Randy Gallegos is an illustrator working in the realm of fantasy, largely for the gaming industry.

In contrast to current trends, Gallegos prefers to work traditionally in oil whenever possible, though he can work digitally when the assignment requires it. He also uses digital media for preliminary sketches, though he also likes to work traditionally in that respect as well with charcoal sketches.

Much of his work has a feeling of having roots in classical mythology, though he also ventures into more modern subjects, as in his take on an astronaut as embryo (above, bottom).

On his website you will find three galleries of work, including one of sketches that features preliminary drawings for some of the finished pieces. The site also includes a blog and a section of prints and other available reproductions.

There is a brief interview with Gallegos on Lightspeed magazine.