Lupenteshowcases five outstanding contemporary artists in an elegant and absorbingpackage. This volume—the first in our ongoing Flesk Artist Showcase series—featuresJulia Blattman, a premier visual-development artist working in theanimation industry; Stephanie Law, a fine artist who pulls fromdreams and reality to illuminate the boundary between those two worlds; KarlaOrtiz, a concept and fine artist who is renowned for her personal works andher designs for film; Virginie Ropars, one of the most-revereddollmakers today and  an inspiration tosculptors around the world; and Erica Williams, also known as“HookieDuke,” who has gained acclaim by mastering a unique, highly intricatestyle of lines and designs that centers on Nature as its inspiration. Examples of the most highly regarded works by the five areaccompanied by biographical essays, interviews, quotes and captions that revealinsights into their creative processes. In addition, Flesk’s personal access toeach artist has resulted in an insightful and engaging introduction to thesetalented creators, among the best working today.