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Fantasy is a genre of art that uses magic and other supernatural forms as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. The genre is generally distinguished from science fiction and horror by overall look, feel, and theme of the individual work, though there is a great deal of overlap between the three (collectively known as speculative fiction). In its broadest sense, fantasy covers works by many writers, artists, and musicians, from ancient myths and legends, to many recent works embraced by a wide audience today.
As with other forms of speculative fiction, actions and events in fantasy very often differ from those possible in consensus reality. In many cases, especially in older works of fantasy but in many modern works as well, this is explained by means of divine intervention, magic, or other supernatural forces. In other cases, most frequently in works of modern fantasy in the high fantasy subgenre, the story might take place in a fantasy world that is wholly different from our own, complete with distinct laws of nature that permit magic.
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My most Google-able name twins are a "Dark Fantasy and Horror Writer" and a cloth doll patternmaker. Not the makings of an all-star trio.
cdbnyc (Caroline) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:30:32 -0000
My most Google-able name twins are a "Dark Fantasy and Horror Writer" and a cloth doll patternmaker. Not the makings of an all-star trio.
@BlaqueSaber But if you've never read any, how would you tell? Try The Talisman (by King and Straub). It's more dark fantasy than horror.
JD_Wright (Jason D. Wright) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:25:36 -0000
@BlaqueSaber But if you've never read any, how would you tell? Try The Talisman (by King and Straub). It's more dark fantasy than horror.
Cool! @k8jonez =Writer and film maker who specializes in horror and dark fantasy.
starzship (starZship) Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:49:23 -0000
Cool! @k8jonez =Writer and film maker who specializes in horror and dark fantasy.
@david_n_wilson YOu are kinown for horror and dark fantasy. HOw did you get the Star Trek and Stargate gigs? #scifichat
DavidRozansky (David Rozansky) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:11:52 -0000
@david_n_wilson YOu are kinown for horror and dark fantasy. HOw did you get the Star Trek and Stargate gigs? #scifichat
#FollowFriday @k8jonez -- focused on horror and Dark Fantasy & "pondered" jlichtenberg this week. Is Sime~Gen horror b/c of tentacles?
JLichtenberg (JLichtenberg) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:51:29 -0000
#FollowFriday @k8jonez -- focused on horror and Dark Fantasy & "pondered" jlichtenberg this week. Is Sime~Gen horror b/c of tentacles?
A dog by the child - Koichi Nishizuka's science fiction, fantasy, horror, and myth concept illustrations.
A tribute to the Warren Publishing Company - A site dedicated to b/w horror comics started in the 60's including Creepy, Eerie, and Vampirella Magazine.
Meta Description: [ A site dedicated to Warren Publishing Company's line of b/w horror comics started in the 60's. Winner of Ziff-Davis Best of the Underground. ]
Absence of Light - Horror art and comics by Brian Calvin Anderson.
Albrecht - Specializing in gothic horror, fantasy, and media art/illustration.
Allan F. Hardman - This is the online sketchbook of Allan F.Hardman.
Allen Jaeger - Silkscreen poster art illustrated and printed by the artist.
Basil Gogos - A painter famous for his monster portraits used on horror magazines.
Calandra Studio - Site of artist Michael Calandra featuring detailed horror and classic creature related images.
Meta Description: [ Official website of artist Michael Calandra.
The site features art for sale in a variety of media and subject, including horror, wildlife,
lighthouse, and architectural renderings. Artist available for commission work. ]
Cam's Happy Pencil - Gallery of works by artist Cam De Leon, noted illustrator for the band TOOL.
Chris Friend - Dark ink drawings by Chris Friend, who has been publishing small press horror zines for two decades.
Creation Zone - Fantasy art, illustration, jewellery, prosthetics, monsters, games and animation by Mike Strick
Meta Description: [ Creation Zone: A collection of fantasy art and prosthetic make-ups by Mike Strick.
Information on future and current projects in Art and Games design. ]
Darkly Splendid - The dark art of S. R. Greenfield containing elegant horror in a variety of media.
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Drawn Under Press - Dark Fantasy and horror portfolio of Edward Davis, featuring pen and ink illustrations, and personal projects.
Gorchov, Joshua - Illustrator specializing in horrible daydreams and wonderful nightmares.
