This was taken from photos that I took when we went to the filming site for the Hobbitton scenes in the Fellowship of the Ring in Matamata, New Zealand last March. The large tree, seen from a helicopter, was the reason for Peter Jackson to select this area for the site. When filming was over, the crew began to dismantle the hobbit holes and the rest of the set, but a deluge of rain prevented that, and the owner realized what a wonderful tourist site this would be! This tree is different from the tree that is actually there, which is also different from Tolkien's description in the book, but it feels right to me!
The fabric for the grass, sky and pond are color variants of the same pattern, although that is not obvious in this picture. The fabric for the foliage in the front was actually made and purchased in New Zealand. I bleached the black cloth for the window leading to a dark mottled brown.
Very quaint and picturesque. I can almost see Bilbo walking up the path to his house.
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting the way you've matched the pattern on the larger pieces of fabric. It looks a bit like a secondary design layed over the top. It adds to the impression of looking through glass - past the secondary pattern to the scene beyond. Perhaps this wasn't intentional, but it's effective.
It might have benefitted from some faint hills or trees at the horizon to add a bit more depth.
Hi Tobi, very hobbit-like piece you've made! The window frame and panes are effective in capturing a idyllic view of hobbitland as well as providing some good contrast. Keep up the good work...it's a fun piece!
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I feel like I am looking out a hobbits window into the greenery! Great job! It is a fun piece! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe matching of patterns was very much intentional, although it hadn't occurred to me that it could be interpreted as due to the glass that you're looking through!
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