All recent editions of the Daedalus Rimes Saga contain cover art by Oliver Wetter. Visit Oliver Wetter’s website: http://fantasio.info
Cover Artist (Daedalus Rimes: Essence, 2nd edition): Oliver Wetter
Original art by Oliver Wetter commissioned for the 2nd edition of Daedalus Rimes: Essence.
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Cover Artist (Daedalus Rimes: Afterdeath): Oliver Wetter
Still Life 2003 Resurrection
1999, the original plaster sculpture, about 55 x 60 x 10 cm.
Currently there are three official digital derivations from 2002, 2003, and 2005.
Oliver, also known as Fantasio, is intrigued by every kind of mythology. The majority of the works he has produced deal with this fascination. His artistic approach involves mixing the common with the uncommon. In the case of the Still Life series, he initially created a plaster sculpture that was rendered to photographically capture the element of emotion. The final digital derivation is Oliver’s version of what could be compared to the ‘director’s cut’ of a movie production.
To create a sense of soul in what would otherwise be merely a “still-life-being,” traditional sculpture and digital experimentation have been specially combined as the foundation on these works.
The original sculpture still exists and can be viewed as originally intended by the artist, appearing as if sleeping. The fascination of most viewers is that the realism is such that she appears as if she wants to open her eyes at any moment.
Special thanks to: Martina Jacob (mask model) and Jenni Tapanila (digital model).
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Cover Artist (Daedalus Rimes: The First Galactic War): Oliver Wetter
Original art by Oliver Wetter commissioned for Daedalus Rimes: The First Galactic War.
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Cover Artist (The Essence of Daedalus Rimes, First Edition): Michele Guieu
- A Woman
Acrylic on Canvas, 54 “x 54″
Michele Guieu’s A Woman is dedicated to women living in troubled regions around the world, whose misfortunes have relegated them to lives surrounded by war and sorrow. Michele sees them as sisters living in distant lands. A Woman won the Juror’s Choice Award at the San Diego Art Institute (SDAI) in July 2005.
Michele Guieu resides in San Diego, California focusing exclusively on her art. When she is not her in her studio, she explores the surrounding deserts and parks with family, snapping the photographs that nourish her creativity.
Visit Michele Guieu’s website: www.micheleguieu.com
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