I really like the style of Sean Cruz. In fairness, Cruz has a range of styles but there’s always whispers of alien and other-worldliness. You can see what I mean over at his portfolio on Cargo Collective and his official site Cruzdroid.
12 windows into other worlds painted by Bram Sels
Bram Sels works as a concept artist for GriN in Belgium. You can find his official site at Art of Boco where he lists previous clients like Ubisoft, Wyrd Miniatures and Alderac Entertainment Group. He also maintains a Deviant Art page.
The gorgeous sci-fi art of Kenichiro Tomiyasu
Kenichiro Tomiyasu is a freelance concept artist and designer at INEI, Inc. He’s worked for the likes of Square Enix, Sega and Capcom. I’d describe his work as bold that makes careful use of colour. These are pictures that have depth and the ability to lure you in. You should check out INEI Studio and […]
6 illustrations to inspire the GM in you by Nicolas Ferrand
Nicolas Ferrand is a designer and artist who works with computer games. He’s provided work for Thief, Splinter Cell, Prince of Persia and Assassin’s Creed. His art inspires the GM in me. So often his style, the visual he creates, is exactly what I need to conjure up a scene or even an whole adventure […]
Star Wars Paintbrush and Windows 3.1
There are some golden oldies in the official Disney Star Wars store but nothing quite as old as the work from Robert and James Dastoli. In the 90s the brothers used Microsoft Paintbrush on Windows 3.1 to create a host of Star Wars fan art. Now on their Tumblr, Star Wars Paintbrush, they’re posting this […]
11 examples of wonderful concept art by Joe Watmough
Joe Watmough is a concept artist who works at ZeniMax Online. He’s previously worked at the likes of Vigil Games, Stray Bullet Games and STEAMBOT Studios. You can check out more examples of his style and fantastic imagination over on his official blog, a site that he has run since 2006, at Watmough Paintings.
Beautiful steampunk voyages from Didier Graffet
These stunning illustrations are from the French artist Didier Graffet. Even when they’re packed with action, explosions and danger, they manage to have something soft and sombre about them. He’s been a professional illustrator since 1994 and draws his inspirations from holiday travel through Scotland and other places. I see steampunk in many, if not […]
6 evil Santa Claus
Over a year ago Doctor Who inspired this collection of scary snowmen. As we get ready for Last Christmas, the Doctor Who special this year, it feels appropriate to put together a Santa Claus post. Without speculating on the Doctor’s Santa; here are 6 Deviant Art contributions that offer up deliciously evil Santa Claws, er, […]
10 stunning sci-fi vistas and skylines from Christian Hecker
Christian Hecker is a Deviant Artist and professional from Germany with a talent for stunning sci-fi vistas and skylines. It’s possible to buy some of these fantastic illustrations from Hecker’s online store. You can see his blog here or hire the man better known as Tigaer from his resume page.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Raptor
A wonderful Christmas illustration from the talented Francisco Badilla. There’s a slay/sleigh joke in this portrait somewhere.