I don't recall precisely when I discovered Paul Bonner's work, only that it fascinated me enough that I bought his art book, Out of the Forests: The Art of Paul Bonner. It stands proudly next to my Frazetta books. Bonner is a fantasy artist who has created art for over twenty years, most notably for gaming companies. … Continue reading #Art of Fantasy 5: Paul Bonner
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#Art of Fantasy 2
Phew! Can't believe it's Monday again. In New Zealand it is, anyway. And time for another #Art of Fantasy post. Today I'm featuring the art of Kazumasa Uchio. I tried to find more information about the artist, but everything is in Japanese. I did discover a few more places for you to view his work, like … Continue reading #Art of Fantasy 2
#Art of Fantasy 1
I wish to take my blog to the next level this year. What do I mean by this? Well, I want to blog more frequently for starters, which I've already started doing, and I want to introduce new themes. I'd like to add interviews and reviews as regular features along with my own babbling on the … Continue reading #Art of Fantasy 1
Dwarves, Dragons, Wizards and Elves: Thinking About the Standard Fantasy Setting
I found this article useful. It makes you think about how we view recurring characters in fantasy, the giant impact Tolkien had on this genre, and how we should use more creative freedom in generating our stories. There are no limits on how high our imaginations can soar. There are no limits on worldbuilding, on … Continue reading Dwarves, Dragons, Wizards and Elves: Thinking About the Standard Fantasy Setting
#MakeKensDay: The Ken Mooney Book Bomb | Prose Before Ho Hos
I always whine about time. Even I get sick of hearing myself complain. Yet, it feels like time is moving faster these days. So, I try to write faster, but first I have to do this thing, and then that thing. Okay, done. Let's get writing. Hold on, phone is ringing. Quickly! Answer it before … Continue reading #MakeKensDay: The Ken Mooney Book Bomb | Prose Before Ho Hos
On Fantasy | George R.R. Martin
George R.R. Martin needs no introduction. His series, A Song of Ice and Fire, have sold many millions of copies and have been translated into over twenty languages, the fifth book alone, into 40 languages. HBO's Game of Thrones, based on this series, is similarly a huge hit. In fact, it is the biggest drama and most talked about … Continue reading On Fantasy | George R.R. Martin
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