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Studio Dreams

Cory Godbey

“This is the little corner of the world wherein I shall work out my destiny.” N. C. Wyeth A while back fellow Muddy Colors contributor, monster enthusiast, and cat wrangler, Justin Gerard, and I were talking about studios. He posed the question: what makes an ideal studio? In all the working set ups from all the years, what really mattered for quality of life and production? Thinking through every place in the last 15 years…

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The Argonath

Donato Giancola

July 2, 2025 - Last year I was approached by an art collector, Luca Schroeder, to see if I was interested in pursuing a new commission along the theme of The Argonath, a rendering of the Fellowship as they pass beneath two large statues flanking the River Anduin from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Given that I had not yet illustrated this moment from the novels, I was more than happy to explore and see what kind of composition and landscape we could arrive at as a solution.  As scale was a primary factor in conveying the immensity of these statues it likely meant for very small figures in the artwork. [caption id="attachment_81178" align="aligncenter" width="1227"] Abstracts, sketchbook,11" x 8.5" Watercolor Pencil and Chalk on Toned Paper[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_81152" align="aligncenter" width="1264"] Rough Drawing, sketchbook, 11" x 8.5"…

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