Paul R Gregory

Paul Raymond Gregory (born 12 July 1949) is an English artist, best known for his J. R. R. Tolkien-inspired fantasy paintings and rock album covers. He has also created book covers and is a co-founder of Bloodstock Open Air Heavy Metal Festival. Gregory has created a total of 30 album covers for well known rock musicians and solo artists, such as Molly Hatchet, Dio, Uriah Heep, Blind Guardian, Saxon and Nowadays. His Tolkien artwork, album artwork and other collected works are featured in a book he authored.

Greogory's Tolkien-inspired fantasy art has been featured on 30 album covers. the first of fifteen for the band. Other rock and heavy metal bands for whom he has designed sleeves include Dio, Uriah Heep, Blind Guardian, Molly Hatchet, Freedom Call, The Company of Snakes, Beholder and Battalion.

He has also produced cover art for books by fantasy novelist Cecilia Dart-Thornton.

Books "Beyond Time And Place: The Art of Paul Raymond Gregory".

DVD documentary Paul Raymond Gregory's RingQuest, Narrated by Julian Sands; Narration written by Peter Nahum; Executive producer: Peter Nahum; Produced, directed and edited by Mathias Walin; Photography and sound by Martin Sundström.