Visions of Middle-earth
Matěj ČadilExploring Tolkien's world through original artwork and reflections on lore and symbolism. Get illustrated journeys into Middle‑earth every week to deepen your understanding, experience beauty and wonder, and uncover the stories behind the art. \ud83c\udf1f
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An Unexpected Party
Welcome to the first post of my Hobbit illustrated series, exploring chapter 1 of The Hobbit, An Unexpected Party.
Every long journey has a beginning, and for me, the road into The Hobbit began when I was about eight years old, listening a...
Is Everything Sad Going to Come Untrue? Easter Joy in The Lord of the Rings
“The Birth of Christ is the Eucatastrophe of Man's history. The Resurrection is the Eucatastrophe of the story of the Incarnation. This story begins and ends in joy.”
— J. R. R. Tolkien: On Fairy‑stories
In his essay On Fairy-stories, T...
In Honour of the Last King
“I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend.”
— Faramir, The Lord of the Rings
Today, I would like to share something a little dif...
Bilbo Baggins: An Unexpected Hero
I had this post planned for the Tolkien Reading Day 2026, as this year’s theme was “Unlikely Heroes” and it beautifully fits with my ongoing project of illustrations based on the chapters of The Hobbit. But I was too busy and I decided to s...
What Do You Mean, "Good Morning"?
Before we set out on the great adventure of The Hobbit, let’s pause for a moment to look at the scene where it all began.
A few years ago someone asked me whether I have made an illustration of the opening scene of the Hobbit with Gandalf...
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