Alex Horley is an artist, illustrator, painter, comic book artist and concept artist. I found the following from his bio on his website: His real name is Alessandro Orlandelli and he was born in the small town of Opera in the outskirts of Milan Italy. His love for the fantastic came early while reading his favorite Marvel … Continue reading #Art of Fantasy 14: Alex Horley
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#Art of Fantasy Special Edition: Game of Thrones
#Art of Fantasy celebrates the start of the fifth season of A Game of Thrones, which premieres tomorrow here in New Zealand. We will see it at the same time it screens in the U.S., which means the season premiere, for us, takes place in the middle of the afternoon on a Monday. I've already set it … Continue reading #Art of Fantasy Special Edition: Game of Thrones
#Art of Fantasy 13: Vance Kovacs
I discovered Vance Kovacs when I searched for information on my previous #Art of Fantasy's entry, Justin Sweet. Kovacs is an artist, illustrator, and designer for games, film, publishing and theme parks, and his clients include Disney, Epic Games, Warner Bros, Paramount, Trion Worlds, Wizards of the Coast and many others. His tone and style … Continue reading #Art of Fantasy 13: Vance Kovacs
#Art of Fantasy 12: Justin Sweet
I discovered Justin Sweet's work by accident a couple of years ago. I don't remember how it happened, what site I browsed or which piece specifically enamored me--it happened too long ago--but I am a dear fan. Somehow the darkness in his paintings attracted me, still do, actually, but for me it is a mixture of sorrow … Continue reading #Art of Fantasy 12: Justin Sweet
#Art of Fantasy 11: Simon Bisley
I first discovered Simon Bisley's work many years ago while reading 2000 AD. He illustrated ABC Warriors and Sláine. He later also did Lobo for DC. Yes, if you think I was and still am crazy about Sláine (the character is roughly based on Irish lore), you would be correct. He also did a variety of other comics … Continue reading #Art of Fantasy 11: Simon Bisley
#Wallpaper Wednesday: The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros
Upon reflection I've decided that "#Wallpaper Wednesday" will not happen every week, but when it does happen it'll be on a Wednesday. Today's wallpaper is a grungy map titled, The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, in honour of the looming fifth season of A Game of Thrones, which will broadcast worldwide early next month. The artist calls himself AKA … Continue reading #Wallpaper Wednesday: The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros
Woelf Dietrich 