Boris Vallejo

“I don't think of myself as a fantasy artist. I think of myself as a painter who happens to paint fantasy subjects.”

“The most important thing for an artist is to have a vision. You have to know what you want to say, and you have to have the courage to say it.”

“I have always been fascinated by the human form. The human body is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art.”

“Fantasy art is not about escaping reality, but about exploring its possibilities.”

“I've always been drawn to the heroic. The idea of a hero who overcomes incredible odds is something that I find very inspiring.”

“When I paint, I try to create a world that is both beautiful and dangerous. A world where anything is possible.”

“You have to be in love with what you're doing. You have to be passionate about it. If you're not, it will show in your work.”

“The muscles are the first things I see when I look at a body. It's the most beautiful thing, like a piece of sculpture.”

“Light is everything. It's what gives a painting its life, its mood, its drama.”

“I am a storyteller. My paintings are my stories.”