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The mythical world of Dan May

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Jul 262009

Working from Florida Dan May creates timeless worlds of silence occupied by haunting yet whimsical creatures. Although deeply sad and eerie, May’s creatures draw the viewer towards them with their friendly disposition.

: Dan May – Before Waking

: Dan May – By Starlight

: Dan May – Connectsus

: Dan May – Enigma of Peanut

: Dan May – Ethereal Sunrise

: Dan May – Flight of a Fool

: Dan May – Henrys Burden

: Dan May – Pulled from the Heavens

: Dan May – Slow Collision

: Dan May – Sublime Serenade

: Dan May – The Migration

: Dan May- Tinmans Lament

: Dan May – Upon the Crag

: Dan May – What Comes Down

: Dan May When Fear – Gave Way to Frolic

Theodor Kittelsen a prolific artist from Norway (1857 - 1914)

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Jul 222009

This last weekend I had the pleasure of visiting Norway – it was a short but sweet trip. We spent our time in the small town of Tofte in a comfortable wooden cabin. Our cabin was neatly placed right next to the Oslo Fijord with an awesome view over the water. Just on sunday I was running through a quite forest which was followed by a lengthily swim in the sea. I could have easily spent couple months there just relaxing and taking my time about my daily sustenance!

I had the time to look through some illustrations and stumbled upon Theodor Ketlesen (April 27, 1857 – January 21, 1914) who is one of the most famous artist in Norway. He was famous for his nature paintings but also for his illustrations of fairy tales, legends and trolls.

Below are some of Theodor Ketlesen illustrations:

: Theodor Kittelsen – The Princess Gathering Cotton Grass

: Theodor Kittelsen – Draugen

: Theodor Kittelsen – Fattig Mann

: Theodor Kittelsen – Kvitebjørn Kong Valemon 1912

: Theodor Kittelsen- Musstad 1896

: Theodor Kittelsen – Nøkken 1887-92 – (The Water Sprite)

: Theodor Kittelsen – Nokken

: Theodor Kittelsen – skogtroll 1906 forest troll

: Theodor Kittelsen – Huldra forsvant

: Theodor Kornstaur – i måneskinn 1900 (Stooks of Corn in Moonlight)

: Theodor Kittelsen – Sjøtrollet 1887 (The Sea Troll)

: Theodor Kittelsen – Hakkespett 1912 (Woodpecker)

Ralph Steadman & Hunter S. Thompson

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Jul 072009

The author of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Hunter S. Thompson, gave birth to Gonzo journalism which is a type of ‘fictional’ journalism. It often includes the reporter in the story and is in the first person. By blending fiction and fact the journalist is able to engage the reader whiles expressing certain facts about a situation. Gonzo journalism tends to favor style over accuracy and often uses personal experiences and emotions to provide context for the topic.

Hunter S. Thomas was good friends with a british artist called Ralph Steadman who provided visual representaiton for Gonzo journalism. Ralph Steadman has won multiple awards and is renowned for his political illustrations, social caricatures, cartoons and also for illustrating a number of picture books.

Below is a collection of Ralph Steadman illustrations: