I'm Laszlo Jakusovszky.
This blog is dedicated to my artwork, inspirations, and
musings on the science fiction and fantasy aesthetic. I've been a fan of science
fiction for decades, esp. the classic, futurist era between the 1930s-1950s.
It's time to revisit an optimistic time when the future was going to be
bright. Mankind was going to progress, and in doing so raise upwards and
onwards.
No, I'm not ignorant of the sociopolitical realities of those eras, and
how the idealized message often differed from reality. But this blog isn't about
reality! It's about the ideal. The concept that mankind could, and should,
improve itself rather than degenerate into the petty infighting of tribalism,
nationalism, and all those other -isms that have kept us from reaching the
stars! (You may be shocked to learn Things to Come is one of my favorite
films... 😉 )
That said, my blog won't just be about futures that never were.
I'm a traditional artist. I enjoy the tactile feel of paint on board; pencil on
paper. have a deep and abiding respect for artists working in traditional media,
and makers who create things by hand. In that vein I'll be highlighting art and
illustration which inspires me: whether classical, retro illustration, pulp, or
comic book. I want to introduce you to artists who speak my language. Some you
may know. Others may be obscure. But all should be remembered.
Along with this
I'll share the antique drafting and art tools I've acquired over the years. Some created
by generations past; some by me; but all intended for an artist working in
physical media.
So buckle in, twist on your space helmet and sit in the launch
seat. It's going to be a wild ride!