David Palladini is an American

United States

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 illustrator

Illustrator

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, best known for his Aquarian Tarot decks and children's book illustrations, especially his illustrations for The Girl Who Cried Flowers by Jane Yolen

Jane Yolen

Jane Hyatt Yolen is an American author and editor of almost 300 books. These include folklore, fantasy, science fiction, and children's books...

. His style is reminiscent of the Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau

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 illustrations of Alfons Mucha

Alfons Mucha

Alfons Maria Mucha , known in English as Alphonse Mucha, was a Czech Art Nouveau painter and decorative artist, known best for his distinct style. He produced many paintings, illustrations, advertisements, postcards, and designs.-Early years:...

 and Aubrey Beardsley

Aubrey Beardsley

Aubrey Vincent Beardsley was an English illustrator and author. His drawings, done in black ink and influenced by the style of Japanese woodcuts, emphasized the grotesque, the decadent, and the erotic. He was a leading figure in the Aesthetic movement which also included Oscar Wilde and James A....

.

He illustrated the novel The Eyes of the Dragon

The Eyes of the Dragon

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by Stephen King

Stephen King

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, and Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast

Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast

Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty & the Beast was first published in 1978 by children's book author Robin McKinley. It was her first book, retelling the classic French fairy tale La Belle et La Bete. The book was the 1998 Phoenix Award honor book. It was the 1966-1988 Best of the Best...

by Robin McKinley

Robin McKinley

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(her first novel).
The Eyes of the Dragon artwork was rendered in pencil and ink on Bienfeng velour paper.