Category Archives: Fantasy Art Inspiration

December’s Fantasy Art Inspiration

Posted on December 10, 2011 by

Happy Holidays! Here is Arthur Rackham’s rendition of Santa–thinner, more dignified and less jolly than our modern version. I’m particularly fond of his curled boots. I haven’t been writing, reading or updating this blog that much lately. I’ve been busy … Continue reading →

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October’s Fantasy Art Inspiration

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

Happy Halloween! Here is an illustration by Arthur Rackham of Lizzie in Christina Rossetti’s “Goblin Market”:  

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August’s Fantasy Art Inspiration

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

This month’s selection is quite famous and one of my all time favorites.  An aside: I can’t think of The Lady of Shalott without thinking of Anne Shirley capsizing her boat in an effort to recreate Tennyson’s lovely poem.

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June’s Fantasy Art Inspiration

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

This month’s selection is an illustration from “A Wind’s Tale” by Hans Christian Anderson. I’m wishing I had time to pick wildflowers this June.

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May’s Fantasy Art Inspiration

Posted on May 5, 2011 by

Once a month, I post a favorite fantasy painting or drawing. I chose this month’s selection with Mother’s Day in mind. Is the young woman discovering the baby in the shell, or is she laying her own child down for … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Art Inspiration 4.3.11

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

This month’s fantasy art selection is an illustration by Warwick Goble to “The Woodcutter’s Daughter.” Happy Spring!

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March’s Fantasy Art Inspiration

Posted on March 1, 2011 by

Once a month, I post a favorite fantasy painting or drawing. Let me know if you would like me to feature your artwork in a future month! I will always give you credit for your work. This month I’m featuring … Continue reading →

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February’s Fantasy Art Inspiration

Posted on February 1, 2011 by

  This month’s illustration, by Anne Anderson, was published in Old, Old Fairy Tales (1935).  

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Fantasy Art Inspiration

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

Once a month, I’ve decided to post a favorite fantasy painting or drawing. Let me know if you would like me to feature your artwork in a future month! I will always give you credit for your work. For January: … Continue reading →

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