Miriam Ellis
@miriamellis.bsky.social
Fine artist and author of The Art of Mercy in Middle-earth, available at major booksellers. Visit www.MiriamEllis.com to see my work. I'm also a Local Search SME: MiriamConsulting.com #Tolkien
When Faramir, Éowyn, & Merry need help from the Houses of Healing, there is no charge for the service. Aragorn and the healers healed because it's the right thing to do when anyone is sick or hurt, and because the place of healers in Gondor was respected & supported. This is how this should work.
November 11, 2025 at 5:27 PM
When Faramir, Éowyn, & Merry need help from the Houses of Healing, there is no charge for the service. Aragorn and the healers healed because it's the right thing to do when anyone is sick or hurt, and because the place of healers in Gondor was respected & supported. This is how this should work.
Brand new prints available today of "Goldberry's Washing Day"! A marvelous fairy-tale scene. More links in comments!
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November 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Brand new prints available today of "Goldberry's Washing Day"! A marvelous fairy-tale scene. More links in comments!
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#Tolkien #TolkienArt #Goldberry #TomBombadil #TheLordoftheRings #Hobbits
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🌟New prints available today for your holiday gift-giving lists! Escape into safety and beauty with the fellowship in this sparkling scene amid the golden Mallorn boughs of Lothlórien. More links in comments. www.miriamellis.com/product-page... #Tolkien #TolkienArt
November 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
🌟New prints available today for your holiday gift-giving lists! Escape into safety and beauty with the fellowship in this sparkling scene amid the golden Mallorn boughs of Lothlórien. More links in comments. www.miriamellis.com/product-page... #Tolkien #TolkienArt
The reality of nature is abundance. Depriving anyone of this bounty is a derangement. The earth would give every little person plenty to eat if a few confused and hurtful people stepped aside and sought help for their tragic misunderstanding of life.
November 4, 2025 at 6:47 AM
The reality of nature is abundance. Depriving anyone of this bounty is a derangement. The earth would give every little person plenty to eat if a few confused and hurtful people stepped aside and sought help for their tragic misunderstanding of life.
Observing All Saints' Day today with a study of Tolkien's Confirmation saint, St. Philip Neri who was filled with hobbit-like humor, inspired elf-like music, and cared for Rome's most exploited folk with great mercy. His founding of the Oratorians gave #Tolkien a second home in his orphaned youth.
November 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Observing All Saints' Day today with a study of Tolkien's Confirmation saint, St. Philip Neri who was filled with hobbit-like humor, inspired elf-like music, and cared for Rome's most exploited folk with great mercy. His founding of the Oratorians gave #Tolkien a second home in his orphaned youth.
Farmer and Mrs. Cotton are some of my favorite hobbits because of the way they feed the Gaffer during colonization of the Shire by ruffians. They take care of the poor and the elders. Choices!
October 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Farmer and Mrs. Cotton are some of my favorite hobbits because of the way they feed the Gaffer during colonization of the Shire by ruffians. They take care of the poor and the elders. Choices!
New prints today! "A Liking for Mushrooms" gives a rare glimpse of #hobbits at their most faerian, out hunting mushrooms in the eaves of Bindbole Wood! More links in comments about this lovely, autumnal scene. #Tolkien #TolkienArt www.miriamellis.com/product-page...
October 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
New prints today! "A Liking for Mushrooms" gives a rare glimpse of #hobbits at their most faerian, out hunting mushrooms in the eaves of Bindbole Wood! More links in comments about this lovely, autumnal scene. #Tolkien #TolkienArt www.miriamellis.com/product-page...
