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'''The Brothers Hildebrandt''' was a duo of fantasy artists consisting of the twin brothers '''Greg Hildebrandt''' (born [[23 January|January 23]], [[1939]]) and '''Tim Hildebrandt''' (January 23, [[1939]] – [[11 June|June 11]], [[2006]]). | |||
'''Greg Hildebrandt''' (born [[January 23]], [[1939]]) and '''Tim Hildebrandt''' (January 23, [[1939]] – [[June 11]], [[2006]]) | |||
The brothers have been recognized artists in the world of [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]]-inspired art. Other art includes the original poster art of ''[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_The_Art_of_the_Brothers_Hildebrandt Star Wars]'' and over a hundred ''[http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Hildebrandt_Brothers/Gallery Marvel Masterpieces]'', including ''Swimsuit Specials''. | |||
Until Tim's death, the twins painted together, or in shifts, dependent of the time they had for a piece of art. After a struggle with diabetes, Tim passed away on [[11 June|June 11]], [[2006]]. | |||
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==The Lord of the Rings== | ==The Lord of the Rings== | ||
After seeing [[The J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar 1975|a Tolkien calendar]] with [[Tim Kirk]]'s art, they responded to a call for artists by [[Ballantine Books|Ballantine]]. Their art was well-liked, and they were commissioned to illustrate the [[1976 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar|1976 Ballantine calendar]]. | After seeing [[The J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar 1975|a Tolkien calendar]] with [[Tim Kirk]]'s art, they responded to a call for artists by [[Ballantine Books|Ballantine]]. Their art was well-liked, and they were commissioned to illustrate the [[1976 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar|1976 Ballantine calendar]]. | ||
More calendars followed: [[1977 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar|1977]], [[1978 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar|1978]] - and they sold a record one million calendars. They moved their scope to other large projects, but kept producing Tolkien artwork. In [[2001]], ''[[Greg and Tim Hildebrandt: The Tolkien Years]]'' was published by Greg's son, Gregory Jr. Following the release of this collection, Ballantine began to reissue their popular Tolkien Calendars starting in [[The Brothers Hildebrandt 2002 Calendar|2002]]. | More calendars followed: [[1977 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar|1977]], [[1978 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar|1978]] - and they sold a record one million calendars. They moved their scope to other large projects, but kept producing Tolkien artwork. In [[2001]], ''[[Greg and Tim Hildebrandt: The Tolkien Years]]'' was published by Greg's son, Gregory Jr. Following the release of this collection, Ballantine began to reissue their popular Tolkien Calendars starting in [[The Brothers Hildebrandt 2002 Calendar|2002]]. | ||
==Published artwork== | ==Published artwork== | ||
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* [[2004]] - ''[[The Tolkien Art of the Brothers Hildebrandt 2004 Calendar|Tolkien Calendar]]'' | * [[2004]] - ''[[The Tolkien Art of the Brothers Hildebrandt 2004 Calendar|Tolkien Calendar]]'' | ||
* [[2005]] - ''[[The Tolkien Art of the Brothers Hildebrandt 2005 Calendar|Tolkien Calendar]]'' | * [[2005]] - ''[[The Tolkien Art of the Brothers Hildebrandt 2005 Calendar|Tolkien Calendar]]'' | ||
* [[2005]] - ''[[The Tolkien Art of the Brothers Hildebrandt 2005 Calendar ( | * [[2005]] - ''[[The Tolkien Art of the Brothers Hildebrandt 2005 Calendar (mini)|Tolkien Calendar (mini)]]'' | ||
* [[2006]] - ''[[The Tolkien art of the Brothers Hildebrandt 2006 Calendar|Tolkien Calendar]]. | * [[2006]] - ''[[The Tolkien art of the Brothers Hildebrandt 2006 Calendar|Tolkien Calendar]]. | ||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
* [[1992]] - '''[http://www.worldfantasy.org/awards/1992.html World Fantasy Award]''', Best Artist (Tim Hildebrandt). | * [[1992]] - '''[http://www.worldfantasy.org/awards/1992.html World Fantasy Award]''', Best Artist (Tim Hildebrandt). | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
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* [http://www.spiderwebart.com/TimHildebrandt61206.html The Tim Hildebrandt Memorial] | * [http://www.spiderwebart.com/TimHildebrandt61206.html The Tim Hildebrandt Memorial] | ||
* [http://www.hvatv.com/2008/07/issue-4-greg-hildebrandt.html Video interview with Greg] at [http://www.hvatv.com/ HVAtv.com] | * [http://www.hvatv.com/2008/07/issue-4-greg-hildebrandt.html Video interview with Greg] at [http://www.hvatv.com/ HVAtv.com] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:52, 27 December 2017
The Brothers Hildebrandt was a duo of fantasy artists consisting of the twin brothers Greg Hildebrandt (born January 23, 1939) and Tim Hildebrandt (January 23, 1939 – June 11, 2006).
