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A close-up of the pale, skull-like head of a winged beast, its jaws open, its wings dark against a dusty sky.

Stefano
D'Angelo

Illustrator & Concept Artist
Dark Fantasy Artist for Video Games, Publishing, and Collectibles

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Projects for Clients

Dueling Guard

Illustrations for playmats and deck boxes.

A lone warrior faces off against a knight riding a winged beast in front of a besieged city.
I'm No ManDueling Guard
A hooded knight on an armored horse rides past four figures hidden in the underbrush.
Knife in the DarkDueling Guard
A warrior raises a blade against an imposing, armored figure engulfed in flames.
The Sword That Was BrokenDueling Guard

Deck boxes

A vertical composition of a hooded rider on a dark, armored horse shrouded in fog.
One of the NineDueling Guard
A vertical composition depicting a fair-haired warrior raising his shield against a dark, armored figure.
The ShieldMaidenDueling Guard
A vertical composition of a ranger clad in a cloak, armed with a bow and blades, with a white city behind him.
StriderDueling Guard
A vertical composition depicting a dark lord wearing a spiked crown, raising a clawed hand amid the flames.
The Dark LordDueling Guard

Projects for Clients

Paradise

Character design sketches: silhouette studies, refinement stages, and final details.

A two-tone design illustration of a warrior wearing a spiked helmet and wielding a whip, accompanied by grayscale variations of the clothing and head.
Whip GirlParadise

A heroic pose with a limited color palette, accompanied by variations in civilian clothing and headwear.

An illustration of a desert sniper with a long rifle, a skull-shaped totem, and a three-eyed fennec fox as his companion.
SniperParadise

Front view with close-ups of the face, the companion creature, the knife, and the prosthetic leg.

Personal work

Illustration

A deceptive-looking figure with green and gold robes, curved horns, and glowing blue markings.
Loki, God of LiesPersonal
A dueler wearing a wide, feathered hat, portrayed in mid-stride with his sword drawn in a room lit by green light.
SwordmasterPersonal
A hooded figure holding a long, golden firearm, standing on a ruined ledge.
Duel in the streetPersonal
An armored figure wearing a wide-brimmed hat, carrying a long, intricately decorated weapon over his shoulder.
Werewolf studiesPersonal
A blue-skinned giant, wrapped in furs and bone ornaments, walking through the snow alongside a small, cloaked figure.
Frost GiantPersonal

Character & Creature Design

A grayscale character design sheet featuring figure sketches, a head study, weapon designs, and a series of silhouettes.
Dragonbuster — The Dragon HuntersPersonal

Exploration of the character, variations on the dragon-skin cloak, design of weapons and team insignia, with a final selection of silhouettes.

A grayscale design board featuring a series of silhouettes, preliminary concepts, and a finished version of a dueler.
Kalibano — Duellant MagicianPersonal

Sixteen designs were narrowed down to six preliminary concepts, eventually resulting in a single finalized version.

A creature design sheet for a feathered dragon-bird, featuring head studies and color variations.
DragohawkPersonal

A full-body study with frontal and profile views of the head, accompanied by anatomical variations in grayscale.

Design sketch of a red dragon with a serpentine body, including a study of the head, the anatomy of the wings, and a test of the flame effect.
Caraxes — The Blood SerpentPersonal

Study of the head and neck, including wing structure, tail articulation, and testing of the jet engine.

Three studies of a dragon's head featuring different scale patterns and color combinations.
Dragon HeadsPersonal

Variations in skull shape and scale patterns examined in three different species.

About

Stefano D'Angelo

I am an illustrator and concept artist who works with both digital and traditional media. I focus on creating artwork to enhance all types of publishing projects, video games, or projects related to gaming in general. I have four years of studio experience, two of which were dedicated to collectible miniatures and board games, where I worked on character and creature design, key art, and product illustration.

My work falls on the darker side of fantasy: heavy armor, weathered steel, and creatures with solid, well-defined anatomy. Based in Italy, I work with international clients.

Services

  • Illustration & Key Art
  • Character & Creature Design
  • TCG & Board Game Art

Commissions

Available for processing

Available for illustration commissions, character and creature design, and artwork for card and board games.

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