Joerg Warda

The influence of ancient myth and extraterrestrial speculation reaches far wider than many suspect. Evidence of unreality can clearly be seen in the world of high fashion, as illustrated by the excitingly outlandish portraits of Joerg Warda.

Part glamor illustration, part fantasy exploration, a select group of Mr. Warda’s lean, mean women — and men — strike dramatic poses adorned in unearthly …read more

Posted on Sunday, August 9th, 2009 by Jeff  

Echo Chernik

While some artists devote their lives to the pursuit of the fantastic, others merely dabble in the unreal. Thankfully, Echo Chernik is one such dutiful dabbler, and while her fabulous fairies and mythical muses are but a portion of her impressive body of work, an otherworldly edge is suggested in all of her sensual subjects.

While nearly single handedly reviving the Art Nouveau movement, Ms. Chernik applies this …read more

Posted on Wednesday, July 8th, 2009 by Jeff  

Lokman Lam

As anyone in the fashion can attest, it’s all about the accessories. Lokman Lam expertly applies this sartorial secret throughout his gallery, as he transforms a shapely young woman in a simple bikini into a science fiction masterwork time and time again. A scrap of armor, demonic horns, or an elegant cape is all it takes… plus a keen eye for a dramatic pose and interesting angle.

Mr Lam is not, however, limited to …read more

Posted on Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 by Jeff  

Taro’s Studio AIP

What ineffable quality do elves possess that so often makes them the subjects of bondage and humiliation at the hands of human artists? Perhaps an understandable envy of their immortality or ethereal beauty is to blame. The true cause is most likely the insufferable arrogance exhibited in their dealings with the world of humans. Thankfully, we have the tortured imaginings of Taro to help satisfy our wicked urges to bring these “high” elves so very low. …read more

Posted on Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 by Jeff   1 Comment »