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October 21st 2007 01:15
Fantasy Art
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Often disrespected in artistic circles is the fantasy artist. Conjuring visions of imaginary fiction splashed with abrupt colours or grim noir tones. The work often transports the willing audience into their own minds eye of adventurous, dangerous and deadly wonders.
A mutation of nature or beauty?
A contemporary face to the classic painting of ancient mythology there is an undeniable surreal pop element to its influences. Magical, supernatural and sci-fi themes dominate the subject matter.
Often inspired by existing literary stories that were birthed in books, comics or films the artists are of fans of. Designed to evoke a response there is a raw sexuality to strong females and heroic muscular men. Fairies appear alongside natural splendour, goblins and trolls lurk below dark bridges.
Blood Druid
Beautiful Unicorns, powerful dragons, regal knights and mutated monsters fill a frame. Mermaids dance in the waves and underwater paradises, there can be something idyllic in certain images, frightening in others.
Two artists capture a unicorn
Fair maidens in peril rescued by the brave and daring, these pictures sometimes tell a story of inspiration or horror.
A more traditional image
The digital age has caused an explosion of new ideas and fresh renderings. The work can now be rendered in 3 dimensions adding sheen previously unseen in any other genre.
Precise and complex 3D
Manipulating pixels and moulding shapes to result in richly detailed, splendid and provocative works. A new era of creation as the tools used to paint these shots increase in accuracy and depth.
Computer programs have replaced the easel and brush but this doesn’t mean that the final product is any less “artistic” than those painted centuries ago. Taking patience and a steady hand, there seems to be prejudice due to the ease of which a mistake can be erased.
Improbability Drive
I personally find quality fantasy art in all its forms old and new, fabulously inspirational. Accessible thanks to the internet this is a style of drawings that can be readily expressed by amateurs and professionals and continues to grow faster than most alternate disciplines.
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