His hyperrepresentational paintings have appeared on the covers of numerous science fiction and fantasy paperbacks and are. So you can imagine my enthusiasm when he announced that he had compiled a book of years worth of drawings. Inspired by life, dorian vallejo by dorian vallejo 2010, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. However, it is more finished and done on a larger piece of fine heavy weight 100% cotton rag paper. The task conrad alludes to is the same one i have set for myself as a poet, a novelist, a writer. Dorian vallejo is a portrait painter based in new jersey. Born into an artistic family, dorian vallejo began drawing before he could walk and his first commissions were at the age of 11. May 15, 2010 dorian vallejo you may be familiar with our son dorian s art in its many faces, as an illustrator back in the 90s and later on as a fine artist.
His work is technically brilliant, his paintings, otherworldly. Rememberance of clarity detail, by dorian vallejo ix gallery is proud to present, for the first time ever, a comprehensive exhibiton of the work of dorian vallejo, including both his earlier work as an illustrator as well as his more recent personal works. Dorian vallejo, son of the legendary boris vallejo, is honestly one of the best portrait painters i have ever met in my entire life. This piece appears in dorians magnificent art book, drawings. Join facebook to connect with dorian vallejo and others you may know. Dorian vallejo s fine art paintings use realism and limited abstraction to explore the psychological process of individuation, internal dialogues regarding modern existence, and in some cases the fractured elements of realityhow we think, time nature, technology, dream, and the unconscious. Dorian vallejo s fine art drawings use realism to remark on the poetry of life, and how dorian s views modern women. Sep 10, 2016 i had a great conversation with artist dorian vallejo.
As you can see, he has a surreal fantasy vibe to his paintings. His career began in his late teens when he began illustrating book covers while attending the school of visual arts in new york. But in particular, thank you for the beautiful original drawing you made inside the front cover its actually one of my favorite drawings in the whole book, so to have it as an original is an absolute honour. Following in his father boris footsteps, he quickly rose to the top of the illustration game in the mid 90s. Open palette press has just released the first book devoted to the art of new jersey portraitist, dorian vallejo.
Nyc, based pa, usa the important things in life, 2015 drawings. Pencil portrait sketches click image to see more the pencil sketch is done on an 8. As the field increasingly began to incorporate the use of computergenerated images, vallejo felt the need to pursue. Being a relatively new mother, an artist with a young child, i imagine, brings with it a significant period of adjustment not merely. Fine art drawing figure drawing comic kunst comic art art and illustration art sketches art drawings spoke art inside art. When i first heard that dorian vallejo was going to be releasing a book, i was very excited. Though he sometimes sets his portraits in the more traditional toned or textured plain background, he often creates a kind of portrait that i particularly enjoy, with the subjects in background settings that are in some way relevant to the their personality. This workshop will allow for a free, expressive approach to drawing and painting. Figure drawing, art book of life drawings duration. Specializing in affordable and accessible fine art from an international roster of contemporary artists with an emphasis on popular culture and illustration. I had a great conversation with artist dorian vallejo.
I admired his fathers fantasy paintings which ended on the covers of books. Though he sometimes sets his portraits in the more traditional toned or textured plain background, he often creates a kind of portrait that i particularly enjoy, with the subjects in background settings that. Boris vallejo born january 8, 1941 is a peruvian painter vallejo works almost exclusively in the fantasy and erotica genres. Dorian vallejo is an american artist whose artwork explores the limits of. The official website of boris vallejo and julie bell features a collection of original fantasy paintings and drawings available for purchase, a gallery of corporate and advertising art, and a print gallery store of fantasy and wildlife art. I cant begin to describe how facile he is, be it with a brush or a pencil. Dorian then began his career in his late teens when he began receiving commissions from book publishers in new york while attending the school of visual arts in new york. Dorian vallejo will be leading a 2 day, 7 hour instruction and demo for you, the artist. Jun 26, 2010 extremely talented portrait artist, dorian vallejo has just released a new book entitled drawings from life.
Dorian vallejo artwork garden of adjacent possibilities passages reflections born into an artistic family, dorian vallejos career began when he started illustrating book covers as a student at the school of visual arts, in new york. Painting dream worlds replete with floating figures, eerie forests, and surreal details, dorian vallejo explores dual existences and the subconscious in his artwork. Connecting creative minds, arts, design, creative opportunities and jobs. Jun 21, 2018 random selections of paintings and drawings by dorian vallejo. I found painter he also creates drawings dorian vallejo through a post on matthew innis underpaintings blog. Dorian vallejo the important things in life fine art. The art is alive and passionate, a definite addition to any serious artists gallery. As the field increasingly began to incorporate the use of computergenerated images, vallejo. We talk about sewing, tennis, the wild ones, bodybuilding, holding your breath underwater. Inspired by life, dorian vallejo, and the collectors edition of dorian vallejo s book drawings. New book from dorian vallejo underpaintings magazine.
Eunike nugroho i love how painter eunike nugroho identifies herself as a fulltime mother, parttime illustrator because she touches on the often challenging balancing act faced by artists or by anyone pursuing a dream. All of our prints are individually printed and hand signed by the artist. Dorian vallejo drawings, inspired by life book dorian vallejo. Dorian vallejo uses realism and the human figure to explore the greater duality of human life. Born in new york city on march 1, 1968, dorian vallejo s passion for drawing came at an early age. Inspired by his father, the fantasy artist and illustrator boris vallejo, dorian had pencil in hand by the age of three and was working as a professional illustrator before reaching college age, regularly producing covers for marvel comics and numerous paperback novels. Born into an artistic family, dorian vallejos career began in his late teens when he began illustrating book covers while attending the school of visual arts in new york. Born into an artistic family, dorian vallejos career began in his late teens when. Take a short peak at the work inside along with some of the drawings that never made it.