October the 24th! Frodo awakens safe at Rivendell and then is lead by Sam through the high garden to the East Porch where Gandalf, Merry, and Pippin await him. Faithfully based on Professor Tolkien's own paintings and drawings of Imladris, but in reverse view. #Tolkien #TolkienArt
October 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
October the 24th! Frodo awakens safe at Rivendell and then is lead by Sam through the high garden to the East Porch where Gandalf, Merry, and Pippin await him. Faithfully based on Professor Tolkien's own paintings and drawings of Imladris, but in reverse view. #Tolkien #TolkienArt
Every fall, I enjoy the Lothlórien effect that Frodo experienced - one of those gifts of fairy-stories #Tolkien cited of seeing the primary world with refreshed eyes. The golden poplars in my neighborhood become the Mellyrn! Or at least, mementos of their splendor. Truly, it is a gift.
October 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Every fall, I enjoy the Lothlórien effect that Frodo experienced - one of those gifts of fairy-stories #Tolkien cited of seeing the primary world with refreshed eyes. The golden poplars in my neighborhood become the Mellyrn! Or at least, mementos of their splendor. Truly, it is a gift.
I can't think of a better choice! He and Vermeer at the the top of my list. Something a bit fun, if you look at this portrait I did of my parents in their youth, you may see it is also a tribute to Sargent's Lady Agnew.
October 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I can't think of a better choice! He and Vermeer at the the top of my list. Something a bit fun, if you look at this portrait I did of my parents in their youth, you may see it is also a tribute to Sargent's Lady Agnew.
🌟Brand new prints now available of "They are sailing, sailing, sailing over the Sea." More links in comments. One early viewer loved this painting so much that they are hoping to present on it at a Tolkien conference!🧡
#Tolkien #Elves #TolkienArt #TheGreyHavens
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October 18, 2025 at 12:32 AM
🌟Brand new prints now available of "They are sailing, sailing, sailing over the Sea." More links in comments. One early viewer loved this painting so much that they are hoping to present on it at a Tolkien conference!🧡
#Tolkien #Elves #TolkienArt #TheGreyHavens
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Some think "picture books" are only for children, but if you loved beautiful artwork as a child, that little person in you may be wondering when they'll get spend so happily again.
Has it been a long time?
#beautifulbooks #tolkien #tolkienart #artbooks #illustratedbooks #picturebooks
Has it been a long time?
#beautifulbooks #tolkien #tolkienart #artbooks #illustratedbooks #picturebooks
October 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Some think "picture books" are only for children, but if you loved beautiful artwork as a child, that little person in you may be wondering when they'll get spend so happily again.
Has it been a long time?
#beautifulbooks #tolkien #tolkienart #artbooks #illustratedbooks #picturebooks
Has it been a long time?
#beautifulbooks #tolkien #tolkienart #artbooks #illustratedbooks #picturebooks
Very honored that my book, The Art of Mercy in Middle-earth, received a favorable review from Nancy Martsch in the respected Beyond Bree Newsletter. I especially appreciated her praise of my hobbits and lighting, as well as my more painterly than graphic approach. Very thankful! #Tolkienbooks
October 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Very honored that my book, The Art of Mercy in Middle-earth, received a favorable review from Nancy Martsch in the respected Beyond Bree Newsletter. I especially appreciated her praise of my hobbits and lighting, as well as my more painterly than graphic approach. Very thankful! #Tolkienbooks
Happy weekend, #Tolkien friends. No new paintings to share today, but I am studying the Oxford Oratory and, for a moment, looking at this front door, I felt as if saying "Speak friend and enter" might cause it to open. Do you see what I see?
October 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Happy weekend, #Tolkien friends. No new paintings to share today, but I am studying the Oxford Oratory and, for a moment, looking at this front door, I felt as if saying "Speak friend and enter" might cause it to open. Do you see what I see?
New Prints Available Today of "A Hobbit Walking Party". More links in comments! Imagine setting out with Bilbo and Frodo from Bag End and walking anywhere you wanted to in the Shire! www.miriamellis.com/product-page...
#Tolkien #TolkienArt #Travel
#Tolkien #TolkienArt #Travel
October 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
New Prints Available Today of "A Hobbit Walking Party". More links in comments! Imagine setting out with Bilbo and Frodo from Bag End and walking anywhere you wanted to in the Shire! www.miriamellis.com/product-page...
