Christian Deberdt | Fantasy painter

Deberdt (1947-2011) began his career studying printmaking and graphic arts at the Gametta Printing School and the Estienne Graphic Art School in Paris, followed by a stint as an illustrator on the popular comic strip Asterix.

In 1966, at the age of 18, with four years of experience in the graphic arts field, Deberdt decided to leave Paris and to start a new life in Montreal where his eldest brother was already established.

Itching for adventure, Deberdt left Paris in 1968 for North America where, for the next seven years, he traveled extensively across Canada and the United States, absorbing the incredible landscapes.

Scott Harding, 1965

Scott Harding was born in San Antonio, Texas.

His passion for art began at an early age when he spent much of his time drawing.

His need to draw continued through his school years, often getting him in trouble when his teachers caught him sketching in class.

After receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree through the Honors Painting Program at Indiana University, Bloomington in 1989, Harding moved to Chicago and began a professional career in illustration.

Frederick Arthur Bridgman | Orientalist painter

Frederick Arthur Bridgman (1847-1928) was an American artist known for his paintings of "Orientalist" subjects.

Born in Tuskegee, Alabama, Bridgman was the son of a physician.

He began as a draughtsman in New York City, for the American Bank Note Company in 1864-65, and studied art in the same years at the Brooklyn Art Association and at the National Academy of Design.

Nathan Brutsky, 1963 | VideoArt

Ukrainian painter Brutsky was born in Kiev.

Since childhood he was engaged in different aspects of art: painting, sculpture and art-design.

From the age of 10, he dedicates to art at least several hours daily.

Nathan graduated Art School and Kiev College of Industrial design.

Since his college years he was characterized by a deep understanding of art styles and uniqueness.

Bob Stroody ~ Digital landscapes

Stroody (Bob) is a British digital painter, graphic designer, photographer and illustrator of the UK. Pictures Bob's full of magical beauty and fabulousness and performed at the highest professional level.