#Literary art

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Desdemona by Alexandre Cabanel, 1871. This is an oil painting done in the style of Academicism. This is most likely a portrait of Desdemona, a tragic Shakespearean heroine from Othello, who represents honor, faithfulness and beauty. It currently resides in a private collection.

[logandria]

“His wedding gift, clasped around my throat. A choker of rubies, two inches wide, like an extraordinarily precious slit throat.”

- The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter

A recent personal project. Pearls, glass, and so many meters of fishing line…

[oncanvas]

Paolo and Francesca, Frank Dicksee, 1894

Oil on canvas 52 ¼ x 52 ¼ in. (130 x 130 cm)

[angelasasserart]

Now that my Birthstone Goddesses have wrapped up, I'm embarking on a new experimental art project which explores inspiring Fantasy books via art, sketches, and my own cover art interpretations. Basically my way of keeping my skills sharp and doing work for my cover art portfolio.

I thought I might also combine my love of narration, art, and storytelling into a video format for this one. We'll see how it goes over or if I've just embarrassed myself!

Excerpt from CASSIEL'S SERVANT by Jacqueline Carey. Art & narration by me.

If you fancy a deep dive into the art and inspirations behind this image, I've also written up a Secret Sketchbook post for my Patreon Patrons. It's a way to get a bit more insight while supporting the artist.

[agelessphotography]

Gareth and Lynette, Julia Margaret Cameron, 1874

[heintzmagic]

A New Relationship

Eric Heintz

Timing is perfect - predetermined reality sinks in The waves of astroparticles swirl Romance enters the stage

Flowers bloom into a radiant glow - natural beauty A brilliant light shines forth A pathway of interdependence forms Falling in love A new relationship A new relationship

United in a new bond - holding hands The limitless possibilities of union spawn Gifts of intimacy begin

Ties have sprung forth responsibility - feelings must be expressed The chains of being alone have faded away The art of love has started Falling in love A new relationship A new relationship

Love is at hand

[mahgnib]

Marianne Stokes, “Tristram’s Death”, 1902

[pandanworkshop]

fig tree analogy by sylvia plath, the bell jar

poster here

[louielle]

my biggest flex is that i wrote an essay on y&b for my english class in high school and my professor was so impressed she asked me to lend her the book some day

[nicholasandriani]

Bacchus and Le Fay: An Urban Poem. A dedication to the Taurus and the Libra. To Lovers come and gone

In the dusk’s embrace, where dreams are spun from whispers and longing, listen to the ballad of the girl with feathers in her hair and the boy with seashell teeth. Together they traverse the city of night, wrapped in a jacket of golden leaves, wrestling with the wind that dances through the streets, around corners, over cobbled paths, and between the towering herds of steel and glass. They glide…

[solivagant-muse]

Tw// for blood and gore. Would this count as body horror?

Dorian Gray

Look at his dumb, smug face.

I hate him <3

[blesskurunai]

Homesick

If I ask you where my home is,

What would you say?

Would you think that I've gone crazy?

Or maybe I'm just having a bad day?

Or will you say my home is-

Just down the road,

Right next to the coffee shop,

Right infront of the store.

Then listen here you silly!

That is not my home

I'm a traveler lost in infinity

Forever destined to roam.

Then where is my home, you ask?

Then open your heart and mind.

Let your soul wander off

Focus on the farthest thing you find.

That is where my home lies.

In that land so far away!

Guarded by hills so green and wide

Covered by mist so white and gray!

Dawn there brings the words of joy!

Peace, brings the midday dove,

Dark yet vivid evening shadows

Tells the story of an untold love.

Hate there, is a concept so foreign

Pain there, is just a lie

People live their life with love!

And with love is how they want to die!

In one's joy they all laugh,

In one's sorrow they cry

Without letting anyone fall-

They all stand oh so high!

In the aftertaste of a forgotten dream

I see my home, oh so clear!

Gazing stars in an autumn night;

"Come back! come back!" is all I hear.

I'm lost here, can't find a way out

I'm caged in a cruel trick

I'm lonely, I'm sad

And I'm oh so Homesick!

Did you believe any of what I said?

Do you think it's true?

So if you happen to pass it by someday,

Promise you'll take me with you?

[poetryforall]

[oncanvas]

Hamlet, Alphonse Mucha, 1899

Lithograph on two sheets 77 ⅜ x 26 ½ in. (196.53 x 67.31 cm) Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, CA, USA

[angelasasserart]

My exploration of "Cassiel's Servant" continues with concept sketches for Joscelin. He'll no doubt be making an appearance in the fan cover I'm planning to create for this novel, so it was time to sort out his look!

I'm still torn on the design I came up with for Joscelin's sword blade and whether I should keep it simple or leave it as-is. Tell me your thoughts in the comments, book fans!

If you fancy a deep dive into my process on Joscelin's design, I've shared an article for my Patrons featuring a collection of my references, research, & design discussion. Learn about mandilion coats and who I chose for my fan casting of Joscelin. It was a ton of fun to write and the choice of actors might surprise you!

You can read this post here. Accessible to all paid Patreon tiers!

This art was created for my ongoing project (Story Sketcher) to grow my illustration skills while reading novels that inspire me. "Cassiel's Servant" was written by the ever-inspiring Jacqueline Carey.

[circuitmouse]

The wonderful book art of Thomas Allen