A year in a drawer
Ian Miller couldn't finish a dragon, so he put its head in a drawer for a year. Awl 1 is what came out.
Drew Tucker on Folklore, Family, and the Living Canvas
Drew Tucker builds his fantasy art directly out of his own life. From 1990s scanner constraints to family folklore and sympathetic magic, Tucker reflects on three decades of letting the paint have a voice.
Elwira Pawlikowska: Architecting the Realm One Brushstroke at a Time
From architectural drafting to unforgiving watercolors, Elwira Pawlikowska is building the world of Sorcery one brushstroke at a time.
Brain, Arm and Pen: The Creative Tug-of-War of Ian Miller
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.
The Beautiful Chaos of Elvira Shakirova
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.
Welcome to Haystack!
I started this journal to provide a voice to real artists who are getting drowned out by cheap, superficial content