Illustrator Mark Molchan and his fantastic creatures

American illustrator Mark Molchan lives and works in Portland, Oregon. His work covers many directions. Mark paints pictures, creates illustrations for books, postcards and posters and draws comics. He is passionate about the fantasy genre and therefore his works are dominated by fantastic creatures - dragons, orcs, vampires and mermaids.

Mark says that he is inspired by fantasy paintings and comics from the 60s-80s of the last century. He is a regular participant in competitions and exhibitions of illustrators, where his works are a great success among the audience.

Molchan's illustrations have been published in the Spectrum Fantastic Art and Infected by Art annuals. The master's works received bronze in the digital graphics category and graced several magazine covers.

The artist created covers for the popular video games The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Tomb Raider Reborn. They can be seen on discs in the official stores of Bethesda and Square Enix studios.

In addition to fantasy, Mark Molchan is passionate about... ballet. He has been associated with the Portland Academy of Classical Dance for many years. The artist creates advertising posters for the annual ballet shows.