Frodo

by The Bohemian Weasel

Gandalf and Frodo pass the Party field.	View of the Party Field in the Shire.
Hobbit hole ahead.
FotR, Chapter 2 "Shadow of the Past" January 24, 2017 'I wish it need not have happened in my time,' said Frodo. 'So do I,' said Gandalf, 'and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.' From The Fellowship of the Ring (chapter 'Shadow of the Past') by JRR Tolkien. The famous words of comfort and wisdom spoken by Gandalf to Frodo (book version). Pencil and acrylics on painted paper, 21x30 cms #LotR Rough sketch next to the finished sketch. In progress.
Frodo and Sam on their way out of the Shire 2014	Another version of Frodo and Sam on their way out of the Shire. 2014 Click to enlarge
Frodo and Sam on their way out of the Shire Inspired by a bridge in Devon where the artist used to live, and by the books. Click to enlarge Reworked version, more info under "The Shire"	Campfire 2014
Sam and Frodo passing through the Shire in autumn. "A Hobbit walking party"	‘Sam, Wood Elves!’ (movie) Book version: High elves accidentally scare off the Nazgul and, after Pippin's information, let the three hobbits travel with them. The elves are led by Gildor Inglorion.
On the Old Road "I think we should get off the road." 2012
"They will never stop hunting you." Bad news in Bree	The Home of Elrond Frodo at Rivendell
"May the blessings of Elves and Men and all free folk go with you." Elrond blesses the Fellowship as they leave Rivendell. 2011	"Which way?" Leaving Rivendell with many eyes on the Fellowship. 2012
"The Ring..." The art is from the movie-only scene where Frodo discovers that the One Ring is missing. Boromir is then seen holding it by the chain. While this is totally not book canon, the image could also be used to illustrate when Frodo shows his mithril shirt after they leave Moria.	"I think there's more to this hobbit than meets the eye." Frodo reveals the mithril shirt that saved him in Moria. Aug. 14, 2012
Grieving for Gandalf "who fell in fire and shadow"
Thinking of Gandalf after the escape from Moria 2014	Dealing with Gandalf's loss 2014
"All who look upon her fall under her spell..." Entering Lothlorien. Aug. 16, 2012
"Frodo feels the influence of the Ring"
‘..not so different from a Hobbit once…’ Concerning Gollum	detail
"Decision" Frodo trying to decide to leave the Fellowship. Topps card. click to enlarge
"None of us should wander alone, Frodo, you least of all." Frodo and Boromir	‘I would have gone with you to the end… into the very fires of Mordor.’ Frodo and Aragorn 2012
Frodo and Sam leave the Fellowship
Frodo in Ithilien Faramir: ‘I think at last we understand one another, Frodo Baggins.’
Into Mordor - the Emyn Muil	Into Mordor 2014 Click to enlarge
Osgliath (movie only) 2014	Frodo ‘icon’ style painting 2012
"I'm sorry, Sam. I don't know why I said that." The Burden Grows
"Citadel of the Witch-king" Minas Morgul Gollum and Frodo at the Watching-stones	Gollum, Frodo, and Sam try to pass by the Watching Stones 2014
Frodo tries to pass Shelob's lair alone.	‘Aiya Eärendil Elenion Ancalima!’ "Hail Eärendil brightest of stars!" 2008
"Sam and Frodo upon the slopes of Mt. Doom"	On the slope of Mt. Doom, Frodo is exhausted from lack of sleep, food, water, and the weight of the One Ring. 2014 Click to enlarge
Sam can't carry the Ring, so he carries Frodo.	Sam carrying Frodo. 2014 Click to enlarge
Frodo claims the One Ring at the fires of Mount Doom Click to enlarge 2014
"I'm glad to be with you, Samwise Gamgee, here at the end of all things."
Goodbye 2014 Click to enlarge	A ride home. 2014 Click to enlarge
A happier goodbye 2014 Click to enlarge
Rewarded 2014 Click to enlarge	Sailing to Valinor 2014 Click to enlarge