Introduction How were medieval books made
and illustrated? Randy Asplund draws together the past and the
future as a contemporary Fantasy Illustrator and Fine Artist .
He is internationally known for his work in authentic Medieval
Illuminated Manuscript style book art. His work has appeared worldwide
on books, magazines, games, and model kit covers, and has been
seen in major museums, planetariums, and shows across the USA
and Europe. Randy teaches widely on the arts and technology of
how authentic medieval illuminated manuscripts were made. Information
about the artist and teaching services can be found below. Randy
provides unique artwork for private commission and publishing.
Updated January 10, 2008
This site was revised in November 2006, but the old web site is
still available with all of its articles, much more art and prints
for sale, and diverse special interests sections by clicking the
link below. THE EXTENDED WEB SITE
From the Artist Welcome to the official web
page of the artist Randy Asplund. I am an artist of diverse interests,
so from this page you will be able to explore the arts of making
authentic Medieval Books and Manuscript Illumination, Abstract
art, Science Fiction and Fantasy art, Aviation art, and Model
Aviation & Spacecraft. You will also be introduced to my teaching
services. I offer to teach lectures, workshops, and Power Point
slide shows on the various aspects of how medieval books were
made.
Commissions
I create works for individual collectors
and commercial clients including publishers of literature, marketing,
packaging, and advertising. In addition to book and magazine covers
and interiors, my work has been used for box art, merchandise
decoration, calendars, logo and letterhead art, puzzle art, and
more.
All artworks are copyright
Randy Asplund unless otherwise noted. Please contact the artist
for permissions.
Linking to this
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