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Ari Targownik is a US-based artist who paints sci-fi, horror and fantasy-themed work.<\/p>\n

His personal artworks sometimes border on the surreal, and they often aren’t sketched out in advance. Instead, Ari starts painting in Photoshop<\/a> and simply sees what emerges (see our guide to digital art software<\/a> and our roundup of Photoshop tutorials<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Below the artist introduces us to four of his pieces. You can find more inspiration in our other features on digital artists<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Welcome<\/p>\n

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\"Digital\n<\/p>\n

(Image credit: Ari Targownik)<\/p>\n

\u201cAlthough this piece is sci-fi themed, I wanted it to evoke a feeling of horror. I also enjoy painting strange, organic forms.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lavashaper<\/p>\n

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\"Digital\n<\/p>\n

(Image credit: Ari Targownik)<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a mix of sci-fi and fantasy, as well as the organic and mechanical\u201d.<\/p>\n

Undersea Lord<\/p>\n

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\"Digital\n<\/p>\n

(Image credit: Ari Targownik)<\/p>\n

\u201cA motif that I often repeat is dominating or imposing characters, often illuminated by strong, top down lighting. This approach is both dramatic and a lot of fun to paint.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tomb<\/p>\n

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\"Digital\n<\/p>\n

(Image credit: Ari Targownik)<\/p>\n

Ari created several pieces inspired by Egyptian art after studying it at a museum. Egyptian work was also an early influence on H.R. Giger, he notes.<\/p>\n

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You can see more of Ari’s work on his ArtStation profile<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This article originally appeared in ImagineFX. Subscribe to ImagineFX<\/a> to never miss an issue. Print and digital subscriptions are available.<\/p>\n

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