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Bringing Imagination to Life
Hello there, I’m Ian Moss, an artist and illustrator creating bold, story-driven Illustrative Fine Art.
I was created to create!
Art is my passion, my purpose, and my way of bringing imagination to life. I believe art is more than just an image, it’s a gateway to the soul, our emotions, storytelling, and connection. Each piece I create has a voice and story of its own, guiding me in the style and medium it “needs” to be created in. It allows me to explore the deepest parts of my imagination and emotions, through surrealism, fantasy, and bold visual narratives.
I refuse to be confined to one approach because creativity thrives in exploration. Whether it’s a dreamlike landscape, a mythical vision, or a powerful character, my work is designed to inspire curiosity and invite you into something extraordinary.
Let’s step into imagination together.
The Duel
Fine Art Prints
Step into an epic world where swords clash and destinies are forged. Where the greatest warriors test their skills in battle for glory and honor. I created this high-stakes illustration as the official cover art for Edge Quest, a new tabletop game by Clay Castle Games LLC. It showcases two powerful combatants locked in an intense duel, in a mystical arena from another realm, setting the tone for the game. It’s just a glimpse of the adventure that awaits those bold enough to play.
© 2024 Clay Castle Games LLC. | Artwork by Ian Moss
Under The Skin
I was inspired to create this artwork partly because of Keith’s skull ring and other skull pieces he has. That combined with his persona and how many times the man has cheated death, I swear their drinking buddies, I had this idea of mixing a portrait of him with a skull. As I began some research for this artwork I stumbled across the quote “My skull ring is to remind me were all the same under the skin…” After reading Keith’s statement to Rolling Stone about his famous skull ring I thought, man that’s beautiful. That’s when this concept took on new meaning for me and really started to come together in my mind.
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The background color is inspired by Keith’s iconic Butterscotch Fender Telecaster. I wanted something that felt like it was a part of his persona, that would really grab your attention from across the room. I knew I wanted to paint Keith in muted grey tones I thought those would play nicely with the idea of the guitar as color inspiration. The skeleton hands gripping the lighter and his famous Telecaster are designed to push the concept of we’re all the same under the skin further. They also add a nice balance to the piece. The jagged appearance of the tear revealing the skull is inspired by one of Keith’s guitar straps with a lightning bolt on it.
To get his likeness correct I needed to paint his whole face the way it is before breaking it for my piece Under The Skin. Both artworks are painted by hand in Photoshop using a Wacom Cintiq. While painting this though a few of my artist friends and I thought this version had a presence and weight of its own. So I decided to release this portrait of Keith as a companion piece to Under the Skin. The skeleton hands still convey the concept in a way that’s perfect for those with more subtle tastes. I also like how this piece humanizes Keith himself whereas in Under the Skin, He evolves more into a larger idea.
I painted this first then pushed the concept further for the main art work.
I created this artwork to remind us all, that we are all the same “Under The Skin”. Wise words from a rock legend, that we should all take to heart. Thanks, Keith for these words of insight, keep rockin’!
I would also like to express a special thanks to my friend and colleague Dave Groff. We talked about this piece a bit throughout the process and he helped me come up with ways to push the concept further. Thanks, DG for your friendship, thoughts, and insights!
Keef
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Huginn Ok Muninn
Taylor
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Aquatic Ballet
Enchanted Troubadours
The Spirit
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Under The Skin
The Duel
Connection | Hand Embellished Print
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Ojos Rojos
This artwork is inspired by an amazing adventure we had in Arenal. During a family trip to Costa Rica, we had the chance to explore some of the most beautiful rainforests I’ve ever seen.
Imagine a rugged guide leading you to a hidden spot in a tropical paradise, and encountering one of the most iconic little creatures of the jungle. Our family was so excited to see a Red-Eyed Tree Frog in person. I captured some incredible reference photos, which inspired this digital painting. It was an unforgettable experience, and I wanted to capture the feeling of being there, in a moment of connection with nature. Every brushstroke in this digital painting was an attempt to bring that experience to life.
If you love wildlife, adventure, or just the magic of nature, I hope this piece resonates with you. Prints will be available soon, in both limited-edition fine art Giclees and open-run prints, so you can bring a piece of the rainforest into your space.
Wonka Land
“Come with me and you’ll be, In a world of pure imagination
Take a look and you’ll see, Into your imagination…”
— Gene Wilder
I have always loved Gene Wilder, especially in his role in, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. The quote above is one of my favorite quotes and one I use all the time. This movie and character are so iconic and have been an inspiration to me throughout my career. I love the idea of taking people on a journey in “the world of my creation(s)”. This artwork is my tribute to a classic and the man who truly made the role come to life. Bring some color, imagination, and whimsey into your space with the truly creative illustration.
Media: mixed media, the original was an oil painting that I then completely reworked and remastered digitally by hand using a Wacom Cintiq
“We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams”
— Gene Wilder
The Lion
“Clouds and thick darkness surround Him. His lightning lights up the skies. He swallows death, He is The Lion.”
