Just yesterday I found my copy of A Diversity of Dragons. My wife was there with me and said the sound I made was one of a child re-discovering his favorite toy. That is about how I felt as I lifted the old tote bag and there it was. I had been searching for literally years. Seems I had moved somethings out of our bedroom, only god knows how long ago, and had put them in the garage for safe storing. It was in among some old magazines from the '90s, a book on Native Americans and one Marlboro tote on top of the lot. I'm still smiling from ear to ear at how fortunate I am to have this wonderful collection from you and Anne, may she rest in peace.
Just wanted to let you know you have another older big kid as a fan!!! peace, Riley, Orangevale,Ca

Hi John,

I would just like to thank you for relighting the artist within me, just turned 28 and treat myself too couple your book on art, im a massive Tolkien fan and looking to draw my own fantasy world to inspire writing a book.

Big thank you

It's all your fault !
Well, partially.
Yours and Tom Bakers.

I was six years old and suddenly became fascinated with Tolkien art and Dr Who.

I became obsessed with drawing and writing stories...I can still draw Tom Bakers face accurately without using reference...and I still remember the hair raising thrill I felt when I saw your illustration of Smaug destroying Dale.

I was set on a lifetimes course of drawing and writing that has both delighted and frustrated me ever since.

It's your fault and I can't thank you enough.

Mr. Howe: my sister and i are fans of The Lord of the Rings and we love your drawings of the Middle Earth. How do you do for imagine and draw so good the concept of the books? Because when we read the books and we imagine the Middle Earth, we are watching a drawing yours. You are a genius with the pencil and paper. Thanks! Juli and Clara

Mr. Howe what can I say that you haven't heard. I think your a wonderful artist. I have enjoyed everything I have seen from you. Thanks for the art.

Mr. Howe, viewing your beautiful Middle-Earth art makes the books even more magical. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.

Amazing Mr.Howe, I would just like to thank you so much for putting all your beautiful drawings, paintings, etc... on here for us to see. You have such an amazing talent and it inspires me with my own drawings and art. My favorite thing you do is the Lord Of The Rings stuff, and you've really brought it to life on paper so beautifully. You're my favorite artist and I love the life you bring to any work you do. You are truly amazing.

I love you.

Your works are beautiful!

Looking at all these pictures makes me speechless..This is unbelievable and I have no words to describe this feeling..I admire you.. :)

I could explore your site for hours and hours.
The paintings, sketches kidnap me with their strength and their magic.
Thank you John!

Hallo John!

Your Books "Handbuch Fantasyart" and "Drachen und Giganten" were a Gift from my Husband!
I read it with so much rapture!
I love Fantasy/Fantasy Art since I was I child and today I draw it self.
Your books are fantastic and give me more motivation and inspiration.
Natural my pictures are scratches when I see your works

Thank you for your Books and your fantastic work!

Greetings,

Romana

P.S.: sorry for my horrible English

John-

Thanks for this website! I love your work. Just curious, as someone who might be described as a "genre" artist, do you have an appreciation for other genres, such as "space" art? I happen to be a big fan of Alan Bean: www.alanbeangallery.com

Your art has been an enormous impact on me and my attempt to prompt those around me to draw. :) I would love to see the processess you go through in creating a finished artwork- from sketch to watercolour painting. Keep imagining mate.

Any chance of a step by step video guide on how to pant grass?

I love you work and how I wish I could get you to do the cover art for my book!

http://www.facebook.com/ThePartingOfShadows

Your words in Strands and Broken Shells were poetry - I loved it. Happy 2012 John to you and all your family.

You are such a talented Artist.
I am trying a new medium, Tattoos.
I love the work on Lord Of The Rings.
You inspire me.
Thanks,
Breck

you could imagine that one day you would be the most powerfull at references of fantasy?? HOW IS THIS ?? i mean..you are the master haha ..really..thanks for share your work and inspire me and the rest of the all illustrators around the world, the fantasy really lives on you !! really thanks (: !

Your art, particularly your Tolkien based art, is amazing. I truly appreciate your efforts in visualizing and sharing Middle Earth with the world. Cheers.