My grandmother used to tell me I was an Angel straight from heaven… I guess I am just one of those who are trying not to forget what it was like to see and feel through those angel eyes. ~Steve Roberts
By Kimberly Ward
Creator Of All Creatures Of Myth And Imagination
If you are not familiar with Steve A. Roberts’ amazingly brilliant art work, you should be! From the moment I clicked on his website, I could feel a surge of energy from his art work radiating through my screen. Golden dragons and green goddesses beckon you to click on them and become part of their world.
Steve A. Roberts’ work is not only brilliant, but he has an eye for color and detail. I personally love the way each image tells an intricate story.
Working in the fantasy genre can be quite a daunting task. There are many wonderful and accomplished artists out there, but Steve’s work is right up there with the crème de la crème of fantasy art work. His use of color and composition are thrilling and bring each image to life.
Steve is a self taught artist studying the works of his childhood heroes, such as the legendary artist Frank Frazetta and The Brothers Hildebrant, who have worked on such monumental works as Star Wars, Tolken, Magic the Gathering and Marvel.
Born in a little central Florida town called Palmetto, just a short walk from the Gulf of Mexico, this brilliant artist started drawing at an early age. Always having a knack for creativity and wanting to express himself, Steve drew and painted on everything in an effort to let his imagination out! Sometimes though, this would get him into trouble. He would draw in brilliant colors all over his desk, especially when he was bored. Like most children exploding with creativity, these actions were met with disapproval. Although, I think we can all relate to that in one way or another.
Later on, Steve took his talent and, with his art work from high school, won an art contest at a Halloween themed local fair. Later he won scholarships for his high school art. Steve eventually moved to a small town just outside of Anchorage, Alaska where he worked construction and painted murals. He also picked up a few advertising jobs while he was there. After a few years, he purchased several acres outside of Palmer, at the base of a beautiful mountain. This is where he discovered the world of digital art.
Steve’s art works have been featured on RPG game cards, books, puzzles, magazines, and greeting cards. He has worked with the likes of Doreen Virtue, Scot R. Stone, Hayhouse and Palladuim books, making him quite an accomplished artist.
Steve works with almost a monochromatic (one color) color scheme, with hints of other colors vibrating though his work. His smart use of layers and over lapping weaves a web of an intricate story line.
His images like “The Unicorn and Mermaid” tells more than just a story, it captures the feelings and emotions of the subjects in the art. You can feel the love between the mother and child, the protection of the unicorn, and the energy surrounding them just by studying the picture for a moment. With talent like this, there is no wonder why he is one of the top fantasy illustrators of today!
We are so very honored to have gained permission from Mr. Roberts to use his Archangel images in our magazine. Viewing his artwork, it is easy to consider him one of Bellesprit’s Beautiful Spirits!
To view more of Steve’s artwork visit his web site at: www.fantasy-graphic.com/index.html
You can also join his Facebook Fan Page at: www.facebook.com/steve32680
As with any artist, their artwork is copyrighted, please remember to ask permission before using their artwork in any platform.
Images ©Steve Roberts
About the Author:
Kimberly Ward is a Certified Psychic, Medium, Shamanic Practitioner, Healer, and Ordained Spiritualist. Kimberly has been an empath her entire life, just “knowing” things on a deep an profound level. She uses cards in her readings as well as clairvoyance to tap into what is happening in your life. Through mediumship and Shamanic work she can identify passed loved ones and spirit guides around you. Find out more at her website, www.newbeginningsholisticwellness.com.
