Artist Statement

Mathieu Vaillancourt is a multi-talented creative force, showcasing his prowess as a 3D artist, a visionary illustrator of role-playing games, and a burgeoning student of the timeless art of oil painting.

Immersed in the depths of his inspirations, his art is a mesmerizing fusion of ancient horror tales, the evocative essence of Black Metal music, fantastical realms, classical illustrations of yore, mythological wonders, the captivating echoes of Antiquity, and the raw, cruel and untamed beauty of the natural world.

Artist History

Born in Montréal, Québec, and still living here in the embrace of shadow and wonder, Mathieu Vaillancourt has long been drawn to the mysterious allure of creatures and the intricate tapestry of fantasy. From the tender tendrils of childhood, he traversed the corridors of his mind, journeying through boundless realms of the unknown, where darkness and light converge to birth surreal visions and haunting creations.