When I am deeply moved, I often express myself in a style that I call "fantasy illustration." In this expressive style, photographic realism is surpassed. The raw, inner realities of people—known in life or from beloved stories—emerge hauntingly, with the most delicate touch. The fantastic seems plausible; the physical world and the hidden world meet in works that reveal the timelessness and relevance of myths and fables, legends and dreams.
Pastel is a wonderful medium for fantasy illustration because the hues are so dazzling and unlimited. Charcoal is also a good choice because it is dramatic. Both pastel and charcoal are highly blendable, which helps me blur the line between the physical and the unseen.
If you would like to bring a favorite myth, legend, play, or story to life in your home, why not commission a pastel or charcoal work of art? Click the Commission and Shop link at the top of the webpage and share your thoughts. I'd love to hear from you.
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No Deal (Persephone), Inconsolable, La Mort de Tintagiles—Detail, Carousel, Narcissus, Romeo and Juliet, Firefly Sprite
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Julie Hammond
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