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World on Fire: Talented Artists

January 16, 2012

Welcome to the release party for World on Fire. I have a few excerpts to share and a few posts about art to discuss. Three lucky readers will be winning an ebook version of World on Fire at the wrap up of the party. To enter the contest just comment on my blog or on the Dreamspinner Press blog. (Hint: You need to comment with a valid email address.)

Let’s begin.

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In World on Fire, Lucian is an artist with a rather unusual talent with paint and canvas, and he’s famous for realistic and beautiful artwork. Since the plot hinges on paintings created by Lucian the artist, I thought I’d start this off by sharing my favorite—and real—artists.

Mark Stock is known for narrative paintings, capturing moments in time with enough details that you can actually see a story behind the image. I’m a big fan of his butler in love series. The details and emotions in each work are just amazing. You can see most of his work on his website.

J.C Leyendecker (March 23, 1874 – July 25, 1951) was a commercial artist, and quite the famous one during the early twentieth century. He illustrated fashionable men for Arrow Brand, Kuppenheimer Suits, and Interwoven Socks, as well as capturing the spirit of daily life for The Saturday Evening Post. I admit I might be a fan due to the fancy men in fancy outfits.

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I tend to lean toward realistic art as my favorite. To be able to capture reality with paint, pencil, charcoal, or anything else is something I’ll forever be impressed by. Who is your favorite artist?

7 Responses to “World on Fire: Talented Artists”

  1. Verena says:
    January 16, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    The cover of “World on Fire” is so incredibly beautiful. I can’t stop looking at it!

  2. Toni says:
    January 16, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    Hello there – Waves :D

    Great pictures honey that capture the wonderful spirit of a bygone age.

    My favourite artist Romain de Tirtoff (more commonly known as Erte) is also one from a time of decadence and chic.

    He was originally popular for his fantastic talent at theatrical set and costume design. He turned his hand to art too and his distinct Art Deco designs are stunning in their detailled perfection :D

  3. Jessica Skye Davies says:
    January 16, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    I just happened to catch this post and i just adore Mr. Stock’s Butler series as well. So romantic and simple, but you can see such a story in the pictures.

  4. bob-artist says:
    January 16, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    Awesome, J.C. Leyendecker is one of my favorites too! I think the “fancy men in fancy outfits” were a big draw back when I was taking my illustration history class. Definitely picking up an e-copy of World on Fire!

  5. hayley.b.james says:
    January 16, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    Thank you, Verena!

    Toni, I had to google…but I’m glad I did. Very excellent work.

    Jessica: Yes! Simple, romantic, but such a story. His work is amazing.

    Hi Bob! Fancy men in fancy outfits always draws me into anything…lol. I hope you enjoy World on Fire! Thank you.

  6. michael says:
    January 16, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    more more more

  7. hayley.b.james says:
    January 16, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    Verena, please email me at hayley.b.james [at] gmail [dot] com to claim your ebook!

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