Favorite fantasy artists.
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 7:08 am
Hey everyone! I am a huge fan of art (being an amateur myself), and I am always looking for more great artists to follow. I've chosen three of my favorites so that you may check them out for yourself. I would love to hear your favorite three...and explain why you like them, if you so choose.
1) Tony DiTerlizzi (http://www.diterlizzi.com)
Tony is my absolute favorite artist because he doesn't draw life-like art, but he gets all of the proportions perfect for each character. Each of his drawings look realistic enough to imagine, but stylistic enough to show that it is his work. I love the use of airbrush with water colors and colored pencils; and his facial features are EXCELLENT!
2) Rebecca Guay (http://www.rebeccaguay.com)
Rebecca's mastry of watercolors is amazing. I cannot say how many times I've become lost in her brushstrokes. It is always anamazement to see subtle pastels jumping out at you like neon; it's hard to grasp how she does this. I've watercolored for years now, although not as regularly as I'd like, and I still have never been able to come close to figure out how to do this.
3) Brom (http://www.bromart.com)
Third place was a hard choice between the obligatory Todd Lockwood and Brom. Brom won for one reason: his work is easily and almost instantly identifiable as his. If you have ever seen any of his work (and he has quite a bit) you will know what I mean. His paintings are extremely vivid and even more intense. I think what impresses me most about Brom is his command over contrast. Pale skin under black outerwear is extremely effective, especially in his paintings. The images and concepts presented in his pieces will stay with you forever.
Have fun, guys. I look forward to seeing what you come up with! Oh, and don't be afraid to list an artist that has already been presented; remember, these are YOUR favorites!
1) Tony DiTerlizzi (http://www.diterlizzi.com)
Tony is my absolute favorite artist because he doesn't draw life-like art, but he gets all of the proportions perfect for each character. Each of his drawings look realistic enough to imagine, but stylistic enough to show that it is his work. I love the use of airbrush with water colors and colored pencils; and his facial features are EXCELLENT!
2) Rebecca Guay (http://www.rebeccaguay.com)
Rebecca's mastry of watercolors is amazing. I cannot say how many times I've become lost in her brushstrokes. It is always anamazement to see subtle pastels jumping out at you like neon; it's hard to grasp how she does this. I've watercolored for years now, although not as regularly as I'd like, and I still have never been able to come close to figure out how to do this.
3) Brom (http://www.bromart.com)
Third place was a hard choice between the obligatory Todd Lockwood and Brom. Brom won for one reason: his work is easily and almost instantly identifiable as his. If you have ever seen any of his work (and he has quite a bit) you will know what I mean. His paintings are extremely vivid and even more intense. I think what impresses me most about Brom is his command over contrast. Pale skin under black outerwear is extremely effective, especially in his paintings. The images and concepts presented in his pieces will stay with you forever.
Have fun, guys. I look forward to seeing what you come up with! Oh, and don't be afraid to list an artist that has already been presented; remember, these are YOUR favorites!
