What is an artist?

artist
n.
- One, such as a painter, sculptor, or writer, who is able by virtue of imagination and talent or skill to create works of aesthetic value, especially in the fine arts.
- A person whose work shows exceptional creative ability or skill: You are an artist in the kitchen.
- One, such as an actor or singer, who works in the performing arts.
- One who is adept at an activity, especially one involving trickery or deceit: a con artist.
The Dark Horrors
Anastasios is a digital sculptor and 3D modeler for the film industry, and although no longer draws for a living, he still does traditional art just for himself. This guy is an artist.
If I could pick up a pencil and draw this stuff, I would. I write dark; Gionis draws dark.
His work has featured in films such as Snow White and the Huntsman, Cabin in the Woods, Land of the Lost, Hop, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.
If I could pick up a pencil and draw this stuff, I would. I write dark; Gionis draws dark.
My handwriting is terrible, let alone any attempt at drawing. If I had Anastasios's talent I reckon my artwork would be just as dark... but I'm an artist of words. My novel, The Shadow Fabric, is a dark piece of fiction, and recently Rayne Hall (author and also editor of the Ten Tales Anthologies) invited me to contribute a dark dragon story to the next anthology in her series.
The upcoming Ten Tales of Fiery Beasts will feature my short story, Alone with the Bones.
All artwork on this post is by Anastasios Gionis.
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Author photo (c)Christopher Shoebridge |
Mark Cassell lives in a rural part of the UK with his wife and a number of animals. He often dreams of dystopian futures, peculiar creatures, and flitting shadows. Primarily a horror writer, his steampunk, fantasy, and SF stories have featured in several anthologies and ezines.
His debut novel, The Shadow Fabric, is a supernatural story and is available from Amazon.
Twitter: @Mark_Cassell ~ Facebook: www.facebook.com/AuthorMarkCassell
His debut novel, The Shadow Fabric, is a supernatural story and is available from Amazon.
Twitter: @Mark_Cassell ~ Facebook: www.facebook.com/AuthorMarkCassell
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