The Colour Storm: The compelling and spellbinding story of art and betrayal in Renaissance Venice

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A rich and rousing tale of art, love, rivalry and obsession in Renaissance Venice Chloë Ashby, author of WET PAINT This is such a glorious piece of historical fiction which I was utterly enthralled by. It’s gripping and I felt like I was walking the streets of 16th Century Italy, it is full of light and colour and keeps you on your toes. I went off down several rabbit holes because these were real people who lived and breathed and this telling is fascinating.

A story filled with intrigue and secrets as well as colour, Damian Dibben's new novel is filled with vivid descriptions . . . very rich in atmosphere and tone that keeps you wanting to read more Love London Love Culture Impress him, and Zorzo could acquire the most coveted colour in the world - and write his name in history.

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In Renaissance Venice, artist Giorgione 'Zorzo' Barbarelli's career hangs in the balance. Competition is fierce, and his debts are piling up. So when Zorzo hears a rumour of a mysterious new pigment brought to Venice by the richest man in Europe, he sets out to acquire the colour and secure his name in history. Listed in the Visual Arts category on Art In Fiction, The Color Storm (2022) is a novel of Renaissance Venice by Damian Dibben. Atmospheric and suspenseful, and filled with the famous artists of the era, The Colour Storm is an intoxicating story of art and ambition, love and obsession. There is no denying how hauntingly beautiful this story is. The author paints a picture of the setting so clearly, the beauty of its architecture, the stench, the sheer realism of it is mesmerizing.

Some weather situations will bring impacts from more than one type of weather. This could include a storm when impacts from both wind and rain may bring disruption. When this happens, a dual warning will be issued. Spectacularly written, The Colour Storm by Damian Dibben, explores the impact colour had on Renaissance life and painting. The protagonist, Giorgione ‘Zorzo’ Barbarelli, one of the greatest Renaissance artists, hears about a new colour coming to Venice and he desperately wants it. He believes that this new pigment has the power to change his fate. He scores a commission with the proprietor of this fabled colour to paint his wife and plans on using this ‘foot in the door’ opportunity to secure the colour for himself. Sybille Fugger is enthralling and, swept up in his quest, Zorzo doesn’t realize he’s become the victim of love and of conspiracy.Amber Warning: There is an increased likelihood of impacts from severe weather, which could potentially disrupt your plans. This means there is the possibility of travel delays, road and rail closures, power cuts and the potential risk to life and property. You should think about changing your plans and taking action to protect yourself and your property. You may want to consider the impact of the weather on your family and your community and whether there is anything you need to do ahead of the severe weather to minimise the impact. This summary is what pulled me into the book. I have no read many fiction books set during the Renaissance and certainly none set in the art world. I thought that these things would make this book a great fit for me. However, it wasn’t. I had a really difficult time forming any kind of connection with both the plot and the characters. I felt a times that the plot wasn’t fleshed out as well as it should have been. There were times that it felt bulky and other times were the flow was great. This unevenness pulled me out of the story. It also made for a difficult read at times. I thought that there were many times were the plot did not feel like it was moving as it should. I would have liked to have a little bit more depth as well. Mr. Dibben’s writing is beautiful. The history is interesting and certainly inspired me to dig deep into the artists mentioned as well as Venice. Even though I wasn’t completely overwhelmed by the story arc, I found it engaging and was surprised by the twists in the zenith and denouement of the story.

Winning a commission to paint a portrait of the man's wife, Sybille, Zorzo thinks he has found a way into the merchant's favour. Instead he finds himself caught up in a conspiracy that stretches across Europe and a marriage coming apart inside one of the city's most illustrious palazzos. Public Health England Heat Health Alert - An England only service considering the impact of prolonged extreme heat on public health, especially those with long-term health conditions. JRR: It’s unusual to meet a writer quite so obsessed with colour. Colour is everything in this story. You’ve gone so far as to describe Michelangelo’s skin colour after lying under the frescoes he was painting. Damian has worked extensively as a screenwriter on projects as diverse as Phantom Of The Opera and Puss In Boots. He lives on London's Southbank with his partner Ali and three dogs, Dudley, Daphne & Velvet.The Color Storm is a romance. It’s about the love of art, the painters’ love of color, as well as the love between a man and woman. For a visual reader, this book will delight. The first half of the book is heavy with description. Author Damian Dibben vividly describes color from the perspective of an artist. Additionally, historic Venice comes to life with Mr. Dibben’s writing. Competitive painters. A new, undiscovered colour that would propel a career. A mysterious, beyond-wealthy couple—a businessman who’s the richest man in Europe, and his kept wife who’s the most beautiful woman a person could set eyes on. With the bubonic plague a looming threat, these elements explode together like paint on a canvas. An engaging thriller and a compelling exploration of an artist's obsession with love and colour Sunday Times