illustrations

shideler’s illustrations are inspired by classic fantasy art, historical illustrations, and world mythologies.

A surreal painting of a large stag with elaborate antlers in a forest, under a night sky with visible moon. Smaller figures and animals are at the bottom, including a man and woman in traditional clothing, some wolves, and grazing animals.
A digital painting of a snowy forest with tall, dark trees and snow-covered ground, with light filtering through the branches.
Painting of a fae woman in portrait with a donkey looking over her shoulder, rendered in shades of blue, black, grey, and white. There is a crescent moon above the woman’s forehead. The background is a dark circle of night sky with a white border.
A digital illustration of a young female elf with pointed ears and dark hair pulled back, dressed in warm fur-lined clothing, standing on a snowy mountain landscape with steep cliffs. She is holding a bow and arrow, gazing into the distance.
A watercolor painting of a fairy with blue wings sitting near a large mushroom with a red cap and white spots. Droplets of water are falling around, and there are small plants and a blue flower nearby.
A fantasy illustration of a mermaid with purple hair and pearls, floating in a grand, classical hall with columns and a domed ceiling. She has an intricate transparent dress on with jewellery
A four-panel watercolor illustration depicting a fantasy scene where a humanoid star fae is borne from a shooting star. The illustration featured fluffy clouds, sparkly stars, and a hermaphrodite fae person.
Illustrations of a group of people and a bear walking in a natural landscape on the left, and a stone archway ruins surrounded by trees and wildflowers on the right.
A dark cave or canyon opening with a view of cloudy sky and sunlight shining through from above, with twisted roots or vines hanging down.
A fantasy illustration of a woman with long flowing hair and a unicorn horn, sitting with her right hand holding up a shell, illuminated against a dark blue background. Unicorn project.