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Wednesday Art Showcase Presents - SpellForce
Fantasy Art and Portraits: A showcase of the fantasy art of computer games
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
WASP 12 - SpellForce Human Units
Wednesday Art Showcase Presents - SpellForce
Fantasy Art and Portraits: A showcase of the fantasy art of computer games
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Creepy Fairies - The Fantasy Art of Jason Jacenko
Hi Everyone!
As you know, my website Fantasy Art and Portraits presently showcases the fantasy art of computer games, so there's a lot of art out there that doesn't fit there at the moment. I can, however, introduce it to you on this blog.
Since I've shown an excess of cutesy fairies, to balance things out a bit I'd like to introduce today Jason Jacenko, whose artwork includes creepy fairy-ish critters, small sculptures, and tattoos. He has an extensive gallery at DeviantART and there's a 2007 interview. His website has a working front page, but I got Server Errors when accessing various portions of it.
This sculpture is called, "Chupacabra".
As you know, my website Fantasy Art and Portraits presently showcases the fantasy art of computer games, so there's a lot of art out there that doesn't fit there at the moment. I can, however, introduce it to you on this blog.
Since I've shown an excess of cutesy fairies, to balance things out a bit I'd like to introduce today Jason Jacenko, whose artwork includes creepy fairy-ish critters, small sculptures, and tattoos. He has an extensive gallery at DeviantART and there's a 2007 interview. His website has a working front page, but I got Server Errors when accessing various portions of it.
This sculpture is called, "Chupacabra".
Monday, December 29, 2008
Kreativ Blogger Update - boyofbow's weblog
As part of the Kreativ Blogger Award, I am allowed to nominate six blogs that I feel are worth your time visiting.
I haven't named all six yet, as I wanted to be careful with my selection, and as some very good blogs I know of have already received this award.
Today, I'd like to nominate boyofbow's weblog: For beautiful pictures everyday (both photography and artwork), without the chatter. If you're not into reading and following links, Alistair Philips's simple format of thumbnails lets you quickly decide if you want to see a particular piece in greater detail.
Have a look today!
I haven't named all six yet, as I wanted to be careful with my selection, and as some very good blogs I know of have already received this award.
Today, I'd like to nominate boyofbow's weblog: For beautiful pictures everyday (both photography and artwork), without the chatter. If you're not into reading and following links, Alistair Philips's simple format of thumbnails lets you quickly decide if you want to see a particular piece in greater detail.
Have a look today!
Is one face enough? The Fantasy Art of Jasmine Becket-Griffith
Hi Everyone!
As you know, my website Fantasy Art and Portraits presently showcases the fantasy art of computer games, so there's a lot of art out there that doesn't fit there at the moment. I can, however, introduce it to you on this blog.
Today, I'd like to introduce the art of Jasmine Becket-Griffith. A selection from her Miscellaneous Art Prints Gallery is shown below. You don't need a full-size picture to note that in addition to the variety of genres, there is a sameness in the subject's face. (Which, "incidentally" looks rather like the artist herself).
It's been said that people who follow a character across many novels or television series (say, Sherlock Holmes) are looking for the character to do the same thing over and over again, just in a different setting. With Holmes, for example, we are thrilled and enlightened over and over in each episode by his fabulous deduction. The essential action of deduction is repeated in every book, so on one level, it's the same thing over and over.
Or take Cosmo Kramer of Friends. Every episode, we see his trademark hairstyle and twitchy personality, and we perhaps even look forward to seeing him exactly he same way every time.
Is it the same here? What are you looking at when you look at these pictures? (For full size and more pictures, visit the artist's website. Link to Flickr is mandatory per Flickr Terms of Service).
As you know, my website Fantasy Art and Portraits presently showcases the fantasy art of computer games, so there's a lot of art out there that doesn't fit there at the moment. I can, however, introduce it to you on this blog.
Today, I'd like to introduce the art of Jasmine Becket-Griffith. A selection from her Miscellaneous Art Prints Gallery is shown below. You don't need a full-size picture to note that in addition to the variety of genres, there is a sameness in the subject's face. (Which, "incidentally" looks rather like the artist herself).
