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Serpentorslair Staff · August 30, 2026

Artist Spotlight: Michael DiPascale — Bringing Fantasy, Horror, and Forgotten Characters to Life

August 30, 2026August 30, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffartist interview, Artist Spotlight, Avatar Press artist, BloodRayne comics, BOOM Studios artist, character illustration, Coffin Comics artist, comic art interview, comic book artist, comic book cover art, comic book illustration, comic cover artist, commissioned artwork, digital painting, Digital Webbing artist, fantasy comic art, fantasy illustrator, freelance fantasy illustrator, Garth Ennis artist, Gothic Medieval art, graphite art, horror artist, horror comic art, independent comic artist, Michael DiPascale, Michael DiPascale artist, professional illustrator, Rover Red Charlie, SerpentorsLair Artist Spotlight, Zenescope artist0 comment

There is something immediately recognizable about the work of Michael DiPascale. Whether he is illustrating the dark world of horror, bringing comic-book characters to life, capturing the personality of three dogs at the end of the world, or exploring the Gothic and Medieval imagery that currently fuels his imagination, DiPascale approaches every piece with a distinctive style that remains unmistakably his own. A freelance fantasy illustrator with an extensive career in comics, DiPascale has created work for publishers including Avatar Press, BOOM! Studios, Zenescope, Coffin Comics, Digital Webbing, and others.…

Artist Spotlight: Erin Rabideau (Ruya Mira) — Crafting Beautiful Nightmares Through Fantasy, Folklore, and Fine Art

July 25, 2026August 23, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffBob's Burgers artist, collectible fantasy art, comic art, convention artist, custom fantasy commissions, dark fantasy illustration, Disney artist, Erin Rabideau, Etsy fantasy art, fantasy artist, fantasy commissions, fantasy illustrator, fantasy sculpture, folklore art, Fox Studios artist, gothic fantasy art, macabre art, mixed media artist, mythology artwork, North Carolina artist, original fantasy paintings, Patreon artist, Renaissance art, Ruya Mira, sculpture artist, steampunk circus tarot, surreal artwork, tabletop gaming illustrator, tarot deck artist, watercolor artist1 Comment

Some artists paint what they see. Others paint what they dream. Then there are artists like Erin Rabideau, professionally known as Ruya Mira, who somehow manage to capture the unsettling space in between. Her work invites viewers into worlds where forgotten folklore, surreal fantasy, and ordinary life collide in wonderfully unexpected ways. We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Erin to learn more about the inspirations behind her remarkable creations, her artistic journey, and what exciting projects lie ahead. Interview with Erin Rabideau (Ruya Mira) Q: How would…