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Fred Gambino's work is interesting. Michael Whelan is good, but looks a bit dated nowadays (he's very 80s)
So, who's your favourite fantasy artist?
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Posted 25 March 2004 - 04:51 AM
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Posted 25 March 2004 - 01:36 AM
Wow, new forum. Cool. 
I like Michael Wheelan as well, I used to have his "Leap of Faith" on my desktop for eons. And before that I had Avatar If I had to chooce only one it would probably have to be him. But I'd rather have several favourites.
I really really like John Howeas well. He has done loads of very nice LOTR work.
Then there is Geiger of course, but he's more Sci-Fi perhaps?
Apart from that, for people interesting in ASOIAF art, I'd recommend Amokas portraits. Varied quality, but there are some really nice ones.
[This message was edited by Lyanna Stark on 25 March 2004 at 06:13 AM.]
I like Michael Wheelan as well, I used to have his "Leap of Faith" on my desktop for eons. And before that I had Avatar If I had to chooce only one it would probably have to be him. But I'd rather have several favourites.
I really really like John Howeas well. He has done loads of very nice LOTR work.
Then there is Geiger of course, but he's more Sci-Fi perhaps?
Apart from that, for people interesting in ASOIAF art, I'd recommend Amokas portraits. Varied quality, but there are some really nice ones.
[This message was edited by Lyanna Stark on 25 March 2004 at 06:13 AM.]
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Posted 25 March 2004 - 12:51 AM
Hehehe, I thought I'd start a topic in this new forum just for the hell of it.So, do you have a favourite fantasy artist? I really like the work of Michael Whelan, though I haven't seen any new books lately with his stuff on the covers - but then again, I haven't really been looking. The avatar that Lorn uses on the board is from a cover by Whelan.
Cauthon, I know you have a favourite -
I remember some picture links you posted once - but I can't remember who it was. Anyone else?
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Posted 08 October 2004 - 05:26 AM
I really like Edward Miller, who has done, amongst other things, the covers for Blood Follows, The Healthy Dead, Veniss Underground, The Scar, Perdido Street Station and The Tain. A very distinctive style, which I really like
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Posted 08 November 2004 - 07:08 PM
I dont know many artists but i have a graphic novel of David gemmells legend, drawn by Fangorn. Ive got to say that the artwork is awesome.
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Posted 11 April 2004 - 06:21 AM
Alan Lee. His Tolkien stuff influenced the look of the films. Now they should just get their bums into gear and do The Silmarillion.
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Cheers,
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PS - The First Sword - talented and the girls like your looks, I hate you already.
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Posted 13 March 2005 - 03:52 PM
quote:Originally posted by Tiste Simeon:
Can I have a link to their websites? Or has someone already posted one?
http://fan.theonerin...htours/lee.html
http://www.john-howe.com/
enjoy
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Posted 25 March 2004 - 05:35 AM
Luis Royo it should be, methinks...
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Posted 28 March 2004 - 11:15 AM
I agree with Gothos (currently known as Garret 
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) here. Luis Royo stuff is brilliant.
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Posted 10 November 2004 - 11:59 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Waylander:
I dont know many artists but i have a graphic novel of David gemmells legend, drawn by Fangorn. Ive got to say that the artwork is awesome.
*gasp*
You do?? Where can I get me a copy of that?
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Posted 25 March 2004 - 08:10 AM
Wojciech Siudmak of course.
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Posted 13 March 2005 - 05:07 AM
quote:Originally posted by Sombra:
Alan Lee. His Tolkien stuff influenced the look of the films. Now they should just get their bums into gear and do The Silmarillion.
Cheers,
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PS - The First Sword - talented and the girls like your looks, I hate you already.
I agree that Alan Lee (and John Howe) are about the best Fantasy Artists, their work is stunning
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Posted 30 October 2004 - 02:10 AM
Hmm after looking at some of the other artists you guys have posted I'd have to say that there is no Fav artist for me now.
I equally like;
Keith Parkinson
Luis Royo
Alan Lee
John Howe
Michael Welan
Edward Miller
Ted Nasmith
All VERY Good artists I'd have to say
You'll Find all these guys here (minus Edward Miller, go to Caladanbrood's posts two up)LOTS of Fantasy art
I equally like;
Keith Parkinson
Luis Royo
Alan Lee
John Howe
Michael Welan
Edward Miller
Ted Nasmith
All VERY Good artists I'd have to say
You'll Find all these guys here (minus Edward Miller, go to Caladanbrood's posts two up)LOTS of Fantasy art
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Posted 28 June 2004 - 03:01 AM
ok let me add to that.
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Posted 10 March 2005 - 06:01 AM
Well, my favourite fantasy artisit is Larry Elmore. I loved his DragonLance art.
I also am a big fan of Julie Bell. She draws the human form so well.
I also am a big fan of Julie Bell. She draws the human form so well.
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Posted 28 June 2004 - 02:00 AM
if you play d n' d you'll know mine...
arnie swekel.
he does the stuff at the beging of the chapters in the players handbook, the dm's guide and the orintal adventures book. can't be beaten...
cept mayb by me....
arnie swekel.
he does the stuff at the beging of the chapters in the players handbook, the dm's guide and the orintal adventures book. can't be beaten...
cept mayb by me....
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Posted 25 March 2004 - 02:23 AM
Well I have to say I like the guy (Stephen Youll) who has drawn the cover art for the re-release of GoTM in the states. I had a look at the website cadz posted and his other owrk looked very good. I really like his GRRM stuff I think thats very good, and I really wish that was on my book covers instead of the awful stuff thats on there now (the original cover I mean, the new British one is very nice ). And of course there is the art of ice and fire, but I can't seem to find it? 
Bit annoying but that is very good work to
). And of course there is the art of ice and fire, but I can't seem to find it? Bit annoying but that is very good work to
