American artist Erin Kelso, aka Bluefooted, calls herself a poor student and non-professional artist on her Deviant Art profile. And yet, while researching this wonderfully mysterious artist, I found mentioned in two other articles that she has a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology and a Master's in Zoology. I get the feeling she is one of those … Continue reading #Art of Fantasy 51: Bluefooted (Erin Kelso)
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#Art of Fantasy 49: Francois Baranger
The purpose of these Art of Fantasy posts is to share with you the types of fantasy art I love. I have also asked in the past for suggestions from you of artists you want me to showcase here. Today's artist is one such artist nominated by my good friend, author and editor, Jessica West. … Continue reading #Art of Fantasy 49: Francois Baranger
#Art of Fantasy 45: Joel Lagerwall
I'm slightly late this week, but I do have another gem for you. Believe it or not, but today's artist is self-taught and has only been painting for three years. You wouldn't say that if you look at his awesome portfolio. No wonder Joel Lagerwall, who is a freelance illustrator and concept artist from Sweden, can … Continue reading #Art of Fantasy 45: Joel Lagerwall
#Art of Fantasy 43: Igor Kieryluk
Igor Kieryluk is a digital illustrator and concept designer from Poland. His fantasy art has gained him an impressive list of clients from the gaming and entertainment industries. Companies like Wizards of the Coast, Marvel, DC Comics, Fantasy Flight Games, Warner Bros, and Sony Pictures were all impressed by Igor's talent. I can see why. He has a phenomenal … Continue reading #Art of Fantasy 43: Igor Kieryluk
#Art of Fantasy 42: Ni Yipeng
I tried to find more information about Ni Yipeng, but I failed. From what I can tell, the artist hails from Shanghai, China, and it seems have done concept designs for game companies. He is also an illustrator and digital artist. Today's post is slightly different to my normal fantasy posts, but then, considering last week's post, … Continue reading #Art of Fantasy 42: Ni Yipeng
#Art of Fantasy 40: Johannes Voss
Johannes Voss is a professional freelance illustrator and digital painter from Leipzig, Germany. He currently works as illustrator on Magic: The Gathering. He has also done paintings for Playboy magazine and League of Legends, and apparently likes seals a lot. I've collected a sampling of his paintings below. Each image links back to the artist's gallery. … Continue reading #Art of Fantasy 40: Johannes Voss
Woelf Dietrich 