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'''The Brothers Hildebrandt''' was a duo of fantasy artists consisting of the twin brothers '''Greg Hildebrandt''' (born [[23 January|January 23]], [[1939]]) and '''Tim Hildebrandt''' (January 23, [[1939]] [[11 June|June 11]], [[2006]]).
[[Image:Tim Hildebrandt.jpg|thumb|150px|Tim Hildebrandt]]
'''Brothers Hildebrandt''' are a team of twin brothers, '''Greg''' (born 1939) and '''Tim Hildebrandt''' (1939 – 2006), who have illustrated numerous [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]]-inspired pieces of art. Their first breakthrough was when they were signed on to illustrate the [[1976 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar|1976 Ballantine calendar]] based on [[The Lord of the Rings]]. They continued illustrating the calendars for two years, their [[1978 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar|1978 calendar]] sold over a million copies, a record. Throughout the decades continued to work on their illustrations related to [[Arda]] among other prospects. In 2001 they released the most complete collection of Hildebrandt art in one book, ''[[Greg and Tim Hildebrandt, The Tolkien Years]]''. Following the release of the collection they began to reissue their popular Tolkien Calendars starting with [[The Brothers Hildebrandt 2002 Calendar]].


'''[[Tim Hildebrandt]]''' recently passed away due to complications related to diabetes.
The brothers have been recognized artists in the world of [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]]-inspired art. Other art includes the original poster art of ''[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_The_Art_of_the_Brothers_Hildebrandt Star Wars]'' and over a hundred ''[http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Hildebrandt_Brothers/Gallery Marvel Masterpieces]'', including ''Swimsuit Specials''.  


View their [[:Category:Images by The Brothers Hildebrandt|gallery]].
Until Tim's death, the twins painted together, or in shifts, dependent of the time they had for a piece of art. After a struggle with diabetes, Tim passed away on [[11 June|June 11]], [[2006]].
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==The Lord of the Rings==
After seeing [[The J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar 1975|a Tolkien calendar]] with [[Tim Kirk]]'s art, they responded to a call for artists by [[Ballantine Books|Ballantine]]. Their art was well-liked, and they were commissioned to illustrate the [[1976 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar|1976 Ballantine calendar]].
 
More calendars followed: [[1977 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar|1977]], [[1978 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar|1978]] - and they sold a record one million calendars. They moved their scope to other large projects, but kept producing Tolkien artwork. In [[2001]], ''[[Greg and Tim Hildebrandt: The Tolkien Years]]'' was published by Greg's son, Gregory Jr. Following the release of this collection, Ballantine began to reissue their popular Tolkien Calendars starting in [[The Brothers Hildebrandt 2002 Calendar|2002]].
 
==Published artwork==
* [[1976]] - ''[[1976 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar|Tolkien Calendar]]''
* [[1977]] - ''[[1977 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar|Tolkien Calendar]]''
* [[1978]] - ''[[1978 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar|Tolkien Calendar]]''
* [[1979]] - ''[[The Art of the Brothers Hildebrandt]]''
* [[1985]] - ''[[From Tolkien to Oz]]'' (by William McGuire)
* [[2001]] - ''[[Greg and Tim Hildebrandt: The Tolkien Years]]''
* [[2001]] - ''[[J.R.R. Tolkien: Architect of Middle Earth]]'' (by Daniel Grotta)
* [[2002]] - ''[[The Brothers Hildebrandt 2002 Calendar|Tolkien Calendar]]
* [[2003]] - ''[[The Tolkien Artwork of Greg and Tim Hildebrandt Postcard Calendar 2003|Postcard Calendar]]
* [[2004]] - ''[[The Tolkien Art of the Brothers Hildebrandt 2004 Calendar|Tolkien Calendar]]''
* [[2005]] - ''[[The Tolkien Art of the Brothers Hildebrandt 2005 Calendar|Tolkien Calendar]]''
* [[2005]] - ''[[The Tolkien Art of the Brothers Hildebrandt 2005 Calendar (mini)|Tolkien Calendar (mini)]]''
* [[2006]] - ''[[The Tolkien art of the Brothers Hildebrandt 2006 Calendar|Tolkien Calendar]].
 
==Awards==
* [[1992]] - '''[http://www.worldfantasy.org/awards/1992.html World Fantasy Award]''', Best Artist (Tim Hildebrandt).


== External Links ==
== External Links ==
* '''[http://www.brothershildebrandt.com/ Official Website]'''
* '''[http://www.brothershildebrandt.com/ Official Website]'''
* [http://www.spiderwebart.com/ Spiderweb Art] (Official online store)
* [http://www.spiderwebart.com/ Spiderweb Art] (Official online store)
 
* [http://www.spiderwebart.com/TimHildebrandt61206.html The Tim Hildebrandt Memorial]
[[Category:Artists|Hildebrandt, The Brothers]]
* [http://www.hvatv.com/2008/07/issue-4-greg-hildebrandt.html Video interview with Greg] at [http://www.hvatv.com/ HVAtv.com]
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Latest revision as of 16:52, 27 December 2017

The Brothers Hildebrandt was a duo of fantasy artists consisting of the twin brothers Greg Hildebrandt (born January 23, 1939) and Tim Hildebrandt (January 23, 1939June 11, 2006).

The brothers have been recognized artists in the world of Tolkien-inspired art. Other art includes the original poster art of Star Wars and over a hundred Marvel Masterpieces, including Swimsuit Specials.

Until Tim's death, the twins painted together, or in shifts, dependent of the time they had for a piece of art. After a struggle with diabetes, Tim passed away on June 11, 2006.

The Lord of the Rings[edit | edit source]

After seeing a Tolkien calendar with Tim Kirk's art, they responded to a call for artists by Ballantine. Their art was well-liked, and they were commissioned to illustrate the 1976 Ballantine calendar.

More calendars followed: 1977, 1978 - and they sold a record one million calendars. They moved their scope to other large projects, but kept producing Tolkien artwork. In 2001, Greg and Tim Hildebrandt: The Tolkien Years was published by Greg's son, Gregory Jr. Following the release of this collection, Ballantine began to reissue their popular Tolkien Calendars starting in 2002.

Published artwork[edit | edit source]

Awards[edit | edit source]

External Links[edit | edit source]

Illustrators of official Tolkien calendars
Emily Austin (2023) · Pauline Baynes (1973, 1974) · Cor Blok (2011, 2012) · Jemima Catlin (2014) · Jenny Dolfen (2023) · Inger Edelfeldt (1985) · Mary Fairburn (2015) · Roger Garland (1984, 1987, 1988, 1989) · Spiros Gelekas (2023) · Justin Gerard (2023) · Donato Giancola (2023) · Michael Hague (1986) · The Brothers Hildebrandt (1976 US, 1977 US, 1978 US) · John Howe (1987, 1988, 1991, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2013, 2021) · Tove Jansson (2016) · Michael Kaluta (1994) · Tim Kirk (1975) · Alan Lee (1987, 1993, 1999, 2007, 2008, 2013, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024) · Ted Nasmith (1987, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2021, 2022) · Kip Rasmussen (2023) · Darrell Sweet (1982) · J.R.R. Tolkien (1973, 1974, 1976 UK, 1977 UK, 1978 UK, 1979, 2005, 2006, 2017)