Wednesday, 26 December 2012

forgotten beauty.....

Kay Rasmus Nielsen (March 12, 1886 – June 21, 1957
Hello

I have been so busy over the past few weeks with commissions that I have not had time to post anything, but one of my Christmas gift, was so beautiful that I have to tell you about it.
I was bought a copy of 'The Twelve Dancing Princesses', a lovely book that I distinctly remember taking out of the library when I was 5 or 6. I had completely forgotten about it, but the moment I saw the wonderful pictures I remembered sitting in the library, wishing I had a beautiful dress like Princesses.

The artist is a Danish Art Nouveau illustrator called Kay Nielson and his work is truly amazing.
I find his images totally captivating, like all great illustrators, his work looks so simple, but also extremely complicated and the colour washes/combinations he uses are very pretty.



His prints are available on line and I am going to buy several to inspire me. Now I know about him, I will not forget his art again.

Bel x  

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