I write a bit of fanfiction. Ok, more than a bit: its a bit of an obsession even though its yet to be published. Stories just have ways od playing on the mind and sparks of inspiration hit when least expected and I have to be getting on with real life and real work.
But then with the unfortunate death of David Bowie a post was shared on the Discworld Monthly facebook page - a post from Neil Gaimen's blog. He - one of the greatest fantasy authors of this time - wrote David Bowied fanfiction!
I guess from little seeds big trees grow - one might cut their teeth with fanfiction, learn about writing, develop ideas than write "real" fiction.
Read it here
Tuesday, 12 January 2016
Remidos Varos
Well today I had a little browse of the Google Doodles - today's celebrsting an author of fairy tales.
What caught my attention though was one featuring fiery colours and a mystical figure.
Clicking on it I discover there was once an artist called Remidos Varos, so my next stop is Wikiart
Now I must say I'm not fond of this sort of impressionistic-y art. It's like it's consciously trying to mess with your head. Perhaps thats the point, but personally I'd like to be able to just be able to enjoy a pretty picture and perhaps explore it.
And there are some pieces of her art that don't attract my full appreciation. some just aren't my style. But others... well they certainly can be explored. I like art that inspires too, and its fair to say that, certainly for a mind turned towards the Discworld, there's some inspirations coming through some of these.
I found the original image google based their doodle on:
The interesting thing is the combination of rather mystical themes with quite medieval-ish and edwardian aspects and modern almost surreal styles.
Then theres the subjects of the works... curiously futuristic in some cases...
Well thats enough distracting myself for now
What caught my attention though was one featuring fiery colours and a mystical figure.
Clicking on it I discover there was once an artist called Remidos Varos, so my next stop is Wikiart
Now I must say I'm not fond of this sort of impressionistic-y art. It's like it's consciously trying to mess with your head. Perhaps thats the point, but personally I'd like to be able to just be able to enjoy a pretty picture and perhaps explore it.
And there are some pieces of her art that don't attract my full appreciation. some just aren't my style. But others... well they certainly can be explored. I like art that inspires too, and its fair to say that, certainly for a mind turned towards the Discworld, there's some inspirations coming through some of these.
I found the original image google based their doodle on:
The interesting thing is the combination of rather mystical themes with quite medieval-ish and edwardian aspects and modern almost surreal styles.
 |
| A hurdy gurdy and Da Vinci's wings? |
Then theres the subjects of the works... curiously futuristic in some cases...
 |
| The 12th Doctor? |
 |
| Jean Michelle Jarre? |
 |
| A bit Tim Burton-y? |
 |
| The first time I saw this was on a youtube video accompanying Danse Macabre. Had no idea it was one of her paintings. |
 | |
| Vegetarian Vampires? All the rage nowadays. Chicken quadraped pets... not so much. |
 |
| Bankers up to no good. |
 |
| Big Brother looking over your shoulder when your not expecting them? |
 |
| Wind turbines and sea power? |
Well thats enough distracting myself for now
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)