Born in new york city on march 1, 1968, dorian vallejos passion for drawing came at an early age. This site is optimized for both internet explorer 3. Shop fine art archival prints of dorian vallejo s fine art drawings and paintings, dorian vallejo s book drawings. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Kai fine art is an art website, shows painting and illustration works all over the world. For dorian vallejo, drawing is an integral part of.
I think, when i first encountered the art of dorian vallejo, his ability to achieve this. Driven by a fascination with philosophical and aesthetic ideas and his own psychological inquiries, vallejo creates largescale canvases that portray moments of confrontation. May 16, 2010 open palette press has just released the first book devoted to the art of new jersey portraitist, dorian vallejo. To connect with dorian vallejo, join facebook today. Dorian vallejos fine art drawings use realism to remark on the poetry of life, and how dorians views modern women. When i saw that artist dorian vallejo had released a book with limited collectors edition copies including original sketches inside i had to have one. Shadow dance 20 dorian vallejo oil on canvas 55 x 57 it seems that lately ive been on a fine art kick for my artist interview posts. Dorian vallejo you may be familiar with our son dorians art in its many faces, as an illustrator back in the 90s and later on as a fine artist. Born into an artistic family, dorian vallejo s career began when he started illustrating book covers as a student at the school of visual arts, in new york. Extremely talented portrait artist, dorian vallejo has just released a new book entitled drawings from life.
Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. These days vallejo spends most of his time creating paintings and drawings for. He said its a great book but you also get an original drawing across the inside over of the book and it was possibly the. Vallejo is a highly influential modern master whose traditionally inspired paintings and drawings draw high prices and commissions all over the world. His book, drawings inspired by life, is widely considered to be an exquisite. Rememberance of clarity detail, by dorian vallejo ix gallery is proud to present, for the first time ever, a comprehensive exhibiton of the work of dorian vallejo, including both his earlier work as. Floating figures in beautiful, natural, dreamlike worlds. Vallejos career began formally in his late teens when he began receiving commissions from publishing houses in new york while attending the school of visual arts in new york. As the field increasingly began to incorporate the use of computergenerated images, vallejo felt the need to pursue other avenues with his art. Dorian vallejo is a versatile representational artist who describes his work as a. Take a short peak at the work inside along with some of.
Son of artists boris and doris vallejo, dorian grew up surrounded by creativity and inquiry, and it shows. A year ago dan dos santos told me that i should order a collectors edition book from dorian vallejo website. For dorian, the human figure is a launching point to capture a distinct feeling or to discuss a greater duality of human life. This flash sale is a mixed media drawing by dorian vallejo entitled study of a young girl. This is a time lapse video of a pen and ink drawing created on the first page of my book. If you dont have a copy of this book, btw, you need one. Oct 15, 2011 dorian vallejo will be leading a 2 day, 7 hour instruction and demo for you, the artist. Dec 22, 2012 dorian vallejo is a portrait painter based in new jersey. A strange looking package arrived the day before my birthday. Trailer for the new book that focuses entirely on the figure drawings of dorian vallejo. Inspired by life, dorian vallejo by dorian vallejo. Apr 16, 2010 trailer for the new book that focuses entirely on the figure drawings of dorian vallejo. Fine art drawings by american artist dorian vallejo.
Driven by a fascination with philosophical and aesthetic ideas and. Inspired by life, this 192 page volume offers a variety of life drawings created by vallejo solely for the pleasure of creative research and the visual expression of ideas. Dear dorian vallejo, thanks so much for your inspiring book, which just landed on my doormat. Dorian vallejo born into an artistic family, dorian vallejo s career began in his late teens when he began illustrating book covers while attending the school of visual arts in new york. Here i share how i create both paintings and drawings. Dorian has self published the edition and offers a standard edition as well as a collectors. Dorian vallejo the important things in lifepen and ink8. I love how delicate the line work is and the great texture he creates with washes and splatters in the background. The drawing and paintings of artist dorian vallejo. Dec 05, 2016 dorian vallejo was born into an artistic family his father is the renowned artist boris vallejo.
Charcoal portrait drawings click image to see more the charcoal portrait drawing appears similar to the pencil sketch online. It is a collection of very inspired and wonderful work. As the field increasingly began to incorporate the use of computergenerated images. His portrayal of feminity is respectful showing them as complex, beautiful, playful, and contemplative. Like many of you, i just got back from illuxcon, and one of the truest highlights of my weekend was seeing new works by dorian vallejo. Dorianart is a gallery of paintings done by dorian cleavenger.
This piece has an image size of 14 x 20 inches and is mixed media on handmade paper. Dorian vallejo was born into an artistic family his father is the renowned artist boris vallejo. Inspired by life, this 192 page volume offers a variety of life drawings created by vallejo solely for the pleasure of creative. Vallejo s career began formally in his late teens when he began receiving commissions from publishing houses in new york while attending the school of visual arts in new york. Dorian vallejo artwork garden of adjacent possibilities passages reflections born into an artistic family, dorian vallejo s career began when he started illustrating book covers as a student at the school of visual arts, in new york. Dorian vallejo representational artist sirona fine art. The fine art figure drawings of dorian vallejo collected in a beautiful hard cover book available for purchase. Dorian vallejo drawings, inspired by life book dorian. Born into an artistic family, dorian vallejo s career began in his late teens when he began illustrating book covers while attending the school of visual arts in new york. Macintosh users may experience some difficulties viewing this site as it is intended. Drawings inspired by life by dorian vallejo when i saw that artist dorian vallejo had released a book with limited collectors edition copies including original sketches inside. Fine art drawings by dorian vallejo dorian vallejo.
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