Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Peter Mohrbacher

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Peter Mohrbacher.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Nissa, Worldwaker' by Peter Mohrbacher

'Nissa, Worldwaker' by Peter Mohrbacher, from the Magic Core 2015 expansion set by Magic: The Gathering

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Tristan & Isolde' by Pete Mohrbacher

'Tristan & Isolde' by Pete Mohrbacher, inspired by the Celtic legend.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Nissa Worldwaker' by Peter Mohrbacher

'Nissa Worldwaker' by Peter Mohrbacher, from the 'Magic 2015' core set expansion for 'Magic: The Gathering'.

2016 Chesley Awards Winners Announced

The Chesley Awards were established by the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists (ASFA) to recognize individual artistic works and achievements in the field of science fiction and fantasy.

The winners of the 2016 Chesley Awards were announced at MidAmeriCon 2, during the 74th World Science Fiction Convention, Kansas City, MO, USA (August 17- 21).

Best Cover Illustration: Hardcover Book
Todd Lockwood, 'Voyage of the Basilisk' by Mark Brennan (Tor, March 2015)

Cool Art: 'Penemue, Angel of Script' by Bastien Lecouffe Deharme

'Penemue, Angel of Script' by Bastien Lecouffe Deharme, part of the 'Angelarium' project by Peter Mohrbacher.

It's an 18" x 24" print in a hand numbered numbered limited edition of 100 and costs $74.

Go here to buy.

2015 Chesley Award Winners Announced

The Chesley Awards were established by the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists (ASFA) to recognize individual artistic works and achievements in the field of science fiction and fantasy.

The 2015 Chesley Award winners were announced at the 73rd World Science Fiction Convention, Spokane, Washington, USA on August 19-23.

Check out the list of winners and art below.

Best Cover Illustration / Hardcover


Julie Dillon - 'Shadows Beneath: The Writing Excuses Anthology' edited by Brandon Sanderson; Dragonsteel Entertainment, June 2014

Best Cover Illustration – Paperback


Raoul Vitale - 'Nebula Awards Showcase 2014' edited by Kij Johnson; Prometheus/Pyr

Best Cover Illustration – Magazine

Julie Dillon - 'Analog', April 2014

Best Interior Illustration


Anna Balbusso and Elena Balbusso - 'Ekaterina and the Firebird' by Abra Staffin-Wiebe; Tor.com, January 2014

Best Colour Work – Unpublished


Michael C Hayes - 'Alegretto', oils

Best Monochrome Work – Unpublished


Allen Williams - 'Sphynx', graphite

Best Three-Dimensional Art


Dan Chudzinski - 'The Mudpuppy', resin & mixed media

Best Gaming Related Illustration

Peter Mohrbacher - 'Pharika, God of Affliction' Magic card, Journey into Nyx; WotC, May 2014

Best Product Illustration


Donato Giancola - George RR Martin 'Song of Ice and Fire' 2015, calendar Bantam, 2014

Best Art Director

Irene Gallo - Tor & Tor.com

Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award

John Harris

Cool Art: 'Rahab, Angel of the Deep' by Peter Mohrbacher

'Rahab, Angel of the Deep' by Peter Mohrbacher.

It's an 18" x 24" print in a signed and numbered limited edition of 25 and costs $74.

Go here to buy.

#FantasyArtThursday: 'Yesod' by Peter Mohrbacher

'Yesod' by Peter Mohrbacher