Just to give you something of value here, I'll share one of my favorite Alan Lee works. I love this piece so much that I bought one of the prints. It's not much, but it shows his delicate beauty. Look at the subtle realism in the flow of the cloaks, the rocks, the water, the stonework of the bridge. It is exactly this style of work I would love for the cover of my book. I don't need to show readers what my characters look like (they can decide that better in their own imaginations); I prefer to show snapshots of the story in action, illustrating the stark beauty of the world. Alan Lee is my dream artist, though I'll never get him. Anyone out there able to mimic this style?
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Beautiful painting! I like Alan Lee's work too.
ReplyDeleteThat is a nice piece. And I read your interview!
ReplyDeleteI wish. I've always wanted to be able to draw and paint, but I'll never be as good a painter as I believe I am a writer. Writing comes naturally to me while my drawings/paintings look like something made by a child.
ReplyDeleteLOVE that print. I would totes hang that on my wall next to my waterhouse and michael parks prints
ReplyDeleteoh wow! that is a gorgeous pic! i keep scrolling back to look at it! i wish i could do something that good! maybe after a few years more practice... or decades?
ReplyDeleteAlan Lee and John Howe are both incredible! What a dream that would be to have their artwork grace one of our books.
ReplyDeleteOne of my absolute favorites is his Amon Rudh.
You could try searching DeviantArt for similar artists but the thins is Ted, WHEN you get The Shard published, they're probably not going to let you have a great deal of say about the cover.
It is wonderful to dream though.
I have searched a ton and haven't found anything other than an artist that was hired to mimic him for the Silver Call duology, but he died.
ReplyDeleteNot me. I do love to loos at artwork like this thoug. Sometimes I'll sketch a scene I like but that's about it.
ReplyDeleteStephen Tremp
I agree on "Alan Lee is my dream artist". I bought the version of the Fellowship of the Ring with his illustrations in it. Absolutely worth it.
ReplyDeleteAs for artists, there's no one I can suggest. I'm lucky I have a sister in theatre costume creation. She's wonderful at painting and drawing.