Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama is one of my favourite artists of all-time. He is an exceptionally amazing talent. I have followed his work for almost two decades.

My favorite works of his are the fantasy, mythic and robotic characters he paints and illustrates, and his technique is considered as perfect. If I could have the pleasure of meeting him in the near future I’d be a very happy girl. He has a new book out now called Masterworks.

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Julie Dillion is an illustrator specializing in fantasy, sci-fi, and videogame art. I’ve always been a sucker for this kind of stuff. Her colors are stunning.

Drawing from anime and fantasy art from the past half-century of graphic design and illustration, Jason Chan’s images appeal to the role-playing geek in us all. Chan renders beautiful pixie women and expressive children with bright eyes and remarkable dragon-riding abilities — their zombie-slaying skills ain’t too shabby either.

Steven Stahlberg sets himself apart from other fanboy fantasy artists by being able to actually convey mood rather powerfully. Yes, many of his Photoshop paintings feature scantily clad cyborg women and nubile nymphs battling dragons, but at his best, he’s almost a post-apocalyptic Norman Rockwell.