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Cowboys and Aliens: The Fantastical Art of Felix Riaño

A concept artist’s imaginative blend of history and the future offers a glimpse into worlds both familiar and alien.

Felix Riaño, a senior concept artist based in the UK at Atomhawk, marries technical precision with imaginative storytelling through his artwork. His latest series explores fantastical ideas set against historical backdrops, from cowboys grappling with spaceships to intricate soil patterns carved by unseen hands.


Ranging from grounded urban battlegrounds to futuristic tech demos, Riaño’s work reveals a keen eye for detail and an unbridled imagination. Each piece tells its own story, inviting viewers to create their narratives within these visually stunning environments.


In this collection of artworks created in Blender, Photoshop and Unreal Engine, Felix shares insights into his creative process, revealing the happy accidents that shape his unique vision. Whether it’s soil patterns or cowboys chasing spaceships, Riaño’s art offers a fascinating blend of the known and the unknown.

Original source:  https://www.creativebloq.com/3d/3d-art/this-game-concept-artist-explores-fantastical-ideas-in-historical-settings
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