Jeff Axer
Dragons have endured for centuries as symbols of powerful magic; a primal source of otherworldly energies. Over the years, the Wyrm’s aspect has evolved as various cultures came to terms with this most mythical of creatures. The dragon’s modern metamorphosis — as a denizen of Furry fandom — is perhaps the most visually appealing to date.
Jeff Axer’s anthropomorphic dragon …read more
Posted on Monday, March 26th, 2007 by Jeff
Natascha Roeoesli
Portraiture is as old as painting itself, and has typically been a simple idealized “photo” of a subject, devoid of nuance or subtext. Natascha Roeoesli’s somber fantasy portraits — as the best often do — seem detached and timeless, yet manage to capture the swirling subtleties of mood and emotion at play within her subjects.
Ms. Roeoesli favors dark, moody …read more
Posted on Wednesday, March 7th, 2007 by Jeff
Amy Houser
Every person on this planet once had a close and personal relationship with Fantasy, and could be magically transported anywhere — real or imagined — with only the smallest of nudges. The root of this unstable mental condition is inescapable: childhood.
Most are naturally cured of this disassociative condition within 10 to 15 years, but a small percentage of people — take Amy Houser, for instance — are …read more
Posted on Wednesday, February 14th, 2007 by Jeff
Miguel Coimbra
It’s a rare thing indeed to find an artist who can convincingly portray high fantasy, space opera, and gothic horror settings with the same passion and clarity. This, however, is exactly what Miguel Coimbra has accomplished with his wildly varied body of work.
His loose, painterly style is equally adept in bringing gun-toting gumshoe’s and elfin archers to life with expressive strokes and fluid forms. If …read more
Posted on Thursday, January 18th, 2007 by Jeff 1 Comment »
