] or ''[[The Hobbit]]''{{ref|2}}. He moved to Dartmoor and married Marja Kruÿt. They have one daughter together, Virginia | Alan Lee was born in London, and attended the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ealing Ealing] School of Art{{ref|1}}. At the advice of a friend, he read ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' when he was 17, and it greatly influenced his professional work. He had at that time never heard of [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] or ''[[The Hobbit]]''{{ref|2}}. He moved to Dartmoor and married Marja Kruÿt. They have one daughter together, Virginia{{ref|3}}. | ||
In his paintings, Lee uses watercolour. He describes his style as a combination of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Realism_(visual_arts) Realistic] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanticism Romantic]{{ref|4}}. | In his paintings, Lee uses watercolour. He describes his style as a combination of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Realism_(visual_arts) Realistic] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanticism Romantic]{{ref|4}}. | ||
==[[Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings]]== | ==[[Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings]]== | ||
On [[November 13]], [[1997]], New Zealand filmmaker [[Peter Jackson]] sent a parcel containing [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116344/ "Forgotten Silver"] and [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110005/ "Heavenly Creatures"], and a letter explaining an upcoming movie project, then still for Miramax. Jackson was greatly inspired by Lee, and wanted him to be part of the crew. Lee watched the movies, and phoned back 3,5 hours later to say yes{{ref|5}}. Three weeks later he flew to New Zealand, where he and [[John Howe]] joined the [[Weta Workshop]]. He would live in New Zealand for six years, before returning to Dartmoor{{ref|6}}. | On [[November 13]], [[1997]], New Zealand filmmaker [[Peter Jackson]] sent a parcel containing [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116344/ "Forgotten Silver"] and [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110005/ "Heavenly Creatures"], and a letter explaining an upcoming movie project, then still for Miramax. Jackson was greatly inspired by Lee, and wanted him to be part of the crew. Lee watched the movies, and phoned back 3,5 hours later to say yes{{ref|5}}. Three weeks later he flew to New Zealand, where he and [[John Howe]] joined the [[Weta Workshop]]. He would live in New Zealand for six years, before returning to Dartmoor{{ref|6}}. His daughter Virginia also worked on the movie; one of her contributions was woodwork for the throne of [[Théoden]]{{ref|6}} | ||
Lee has two cameos in Peter Jackson's movies: he appears as the second from the right of the nine [[Nazgûl|Kings of Men]] in [[Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring|The Fellowship of the Ring]], and as a man of [[Rohan]] at the armoury of the [[Hornburg]] in [[Peter Jackson's The Two Towers|The Two Towers]]. | Lee has two cameos in Peter Jackson's movies: he appears as the second from the right of the nine [[Nazgûl|Kings of Men]] in ''[[Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring|The Fellowship of the Ring]]'', and as a man of [[Rohan]] at the armoury of the [[Hornburg]] in ''[[Peter Jackson's The Two Towers|The Two Towers]]''. | ||
Lee has expressed interest in working on ''The Hobbit'', "[B]ut it would have to be a pretty special film to match the experience of working on The Lord of the Rings"{{ref| | Lee has expressed interest in working on ''The Hobbit'', "[B]ut it would have to be a pretty special film to match the experience of working on The Lord of the Rings"{{ref|7}}. | ||
==Published artwork== | ==Published artwork== | ||
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# {{note|4}} "Disigning Middle-earth", [[Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring]], Extended Edition. | # {{note|4}} "Disigning Middle-earth", [[Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring]], Extended Edition. | ||
# {{note|5}} [http://www.bbc.co.uk/devon/content/articles/2006/01/23/alan_lee_feature.shtml "Lord of the Drawings"], BBC Interview. | # {{note|5}} [http://www.bbc.co.uk/devon/content/articles/2006/01/23/alan_lee_feature.shtml "Lord of the Drawings"], BBC Interview. | ||
# {{note|6}} "Designing Middle-earth", [[Peter Jackson's The Two Towers]], Extended Edition. | |||
# {{note|7}} [http://www.bbc.co.uk/devon/content/articles/2006/01/23/alan_lee_feature.shtml "Lord of the Drawings"], BBC Interview. | |||
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| Born | August 20, 1947 |
| Style | Realistic/Romantic |
| Images | Gallery |
| Location | Dartmoor, Cornwall, UK |
Alan Lee (1947) is a renowned British artist. He has illustrated numerous Tolkien Calendars as well as books. Lee and John Howe were the lead conceptual designers for Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings.
Life
Alan Lee was born in London, and attended the Ealing School of ArtTemplate:Ref. At the advice of a friend, he read The Lord of the Rings when he was 17, and it greatly influenced his professional work. He had at that time never heard of J.R.R. Tolkien or The HobbitTemplate:Ref. He moved to Dartmoor and married Marja Kruÿt. They have one daughter together, VirginiaTemplate:Ref.
In his paintings, Lee uses watercolour. He describes his style as a combination of Realistic and RomanticTemplate:Ref.
Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings
On November 13, 1997, New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson sent a parcel containing "Forgotten Silver" and "Heavenly Creatures", and a letter explaining an upcoming movie project, then still for Miramax. Jackson was greatly inspired by Lee, and wanted him to be part of the crew. Lee watched the movies, and phoned back 3,5 hours later to say yesTemplate:Ref. Three weeks later he flew to New Zealand, where he and John Howe joined the Weta Workshop. He would live in New Zealand for six years, before returning to DartmoorTemplate:Ref. His daughter Virginia also worked on the movie; one of her contributions was woodwork for the throne of ThéodenTemplate:Ref
Lee has two cameos in Peter Jackson's movies: he appears as the second from the right of the nine Kings of Men in The Fellowship of the Ring, and as a man of Rohan at the armoury of the Hornburg in The Two Towers.
Lee has expressed interest in working on The Hobbit, "[B]ut it would have to be a pretty special film to match the experience of working on The Lord of the Rings"Template:Ref.
Published artwork
- The Children of Húrin Calendar (2008)
- The Lord of the Rings Calendar (2007)
- The Children of Húrin (2007)
- The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook (2005)
- The Hobbit (1997)
- Realms of Tolkien: Images of Middle-earth (1996)
- Tolkien's Ring (1994)
- The Tolkien Calendar (1993)
- The Return of the King (1992)
- The Two Towers (1992)
- The Fellowship of the Ring (1992)
- Tolkien's World; Paintings of Middle-earth (1992)
- The Lord of the Rings (1991)
Awards
- 1998 - World Fantasy Award, Best Artist.
- 2002 - NBR Award, Best Production Design/Art Direction, Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring
- 2003 - VES Award, Best Effects Art Direction in a Motion Picture, Peter Jackson's The Two Towers
- 2004 - Academy Award, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Peter Jackson's The Return of the King
- 2004 - Golden Satellite Award, Best Art Direction, Peter Jackson's The Return of the King
References
- Template:Note IMDb biography
- Template:Note Interview, EInsiders.com.
- Template:Note Biography of Marja Lee Kruÿt.
- Template:Note Interview, HerenIstarion.org.
- Template:Note "Disigning Middle-earth", Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring, Extended Edition.
- Template:Note "Lord of the Drawings", BBC Interview.
- Template:Note "Designing Middle-earth", Peter Jackson's The Two Towers, Extended Edition.
- Template:Note "Lord of the Drawings", BBC Interview.
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