Craig R. Brasco creates dark and brooding images, populated with sinister creatures and grim warriors. While his subjects are largely a mix of well-armed, sinewy women, and twisted, hulking monsters, he also renders powerful men and cute pumpkin-riding kittens with equal skill.

The rules for survival in Craig’s world are simple: keep your sword close, and don’t become distracted by the horrible — or beautiful — visage of your opponent. Please try to keep this in mind while you peruse these supernatural subjects.