In yesterday’s post, Hobbit actor Adam Brown gave us some insight into his training at “Dwarf boot camp.” In today’s The 12 Days of Ori post, we’ll learn about the more artistic side of boot camp!

Middle-earth News: Diving into Ori’s character a bit, as an artist, what do you think he most enjoys drawing? Are there any sketches you drew as Ori while filming?

Adam Brown: Yes, I worked very closely in Dwarf boot camp with Daniel Reeve of the 3 Foot 7 Art Department. I’m a keen painter (not a good one), so it was really lovely getting to work with Daniel using charcoal and ink. I have Ori’s notebook on my bookshelf! I really enjoyed drawing the eagles… a lot easier than dwarves to draw (and a lot prettier, unless you’re Aidan!)

Tomorrow: Adam shares how dwarf fitness training has changed his life in The 12 Days of Ori – Day 5.

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Author: Lily Milos Lily’s first experience with Tolkien was when the eccentric Mrs. H performed all of the characters from The Hobbit in her seventh grade class. In high school, she felt obliged to decline a second date with a boy who said he had no interest in reading The Lord of the Rings. In college, she unwisely decided to reread her beloved copy of The Hobbit during finals week, with only semi-disastrous results. When not writing for Middle-earth News, Lily tries not to unnerve her coworkers and family with her extreme geekery, but somehow, Star Wars, Star Trek, Sherlock, Merlin, Doctor Who, The Princess Bride, Back to the Future, superheroes, Disney movies, and of course, Tolkien, seem to have relevance in EVERY conversation.