I always loved the Frazetta woman
she is a strong and powerful figure who seemed to just dominate the
scenes she was in. Accompanied by her big cats she was always a force to
be reckoned with. I wanted to try and capture that essence of a Frazetta
woman in my piece.
I tried to
pay special attention to the work of Frazetta the colors and
compositions used, but most especially the style of facial features of
the women right down to the pouty faces and cat like eyes. And of course
the very revealing and usually sensual bodies they had.
While
working on this it was told to me that she would be way too cold to be
standing there wearing so little, but I thought about it and realized a
Frazetta girl wouldn’t care about a little chill; she is too badass for
that, and that is the essence of a Frazetta woman. A woman filled with
power and confidence.
Frazetta
and his work were always a great influence to me. It is thanks to him
that the genre of fantasy illustration is what it is today and artists
like me can do that which we love the most.
Biography
J. Edwin
Stevens is an acclaimed fantasy illustrator whose work brings to life
the realm of fantasy like no other. He has done work for the properties
of major gaming companies such as Fantasy Flight Games and AEG and is
currently working on more fantasy illustrations and even some graphic
novels for companies such as McFarland Publications.
His work
has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators and Imagine FX
magazine; he has also taught at both the Ringling College of Art and
Design and Syracuse University.
J. Edwin’s
passion for books, games, and other media are what have helped to
inspire his art, especially Dungeons and Dragons and of course the work
of the late great Frank Frazetta. It was the introduction to this realm
of fantasy and role-playing that set J. Edwin onto the path of fantasy
art.
"...part
of the next upcoming wave of promising fantasy illustrators. His unique
sense of storytelling, dynamic composition and bold design put him on
top of the list of ones to watch out for." - Scott Altmann
“Stevens
is incorruptible and moving fast towards some indefinable future. A lot
of heart here. Spoon it up, fork it up and rub your tummy and burp. It’s
good for you. Burn the canvases, eat the paint, this is the New Wave of
Fantasy.” - Steven Cerio
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