Artístico RD

Mattias Adolfsson, born in 1965, is a Swedish graphic artist and illustrator renowned for his intricate and whimsical ink and watercolor drawings. Based in Sigtuna, near Stockholm, Adolfsson holds a Master of Arts in Graphic Design from the University of Art and Design in Gothenburg. Initially pursuing engineering, Adolfsson transitioned to architecture and eventually graphic design, finding his true passion in the arts. He spent a decade as a video game designer, where he applied his background in mathematics and architecture to create 3D imagery for the gaming industry.

H.R. Giger (1940-2014), the Swiss surrealist artist known for his dark and biomechanical aesthetic, created a work titled Aleister Crowley – The Beast 666 in 1975 . This piece was a tribute to Aleister Crowley, the famous British occultist, magician, and self-proclaimed "Beast 666." Crowley was a highly controversial figure in the early 20th century due to his work in mysticism, ceremonial magic, and his philosophical system known as Thelema.

In 1941, Max Ernst relocated to New York after fleeing Europe with the assistance of Peggy Guggenheim. That same year, he created a small oil painting on cardboard (now housed in the Peggy Guggenheim Collection), which would later serve as the basis for his larger work, *The Antipope*. When Guggenheim first saw the smaller version, she interpreted a delicate horse-human figure on the right as Ernst himself, being caressed by a woman she identified as her own likeness. She noted that Ernst agreed a third figure, seen from the back, represented her daughter, Pegeen. However, she did not attempt to explain another female figure with a horse head on the left. Artist: Max Ernst, b. 1891, Brühl, Germany; d. 1976, Paris Title: The Antipope Date: December 1941–March 1942 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 63 1/4 x 50 inches (160.8 x 127.1 cm)

Reuben Horn, a 26-year-old artist based in Auckland, New Zealand, is a graduate of the Bachelor of Visual Arts program at the University of Auckland. Reuben specializes in both traditional and digital mediums, with a particular focus on pencil drawing and digital art through Photoshop. His work is predominantly black, white, and greyscale, reflecting his fascination with the grotesque and strange, which continues to shape and inspire his evolving style. Reuben’s portfolio serves as both a showcase of his creations and a tool for personal growth as an artist.

Jesse Peper, @jesserpeper , is an artist from Tucson, AZ, whose early love for drawing was nurtured by his creative mother. He studied metalwork, ceramic sculpture, and visual art in high school, then pursued life drawing and other artistic disciplines at the University of Arizona and Pima Community College. After moving to Portland, OR, he explored avant-garde art and music with Legerdemain/Slighted and the Pan-Zen Konspiracy Nett-Wyrk, developing his distinctive acrylic painting style. Relocating to Denver in 2001, Jesse has focused on painting, with his work featured in numerous galleries and exhibitions. He is also well-known for his album artwork, having designed covers for over 60 releases, as well as book covers.

Marta Lafuente, born in Barcelona in 1976, is an acclaimed artist and drawing professor at the "Universitat de Belles Arts de Barcelona." Since her first exhibition in Bologna in 1999, she has lived in Bologna, Madrid, and Barcelona, earning various distinctions like the Güell Foundation Award. Her work, often focused on memory, spans mixed techniques on cardboard, paper, and wood, and she is known for her childhood self-portrait series and use of veils with materials like marble dust and fabric collage. Lafuente’s art is featured in collections such as Banc de Sabadell and Vila Casas, and she frequently exhibits in Spain and the U.S. She also collaborates on illustrated books and regularly showcases her work in Barcelona galleries.

Frank Frazetta (1928–2010) was a legendary American artist known for his work in fantasy and science fiction genres. He's often regarded as one of the most influential fantasy illustrators of the 20th century. His dynamic and dramatic style, characterized by bold colors and muscular figures, set the standard for fantasy art in books, comics, and even films. Frazetta became famous for his cover art for "Conan the Barbarian," "Tarzan," and other sword-and-sorcery novels. His work contributed to the popularization of the "heroic fantasy" genre, portraying powerful warriors, mythological creatures, and exotic, often dangerous, settings. He also did cover art for comics, including work with "Buck Rogers" and EC Comics. His art was unique in capturing motion and emotion in a way that made even static images feel alive and intense. Many modern fantasy artists, game designers, and filmmakers cite Frazetta as a major influence.