It's been said that people who follow a character across many novels or television series (say, Sherlock Holmes) are looking for the character to do the same thing over and over again, just in a different setting. With Holmes, for example, we are thrilled and enlightened over and over in each episode by his fabulous deduction. The essential action of deduction is repeated in every book, so on one level, it's the same thing over and over.
Or take Cosmo Kramer of Friends. Every episode, we see his trademark hairstyle and twitchy personality, and we perhaps even look forward to seeing him exactly he same way every time.
Is it the same here? What are you looking at when you look at these pictures? (For full size and more pictures, visit the artist's website. Link to Flickr is mandatory per Flickr Terms of Service).
Sunday, December 28, 2008
The Fantasy Art of Camilla M. Drakenborg
Hi Everyone!
As you know, my website Fantasy Art and Portraits presently showcases the fantasy art of computer games, so there's a lot of art out there that doesn't fit there at the moment. I can, however, introduce it to you on this blog.
Today, I'd like to introduce the art of Camilla M. Drakenborg. Her CG art tends to dark and gothic themes, and often strives for realism in the models (though you may notice the degrees of success vary quite a bit). But do have a look at her entire collection for a wider range of work, including a few gems, such as the ones featured here:
Visions of tomorrow by *Drakenborg on deviantART
Tears of glas by *Drakenborg on deviantART
Bird of the ancient by *Drakenborg on deviantART
Hearts play by *Drakenborg on deviantART
(She also has a small gallery on ArtZone, which features a nice mix from the larger DeviantArt gallery. The website indicated in the pieces there was not active at the time this blog was written.)
As you know, my website Fantasy Art and Portraits presently showcases the fantasy art of computer games, so there's a lot of art out there that doesn't fit there at the moment. I can, however, introduce it to you on this blog.
Today, I'd like to introduce the art of Camilla M. Drakenborg. Her CG art tends to dark and gothic themes, and often strives for realism in the models (though you may notice the degrees of success vary quite a bit). But do have a look at her entire collection for a wider range of work, including a few gems, such as the ones featured here:
Visions of tomorrow by *Drakenborg on deviantART
Tears of glas by *Drakenborg on deviantART
Bird of the ancient by *Drakenborg on deviantART
Hearts play by *Drakenborg on deviantART
(She also has a small gallery on ArtZone, which features a nice mix from the larger DeviantArt gallery. The website indicated in the pieces there was not active at the time this blog was written.)
Saturday, December 27, 2008
The Fantasy Art of Oliver Wetter
Hi Everyone!
As you know, my website Fantasy Art and Portraits presently showcases the fantasy art of computer games, so there's a lot of art out there that doesn't fit there at the moment. I can, however, introduce it to you on this blog.
Today, I'd like to introduce the art of Oliver Wetter. Embedded in the various comments on his artwork, you will find extensive illustration credits, though you may not have seen many of the books involved outside of Germany.
ANGEL of SORROW by =fantasio on deviantART
The Harp by =fantasio on deviantART
WALL - W.ith A. L.ittle L.ove by =fantasio on deviantART
I see something you dont see by =fantasio on deviantART
When worlds collide by =fantasio on deviantART
S P E L L B O U N D by =fantasio on deviantART
As you know, my website Fantasy Art and Portraits presently showcases the fantasy art of computer games, so there's a lot of art out there that doesn't fit there at the moment. I can, however, introduce it to you on this blog.
Today, I'd like to introduce the art of Oliver Wetter. Embedded in the various comments on his artwork, you will find extensive illustration credits, though you may not have seen many of the books involved outside of Germany.
ANGEL of SORROW by =fantasio on deviantART
The Harp by =fantasio on deviantART
WALL - W.ith A. L.ittle L.ove by =fantasio on deviantART
I see something you dont see by =fantasio on deviantART
When worlds collide by =fantasio on deviantART
S P E L L B O U N D by =fantasio on deviantART
Friday, December 26, 2008
40 Years of Art - The Artwork of CJ Conner
Hi Everyone!