The brothers have been recognized artists in the world of Tolkien-inspired art. Other art includes the original poster art of Star Wars and over a hundred Marvel Masterpieces, including Swimsuit Specials.
Until Tim's death, the twins painted together, or in shifts, dependent of the time they had for a piece of art. After a struggle with diabetes, Tim passed away on June 11, 2006.
The Lord of the Rings[edit | edit source]
After seeing a Tolkien calendar with Tim Kirk's art, they responded to a call for artists by Ballantine. Their art was well-liked, and they were commissioned to illustrate the 1976 Ballantine calendar.
More calendars followed: 1977, 1978 - and they sold a record one million calendars. They moved their scope to other large projects, but kept producing Tolkien artwork. In 2001, Greg and Tim Hildebrandt: The Tolkien Years was published by Greg's son, Gregory Jr. Following the release of this collection, Ballantine began to reissue their popular Tolkien Calendars starting in 2002.
Published artwork[edit | edit source]
- 1976 - Tolkien Calendar
- 1977 - Tolkien Calendar
- 1978 - Tolkien Calendar
- 1979 - The Art of the Brothers Hildebrandt
- 1985 - From Tolkien to Oz (by William McGuire)
- 2001 - Greg and Tim Hildebrandt: The Tolkien Years
- 2001 - J.R.R. Tolkien: Architect of Middle Earth (by Daniel Grotta)
- 2002 - Tolkien Calendar
- 2003 - Postcard Calendar
- 2004 - Tolkien Calendar
- 2005 - Tolkien Calendar
- 2005 - Tolkien Calendar (mini)
- 2006 - Tolkien Calendar.
Awards[edit | edit source]
- 1992 - World Fantasy Award, Best Artist (Tim Hildebrandt).
External Links[edit | edit source]
- Official Website
- Spiderweb Art (Official online store)
- The Tim Hildebrandt Memorial
- Video interview with Greg at HVAtv.com
| Illustrators of official Tolkien calendars |
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| Emily Austin (2023) · Pauline Baynes (1973, 1974) · Cor Blok (2011, 2012) · Jemima Catlin (2014) · Jenny Dolfen (2023) · Inger Edelfeldt (1985) · Mary Fairburn (2015) · Roger Garland (1984, 1987, 1988, 1989) · Spiros Gelekas (2023) · Justin Gerard (2023) · Donato Giancola (2023) · Michael Hague (1986) · The Brothers Hildebrandt (1976 US, 1977 US, 1978 US) · John Howe (1987, 1988, 1991, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2013, 2021) · Tove Jansson (2016) · Michael Kaluta (1994) · Tim Kirk (1975) · Alan Lee (1987, 1993, 1999, 2007, 2008, 2013, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024) · Ted Nasmith (1987, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2021, 2022) · Kip Rasmussen (2023) · Darrell Sweet (1982) · J.R.R. Tolkien (1973, 1974, 1976 UK, 1977 UK, 1978 UK, 1979, 2005, 2006, 2017) |
