Ron Sanders, an artist with a background in designing US coins, has rediscovered his love for fantasy and adventure through oil painting. His work, influenced by European academic realism, impressionism and fantasy illustration, explores themes of heroism, action, and the eternal battle between light and dark.
Take a look at three examples: 'Golden Knight', featuring a golden-haired knight; 'Sword Bearer', inspired by his daughter's posing; and 'Strider' from The Lord of the Rings, capturing a scene from J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic saga. Each piece is a testament to his meticulous approach, starting with concept development before moving on to line art, value, color studies, texture, and details.
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