{"id":400374,"date":"2026-04-19T16:27:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T16:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/400374\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T16:27:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T16:27:11","slug":"this-artist-blends-oil-paints-photos-and-sculpture-to-create-realistic-fantasy-scenes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/400374\/","title":{"rendered":"This artist blends oil paints, photos and sculpture to create realistic fantasy scenes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Daniel Katz is a freelance traditional and digital illustrator based in the US. He creates art that combines imagination and real-world content, including photos and his own models as well as traditional oil paint. The result is a realistic, fantastical and expressive aesthetic.<\/p>\n

Here he tells us about three examples of his work. If you’re inspired, see our pick of the best oil paints<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Contemporary Dragon \u2013 Commute <\/p>\n

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(Image credit: Daniel Katz)<\/p>\n

A scene from a personal series with dragons co-existing with people in the modern world. I thought the two living together would transform everyday life and create amazing moments.<\/p>\n

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Walk the Plank <\/p>\n

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(Image credit: Daniel Katz)<\/p>\n

A scene from a series with airships. It also takes maritime situations and shows how different they\u2019d be in the sky, whether beautiful or dangerous.<\/p>\n

Riches and Ruin \u2013 The Count of Monte Cristo<\/p>\n

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(Image credit: Daniel Katz)<\/p>\n

Based on the scene in The Count of Monte Cristo where Edmund Dantes finds treasure and becomes super rich. A moment that would bring huge joy to others isn\u2019t enough to satisfy him.<\/p>\n

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You can see more of Daniel’s work on his website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Need supplies for your own art? See our pick of the best oil paint supplies<\/a>, or check out the deals below.<\/p>\n

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