I’ve seen Matt Dixon’s art in a number of other venues previous to this book (including the art tutorial book Fantasy Artist’s Figure Drawing Bible: Ready-to-Draw Characters and Step-by-Step Rendering Techniques) which he wrote and illustrated and, having admired his work, decided to take a look at this book. I was not disappointed. This art book – oversized, printed on thick, glossy paper, with good-quality printing in full color – showcases Dixon’s pin-up art. His images tend to be of edgier, more violently-inclined women – many are barbarians, space-marines, axe-murderers, mutants, etc. – but what you really admire is his style: each painting has its own personality and a vibrant, well-controlled color scheme. Several of his paintings, I was interested to see, had a subdued vibe similar to those of Brom (especially in Offerings (Paper Tiger)) with a touch of Simon Biseley. He shifts in tone between stillness and energy, which is great to see in fantasy and horror painting. Overall, I’m very pleased with this book. You may also enjoy Linsner’s Girls & Goddesses: The Pin-Up Art Of Joseph Michael Linsner.
Rating: 4 / 5