Jef Murray, RIP

[cairistiona]

The Tolkien community has lost one of its artists. According to the Tolkien Society website, Jef Murray passed away suddenly yesterday. (read more here)

His use of light and brilliant colors always attracted me to his work. I always enjoyed getting my copy of Amon Hen and seeing his sketches and paintings. His "Strider" is my favorite of his works.



Condolences to his loved ones. He'll be missed.

Comments

[shirebound]

What a loss. His work is beautiful, and very inspiring. Thank you very much for sharing this sad news.

[mikononyte.livejournal.com]

I saw the announcement this morning and until you mentioned Amon Hen, it didn't click.

His work was always so full of fluid colour! @.@ I think he'll be missed. I can't say I've seen all the Amon's yet. I only have pdf editions from 218 onward and slowly reading them.

[jay-of-lasgalen.livejournal.com]

That's awful news! I have a print of his 'Legolas by the Sea', which I love. So sad to hear this. :(

[lindahoyland.livejournal.com]

A very sad loss and so young too.

[rs9.livejournal.com]

Oh no! That is SOOO Sad.