You can score the art that inspired John Blanche to make Blanchitsu right now and get motivated to make your own new style!
Blanchitsu has been iconic throughout Warhammer for so long, it would be hard to imagine the space without him.
So, it’s always cool to see what inspired such a great artist and be able to own it for yourself!
Get the Art That Inspired John Blanche to Make Blanchitsu
From the John Blanche Wikipedia:
Early in his career Blanche was influenced by turn-of-the-century illustrators such as Arthur Rackham and Kay Nielsen…
So we’ll mainly focus on his two main sources of inspiration, the works of Kay Nielsen and Arthur Rackham!
Kay Nielsen: An Enchanted Vision:
The Danish artist Kay Nielsen’s luminous interpretations of fairy tales and legends from around the world are among the most celebrated book illustrations of the 20th century, unsurpassed in their dramatic intensity and intricate detail. This book is the first to put his achievements in the context of a career that took him from studies in Paris to the Copenhagen theater, to galleries in London and New York, to the Walt Disney Studios, presenting fresh insights into his life and work as well as his materials and techniques. Dazzling reproductions of original watercolors and drawings from one of the premier collections of Nielsen’s work invite viewers to enter the enchanted world of an imaginative and supremely gifted artist.
When you look at the battle scenes, it’s quite obvious this artwork inspired Blanche!
Born in Copenhagen and educated in Paris, Kay Nielsen (1886–1957) gained international recognition for his exquisite gift book illustrations, notably his masterpieces East of the Sun and West of the Moon (1914) and Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen (1924). In contrast to some of his contemporaries, Nielsen often focused on the melancholic or dramatic elements of tales, creating memorable visual sequences reflecting themes of love, passion, loss and death. During the last stage of his career, he collaborated with Walt Disney Studios on the landmark animation film Fantasia, and produced several public art commissions.
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This book is just full of fantastic art, and if you really need something to get you inspired, this would be a great pickup.
Arthur Rackham: A Life with Illustration:
- In this fascinating book, art historian James Hamilton examines the work and life of the illustrator Arthur Rackham.
- A fascinating insight into the personality, career and work of one of the world’s most collectable illustrators
- Filled with enchanting pictures and authoritative text.
Just another amazing book to get you inspired for the Grimdark and painting!
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About the Author: Travis Pasch
Travis Pasch
Job Title: Head Writer & Editor
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About Travis Pasch: Travis has been a Warhammer 40k hobbyist since the 1990s, playing the game since Third Edition. Through extensive traveling, he’s seen a lot of the miniatures hobby from across the world, giving him a unique perspective on the latest gaming topics and trends.
Travis’s brother even owns a commission painting studio, where he’s picked up a lot of good advice and techniques for painting Warhammer and tabletop miniatures over the years, as well. Travis joined the Spikey Bits team in 2019 and has been the lead writer since 2020.
Currently, he’s working on converting all his 40k Adeptus Mechanicus models and becoming a true tech enjoyer, complete with both sad and happy robot noises!
