Oliver Ponsonnet - Animators

Fantasy character creation is a delicate balance between reality and unreality. Too few fantasy aspects in a portrait can result in a drab, mundane creation, whereas too few familiar traits can render the work unapproachable and abstract.  Oliver Ponsonnet exhibits masterful skill in avoiding these pitfalls while continuously exploring the interplay between imagination and realism.

His mysterious, introspective creations run the gamut from slightly askew to excitingly exotic, …read more

Posted on Sunday, September 28th, 2008 by Jeff  

Six Answers from Doug Kovacs - News

It’s only fitting that Doug Kovacs kick off our new interview format. His multifaceted, deeply-considered conversation was the inspiration for this feature. His six answers here are as thought-provoking as ever.

What was one of your earliest fantasy experiences?

My mother read “The Chronicles of Narnia” to me when I was young, and …..there was the Bible. I …read more

Posted on Saturday, September 6th, 2008 by Jeff   2 Comments »

Vitaly S. Alexius - Artists

Throughout the history of civilization, its members have been fascinated with the end of civilization — the catastrophic collapse of human order and a return to cosmic balance. Vitaly S. Alexius has expertly captured our timeless attraction to the end of days in his dark, tortured urban land and skyscapes.

With his vibrant artistry, Mr. Alexius reveals broad, expansive vistas of dark, yet eerily …read more

Posted on Thursday, September 4th, 2008 by Jeff  

Jeff Carlisle - Artists

If he is to be believed, Jeff Carlisle began his storied career in illustration thanks to his undying love for the space fantasy epic Star Wars. Some of his best works have nothing to do with the films, however, as he’s spent much of his efforts on expanding the Jedi universe in role playing games and personal reflections.

Mr. Carlisle has also broadened his horizons to a wide variety of genre settings, from the …read more

Posted on Friday, August 8th, 2008 by Jeff