#fantasy artist
The gorgeous fantasy artworks and character designs of Yang J - https://www.this-is-cool.co.uk/the-gorgeous-fantasy-character-artworks-of-yang-j/
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The dark sci-fi and fantasy themed creations of Maciej Drabik - https://www.this-is-cool.co.uk/the-sci-fi-and-fantasy-themed-artworks-of-maciej-drabik/
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The glorious macabre fantasy themed creations of Zeen Chin - https://www.this-is-cool.co.uk/the-glorious-macabre-fantasy-creations-of-zeen-chin/
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The amazing fantasy paintings and illustrations of Hugh Pindur - https://www.this-is-cool.co.uk/the-amazing-fantasy-artworks-of-hugh-pindur/
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Kiyo
a really quick portrait doodle of my kitsune oc, Kiyo !
I need to start catching up on posting oopsie
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oblivion
portrait commission for Mythicaldogg on transformice ! ^^
face angle looks weird lol
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Trying to finish one more painting this year before I have a baby in a couple of weeks…!
This one has been in progress for years, and I finally settled on a lighting composition I can proceed with, so here we go!
Great DnD party commission I got last month! It was fun to get a commission where all the characters had such expression.
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Only 1 day left to become a backer and snag yourself some colourful hard-enamel jewellery from my Kickstarter!!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/abistevens/portents-illustrated-jewellery
Some close-ups of my Popshot Magazine illustration. Here’s a run-down of the symbolismincluded:
3 CROWS: according to the old British rhyme we see ‘three crows for a murder’. Also - as a shamanistic power animal - the crow represents Sacred Law. Apparently, if you align with the crow you are instilled with the wisdom to know yourself beyond the limitations of one-dimensional thinking and laws and learn to trust your intuition.⠀
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BUTTERFLY: soul, transformation, resurrection, and hope.⠀
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THYME: courage and strength.⠀
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The bike helmet and the saucepan reference parts of the story.⠀
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CYCLAMEN FLOWERS: resignation and goodbye.⠀
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EYES: representing Aoife’s prophetic foresight.⠀
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THE MOON: the moon has a multitude of meanings but in this piece, it can be interpreted as the power of women, mystery and intuition. ⠀
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The waxing and waning moons have their own specific interpretations as well:
WANING CRESCENT: stands for letting go, surrender, and contemplation.⠀
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WAXING CRESCENT: stands for growth and manifestation.⠀
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The woman in the fire represents a major part of the story. The fire also represents creation, destruction and transformation. This fire in the story destroys but also leaves us with hope for a positive transformation.
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SKULL: obviously death and mortality.⠀
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PEONIES: as well as featuring in the story itself, Peonies represent honour and romantic love.⠀
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BEE: a bee represents the brittleness of life and our helplessness in the face of destiny.⠀
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The wineglass and journal are objects from the story.⠀
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“Quiet Music”, one of my favourite pieces I made in the last two years. It comes also with a short tale, although maybe a little long to add it here, but I have A4 prints of this illustration available on my shop and they come with a card with the tale on it :)
The Toymaker, one of my favourite illustrations made this year, about a Baroque style clown that builds toys that come to life when he winds up their mechanical key, althpugh they get lifeless again when the key stops. He is always building, aiming to create a toy that stays forever alive wothout having to wind up the key.
An Illustration I’m working on right now, slowly making progres… It’s a very detailed and complex one so I’m not rushing it, just enjoying the journey
“The Balance”
My main illustration of this year and my new logo and “brand image” as an artist! This was one of the hardest illustrations I’ve ever made because of the mirrored symmetry, which I had never pushed this far. And even of it’s not flawless, I’m really happy woth how it turned out!