As you know, my website Fantasy Art and Portraits presently showcases the fantasy art of computer games, so there's a lot of art out there that doesn't fit there at the moment. I can, however, introduce it to you on this blog.
Today, I'd like to introduce the art of CJ Conner. In her forty (40!) years of making art (since she was just 19), her work has spanned a variety of subjects, including fantasy; however, it is scenes and subjects of nature that appear to be a particular passion of hers.
As you know, my website Fantasy Art and Portraits presently showcases the fantasy art of computer games, so there's a lot of art out there that doesn't fit there at the moment. I can, however, introduce it to you on this blog.
Today, I'd like to introduce the art of CJ Conner. In her forty (40!) years of making art (since she was just 19), her work has spanned a variety of subjects, including fantasy; however, it is scenes and subjects of nature that appear to be a particular passion of hers.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE
Merry Christmas everyone!
And all the best for the New Year.
Solstice Queen by ~photopixie on deviantART
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Hi Everyone!
If you've been following my Weekly Art Showcase Presents posts, THANK YOU!
I'd just like to say, however, that I will be discontinuing it at various locations elsewhere. So if you arrived at this blog by following one of my WASP posts from another site, do know that it will continue here, but you may have seen the last post from the site you came from. I feel I am overextended on social networking sites, and this will be the last post on those sites.
I will instead be focussing in these three areas:
(1) My website, Fantasy Art and Portraits to add content more aggressively. It will continue to showcase the fantasy art of computer games, and I invite you to visit the site and subscribe to the RSS feed to get regular updates.
(2) My blog, where I'm swamped with so many more wonderful artists than I have time to feature! I aim to continue blog about a fantasy artist or fantasy art site everyday, 6 AM PST. I will also focus more effort on identifying talented but virtually unknown artists. If someone who's featured is too famous, definitely let me know. (^_^)
(3) A few social networking sites here and there. I have made many friends in the last few months, but haven't had the time to properly connect with them. With the time freed up, I hope to do just that.
Thanks again for reading my posts and looking at the wonderful art. Happy Holidays!
In case you're wondering -- No, this isn't photoshopped. This outfit actually shipped with Titan Quest.
(Why are fishnets so hot? Check out their appearance in Heroes V.)
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Rapid Fantasy Character Prototyping with Dress-up Games
Hi Everyone!
As you know, my website Fantasy Art and Portraits presently showcases the fantasy art of computer games, so there's a lot of art out there that doesn't fit there at the moment. I can, however, introduce it to you on this blog.
Today, I'd like to introduce a neat "dress-up game" site, i-Dressup. You may feel that dress-up games are mostly girly things with girl models for girls with far too much time on their hands wanting to dress-up other girls in a ridiculous array of girly costumes.
And maybe you're right. But do try out their fantasy section. The array of costumes and components you can use may be just the thing when you're looking for inspiration. Want an online avatar pic? Do you play role-playing games and want to visualize a character? The large palette at i-Dressup has 69 models in the Fantasy category alone.
As you know, my website Fantasy Art and Portraits presently showcases the fantasy art of computer games, so there's a lot of art out there that doesn't fit there at the moment. I can, however, introduce it to you on this blog.
Today, I'd like to introduce a neat "dress-up game" site, i-Dressup. You may feel that dress-up games are mostly girly things with girl models for girls with far too much time on their hands wanting to dress-up other girls in a ridiculous array of girly costumes.
And maybe you're right. But do try out their fantasy section. The array of costumes and components you can use may be just the thing when you're looking for inspiration. Want an online avatar pic? Do you play role-playing games and want to visualize a character? The large palette at i-Dressup has 69 models in the Fantasy category alone.
Monday, December 22, 2008
The Fantasy Art of Claudio Aboy
Hi Everyone!
As you know, my website Fantasy Art and Portraits presently showcases the fantasy art of computer games, so there's a lot of art out there that doesn't fit there at the moment. I can, however, introduce it to you on this blog.
