Tag: art review

  • The Art of Megan Lara

    The Art of Megan Lara

    Megan Lara is a freelance artist & designer. She is heavily inspired by popular science fiction and fantasy franchises. At the age of five her parents bought a Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Addiction quickly followed. Ms. Lara grew up on a farm in a rural community in the mid-west, so she gravitated towards video games and related…

  • The Art of Michelle Millay

    The Art of Michelle Millay

    Michelle Millay is a professional sculpture based in the Los Angeles area. Ms. Millay graduated from Ringling School of Art and Design with an AA in fine Art Painting in 1983. She is also an avid photographer. Michelle started her art career sculpting monuments for commercials and resorts. This included many memorable works for Caesars…

  • The Art of Eddy Swan

    The Art of Eddy Swan

    Eddy Swan is a freelance comic colorist from Queensland, Australia. Image Comics and Zenescope Entertainment have published his work. He’s been coloring professionally for over 2 years and constantly strives to improve his craft.

  • “The Embrace” By Alex Ruiz

    “The Embrace” By Alex Ruiz

    Running across the work of Alex Ruiz was quite the discovery. “The Embrace” is an incredible piece of art. Given the time of year, I couldn’t help posting this Nightmare Before Christmas themed piece. It’s a gorgeous example of moldering decay and beauty. Jack Skellington and Sally have never looked creepier.

  • “Scarred Native” By David Rapoza

    “Scarred Native” By David Rapoza

    Dave Rapoza is a freelance illustrator and concept artist based in Burlington, Vermont. He did not attend a formal art school. Instead, Mr. Rapoza  mastered his craft through independent study, observing techniques used by various artists posted on art forums. After years of studying sketchbooks and taking freelance jobs, his improved talents allowed him to…

  • “Fires of Heaven” By Dan Dos Santos

    “Fires of Heaven” By Dan Dos Santos

    There are few artists with the raw talent of Dan Dos Santos. And that statement is far from hyperbole. One look at his work on “The Fires of Heaven” makes this abundantly clear. Dan’s work is all done with traditional oil paints and his subjects see to spring out from the canvas they’re painted on.…

  • The Art of Ryan Valle

    The Art of Ryan Valle

    Ryan Valle is a freelance illustrator based out of Overland Park, Kansas. His creations are inspired by fantasy, science fiction, and comic book themes. Valle’s work has been featured in ImagineFX magazine and deviantArt.

  • “The Dragon Mug” By Mary Coover

    “The Dragon Mug” By Mary Coover

    A few weekends ago I attended The Arts On Fire Festival at the Scranton Iron Furnaces. This year the festival featured blacksmithing, glassblowing, and chainsaw woodcarving. But what really impressed me were the wares the artists had for sale. High quality metallic figurines, wooden totems, and clay sculptures were available for art enthusiasts to purchase.