Haystack, Drew TuckerHaystack is an online journal devoted to traditional fantasy art — its makers, lineage, and the unique craft.
The journal
Ian Miller approaches a new blank surface with a clear idea, mindful of the light and the restraints of the medium. But as the ink hits the page, a game ensues. The evolving image begins to make demands, drawing him into a relentless tug-of-war.
For fantasy artist Elvira Shakirova, exuberance and morbidity go hand-in-hand. In this article we explore the meticulous mind mapping, the creative block behind her favorite piece Chaoswish, and how she crafts intricate visual stories to mask her artistic insecurities.
I started this journal to provide a voice to real artists who are getting drowned out by cheap, superficial content
The dispatch
Interviews and coverage of the artists and their craft.