Today, I'd like to introduce the art of Claudio Aboy. While this Argentinian artist has made considerable contributions to that sex-and-violence fantasy magazine Heavy Metal, his personal website reveals much a portfolio wider than shamelessly sexual images. There you'll find a seemingly chaotic mix including Zorro, photo-realistic motorcycles, and (tasteful) homages to Marilyn Monroe.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Funny or Creepy? Celebrity Fantasy Art
Hi Everyone!
As you know, my website Fantasy Art and Portraits presently showcases the fantasy art of computer games, so there's a lot of art out there that doesn't fit there at the moment. I can, however, introduce it to you on this blog.
I'm sure everyone has their favourite celebrity. Maybe some people even fantasize meeting their favourite celebrity. Where does putting a celebrity in your scantily clad fantasy fall in the continuum of normal -> harmless -> creepy?
TAKE ONE original painting by Lorenzo Sperlonga ("The Huntress")
ADD ONE hapless celebrity
TO GET ???
Your three favourite actresses in ... a writhing fantasy?
As you know, my website Fantasy Art and Portraits presently showcases the fantasy art of computer games, so there's a lot of art out there that doesn't fit there at the moment. I can, however, introduce it to you on this blog.
I'm sure everyone has their favourite celebrity. Maybe some people even fantasize meeting their favourite celebrity. Where does putting a celebrity in your scantily clad fantasy fall in the continuum of normal -> harmless -> creepy?
TAKE ONE original painting by Lorenzo Sperlonga ("The Huntress")
ADD ONE hapless celebrity
TO GET ???
Your three favourite actresses in ... a writhing fantasy?
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Worth Visiting - The Fantasy Art of Volkan Baga
Hi Everyone!
As you know, my website Fantasy Art and Portraits presently showcases the fantasy art of computer games, so there's a lot of art out there that doesn't fit there at the moment. I can, however, introduce it to you on this blog.
Today, I'd like to introduce the art of Volkan Baga. His beautifully detailed art has appeared in the Magic: The Gathering collectible card game; and more recently, as a series of monk portraits in a "The Name of the Rose" board game.
Friday, December 19, 2008
The Fantasy Art of Stanley Lau
Hi Everyone!
As you know, my website Fantasy Art and Portraits presently showcases the fantasy art of computer games, so there's a lot of art out there that doesn't fit there at the moment. I can, however, introduce it to you on this blog.
Today, I'd like to introduce the art of Stanley Lau, a.k.a. "Artgerm". His beautiful artwork includes a considerable number of commercial characters, and arcade fighting game fans will recognize many favourites from the various incarnations of such games as Street Fighter and Soul Caliber. More recently he may be better known for his "Pepper" character, who developed such an impressive fan following that a "Pepper Project" was launched. Some of the entries for this art collection may be browsed here, but the best ones have apparently been removed as the final collection is available for purchase.
As you know, my website Fantasy Art and Portraits presently showcases the fantasy art of computer games, so there's a lot of art out there that doesn't fit there at the moment. I can, however, introduce it to you on this blog.
Today, I'd like to introduce the art of Stanley Lau, a.k.a. "Artgerm". His beautiful artwork includes a considerable number of commercial characters, and arcade fighting game fans will recognize many favourites from the various incarnations of such games as Street Fighter and Soul Caliber. More recently he may be better known for his "Pepper" character, who developed such an impressive fan following that a "Pepper Project" was launched. Some of the entries for this art collection may be browsed here, but the best ones have apparently been removed as the final collection is available for purchase.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Kreativ Blogger Award
On the morning of December 18th, 2008, I found a message on Twitter that Mulluane of Dragons, Heroes, and Wizards and The Old Bat's Belfry nominated this very Fantasy Art Blog for the Kreativ Blogger Award!
Her Dragons, Heroes, and Wizards, a site of comprehensive fantasy book reviews, was itself a recipient of this award.
