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lady_sybyl asked: Who's your favourite artist? (can be any kind of art, visual, musical etc).
It’s hard to grade between art forms, so you will get a couple of favourites.
When it comes to music; Aurelio Voltaire. I always listen to music and I love many artists, but Voltaire was recommended to me when I was deeply depressed and I found his lyrics either darkly funny, which was uplifting, or darkly sad which very much felt as if the songs were written especially for me.
It’s harder when it comes to art it gets harder, but these Swedish artist are probably the ones who has meant the most for me.
John Bauer (1882-1918) are foremost known for his fairy tale illustrations. Though clearly inspired by Arthur Rackham he made his own spin on it, and the nature in his paintings and illustration are very Swedish. Sadly he died very young in a boat accident which also claimed the life of his wife and small son.
Fair princesses and trolls- something of his trademark.
An illustration from the fairy tale Agneta and the King of the Lake.
Nils Dardel (1888-1943), a Post-Impressionist painter. I love his sense of colour and the oddness of the compositions. His most famous work is probably The Dying Dandy (1918).
However, Dardel, who was bi-sexual, had originally envisioned the painting to look like this.
The Young Man and the Girl
I also love the portrait of his partner Edita Morris.
lady_sybyl asked: Who's your favourite artist? (can be any kind of art, visual, musical etc).It’s hard to grade between art forms, so you will get a couple of favourites.
When it comes to music; Aurelio Voltaire. I always listen to music and I love many artists, but Voltaire was recommended to me when I was deeply depressed and I found his lyrics either darkly funny, which was uplifting, or darkly sad which very much felt as if the songs were written especially for me.
It’s harder when it comes to art it gets harder, but these Swedish artist are probably the ones who has meant the most for me.
John Bauer (1882-1918) are foremost known for his fairy tale illustrations. Though clearly inspired by Arthur Rackham he made his own spin on it, and the nature in his paintings and illustration are very Swedish. Sadly he died very young in a boat accident which also claimed the life of his wife and small son.
Fair princesses and trolls- something of his trademark.
An illustration from the fairy tale Agneta and the King of the Lake.
Nils Dardel (1888-1943), a Post-Impressionist painter. I love his sense of colour and the oddness of the compositions. His most famous work is probably The Dying Dandy (1918).
However, Dardel, who was bi-sexual, had originally envisioned the painting to look like this.
The Young Man and the Girl
I also love the portrait of his partner Edita Morris.
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My favorite is that one, and the one Dardel wanted to paint for the Dying Dandy. So graceful and colorful, it's a pleasure to look at despite the subject matter. I suppose because he looks peaceful, and surrounded by friends. And the fan is much better than the mirror, IMO.
I love Voltaire so much, you have no idea! I've met him many times, and stalked him all over Dragon Con. I have so much of his merchandise, it's ridiculous. So happy to have a flister who likes him too!
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I love the art you chose as well. Beautiful.
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Those fairy-tale illustrations are gorgeous!
Huh, I think I also like Dardel's colors. "The Dying Dandy" is certainly interesting. What an odd and great thing to be famous for!
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