Get ready to rock with an epic face melter, a creation close to my heart! This electrifying illustration was inspired by my love for 80’s Metal as well as Epic/Melodic Metal. The initial spark for this artwork ignited within me over 15 years ago, with a rough sketch from that time serving as the bassline for the final artwork. I was finally inspired to resurrect this sleeping king and to go all out while creating this finished piece. This supercharged illustration was created live on my Twitch stream. Stay tuned for more artistic escapades ahead!
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Huginn Ok Muninn
Huginn and Muninn fly each day
over the spacious earth.
I fear for Hugin, that he come not back,
yet more anxious am I for Munin.
— Grímnismál. 20 : (Translated by Benjamin Thorpe)
I have always loved and appreciated Ravens, Vikings, Norse Culture, Mythology, and Lore. I planned and thought about this illustration for several years before I finally began the physical work of it. The original concept I thought of was a single raven sitting on a Viking axe embedded in a Viking shield, with a skull on the ground next to it facing to the left. I knew I wanted it to be in a pen and ink or old etching-like style. I knew that Odin actually has two ravens, Huginn and Muninn. As I began planning out the initial composition for this illustration I realized that I wanted both Ravens in it and I really wanted to tell a deeper story with the illustration. I decided to expand my knowledge of Norse culture and did more research on Huginn and Muninn themselves. As I read my vision for this illustration expanded and grew into what would be this final piece of art.
In Norse culture, Huginn and Muninn are Odin’s two ravens, they sit on his shoulders and whisper all that they have seen and heard in his ears. Early every morning Odin sends his ravens out. They fly the whole world and all of the nine realms gathering information and reporting everything back to Odin when they return.
Featured Black and White Artworks
Little Owl
Fenrir’s brood
Smilodon
Enchanted Troubadours
A Midsummer
Nights's Dream
“If we shadows have offended,
Think but this, and all is mended,
That you have but slumber’d here
While these visions did appear.
And this weak and idle theme,
No more yielding but a dream…”
— Robin Goodfellow: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare is one of my favorite plays. It also has one of my favorite characters of all time Robin Goodfellow aka Puck. This “knavish sprite” causes some really fun shenanigans throughout the play. I have always loved fantasy and fairy lore and wanted to capture that whimsy in this artwork. This illustration represents some of the most iconic moments in the play and is my way of honoring “The Bard” William Shakespeare. I hope this artwork sparks your imagination and images of magical worlds the next time you read this masterpiece.
The original artwork was created using mixed media on illustration board. I then scanned it and did some more digital painting on top, using a Wacom Cintiq.
Bring some magic into your space with this beautiful artwork.
Destiny 2: Warlock & Titan
Custom character art
This was an incredible project for one of my favoratie clients! They came to me with the idea to create a couple Destiny 2 inspired Digital paintings. These are both based thier and their partners character builds for the popular video game. I had an amazing time working with them to bring their characters to life! They even had me make them a custom play mat with the artwork.
Have you ever created a unique character for your favorite video game or an epic Dungeons & Dragons adventure? These characters often hold a special place in our hearts. I’d love to help you immortalize your creations.
Planet IDK-5
Imagination and creativity are some of the most powerful abilities we possess. With this illustration I got to play and explore an alien world from my imagination.
This piece evolved from a strange little pencil sketch I did over 15 years ago and kept tucked away until the right moment. For me this was a great way to have some fun while taking a break between some client projects and shows.
I knew it was going to be something volcanic, but I didn’t completely know where the journey would take me. Once I did this lil things obsidian eyes the foreground started to come together for me.
I love being able to explore strange worlds and this was a fun exercise. Prints will be available soon, in both limited-edition fine art Giclees and open-run prints, so you can bring a piece of the wonder into your space.
Connection Flows
Embrace a vibrant artwork that expands on the traditional symbolism of the deer skull. This piece embodies various meanings across different cultures. In some traditions, the deer skull represents a deep connection with nature, the realms of life and death, and a connection to the spirit world. It is a symbol that signifies renewal, transformation, and rebirth. This artwork intertwines my own perspective and these diverse beliefs. It is a representation of the courage and resilience needed to grow and thrive.
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The triangular element intersecting with the deer skull serves as a thread tying these multifaceted concepts together. It symbolizes the intricate connections we have with nature, our fellow humans, our spirituality, and the art that inspires us. It represents the strength, courage, and wisdom needed to embrace change and transformation. This piece serves as a testament to the continual personal growth that is a part of every individual’s journey.
“Connection Flows” is an exploration of light, color, and style, and has helped me play and grow as an artist. I hope the nature of this art encourages us to consider our ties to the world around us and continue on our path of self-discovery and transformation. The drips represent the connection we have with each other. how our connections flow from person to person. each interaction we have can impact our mood and our next interaction with someone else. I hope my art inspires those who view it and encourages good healthy connections with others.