Here are the rules for the Kreativ Blogger Award:
1. Mention the blog that gave it to you.
2. Comment on their blog to let them know you have posted the award.
3. Share 6 values that are important to you.
4. Share 6 things you do not support.
5. Share the love with six other wonderful blogging friends.
Over the next few weeks, I will work on the remainder of the list, especially item 5 -- As the likes of Dragons, Heroes, and Wizards and Dark Wolf's Fantasy Reviews have already received this award, I think it'll get progressively harder and harder to find really great blogs to nominate. And I don't want to just slap on any six blogs.
For now, I'm posting this to acknowledge and thank Mulluane, and, in case you missed it previewed on my sidebar blog roll, to congratulate Dark Wolf on already well-deservedly receiving the award.
As I fill in the blanks, I will bump up the date of this post to keep you abreast.
(Coming Soon...)
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6 wonderful blogs and friends:
1. (added Dec 29th, 2008) boyofbow's weblog: For beautiful pictures everyday (both photography and artwork), without the chatter. If you're not into reading and following links, Alistair Philips's simple format of thumbnails lets you quickly decide if you want to see a particular piece in greater detail.
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Her Dragons, Heroes, and Wizards, a site of comprehensive fantasy book reviews, was itself a recipient of this award.
Here are the rules for the Kreativ Blogger Award:
1. Mention the blog that gave it to you.
2. Comment on their blog to let them know you have posted the award.
3. Share 6 values that are important to you.
4. Share 6 things you do not support.
5. Share the love with six other wonderful blogging friends.
Over the next few weeks, I will work on the remainder of the list, especially item 5 -- As the likes of Dragons, Heroes, and Wizards and Dark Wolf's Fantasy Reviews have already received this award, I think it'll get progressively harder and harder to find really great blogs to nominate. And I don't want to just slap on any six blogs.
For now, I'm posting this to acknowledge and thank Mulluane, and, in case you missed it previewed on my sidebar blog roll, to congratulate Dark Wolf on already well-deservedly receiving the award.
As I fill in the blanks, I will bump up the date of this post to keep you abreast.
(Coming Soon...)
6 values important to me:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
6 things I do not support:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
6 wonderful blogs and friends:
1. (added Dec 29th, 2008) boyofbow's weblog: For beautiful pictures everyday (both photography and artwork), without the chatter. If you're not into reading and following links, Alistair Philips's simple format of thumbnails lets you quickly decide if you want to see a particular piece in greater detail.
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Mice with Wings and Other Things - Fairy Mice!
Hi Everyone!
As you know, my website Fantasy Art and Portraits presently showcases the fantasy art of computer games, so there's a lot of art out there that doesn't fit there at the moment. I can, however, introduce it to you on this blog.
I'm not sure what's going on, but I seem to be attracting pesky fairies all over the place. Today, it's "yet another" fairy art post -- not quite your run-of-the-mill fairy art, though. It's fairy mice! (plus a smattering of dragons and unicorns). Please enjoy the whimsical artwork of Jennifer L. Nilsson.
As you know, my website Fantasy Art and Portraits presently showcases the fantasy art of computer games, so there's a lot of art out there that doesn't fit there at the moment. I can, however, introduce it to you on this blog.
I'm not sure what's going on, but I seem to be attracting pesky fairies all over the place. Today, it's "yet another" fairy art post -- not quite your run-of-the-mill fairy art, though. It's fairy mice! (plus a smattering of dragons and unicorns). Please enjoy the whimsical artwork of Jennifer L. Nilsson.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
WASP 10 - Armour of the Immortal Guard
Wednesday Art Showcase Presents - The Fantasy Art of Titan Quest
Armour of the Immortal Guard
Click image for full-size image at Flickr. Link to Flickr is mandatory per Flickr terms of use. All images are copyrighted by their respective owners.
Fantasy Art and Portraits: A showcase of the fantasy art of computer games
Armour of the Immortal Guard
Click image for full-size image at Flickr. Link to Flickr is mandatory per Flickr terms of use. All images are copyrighted by their respective owners.
Fantasy Art and Portraits: A showcase of the fantasy art of computer games
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