RESTON, VA.- Each work in The Lord of the Rings Art Collection has been meticulously recreated from an original mixed media work by America's Cinema Artist, John Alvin. Alvin's more than 30-year career creating motion picture ad campaigns is unparalleled by any other artist working today. From his witty and vibrant work for Mel Brook's Blazing Saddles to his evocative and emotionally charged work for Steven Spielberg's E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Alvin has consistently delivered "the promise of a great experience" to American and international film-goers for a generation. The Lord of the Rings Art Collection begins a new chapter for him as he deftly reveals the universal truths of this great film trilogy. Each portrait poignantly and provocatively brings to life the joys and strengths found in fellowship and love.

John will be making a personal appearance at ArtInsights on Friday, September 15th, and Saturday, September 16th. for the opening of his one-man show, where he will be showing his wonderful new original art, as well as art used in the making of movie posters, and including the Beauty and the Beast original for a new limited edition being released soon.