Bayard Wu’s colorful style and bright imagery make his work jump off the printed page. It’s no wonder then that the Shenzhen-based artist has created so much high-fantasy art for the likes of Wizards of […]
Tag: gaming
(Art) The Abandoned Megacities of Paul Chadeisson
It’s hard not to read the work of freelance VFX artist Paul Chadeisson as a statement on climate change and civilizational collapse. But far from feeling preachy, his haunting megastructures inspire reflections of the deep […]
(Art) The Epic Pulp of Les Edwards
Les Edwards is a British illustrator known for his work in the horror, science fiction and fantasy genres, and has provided numerous illustrations for book jackets, posters, magazines, record covers and games during his career. […]
(Art) The Fallen Titans of Daryl Mandryk
Concept artist Daryl Mandryk paints fantasy portraits and cinematic battles between heroes and titans, often with the one standing victorious over the other. There’s quite a few ideas here for your next novel or game, […]
(Art) The Rebel Demigods of Elena Bespalova
The rash and beautiful demigods and heroes of Los Angeles-based game artist Elena Bespalova charge into their fate or fall to it tragically. Rebels all, her characters have more adventure than sense as they dive […]
(Art) The Anime Gameworlds of Cosimo Galluzzi
With their bright colors and otherworldly subjects, the digital creations of game artist and illustrator Cosimo Galluzzi are clearly inspired by Moebius and Studio Ghibli (remarkably similar for being from completely different cultures). With its […]
(Art) The Magical Fortresses of Avant Choi
The superbly named Avant Choi has a real knack for fantastical settings, particularly temples and magical fortresses — giant trees and cliffs with faces. Fnd some inspiration for your next novel or game. Lots more […]
(Art) The High Pulp of Ji Hun Lee
The works of Korean artist Ji Hun Lee have appeared in numerous games, and I can see why. While his style is recognizably Eastern, especially in the faces, it is also reminiscent of the colorful […]
(Art) The Cinematic Escapes of JaeCheol Park
JaeCheol Park, AKA Paperblue, is a South Korean digital painter and concept artist with a genuine talent for environments. His detailed works, which rarely feature people except at a distance, easily transport the viewer into […]
Character & Setting Inspiration
When, in my artistic travels, I come across an image that inspires a potent setting or intriguing character, I save it in a separate file. While those files don’t grow at the rate they used […]