Hattori, Naoto - Horror and nightmare paintings by the airbrush artist.
Meta Description: [ Award winning artist Naoto Hattori's Twisted Surreal Art ]
Hectical Inkerie - Dark and strange ink drawings by Michael Herring. Features mad cross-hatchery of skulls, bones, teeth, and wires.
Meta Description: [ The Hectical Inkerie features dark ink drawings by Michael Herring. Includes imagery of skulls, bones, teeth, wires, and mad cross-hatchery. ]
Jeff Gaither's Graphics - An experienced and well established artist featuring loads of Rat Fink style work.
Jeff Pittarelli - Award-winning science fiction, horror and erotic illustrator and artist.
Jory, Andrew - Horror idols, psychedelia, and a stream of interpreted arts.
Meta Description: [ Psychedelic, art, landscapes, portraits, andrew, jory, sabbath, paintings, horror. ]
Kari Christensen - Fantasy art featuring monsters, fairies, machines and characters by Kari Christensen.
M. Wayne Miller - A fantasy, horror, and science fiction illustrator.
Meta Description: [ I am the fantasy, horror, and science fiction illustrator you are looking for. Check me out if you dare. ]
Mar Omega - Traditional and digital fantasy/horror illustrations and comics.
McCambridge, Dennis - Irish artist's portfolio of dark occult illustration.
Miles Teves - Hollywood conceptual artist, specializing in charactor design and make-up effects for films.
Meta Description: [ Miles Teves is a Hollywood Conceptual Artist, specializing in Charactor Design and Make-up Effects for Major Motion Pictures. This Website contains a wealth of images from his portfolio. ]
Novembre: The Artwork of Daniel Long - Dark fantasy images created with digital and traditional media.
Meta Description: [ Novembre - Dark Art; Digital Illustration and Design ]
Poisoned Art Gallery - Artwork inspired by the nightmares and fantasies of Stephanie Ruple.
Meta Description: [ Artwork by Steph Ruple., Artwork by Steph Ruple. ]
Quiet Inner World - Collection of dark and whimsical illustrations.
Ravenous Media - An art gallery specializing in horror, band art, and comic books. It also contains the Misfits and Danzig font as well as movie, music, and book reviews.
Meta Description: [ Ravenous Media has an art gallary, movie reviews, cd reviews, book reviews, and free Danzig and Misfits fonts. ]
Regan, C. D. - Comic books, logo design, Web design, magazine covers, and mystical illustrations.
Sasso, Marc - Predominantly fantasy, horror, and science fiction oriented digital illustrations for storyboards, comics, posters and computer games.
Sinister Visions: The Dark Art of Chad Savage - Portfolio of the dark artist Chad Savage and his warped alter-ego: Zombo the Clown.
Meta Description: [ Dark art, dark illustration, graphic design, web design, web hosting and more catering to the Horror, Haunted Attraction, Gothic, Industrial and Halloween Industries. ]
The Goominet - The artwork of Francois Launet, aka Goomi. Features dark paintings, Wraith and Kult illustrations, Lovecraft delerium, and Wumpscut covers.
Meta Description: [ Francois Launet (aka Goomi)'s online galleries of Dark Art, lovecraft paintings, rpg illustrations, and more ]
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The Will Renfro Online Gallery - Features illustrations, paintings, poems and comic book art, as well as links to other horror / dark fantasy sites.
Thompson, Derek - Monster concept work, sketchbook, downloads, and resume.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to Derekmonster: Creature Concept Art & Monster Design!
This site features the 100% original artwork and illustrations created by Derek Thompson. Please browse and enjoy! ]
Tina Tarrant - Fantasy art and illustrations with a dark theme.
Wes Benscoter - The official website of Wes Benscoter, an award winning artist whose bizarre airbrushed paintings have been used by Slayer, Relapse Records, and numerous magazines.
Meta Description: [ The official website of Wes Benscoter, an award-winning artist whose bizarre airbrushed paintings have been used by Slayer, Relapse Records, and numerous magazines. ]
Wickie Arts - Fantasy and gothic illustrations featuring strange and sensual creatures, mythological characters and unusual stories. The works are created in oils, acrylics, pen and ink, graphite, and sculpture.
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