Classic Science-Fiction Illustrators (Part 4) – Peter Elson

Jun 10, 2018 In: Artist Classic Sci-Fi Illustrators Illustration Peter Elson Sci-Fi By: Kieran

Our classic Science-Fiction illustrators series [1][2][3] continues with a tribute to perhaps the most complete of all British artists; the late, great, Peter Elson (13 January 1947 – March 1998).

Elson’s artistic potential was evident at early age, beginning to draw as soon as he could hold a pencil. Something of a prodigy, he completed his Art A-Level two years early at age 16 (A-Grade, of course). Whilst at Ealing Art College he studied fashion before switching to graphics. His career in Sci-Fi illustration took off in 1977 when he entered and won a Sci-Fi artwork competition. Commissions began to flood in and a star was born.

Unusual Suspects: The Characters of Yao Yao

May 22, 2018 In: Concept Art Illustration Yao-Yao By: Ben

Working out of Shenzhen, China, game designer and art director Yao Yao has produced a broad catalog of vivid character designs in her distinct illustration style. Her art features a straightforward, bright palette and clean, caricatured silhouettes. I am very excited to share it with you.

Apollo Lunar Module

May 16, 2018 In: Scientific Spaceflight By: Erik

The Apollo Lunar Module, known by it’s NASA acronym ‘LM’, is singular in the history of vehicles. It is the only crewed vehicle to land and take off from another world. Manufactured by Gruman Aircraft, standing just over seven meters tall and weighing as much as sixteen and three quarter tons when fully fueled, the LM is a marvel of engineering.

Classic Science-Fiction Illustrators (Part 3) – Roger Dean

May 14, 2018 In: Art Classic Sci-Fi Illustrators Illustration Psygnosis Roger Dean Sci-Fi By: Kieran

For the third installment of our classic Sci-Fi illustrators series, we move from one alien landscape master to another. He is an artist so exotic and distinctive he merits his own sub-genre.

I’m of course talking about British artist and designer Roger Dean (born 31 August 1944 in Ashford, Kent).

The Art of Feebee

May 8, 2018 In: Art Fashion Illustration By: Kieran

Following on from Em Niwa, Sci-Fi-O-Rama presents another Eastern-flavoured selection of fantastical art. Feebee is a Japanese illustrator and full-time artist whose professional career dates back to 2002. I came across her striking imagery via Pinterest and was compelled to dig deeper.

Sci-Fi-O-Rama is now on Facebook

May 6, 2018 In: Update By: Ben

The Sci-Fi-O-Rama team is happy to announce that you can now follow us on Facebook!

Our hope is Facebook will give you an easy, new way to follow Sci-Fi-O-Rama for news and updates. It will be even easier for you to share and comment on our posts! We expect to also use our Facebook page to share bonus ‘quick’ content – article links, feature images, and more.

Sci-Fi-O-Rama Team Update

Apr 30, 2018 In: Update By: Kieran

This year has seen significant behind the scenes work here at Sci-Fi-O-Rama. Firstly, Sci-Fi-O-Rama was re-hosted and overhauled. Secondly, the site has been pruned for broken content and links accumulated over the last ten years. And thirdly, we now have three members on the Sci-Fi-O-Rama team.

The Illustrations of Em Niwa

Apr 29, 2018 In: Artist Em Niwa Fantasy Illustration By: Kieran

An introduction here to the energetic art of Australian/Japanese illustrator and animator Em Niwa. I stumbled upon her beautifully unconstrained work via Pinterest.

Em is one of those rare artists with a real feel for the deftness of line. She is able to apply this fluidity to craft extremely rich character designs.

Classic Science-Fiction Illustrators (Part 2) – Tim White

Apr 28, 2018 In: Art Classic Sci-Fi Illustrators Illustration Retro Sci-Fi Tim White By: Kieran

Welcome to the second part of our Classic Science-Fiction Illustrators series. Today we present the unmistakable iridescence of British artist Tim White (born 4 April 1952 in Erith, Kent).

Tim’s extensive career follows a trajectory similar to that of Jim Burns (Part 1). Both started out in the mid-1970s and evolved to produce cover art for many Sci-Fi and Fantasy authors. In Tim’s case, these include luminaries such as Arthur C. Clarke, Robert Heinlein, Terry Pratchett and H. P. Lovecraft.

Angelarium: The Art of Peter Mohrbacher

Apr 26, 2018 In: Fantasy Illustration Peter Mohrbacher Religion Sci-Fi By: Ben

Since leaving behind his burgeoning career in 2014 as an illustrator for Magic: The Gathering and other games, Chicago-based artist Peter Mohrbacher has focused exclusively on his personal project, Angelarium.

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