#Tolkien #TolkienArt #Travel
#Tolkien #TolkienArt #Travel
🌟New prints today of "Roads go ever ever on"! Faithfully based on Professor Tolkien's own Hobbiton illustration but seen in reverse from The Hill. Bilbo remembers where the Road took him and where it might yet lead. More links in comments. #Tolkien #TolkienArt www.miriamellis.com/product-page...
October 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
🌟New prints today of "Roads go ever ever on"! Faithfully based on Professor Tolkien's own Hobbiton illustration but seen in reverse from The Hill. Bilbo remembers where the Road took him and where it might yet lead. More links in comments. #Tolkien #TolkienArt www.miriamellis.com/product-page...
Thanks to everyone for celebrating #Tolkien #HobbitMonth with me! This was fun and I enjoyed your lovely comments each day.
If you enjoyed my paintings, perhaps you'd like to add my book to your honored Tolkien shelves. Happy Hobbit Month, my friends, and keep sharing the good lore!
If you enjoyed my paintings, perhaps you'd like to add my book to your honored Tolkien shelves. Happy Hobbit Month, my friends, and keep sharing the good lore!
September 30, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Thanks to everyone for celebrating #Tolkien #HobbitMonth with me! This was fun and I enjoyed your lovely comments each day.
If you enjoyed my paintings, perhaps you'd like to add my book to your honored Tolkien shelves. Happy Hobbit Month, my friends, and keep sharing the good lore!
If you enjoyed my paintings, perhaps you'd like to add my book to your honored Tolkien shelves. Happy Hobbit Month, my friends, and keep sharing the good lore!
Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit:
The core Tolkien theme of hospitality continues today as the hobbits arrive at The Prancing Pony where the host takes great care of their comfort. In Middle-earth, gracious folk welcome and serve the wanderer. One by one, they contribute to victory.
The core Tolkien theme of hospitality continues today as the hobbits arrive at The Prancing Pony where the host takes great care of their comfort. In Middle-earth, gracious folk welcome and serve the wanderer. One by one, they contribute to victory.
September 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit:
The core Tolkien theme of hospitality continues today as the hobbits arrive at The Prancing Pony where the host takes great care of their comfort. In Middle-earth, gracious folk welcome and serve the wanderer. One by one, they contribute to victory.
The core Tolkien theme of hospitality continues today as the hobbits arrive at The Prancing Pony where the host takes great care of their comfort. In Middle-earth, gracious folk welcome and serve the wanderer. One by one, they contribute to victory.
Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit:
By the 20th century, hobbits had become hard to find, but once the Big and Little Folk lived side-by-side at Bree. To me, a better modern Middle-earth would be a return to a Bree-like coexistence, with hobbits feeling free to come out of hiding.
By the 20th century, hobbits had become hard to find, but once the Big and Little Folk lived side-by-side at Bree. To me, a better modern Middle-earth would be a return to a Bree-like coexistence, with hobbits feeling free to come out of hiding.
September 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit:
By the 20th century, hobbits had become hard to find, but once the Big and Little Folk lived side-by-side at Bree. To me, a better modern Middle-earth would be a return to a Bree-like coexistence, with hobbits feeling free to come out of hiding.
By the 20th century, hobbits had become hard to find, but once the Big and Little Folk lived side-by-side at Bree. To me, a better modern Middle-earth would be a return to a Bree-like coexistence, with hobbits feeling free to come out of hiding.
Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit
Tonight the hobbits will eat their second supper with Tom and Goldberry, where dance, song, and laughter turn simple food and water into a feast. A celebration of earth, rain, and the hospitality of nature. Everyone belongs at this table.
Tonight the hobbits will eat their second supper with Tom and Goldberry, where dance, song, and laughter turn simple food and water into a feast. A celebration of earth, rain, and the hospitality of nature. Everyone belongs at this table.
