Lupente
showcases five outstanding contemporary artists in an elegant and absorbing
package. This volume--the first in our ongoing Flesk Artist Showcase series--features
Julia Blattman, a premier visual-development artist working in the
animation industry; Stephanie Law, a fine artist who pulls from
dreams and reality to illuminate the boundary between those two worlds; Karla
Ortiz, a concept and fine artist who is renowned for her personal works and
her designs for film; Virginie Ropars, one of the most-revered
dollmakers today and an inspiration to
sculptors around the world; and Erica Williams, also known as
"HookieDuke," who has gained acclaim by mastering a unique, highly intricate
style of lines and designs that centers on Nature as its inspiration.

Examples of the most highly regarded works by the five are
accompanied by biographical essays, interviews, quotes and captions that reveal
insights into their creative processes. In addition, Flesk's personal access to
each artist has resulted in an insightful and engaging introduction to these
talented creators, among the best working today.