The Starman
This artwork of David Bowie (The Starman) is inspired by his Aladdin Sane and Ziggy Stardust eras. The songs from his album “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars”, were my biggest inspiration for the concept of this piece. The most influential song being of course “Starman”. I also loved the iconic imagery from Bowie’s Aladdin Sane persona, who was an evolution of Ziggy. Aladdin Sane was Bowie’s first album after he was launched into stardom by his Ziggy era, these two looks changed and revolutionized the industry and fashion. Bowie “The Starman” came to meet us and blew our minds…
Taylor
My wife and daughter are both Taylor Swift fans, I created this artwork for them and all the Swifties out there. We watched the Eras Tour (on Netflix) together and I pulled much of my inspiration from that, especially that unforgettable opening. TSwift is a strong woman filled with joy in her performances and I wanted to capture that along with her creativity and playfulness.
Bring some charm, color, and creativity into your life today with this artwork!
Pop Culture Art
There Is Still Good In Him
Boba Fett (ESB)
Heroes & Villians
Through Art History
A Pop Culture Series
I’ve been working on an ongoing Pop Art Illustration Series called “Heroes & Villians Through Art History”. This series takes a look at art history reimagined through comic book characters. I am doing an illustration for each character in an art style, movement, or famous piece, that goes well with the character and/or helps say something about the character. I love nerd culture, pop culture, and art history! I actually was 1-2 classes away from a double major in art history and this is a great way to utilize what I learned and pursue my passion. Take a journey with me as I jump around through time and explore Art History in a new way.
Scott
In 2024 I was invited to participate in the “Portrait of X DANGER ROOM | A 90’s X-Men Art Show”. I was 1 of 20 Artists from around the world that was invited to participate in this exclusive show. We each were asked to create an original new artwork specifically for the show. My contribution to the show was the leader of the Blue team, Scott Summers AKA Cyclops. I wanted to do something that captured the feel of the 90s Marvel Fleer Ultra cards I grew up with. Something that fits this Iconic team leader.
Art by: Ian Moss
Show Curated by: Art By Collin
Barry "Speed Force Variant"
I thought the best way to portray Barry Allen (The Flash) was through post-impressionism. I thought it would be a great way to use line color and brushstrokes to help create the movement of Barry transitioning too and moving through the Speed Force. Vincent Van Gogh was my strongest influence on this piece. The Speed Force Variant with the gold lighting is inspired by the comic book version of Barry Allen’s Flash, while the regular version with the blue lightning is inspired by the DCU version of the Flash.
Victor
Here is the “coldest’ Villain from the Rouges Gallery! For this Illustration of Mr. Freeze, I was inspired by Futurism. Futurism admired technology, violence, and the industrial city among other things. They were for anything that represented humanity’s triumph over nature. They were for the deconstruction of the current society and a violent break from the past. It is a style that has a cold darker side to it. Victor Fries life is broken and cold after the death of his wife Nora. One could say Freeze is bent on revenge and making the world match his brokenness. I thought this fractured style and some of its motives matched Freeze well.
Fury
For this illustration I was inspired by James Montgomery Flagg. I reimagined his “I want you for U.S. Army” Poster, and illustrated it with Nick Fury played by the incredible Samuel L. Jackson. I thought this would be a cool way to portray Fury sense he was the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. and founder of the Avengers. He’s always keeping an eye out for talented agents!
Carol Danvers Portfolio 2021
For this illustration, I was inspired by Andy Warhol and reimagined his Marylin Monroe Portfolio 1967 with Captain Marvel. Carol Danvers’s first appearance was in 1968. I was also inspired by the scene where Monica Rambeau is helping Danvers choose a new color for her costume. I thought this was a fitting style for her character.
BAby Groot
I had this idea of Baby Groot with a Rocket stuffed animal. I chose children’s illustration as the art style/movement for this piece.
Natalia
My Daughter loves Black Widow aka Natalia Romanova or Natasha Romanoff and specially requested me to do an illustration of her. For this illustration, I was inspired by the art of Roy Lichtenstein a Pop Artist in the 60s. He did several of his more famous pieces in 1964. Black Widows’ first appearance was in April 1964, I thought this would be a fitting style for her. Even though this piece was done digitally I wanted to make it feel like it was done with traditional methods. I even went as far as to distress the halftone so it felt more like a silk screen vs the perfect digital circle halftone pattern.
Diana
My wife loves Wonder Woman and specially requested me to do an illustration of her. I was inspired by the Hellenistic or Ancient Greek and Roman sculptures which my wife also loved when she went to Italy. So I decided to paint her as a marble statue. This is a tribute to all the strong and powerful women out there.
Spidey Web
I wanted to do a portrait of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. I got to thinking about what it would look like to have the portrait made from spider webs. I illustrated the Wall Crawler with a lil’ help from the radioactive spider that bit Peter Parker. Inspired by string art and photography. I thought it was fitting because Peter is a photographer.
Reeve's Bizarro
This is the Illustration that kicked off this series. There is a scene in Superman 3 where Superman splits into 2 personalities that fight each other a good and a bad. This reminded me of Bizarro a “mirror image” and antagonist of Superman thus inspiring this Digital Painting. I was inspired to do a Cubism-influenced piece because the original Bizarro is depicted as very angular and a twisted form of reality.
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The Lion
“ Clouds of thick darkness surround Him. His lightning lights up the skies. He swallows death, He is The Lion. I’m super amped to present this epic piece I just wrapped up!
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