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July 28, 2005
Some Art For Ya...
Those of you have had the misfortune to visit Chez Scumkitten, may have noticed the 5 treasured prints hanging around the stairs on the first floor. Having played with Mitten for a while, it has reminded me of the reason I bought these prints in the first place and I thought I'd share that reason with you... Scando art....
Illustration by Kay Nielsen.
The above is a section of an illustration by the artist Kay Nielsen, who worked for Disney in the time of Fantasia, but also did a lot of work illustrating children's fairy tale books. Take a look at his biography here and view more of his illustrative plates here. Such colours, such detail, such beautiful imagery. If anyone ever comes into lots of money and wants to buy me a present, I'd not say no to an original Kay Nielson, ok?
Posted by scumkitten at July 28, 2005 12:20 PM
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I have a real weakness for Scando art. Love it. Love the colours, the saga like imagery and the style of execution - in all it's variety. Kay is a fantastic illustrator, very delicate style and wonderful draughtsmanship. When Baltic first opened, it had a massive focus on Scando art as there has tradtionally been a very strong connection between the north east of England (and Norway in particular), and there were some amazing exhibitions there.
Posted by: glittrgirl at July 28, 2005 01:32 PM
The other interesting thing is the way he brings in illustrative traditions from other countries, e.g. Japan and Africa...
Posted by: Scumkitten at July 28, 2005 02:06 PM
eerie~~2 days back I just recieved two belated b-day books from an Amazon order...one of Dulac's and one of Rackhams fairytale illustrations, full of similar styled amazing images that I have always been in love with since childhood & am hoping work into some embroidered pieces if... I'm lucky enough to pull it off.
Posted by: knitmonkey at July 28, 2005 06:23 PM
I've always liked his work but I never knew he worked for Disney.
Posted by: Charlotte at July 28, 2005 08:34 PM
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