September 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit
Tonight the hobbits will eat their second supper with Tom and Goldberry, where dance, song, and laughter turn simple food and water into a feast. A celebration of earth, rain, and the hospitality of nature. Everyone belongs at this table.
Tonight the hobbits will eat their second supper with Tom and Goldberry, where dance, song, and laughter turn simple food and water into a feast. A celebration of earth, rain, and the hospitality of nature. Everyone belongs at this table.
Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit:
Merry's hobbit ponies know a friend when they see one, and here they react with joyous vigor to the arrival of Tom Bombadil, who knows their names. I'm so glad Tolkien lets us know these ponies make their way back to Tom after fleeing from Bree.
Merry's hobbit ponies know a friend when they see one, and here they react with joyous vigor to the arrival of Tom Bombadil, who knows their names. I'm so glad Tolkien lets us know these ponies make their way back to Tom after fleeing from Bree.
September 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit:
Merry's hobbit ponies know a friend when they see one, and here they react with joyous vigor to the arrival of Tom Bombadil, who knows their names. I'm so glad Tolkien lets us know these ponies make their way back to Tom after fleeing from Bree.
Merry's hobbit ponies know a friend when they see one, and here they react with joyous vigor to the arrival of Tom Bombadil, who knows their names. I'm so glad Tolkien lets us know these ponies make their way back to Tom after fleeing from Bree.
Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit
Even on a dark road, hobbits still sing in their baths. It says something about who they are, even when some of the world around them is out of step with their goodly, kindly ways. They are little lights.
Even on a dark road, hobbits still sing in their baths. It says something about who they are, even when some of the world around them is out of step with their goodly, kindly ways. They are little lights.
September 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit
Even on a dark road, hobbits still sing in their baths. It says something about who they are, even when some of the world around them is out of step with their goodly, kindly ways. They are little lights.
Even on a dark road, hobbits still sing in their baths. It says something about who they are, even when some of the world around them is out of step with their goodly, kindly ways. They are little lights.
Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit:
After his night amongst Gildor Inglorion's folk, Sam awakes with new gifts that are apparent to Frodo...rather as readers do on each subsequent read of The Lord of The Rings. Spending time with elves can broaden the sense of what is possible here.
After his night amongst Gildor Inglorion's folk, Sam awakes with new gifts that are apparent to Frodo...rather as readers do on each subsequent read of The Lord of The Rings. Spending time with elves can broaden the sense of what is possible here.
September 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit:
After his night amongst Gildor Inglorion's folk, Sam awakes with new gifts that are apparent to Frodo...rather as readers do on each subsequent read of The Lord of The Rings. Spending time with elves can broaden the sense of what is possible here.
After his night amongst Gildor Inglorion's folk, Sam awakes with new gifts that are apparent to Frodo...rather as readers do on each subsequent read of The Lord of The Rings. Spending time with elves can broaden the sense of what is possible here.
Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit:
Tonight, the hobbits will have this first "more than chance meeting" and I've spoken to many fellow readers for whom this scene is a major contributor to why The Fellowship of The Ring is their favorite. It is truly enchanting!
Tonight, the hobbits will have this first "more than chance meeting" and I've spoken to many fellow readers for whom this scene is a major contributor to why The Fellowship of The Ring is their favorite. It is truly enchanting!
September 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit:
Tonight, the hobbits will have this first "more than chance meeting" and I've spoken to many fellow readers for whom this scene is a major contributor to why The Fellowship of The Ring is their favorite. It is truly enchanting!
Tonight, the hobbits will have this first "more than chance meeting" and I've spoken to many fellow readers for whom this scene is a major contributor to why The Fellowship of The Ring is their favorite. It is truly enchanting!
Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILBO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRODO!
And thank you, dear Professor Tolkien!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILBO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRODO!
And thank you, dear Professor Tolkien!
September 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILBO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRODO!
And thank you, dear Professor Tolkien!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILBO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRODO!
And thank you, dear Professor Tolkien!